Marin Headlands Winter Solstice Ride — Dirt and Road
Distance: 30ish miles
Pace: A-B (easy to moderate pace, a few stops)
Terrain: 3 (moderate hills, with some challenges)
For GPS files, maps, and cue sheets go to
Strava or
RWGPS.
In celebration of the shortest day of the year let’s make our way out to Rodeo beach via
pavement and not-pavement. The route may change a bit (at our pleasure) from listed below,
but the general idea is to ride from SF to Rodeo Beach and back. I plan to put some holiday
lights on my bike and bring some hot chocolate along to keep things a bit festive. The official
start point is Jane Warner Plaza. We can arrange places to meet on either side of the bridge
for those who don’t want to start there. We’ll ride out to GGP, take Arguello to the Presidio then
over the GG Bridge, and Conzelman Road, catching dirt where we can. From the roundabout
we’ll descend the Julian trail, catch Bunker Road up to the Bunker/McCullough intersection.
We'll cruise down Rodeo Valley Trail and on to Rodeo Beach. We can pause for refreshments
(Yay, Hot Chocolate!!) (There is also water at the parking lot). We’ll loop up around Battery
Townsley before retracing our route back to the city. Since rain is forecast for the days before
the ride (though not the day of) we may have to do more on pavement than off pavement riding.
Of course, those that prefer road riding can definitely join this ride, as there are parallel paved
routes and plenty of places where we can regroup. Bring powerful front lights (I suggest at
least 1000 lumens) and a rear light. We will be riding in the dark— hopefully on dirt!
Sweeps? No.
Is this a 'no rider left behind' ride? No, but we will have a few regroups. We will keep an eye
out for each other. If you are new to these routes, please bring a map in case you get dropped
from the group.
5:00 pm meet, 5:15 pm start.
30% rain Cancel