RIDE DETAILS
Ride Hosts: Satish Sathe (Group B, Moderate pace)
Susan Roberts (Group C, Leisurely pace)
Cell Phones: Satish 408-568-6237
Susan 925-997-3819
Name of Ride: Fremont to Portola Valley via Dumbarton Bridge.
Types: Group B. Moderate pace with occasional regroups.
Group C. Leisurely pace with occasional regroups.
What: 38 MIle ride with 1400 feet of climbing. Mostly gentle grades. Regroup and brunch at the historic Rossoti's Alpine Inn (aka Alpine Garden Inn or Zott's). Please note that the road from the parking lot to the base of the Dumbarton Bridge is bumpy.
When: Saturday, 24 June 2023, Rolling at 9:00 AM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for check in and safety briefing.
Starting/Ending Location:
Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge Visitor Parking Lot (parking is free)
1 Marshlands Road
Fremont.
Group B & C rides will both start and end at the same location.
Start Time: Rolling at 9AM
Ride Details:
We will start from the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center parking lot in Fremont and head across the Dumbarton Bridge. We will ride up Sand Hill Road, turn Left on Portola Road and then Left again on Alpine Road. We will regroup for brunch at the historic Rossoti's Alpine Inn. Then we head back to Fremont via Arastradero and Bryant Roads and across the Dumbarton Bridge.
History Nugget:
Founded in 1852, Casa De Tableta is the second oldest continually operating tavern in California. While the name may have changed numerous times during its rich history, 171 years later the Alpine Inn continues to attract customers to the beer garden on the banks of Los Trancos Creek. To this day you will still find customers arriving on horseback.
Here is a link to an article about the Inn
https://inmenlo.com/2019/12/30/the-saga-of-alpine-inn-aka-zotts-over-the-years/
Mileage and rating: 38 miles 3 L/M pace with 1400 ft. of climbing.
You must register online on the VSBC website or via the Wild Apricot app in order to participate in the ride. Please bring your own route sheet as I will not have any paper copies. You do not have to be a member to ride with us, however we ask that you become a member if you ride with us often so you can take advantage of all the member benefits.
In case of cancellation due to rain or any other reason, an email will be sent at least 2 hours before the start of the ride.
Ride with GPS route link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40312489
