54 miles
6200 feet
'B+' rated ride
NOT SWEPT - we will regroup up at the top and at a few places on route
8:00am meetup time in at the Hatchery for the carpool to the starting point. The starting point meetup time will be 10:15.

This is a tough 54-miler in a rugged and beautiful part of San Antonio Valley on the way up to the 4,000'+ Lick Observatory. You will experience superb wild flower filled scenery and great views once at the top of Lick Observatory. The final 5 mile climb to the top promises to sort the wheat from the chaff. If you have done rides my Amador Series, you know what you are in for. This area is very secluded - there is NO support of any type other than water at the turn-around point. If you think 54 miles is not enough for you, please withhold judgement until after you have taken a "lick" at it. I have never ridden this and not felt I got my money's worth. A longer distance option for you over-achievers is to start and end in Patterson which will give you a 34 miles bonus.

Here's the route.

The climb ranges from 4% to 12-13% for the last few miles.

LUNCH will be what you bring. We can do a group meal afterwards for those who would like to.

BRING SNACKS! 2 full water bottles, helmet, and some money required. There is one place at 1/4 & 3/4 to buy food along the way. Water is available at the 1/4, 1/2 & 1/4 points.

Must be able to fix a flat and carry all the equipment with you.

If you want to go by yourself, that's fine, but carpooling is highly recommended since this venue is 120+ minutes from Sac. If you carpool, please consider paying the driver $4/hr of travel time.

If you have room in your car, or prefer to get a ride, please post in the comments section.

Bad weather cancels.