Sun, Dec 14 · 8:00 AM PST
## Road Ride overview
Canada Road to Portola Valley Loop, returning via Whiskey Road. A highly traversed road bike circuit with ample room for riders and cars.
21.4 miles with about 1,100 ft of climbing;
average speed range “13–15 mph social pace”, "no‑drop," with stated regroup points. A/B group if needed.
Meet at crossing of Edgewood Road and Cañada Road.
GPS will be provided to attendees Friday prior to event
## Safety and legal basics
Helmets required; bikes in safe working order (brakes, tires).
Remind riders that California traffic laws apply: ride as close as practicable to the right when safe, obey traffic lights and stop signs, and yield appropriately in crosswalks and at driveways.
No aggressive passing or weaving through traffic.
## Group riding etiquette
Predictability: Hold a straight line, no sudden braking or swerving; call out “slowing” or “stopping” before changing speed.
Communication: Use clear verbal calls and hand signals for turns, debris, potholes, cars behind/ahead, and pedestrians; pass hazards and calls down the line.
Positioning: Pass on the left with a quick “on your left,” and ride one or two abreast depending on lane width and traffic, singling up when cars need to pass.
Regroups: Robert's Market (both), corner of Santa Cruz and Sand Hill
## Cold‑weather clothing and gear
Suggested kit: Long‑finger gloves, arm warmers or a long‑sleeve jersey, vest or light jacket, and leg warmers or tights; add a thin headband or cap under the helmet and wool socks or shoe covers if riders run cold.
Remind people to bring: 1 water bottle, some calories, a tube/CO2 or pump, and layers you can unzip on climbs and zip up for descents
## Optional (but encouraged) post-ride coffee
