Ride postponed to Sunday (Feb. 26) due rain Saturday. Will reassess conditions Saturday evening and provide an update.
The Tour of Four Canyons route is a new adventure, ready for introduction in the WER lineup. The route starts with a warm-up along Foothill Boulevard, heading West. The first canyon is the most challenging, a scenic and steady climb up Little Tujunga Canyon road to Dillon Divide. After descending from the peak, riders will make their way to Kagel Canyon, a moderate climb past rustic homes and gorgeous hillsides. The reward is a descent through Lopez Canyon and a tour of the San Fernando community, with an optional coffee stop at Starbucks. Riders then head through the Hansen Dam recreation area and bike bath, which once on the dam offers stunning views of the San Gabriels and San Fernando valley. Cap it all off with a climb up La Tuna Canyon and descent through the Montrose shopping area to the route start, and you’ll be ready for lunch!
<<Route details>>
Route for download to bike computer: W.E. Ride: Tour of Four Canyons https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42002267
Starting location: Descanso Gardens, street parking (or feel free to join along the route), 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Ride organizer: Ben Atwater
Start time: 8:00am. Groups A (fast), B (medium), and C (fun!) staggered by a minute or two.
Distance: 52 miles
Elevation gain: 4,443 ft
Coffee stop: Two options on route: Starbucks (https://goo.gl/maps/YT5539w6UAXR852q6)
or Coffee Bean (https://goo.gl/maps/npcTz7mkZ5FdxexV7)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The Weekend Endurance (WE) Rides no longer use ride leaders for each pace group. Instead, a ride organizer will launch each ride with route tips and be available to answer any questions. We’ll continue to have different pace groups, but each will be self-directed. This format is very similar to our highly successful Club Supported Rides (but without the SAG support).
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.
This is an informal self-supported ride and not an official PAA sponsored ride. Neither PAA, the ride organizers, nor the route creators should be held responsible for any accident or injury that may occur during the ride. Please ride safely.
Questions? Contact Chi Ao (chi.on.ao@gmail.com) or Ben Atwater (benatwater@gmail.com)