Name: Tomales Tuesday (rain permitting) with two options (27.6m,1550ft or 28.4, 1788)
Start: 2024-12-03T09:30:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-03T12:30:00-08:00

**27.Details**
RAIN AND AIR QUALITY CAN HAVE THIS RIDE CANCELLED! PLEASE CHECK THIS PAGE BEFORE HEADING OUT
\*\*\*Please take your bike out for a trial ride BEFORE you come on this ride. You need to make sure your bike is still in operating order and the tires hold air. You also need a spare bike tube in case you get a flat. Of course, wearing a helmet is a requirement. As you can see from the posted picture, we wear bright colors for visibility reasons! Don't forget a liter or 2 of water! Make sure to read, understand, and agree to the Guidelines for Riding with this group that are listed below.

We head out of downtown Tomales at 9 AM. We park on PCH downtown Tomales at 930 AM. Can't miss us!! We head east on Tomales Road then continue north onto Two Rock. There will be two out and backs on Alexander and Fallon Road. Then a new loop heading north on Carmody Road to Valley Ford and back on Gerike to Fallon Road where we will continue to Whitaker Bluff Vista for and out & back. Option One will continue back to Tomales on Middle Road to Dillon Beach road. Option Two will head back on High School Road to Dillon Beach Road. There's only one mile variance between the two routes, but option two has 300 feet more climbing!! So, if you want more climbing, it's Option 2 for you!!!

Those that want to hang out after the ride for a picnic, bring something to eat and drink, or you can purchase refreshments at the local deli. BTW, the deli has awesome sandwiches!!

*One Ride with Two Options:*
27.6 miles & 1550 Feet (Back Middle Rd)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48255413

28.4 miles & 1788 Ft. (Back High School Rd)
[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48255417?](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48255417?privacy_code=1ddCiUppw6tpCuTPGwtZp8k4sJaPaeQ5)

**We are a collection of road bikes, gravel bikes, hybrid bikes and e-bikes. All are fine to ride and welcome. That said the overall pace will be kept by the designated leader of the particular ride and will not exceed 13.5 mph. Of course, those like myself with only leg power are slower up the hills and faster down! If there are hills quicker riders will wait in a safe place after the hill for all riders. The groups average speed is usually around 12 mph, but we are there to enjoy the route not, win the Tour de France so we will go at a pace that works for the group that is present.**

**GUIDELINES FOR RIDING WITH OUR GROUP**
**Cycling is a danger for you and for the group at large if you are not following our guideline. It is highly important that you do follow the rules of the road and the group.**

* Your bicycle is a vehicle on the road and is subject to the same traffic requirements as any car such as stopping at red lights etc. Learn and use all hand signals when riding with the group. It is the way we communicate with motorists and each other on our intent to turn, stop/slow down, or alert others to debris in the road ahead.
* When riding on roads we as a rule always travel single file and keep aware of both traffic behind us and in front of us. You will hear frequently on any ride "Car Back" when we are on roads that do not have bike lanes or wide shoulders. This is our group alerting each other of cars behind us and for us to immediately do what we can to have the car pass us safely. YOU SHOULD NEVER BE TWO ABREAST IF YOU HEAR THIS. If you can safely find a driveway or layby to pull over to let the car pass, you can help that driver not get anxious and make an unsafe move.
* We do stop at various parts of the route and regroup. Many routes have bailouts (shorter versions) and please let the organizer know if you are going to leave the group and do a shorter version
* Bicyclists have a tarnished reputation in our area simply because there are a few riders whom ride two or three abreast, show no awareness of the cars they are impacting, and do dangerous turns without signaling, etc. etc. We should and will be part of the solution not part of the problem.

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Tomales Tuesday (rain permitting) with two options (27.6m,1550ft or 28.4, 1788) 

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