Lagunitas
| Distance | 52 | Ascent | 4183ft | Meet time | 7:45 am |
| Speed | 10-12mph | Difficulty | 3 | Ride out | 8:30 am |
| Route sheet | Lagunitas.pdf | GPS | Lagunitas.gpx |
This ride is a big one. Not only are we crossing the 50 mile mark, a significant achievement in its own right, we are also adding a substantial hill - White’s Hill. The route to get there takes us north through Sausalito, Ross and San Anselmo to Fairfax, but unlike the last time we were here, we are going to continue on.
We hit White’s Hill a mile or two north of Fairfax. It’s about a mile long with an average grade of 8-9% and is tough going. The thing to remember is that White’s is very similar to Quadbuster, the most challenging hill on the Ride itself so it’s a great one to practice on. After White’s we stay on Sir Francis Drake until Lagunitas where we’ll stop at the deli for lunch.
For the ride back we simply double back on ourselves. The good news though is that White’s is really easy on the way back.
