Ride Host: Randy Simpson, 925-980-9304
Name of Ride: Livermore to Morgan Territory Park - Group A
Type: Moderate pace. Occasional regroups, no one will be left behind for an extended period. Moderate to quite steep grades
When: Saturday, 15 July 2023, Rolling at 8:00AM
Starting/ending location: Livermore’s Ernie Rodrigues Softball Field
Start time: Rolling at 8:00AM
Ride Details
From our starting point we will ride to Collier Canyon and then to Morgan Territory Road. The climb to Morgan Territory East Bay Regional Park is very steep and much of it is single lane road. It can be dangerous riding back down. The climb and descent is for experienced riders. If you have questions please call the host.
It is expected to be hot on Saturday. Carry two water bottles and put a third in your belly.
Restrooms and water will be available at the starting/ending location and Morgan Territory East Bay Regional Park (Mile 17).
All participants must register online on the VSBC website or via the Wild Apricot app. You do not need to be a VSBC member, but we’d appreciate your support and you’ll appreciate the many benefits in being a member.
Not sure if you can participate? Register now and you can unregistered before the rolling time by going to the ride calendar event, clicking on “already registered”, and then clicking on “cancel registration”. Or, on the Wild Apricot app go to your event ticket and click “cancel”.
History Nugget
The Morgan Territory region was long occupied by the Miwok Native American Indians. During California’s Spanish and Mexican periods the Native Americans were displaced as the colonial governments made large land grants. In the mid-1800s Americans moving westward began to buy the property for ranching. Today the area is named after Jeremiah Morgan who developed a 2000 acre ranch in 1857.
East Bay Regional Parks acquired ~930 acres in 1975 to establish a preserve. The park is now over 5000 acres.
Summary
Ride Host: Randy Simpson
Cell Phone: 925-980-9304
Name of Ride: Livermore to Morgan Territory Park
Ride rating: Moderate pace. Occasional regroups, no one will be left behind for an extended period. Moderate to quite steep grades
Starting/ending location: Livermore’s Ernie Rodrigues Park
Estimated Mileage: 29.3 miles
Elevation gain: 2,175 ft
Link to the ride ‘turn by turn’ instructions (Ride with GPS)
