Ride Summary

Terrain: Mostly Bike Trail
Distance: E36
Speed: 15 mph
Rider Level: Advanced Beginner & Up
Sweep: No
Departure Time: 9:15 am

Since Karen's Bakery is closed on Sunday's I've been looking for an alternative for a social ride and have found one!

Mirabelle European Cafe

On top of a large assortment of pastries and expresso bar, they also have a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. They have quite a selection of sandwiches, salads, and TON's of crepes (sweet, breakfast and savory).

This is not a hammerfest! If you are not comfortable keeping to a 15ish mph pace on the bike trail, this ride is not for you.

Ride description:

We will head down to Bannister Park via Dewey, Winding Way, San Juan, and Fair Oaks. From there we will take the bike trail up to Beals Point for a 10 minute break for snacks and restrooms. On our return we will take the Folsom Crossing Bridge for an additional hill to return to the bike trail via East Natoma and Coloma. We'll pick up the south side of the bike trail at Karen's Bakery. On our way back to Bannister Park we'll throw in a trip up Penn. Ave for a "kicker" at the end if no one complains too much. On the tail end of our trip we will stop by Mirabelle Cafe for refreshments and good company.

This is a step up from "Karen's Bakery Ride" as we climb up to Beals Point and Folsom Crossing Bridge. Please be comfortable with those climbs.

Bring the usuals....helmet, fluids, and $$$ if you plan on getting anything at Mirabelle Cafe.