September 21, 2010 5:00 PM. 18 attended.

E18 Fish Hatchery to Beals Point Sprint Series

FISH HATCHERY (map)

Selected By: Jeff Sanford

Ride Summary:

Terrain: Mild hills at 5% grade with a few short sections of 7%
Distance: approx 18 Miles
Rider Level: Intermediate riders and up.
Sweep: No

You should be able to maintain a pace of 17-19 mph for ~15 flat miles on your own if you want to stay with the back of the pack. The pace varies from 19-25+ mph depending on the pace line you ride with.

This biweekly ride will be a fast paced ride designed to build endurance and speed. We'll meet at 5pm and leave at 5:15pm or before if all the Yes RSVPs are present. We'll ride up the Hazel Bridge and take the trail on the north side of Lake Natoma all the way to Beals Point. Once we arrive at Beals we'll read down to the restrooms on the left side of the lot and take a quick break then head back to the Hatchery. We should be back to the hatchery by no later than 6:30.

As a note, the decent from Beals Point all the way down to Negro Bar is a "take it easy zone". There is no need to pass anyone to keep up with the leaders, we will do a rolling regroup if necessary. SINGLE FILE & STAY IN YOUR LANE!

Do not be discouraged if you get dropped on this ride. PLEASE KNOW YOUR LIMITS!

Please bring plenty of water and as always your helmet is required.

If you have any questions please let me know

  • Craig Martin
    Craig Martin

    Can someone explain the dynamic of this ride? I'm new here so I was curious as to what this ride is about. Is this is an all out attack/sprint ride or do you guys work on controlled pacelining?

    I'm thinking about showing up but I would like to know what to expect before hand. :)

    Posted September 19, 2010 at 9:11 PM
  • Jeff Sanford
    Jeff Sanford

    Hey Craig - you can get a little of both. The ride is designed for you to go as far as you can/want and whoever can hang with you will. There are pace lines to ride in but it is more about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.

    Posted September 19, 2010 at 9:28 PM
  • Jodi
    Jodi

    can we do iron hill again soon?!!!

    Posted September 20, 2010 at 11:26 AM
  • Alex Chiu
    Alex Chiu

    Thanks for the great ride guys, may join in regularly!

    Posted September 21, 2010 at 7:38 PM
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18 attended
5.00 5.009 (9 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Jeff Sanford
    Organizer
    Awesome turn out tonight! I will be sooooooo happy when I get rid of this cold! Canal is back next week!
  • Patrick Kenney
    Group Supporter
    Great group of people. I had a lot of fun.
  • patrick mcnamara
    Great ride; lots of fast and friendly folks. I was dropped on the return part, but that was expected...
  • Jef A
    Group Supporter
    Rushed threw 3 hours of traffic, showed up nervous and hungry, Got dropped in the first 15min, lungs burning made it to the top. It rocked! Thanks for making an average tuesday night an adventure, can't wait for next time.
  • Curt Mills
    Group Supporter
    I came out thinking I would sit on the back of a pace line and get a good recovery spin in. Not exactly how things played out, but good fun anyway. Great job to all the guys (& ladies) pushing it...especially Brandon who put the big effort in to get us a gap on the way back.
  • Charlie Fox
    GROUP SPONSOR, Assistant Organizer
    Fast and furious. Did we ride by a lake???
  • Jodi
    Group Supporter, Assistant Organizer
    Lead legs tonight, but the cast of characters was wonderful as always.
  • Larry Ames
    Assistant Organizer
  • Craig Martin
    Checked-in
  • Brian
    Group Supporter
  • Randy Smith
    Group Supporter
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