Hill Climbing Series 5/20, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17

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Please join the LUNA Chix for this Advanced Level Hill Climbing Series.

"Strong" riders only, please. "Strong" does not mean "fast" but you should be comfortable with climbing 6-10% grades.

*Sundays, 8:00am*

Each week, we'll post ride specific information. In the mean time, mark your calendars for these fun and challenging rides.

May 20th - Mt Hamilton: ~ 40 miles * 4,300'
- meet at 100 Kirk Ave. in San Jose. Ride leaves at 8:00am.

June 3rd - Mt Diablo: ~30 miles * 3,700'
- meet at Walnut Creek BART station southeast parking lot. Ride leaves at 8:00am.

June 10th - Page Mill/Old La Honda/84: ~ 38 miles * 3,300' (route sheet provided)
- meet at Woodside Town Hall parking lot. Ride leaves at 8:00am.

June 17th - Alpine Dam/Mt. Tam: ~ 63 miles * 5,400' (route sheet provided)
- meet at Presidio Sports Basement entrance. Ride leaves at 8:00am.

**Riders must RSVP for each ride at least 24 hours in advance. Please RSVP to cindy (at) lunachix (dot) net

These rides will start promptly at 8am. Please arrive early with the appropriate gear (e.g., your helmet), your bike ready to go (e.g., tires properly inflated), and sign the waiver sheet before 8:00am. If you are running late, route sheets will be placed on the windshield of the ride leader's car (usually a black VW Jetta).

Don't forget your ID, insurance card, and emergency contact info. You'll also want a pump, patch kit, spare tube, tire levers, bike tools, food, water, and some cash just in case…

*Dates and locations are subject to change. Please RSVP for the latest update.

**Novice riders are encouraged to try these hills on their own with a friend of similar ability.

Please obey all traffic laws. Remember that bicycles are vehicles, and bicyclists are expected to follow all traffic regulations. This means stopping at stop signs and red lights, using hand signals, and riding single file on the right side of the road. Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers (BUT cars weigh 4000 lbs!)

Be Predictable in Traffic

o Stay to the right of the road unless it is unsafe to do so
o Stop at stop signs and red lights
o Yield to pedestrians and vehicles as appropriate
o Make eye contact with drivers
o Ride in a straight line - don't weave between parked vehicles
o Signal your turns and braking

Respect Group Ride Etiquette

o Introduce yourself, welcome new cyclists, and offer assistance if needed
o Be punctual - arrive with your gear and equipment and ready to ride
o Use verbal or hand signals when slowing, stopping, turning or rolling
- left arm straight out to signal a left turn
- right arm straight out for a right turn
- palm or fist behind your lower back to signal slowing or stopping
o Be courteous
- announce "On your left!" when passing cyclists. Pass *only* on the left
- move to the right if a cyclist indicates they want to pass on your left
- ride single file; two abreast if wide bike lane or very quiet street
- indicate road hazards by pointing them out and/or by shouting
- announce problems like open car doors, detrius on the roadway, etc.