Looks like I'm doing my ride on Thursday instead of the weekend. We're heading out for vacation on Friday and this will be my last chance for a ride for a week. Thankfully, I have a friend to housesit and take care of the animals.

This is about 80 miles, 4500 to 5000 feet if we do the full ride. It may get cut short pending heat, how the group feels, etc. There's also a possibility that I'll have to bag it pending my wife's work schedule.

Here's the MapMyRide map for the route which starts at the Fish Hatchery:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united...23879745649445

We'll meet up at Hagan Park a little after 8am. If driving, let me know and I'll fill you in on where to park to avoid the $5 park fee. Though if you prefer to pay it to support the park, that's good too. If riding, meet by the playground or where the feeder path there hits the trail. It's a little East of mile 15.5.

Bring some money for lunch. If timing is good we could stop at Karen's before the Loomis Loop, there is also a Subway (Green Valley and E. Natoma), and a coffee shop/lunch stop at Horseshoe Bar.

Bring 2 water bottles. Bring some bars/snacks. It's a good idea to eat during the morning to keep your energy levels up. This will keep your energy levels topped off.

There is a water stop right before heading up the 4th hill (at Serrano). There are a couple of places on the rest of the ride to top off water as well.

Anyone interested?