Pre-registration for Nonmembers
Pre-registration for this event is optional, but strongly encouraged.
Leader: Chris Witt (415) 200-8193 text
Leader: Pat Greene (415) 481-5469 text
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Start Location: Mill Valley - Public Safety Buildings
Pre-registration
Once upon a time, Rob Hawks rode Mount Tam counter clockwise every year on his birthday. For Rob, the summit was not optional. In those days, the Fairfax Scoop did not exist, so passing through Fairfax at just the right point in the route where you really wanted ice cream was not a factor. We prefer getting the Mill Valley-Fairfax segment over with at the beginning instead of slogging through at the end of the ride. Mill Valley has the Mill Valley Swirl, frozen yogurt and ice cream made with organic dairy products from Strauss. We hope some of you will check out this 'Scoop' substitute.
The route is here <https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45268164>; Compared to Rob’s Birthday route, the start is moved to the Public Safety Buildings, and the summit is no longer on the cue sheet; the out and back adds ~8 miles and ~800 feet climbing.
Notes for the cue sheet: Mile 9.1-Regroup at Fairfax Police Station/Town Hall. Restrooms/water. (or some may stop at the coffee shop at the Bolinas Road intersection). Mile 19.2 Informal regroup at Bolinas Road/Ridgecrest intersection, Mile ~22.5 Regroup, Lunch, hidden picnic tables west of the road. Mile 23-Turn left for optional trip to the summit, also porta-potties. Mile 30.9 Turn right on Miller, go one block and cross the street to reach the Mill Valley Swirl, at 417 Miller.
Bring lunch, and substantial snacks since lunch is at ~22 miles.
Be prepared for warm temps and fog incursions—wear layers, and don’t leave home without your windbreaker.
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