Unfortunately, the weather conditions at Crystal Lake prevent us from hosting a fun, safe ride on Saturday. There is currently snow on the ground and even if they get all of that plowed, it's only predicted to be about 40 degrees at the top at 11:00 AM.
Our current plan is to re-schedule the ride to June CSR slot on the calendar, but stay tuned for more details in the months to come.
Join us for March’s Club Supported Ride (CSR) on an epic climbing adventure to Crystal Lake campground on Saturday, March 15.
This is a beautiful and challenging ride on some of the best roads in the San Gabriel Mountains. If you haven't done this ride before, you will be thrilled with the result and the descent! If you don't think you can make it all the way, pick a point on the route to go up to and turn around - there's no shame in not making it all the way. You'll never know your strength if you don't try. We look forward to seeing you out there!
This ride is supported in part by our sponsor Foothill Cardiology
ROUTE LENGTH, ELEVATION, STRAVA LINK
Distance: 51 miles
Elevation: 6,318 ft
Difficulty: 8-10 (out of 10)
Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/19918963
PARKING
The ride will start and end at Encanto Park
751 Encanto Parkway, Duarte
https://goo.gl/maps/KWbTcBs8TaeFsxJTA
MEETING TIME
7:30 AM
8:00 AM Rollout
RIDE ORGANIZER
Jeremiah Klashorst
LUNCH
Tuna Sandwich
Burger
All Beef Hotdog
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
All options come with chips and a drink
SAG VOLUNTEERS & LOCATIONS
West Fork (~13 miles, 1700 ft) 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Coldbrook Campground (~18 mile, 3200 ft) 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Roving SAG
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
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All riders should be prepared to do minor repairs on the road (e.g., change a flat)
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Due to the challenging nature of most club supported rides, groups will invariably form and split up en route depending on riders levels of fitness, training goals, etc.
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For your safety, a helmet is mandatory on PAA rides.
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Check the forum and event page before the ride, in case of inclement weather which may result in a change of the route or cancellation of the event.
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Guests are welcome, but must also RSVP (guest ticket), sign a ride waiver and pay $20 to help pay for lunch and SAG supplies.