backinthesaddle

I signed up for this century ride 6/9 out of Patterson, CA. Route is up Del Puerto Canyon, then Mines Road, back to the Valley by Corral Hollow Road.

When I signed up I thought total elevation gain would be in the 5K - 6K ft range. Now I took a closer look at the DeLorme map on their website (https://www.modestonorthrotary.org/Century%20Ride.jpg)
which shows almost 11K ft of climbing.

But I know DeLorme is notorious for overstating total elevation. Anyone have an idea what the elevation gain really is??

spingineer

That seems about right. That terrain can get pretty hilly, or mountainous.

bigbossman 

I did this ride a couple of years ago.

The bulk of the climbing is up Del Puerto road, just after the first rest stop at the park. I don't know the gradient, but just after the park the road pitches up very steeply for at least 3 miles - I'm thinking close to or better than double digit % grade for most of it. After that, there is a short dip, and then you climb steadily for another 7 or so miles on Mines road in full sun.

Once you get over that, it is a very enjoyable 20+ mile glide into Livermore and lunch. After lunch, you do a short climb up Corral Hollow, then a slightly technical descent that turns into a fun glide into Tracy. After that you finish up with a flat 20 or so miles and a tail wind (hopefully) back to Patterson.

I'd guessing only 4k or so climbing, but concentrated.

SV Commuter

It's less climbing than the Woodside Loop ride we did 5/26, everybody tells me.

backinthesaddle

thanks all, sounds like it's a tough ride but not 11K climbing. I'll try it, don't want to have a bad attitude but bail or SAG are always options.

bigbossman 

I'll probably be doing this ride. any slow-pokes looking for company?

backinthesaddle

that's me.

Based on your previous comments, I'm going to try it, but I know I'll be real slow climbing the stretch after the first rest stop.

I'm planning to register soon after 7:00, on the road at 7:30. Let me know if that works for you and we can arrange to meet. Meeting another rider at registration too.

bigbossman 

That is exactly the time I was thinking of. Fair warning - I'm a horrible climber. If we do hook up, feel free to drop me at any time if I'm holding you up.

PM sent.....

bigbossman 

Turns out that Garmin reported 5,047' of total climbing for this ride.