Saturday Ride Options
MAIN: 33.5 miles, 2956 vertical ft, Saturday, April 26th, Main Ride
SHORTER OPTION: 28.3 miles, 2401 vertical ft, Saturday, April 26th, Short Ride
LONGER OPTION: 41 miles, 3558 vertical ft, Saturday, April 26th, Long Ride
(Download RideWithGPS routes from links above)
Let the rides begin! But first, let’s gather in the parking lot at 9:00 am for some introductions and a modest amount of instructions. Our plan is to launch today’s ride from the Adelaide Inn parking lot at 9:10 a.m. sharp! Please try to be timely, so that the rest of the peloton is not left waiting around for you!
Our first ride, which we’ve called “Peachy” is the quintessential lead off ride for this year’s Gran Fundo. The familiar route takes us through town, up Peachy Canyon to Vineyard, then right to Adelaida Road where Shawn will set up our only rest stop at about mile 16.9. These roads are mostly quiet vineyards and rolling scenic hills to the west and a little north of Paso Robles. From the rest stop, the short option (28.3miles) takes you back to Paso via Adelaida Road. The main route (33.5 miles) continues left on Adelaida Road to Chimney Rock Road where you’ll turn right and follow it all the way back to Paso (note, Chimney Rock turns into Nacimiento Lake Drive). Today’s long option (41 miles) has you turn left off of Adelaida Road onto Klau Mine Road, which turns into Cypress Mountain Drive. At the Cal Fire Station on the left you will turn right onto Chimney Rock Road and take it all the way back to Paso. No matter which route you choose today, the magnificent oaks and lonesome roads will be some of the best you will experience in Paso. Take lots of pictures. You will treasure this kick off ride to start your week of riding.
Here is a RidewithGPS overlay option of today’s routes – check the box for “Show all on map” to see all three routes together.
