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Climb 1000 Palms Canyon
66 Miles, Rolling Hills with a Few Steep Climbs
Ride ID 2642
Meet: 7:30 AM
Ride-Out: 8:00 AM
Rain Cancels
Meet at Townie at 7:30, ride out at 8. RAIN CANCELS THIS RIDE! We’ll head north across town out to Varner. Then, down valley, east on Ramon, to climb 1000 Palms Canyon. We’ll turn east on Dillon and take it until the END at Ave 48 (BEWARE the false Ave 48 before the overpass!). We’ll return to the start through Indio, Palm Desert, Rancho & Cat City.
GPS file available on Roadrunner Facebook page (must be member)
All skill levels are welcome! If any ride is too much, we will work with you on making sure you have alternatives to the entire route. You will have a great bike ride. That’s a win! And remember, safety is critical. We will be following all bicycling laws and regulations as well as COVID regulations.!
Reach out with any of your questions or concerns. You really can do this.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP so we have an idea of whose coming. Have questions? Contact Tim Wood at drakofiero@icloud.com
REQUIRED ITEMS: bike, helmet, water bottle(s), tire changing tools, and a mask.
COVID-19 Policy: Vaccination is required to participate. All participants must have received one Johnson & Johnson dose or the second Pfizer/Moderna dose at least two weeks before the Training Ride. Masks are required when 6’ of social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes rest stops, indoors and in vehicles with more than one person.
If you experience problems with the RSVP button, please email the RSVP to drakofiero@icloud.com
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See the Facebook event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/612071010754215?ref=newsfeed/?