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Dirt 101 Marin Headlands Edition

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About this event

Ride Details

Distance: 15.1 miles
Elevation: 1,956 feet
Terrain: Two big climbs with options for more
Meet Up: 10:00 am
Ride Out: 10:15 am
25% Chance of rain or recent rain cancels
Location: Parking and storage sheds at the east end of Rodeo Lagoon

The Route

Note that, despite the title, this is not a class! This ride is simply a chance for those of you who are interested in getting their gravel-capable tires a bit dirty to come out and get a low pressure tasting of gravel riding. I will share some of my thoughts on how to approach riding off pavement and then we will set off for Tennessee Valley beach with a short side excursion up Rodeo Valley trail (a dirt road) to get ourselves warmed up. We will ascend Bobcat trail (a dirt road) before descending to Tennessee Valley on Marincello Trail (also a dirt road), and out to Tennessee Beach before returning to our start by the same route. There will be opportunity to add 300' to 800' of additional climbing if you wish.

RidewithGPS link is at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57473502.

Sweeps: Yes. Regroups may happen as riders wish, and you can always just wait for the sweep, but faster riders should feel free to ride at their own pace.

Questions

Contact David Millard at: wowfsf@gmail.com.

Meeting Place and Parking

Meet at 10:00 a.m. with a ride out of 10:15 am at the parking next to the old loading docks at the east end of Rodeo Lagoon, AKA Miwok Trailhead on Google Maps. Here are the GPS coordinates: 37.832558, -122.526863

Remember the Essentials

Helmet, water bottles, tubes, pump/CO2, sunscreen, butt butter and snacks. Remember to LUBE your chain, PUMP your tires, and RECHARGE your lights, bike computer, and electronic shifters if you have them.