CANCELLED DUE TO SHELTER IN PLACE. WILL BE RESCHEDULED WHEN IT IS DEEMED SAFE.
Distance: 58 mi.
Pace: B/C (moderate to brisk)
Terrain: 4 (hills, some steep climbs, with some relief)
Total Elevation gain: about 4,000 ft.
This is a popular ride down the San Mateo coast and back. Starting in Half Moon Bay we’ll take Highway 1 south for a scenic roll of the Pacific coast to Gazos Creek before heading inland and heading north on Cloverdale to Pescadero. Lunch stop at Arcangeli Store, aka Norm's Market. Then Stage Road, Lobitos Creek, and Purisima Creek/Higgins Canyon. Optional out and back on Pomponio Creek. Also options to bail out and shorten the ride.
Route map, cue sheet, and downloadable GPX file
here.
Arcangeli sandwich menu:
http://www.normsmarket.com/shop-online
Rain cancels.
Bring the usuals: water, snacks, appropriate clothing for the coast.
Meet in Half Moon Bay at the intersection of Main St. and Higgins Canyon Road by the fire station.
Meet at 9 am for a 9:15 ride out.
No sweep but occasional regroups.