Ride Details:
Ride Host: Randy Simpson
Cell Phone: 925-980-9304
Name of Ride: Livermore to The Junction via Mines Road
Type: Conditioning and endurance. No drop with periodic regroupings
Starting/ending location: Livermore’s Ernie Rodrigues Softball Field
Riders to roll at 9:30AM
Estimated mileage: 58.3 miles
Elevation gain: 4085 ft
Ride rating: 4 M
We’ll start in Livermore and ride to Mines Road (1.3 miles). From there we will travel on Mines Road all the way to The Junction.
For those of you thinking about riding the Mt. Hamilton loop this will give you a flavor of the countryside. Mines Road climbs slowly out of the Livermore Valley. At Mile 24 we will descend into San Antonio Valley in eastern Santa Clara County. After another 5 miles will arrive at the Junction, which is the intersection of Mines Road, San Antonio Valley Road, and Del Puerto Canyon Road.
This route goes through a sparsely populated region with long road sections of just one lane. There is no public water until arriving at The Junction. Make sure to leave the start with two-full water bottles on your bicycle and some energy snacks. We will refill our bottles at The Junction. And we can refuel ourselves with a lunch at The Junction Cafe.
Cell service is limited. Make sure that your bicycle is in condition and that you are prepared for a minor mechanical problem or a flat tire.
Restrooms will be available at the starting/ending location and at The Junction (Mile 29).
For those of you wanting to ride Mines Road but not all of the way to The Junction you can turnaround at any point along the route.
The weather is currently predicted to be unseasonably warm, i.e., beautiful!
History nugget: Why is Mines Road called Mines Road? Because there was significant mining activity from ~1900 until 1945. Magnesite (magnesium carbonate) was the sought after ore. The metal magnesium and its oxide have a variety of specialty applications.
Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38480920
