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Pre-registration for this event is optional, but strongly encouraged.

Sat Sep 18, 2021 4!/TM/75
From Cotati to the coast
Leader: David Brown     (510) 508-4215
Leader: Alison Kuehner     (510) 219-3929
Meet at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am start

This route is a variation of a ride I did years ago with the yellow jackets, it's challenging but very scenic, with a wide range of terrain. Lunch will be at Duncans Mills, with rest stops in Valley Ford and Freestone. Joy Road is very steep and poorly paved, and much of the ride is remote without any services, so make sure your bike and you are prepared.

We will try a new start location, at LaPlaza Park in Cotati, where there are bathrooms, water, a coffee shop, see the rwgps for an exact location.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10090705

UPDATE:

The NWS forecast predicts 50% chance of rain along the north coast (Jenner) on Saturday after 12:00. Rain is also predicted further inland and south, but not until late evening.

We will start the ride at the time and location as planned, and ride the route at least to the top of Joy road. Unless the predictions change, we will cut out the coastal loop by turning right on Coleman Valley road, picking up the route again in Occidental. This will be a ~50 mile loop. Lunch will be in Freestone.

Rain gear and lights recommended.

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