It is the last WER / ETR Ride of the year and it seems right to end with a century. This is a choose your own adventure (length) ride. If you want a metric century ride only part 1; no small feat as it takes you out and up GMR and back (starts and ends at the Rose Bowl) then cheer on your imperial century friends as they continue on to part 2. Part 2 is a much flatter ride out to Burbank and back to the Rose Bowl on the river trails.
Part 1 = 64 miles 4,497ft: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53514858
Part 2 = 36 miles 1,640ft: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53474321
The Rose Bowl will act as a good staging spot to keep nutrition and other items if you plan on doing the full 100 miles.
December 21 at 8am
Starting Location: Rose Bowl Kidspace Parking Lot
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aWM4FevYzmXXHvMt5
Suggested regroup/restroom spots:
Part 1:
- Mile 15.8 Encanto Park for restroom/water
- Mile 32 GMR summit/turnaround
- Mile 43.5 Classic Coffee OR public bathroom outside nearby
- Mile 49 Encanto Park
- Mile 56.8 San Carlos and Orange Grove
Part 2:
- Mile 5: Top of Fairlawn at Verdugo Blvd (note instead of straight up Descanso - I find it easier to cross Verdugo Blvd here)
- Mile 10: Restroom in Verdugo Park (optional)
- Mile 26: La Colombe Coffee (optional)
- Mile 30: Restroom at Montecito Heights Rec Center (optional)
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).
This is an informal self-supported ride and not an official PAA sponsored ride. Neither PAA, the ride leaders, nor the route creators should be held responsible for any accident or injury that may occur during the ride. Please ride safely.