WE-Ride for Saturday, October 05: Shady ShLoC, from Descanso Gardens. Starting time 7:00 AM
This weekend, we turn to a local favorite ride called Shady ShLoC. As the name suggests, there is a lot of climbing involved on tree-covered roads. This ride is shorter, local and starts early due the projected heat wave this weekend.
Route for Download: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47381521
Distance: ~28.8 miles
Elevation gain: ~3089 ft
Start Time: 7:00 AM in front of Descanso Gardens in La Cañada-Flintridge. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/MCVp4P6vEWcKE8kD7)
Coffee Stop: This ride features an end-ride coffee stop at the Coffee Bean & Tea on Honolulu ave.
The weather forecast for Saturday is projected to be 78° degrees at the start, rising to 89° towards the end of the ride. The projected ride time is ~ 3 hours, so we should be done by 10 am.
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Please keep the following in mind when joining the WE Rides:
• Download the route prior to arrival.
• Be self-sufficient, prepared to handle flats and minor bike repairs.
• Carry a cell phone in case of emergency or to get that Uber ride needed every once in a while. (Be aware, however, that cell phone reception on many WE-ride routes in the San Gabriel Mountains is very limited).