Whine and Dine Road Rides

Road Ride Details

Season Finale, September 25, 2004

Sat, 25 Sep. . . . . . . . Whine and Dine End of Season Celebration!
4:00 PM. . . . . . . . 15-30 mi, 3-6 LM-M
Billy Goat. . . . . . . . Various
Meet at the Park N Ride at Coleman and Winfield. Saturday Special Edition! This will be the last Whine and Dine of the year. We have Route sheets provided. This has been a fantastic riding season so come let us celebrate great fun, great friends and great cycling. Ride may split into two rides, a quick spinners ride and a mellow-mellow ride. Rain or intense heat may cancel ride(s) but not celebration. Party after. Be early, we roll at 4:00!
Tyler French. . . . . . . . 756-7396 (work) tyler.j.french@lmco.com
Steve Sloan. . . . . . . . 448.3408 s_sloan@mac.com

Steve's Ride, "Whine and Dine Mellow-Mellow Ride"

My finale ride is going to be Hicks from the Almaden side. This is a route never followed on a whine and dine ride.

Tyler's Ride, "Quick Spinners Ride"

Tylers finale ride I think is going to be this fun ride up Bernal and Bailey/Buffalo Hill. This is also a route never followed on a whine and dine ride.

Regular Season Rides

Steve's Ride, "Whine and Dine Mellow-Mellow Ride"

Tue
6:00 PM 10-25 mi, 3-5 LM
Billy Goat Various
This ride will be led at a real LM pace, not even a little faster. My philosophy about this ride is that we have a short amount of time on Earth, so why not stop and smell the roses. Usually expect at least 4 regroups and nobody to be left behind. We will eventually do most of the goats in the Los Gatos area, just not too many at a time. We may do the same goat as Tyler's WnD ride. Both rides are social. We will not do any sixes, but may try some fives. Route sheets provided on-line at the website and at the ride. Meet at Summit Bikes on Main Street in Los Gatos, across the street from the Los Gatos Library. Rain or intense heat cancels. Burritos after. Be there around six-ish (I get off work at 5,) we roll around then.

Steve Sloan 448-3408 s_sloan@mac.com and Jeff Sloan

Ride Details and Links to Route Sheets:: September 14, Kennedy, Shannon and a goofy moose This is a nice ride with some climbing both up and over Kennedy and Shannon and up to Montalvo. The climbs are not bad and it ends with a descent into Los Gatos. If you have lights, or a tail light, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring them, but I don't think we will need them. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of wine for sharing after the ride!; September 7, Shannon/Kennedy and half Hicks, other half Hicks and Loma Almaden Optional, 3LM, (5 and 6 M optional), a good ride with a very hard option! Note the route sheet lists the climb to the top of Hicks but this days ride turns around at the switchback where the hard climb starts with the rest of Hicks as an option. If you want to do the option be prepared for a longer and a a challenging ride. We will not be there for the option, so plan to do it with a buddy!; August 31, Kennedy, Shannon and Via Montalvo This is a nice ride with some climbing both up and over Kennedy and Shannon and up to Montalvo. The climbs are not bad and it ends with a descent into Los Gatos. If you have lights, or a tail light, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring them, but I don't think we will need them. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of wine for sharing after the ride!; August 24, Shannon/Kennedy and half Hicks, other half Hicks and Loma Almaden Optional, 3LM, (5 and 6 M optional), a good ride with a very hard option! Note the route sheet lists the climb to the top of Hicks but this days ride turns around at the switchback where the hard climb starts with the rest of Hicks as an option. If you want to do the option be prepared for a longer and a a challenging ride. We will not be there for the option, so plan to do it with a buddy!; August 17, Kennedy, Shannon and Via Montalvo This is a nice ride with some climbing both up and over Kennedy and Shannon and up to Montalvo. The climbs are not bad and it ends with a descent into Los Gatos. If you have lights, or a tail light, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring them, but I don't think we will need them. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of red wine for sharing after the ride!; August 10, Shannon/Kennedy and half Hicks, other half Hicks and Loma Almaden Optional, 3LM, (5 and 6 M optional), an good ride with a very hard option! Note the route sheet lists the climb to the top of Hicks but this days ride turns around at the switchback where the hard climb starts with the rest of Hicks as an option. If you want to do the option be prepared for a longer and a a challenging ride. We will not be there for the option, so plan to do it with a buddy!; August 3, Kennedy, Shannon and Via Montalvo This is a nice ride with some climbing both up and over Kennedy and Shannon and up to Montalvo. The climbs are not bad and it ends with a descent into Los Gatos. If you have lights, or a tail light, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring them, but I don't think we will need them. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of red wine for sharing after the ride!; July 27, Canon/Peach Hill This is a very nice ride that winds through Los Gatos and Monte Sereno. It goes on some very pleasant streets that are not heavily traveled. It is one of my favorites. You won't believe you are so close to such a populated area. If you have lights, or a tail light, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring them, but I don't think we will need them. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of white wine for sharing after the ride!; July 20, Kennedy, Shannon and Via Montalvo This is a nice ride with some climbing both up and over Kennedy and Shannon and up to Montalvo. The climbs are not bad and it ends with a descent into Los Gatos. If you have lights, or a tail light, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring them, but I don't think we will need them. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of red wine for sharing after the ride!; July 13, Shannon/Kennedy and half Hicks, other half Hicks and Loma Almaden Optional, 3LM, (5 and 6 M optional), an good ride with a very hard option! Note the route sheet lists the climb to the top of Hicks but this days ride turns around at the switchback where the hard climb starts with the rest of Hicks as an option. If you want to do the option be prepared for a longer and a a challenging ride. We will not be there for the option, so plan to do it with a buddy!; July 6, Canon/Peach Hill This is a very nice ride that winds through Los Gatos and Monte Sereno. It goes on some very pleasant streets that are not heavily traveled. It is one of my favorites. You won't believe you are so close to such a populated area. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of white wine for sharing after the ride!; June 29, Shannon/Kennedy and half Hicks, other half Hicks and Loma Almaden Optional, 3LM, (5 and 6 M optional), an good ride with a very hard option! If you want to do the option be prepared for a longer and a a challenging ride. I will not be there for the option, so plan to do it with a buddy!; June 22, Mount Eden - Pierce, 4LM, 1522 Feet of climbing, an ambitious ride for the longest riding day of this season! Be prepared for a longer and a bit of a challenging ride.; June 15, Kennedy, Shannon and Via Montalvo Red Day This is a nice ride with some climbing both up and over Kennedy and Shannon and up to Montalvo. The climbs are not bad and it ends with a descent into Los Gatos. If you have lights, or a tail light, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring them, but I don't think we will need them. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of red wine for sharing after the ride!; June 8, Canon/Peach Hill White Day This is a very nice ride that winds through Los Gatos and Monte Sereno. It goes on some very pleasant streets that are not heavily traveled. It is one of my favorites. You won't believe you are so close to such a populated area. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of white wine for sharing after the ride!; April 20, Kennedy/Shannon, Harwood Hill Red Day A build up to a very steep climb and descent. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of red wine for sharing after the ride!; April 13, Canon-Peach Hill White Day This is a very nice ride that winds through Los Gatos and Monte Sereno. It goes on some very pleasant streets that are not heavily traveled. It is one of my favorites. You won't believe you are so close to such a populated area. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of white wine for sharing after the ride!; April 6, Kennedy, Shannon and Via Montalvo Red Day This is a nice ride with some climbing both up and over Kennedy and Shannon and up to Montalvo. The climbs are not bad and it ends with a decent into Los Gatos. If you have lights, or a tail light, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring them, but I don't think we will need them. Bring your appetites and maybe a bottle of red wine for sharing after the ride!

NOTE:Terrain and pace is as per ACTC classification system "LM means: Easy moderate: 12-14 mph. Regroups approx. every 30 min."

Tyler's Ride, "Whine and Dine Quick Spinner" and Joanne and John's "Mellow Ride"

Tue, Whine and Dine Quick Spinner
6:00 PM 15-25 mi, 3-6 M-MB
Billy Goat Various
This ride will be led at the pace we rode last year, or maybe a little faster. My philosophy about this ride is that we have a short amount of time to ride, so we'll get a good workout. Usually expect at least 4 regroups and 2 places to ride your own pace, one before and during the goat and the other near the finish. We will eventually do most of the goats in the Saratoga/Los Gatos area. Route sheets provided. Meet at Summit Bikes on Main Street in Los Gatos, across the street from the Los Gatos Library. Rain or intense heat cancels. Burritos after. Be early, we roll at 6:00!
Tyler French 756-7396 (work) tyler.j.french@lmco.com

Contact Tyler or Joanne and/or John for ride details