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Winter/Spring Series #11 - San Juan Grade-Pezzini Farms-Elkhorn-Aromas loop -- CANCELED

Distance: 57 mi.
Elevation gain: ~2,600 ft.
Pace: B-C (moderate, occasional stops)
Terrain: 3-4 (moderate hills with some challenges)

Meet up at 8:30 AM for a 8:45 AM ride out.
GPS file, map, and cue sheet here.

The route starts at Vertigo Coffee Roasters in San Juan Bautista and heads out Salinas Road/San Juan Grade, which has rough pavement. The top of the climb is “crappy road summit” and descends to Salinas for a stop at a Starbucks. It then crosses ag land to Pezzini Farms where you can buy food. Then it’s up through Castroville and follows Elkhorn Slough to Las Lomas before heading generally eastward to Aromas and back to San Juan Bautista. 

We'll check the weather in the morning and if there's a 30% chance of rain, will cancel and let those who RSVPed know. So please do RSVP. 

Don't have a car but want to come? Email the ride leader for ride sharing possibilities, or if you are a member, post a message to the club’s forum. 

Meals: Starbucks Salinas (RS1), lunch at Pezzini Farms (produce) and Choke Coach (deep fried artichokes), and Marshall's Market in Aromas (RS2).  Food options are limited, so please plan accordingly.
 
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 but if you are a new rider please either know the route or bring a map in case you get dropped from the group.
When:
Saturday, May 28, 2022, 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM
Where:
Meet at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, plan to arrive early if you want coffee and a pastry.
Vertigo
81 Fourth Street
San Juan Bautista, CA  95045
Additional Info:
Category:
Road
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