Come join us for our Fall Remote Ride up Mt. Wilson! A challenging but beautiful ride (and a popsicle reward awaits at the top)! Date: October 28, 2023 Start Location: Starbucks at 475 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada Flintridge, CA Start Time: Rolling out at 8 am Drive Time: Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours Return Time: Allow for an additional 30 minutes Route: Check out the route on RideWithGPS or Strava. Distance: Approximately 39 miles with nearly 5000' of elevation gain
- Food and Water:
- Starbucks and other local markets offer water and food in Flintridge
- There is no food or water available until arrival at the observatory, so please be prepared with 2 large bottles of hydration liquid and plenty of nutrition
- Cosmic Cafe offers popsicles as well as other food at the top
- Facilities:
- Restrooms near the start are located at Starbucks and nearby gas stations
- Outhouses are available along the route starting about halfway up the climb
- Restrooms are available at the observatory
- Clothing:
- Check the weather report the morning of, and dress accordingly
- We suggest bringing layers as it can often be warm climbing, and chilly on the way down. A vest and arm warmers are always good for the descent
LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
You do NOT have to be a member of R5 to ride with us.
Prior to participating in our group ride, we kindly ask all non-members to click on the Rider’s Waiver link and complete the waiver.
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