LDT RIDE: GEYSERVILLE WEEKEND B/2(1300’)/38; C/3!(4100’)/60; D/3!(5000’)/69; E/3!(5600’)/87

• B/2(1300’)/38;
  
• C/3!(4100’)/60;
  
• D/3!(5000’)/69;
  
• E/3!(5600’)/87

Come prepared for an assault on the Geysers, that marvelous tree-shaded 16 mile climb that many of us know and love. Don’t be scared off though, as there is only one steep section (1.5 miles). As a reward for their climbing efforts, C/D/E riders will experience a sweeping 10-mile descent back to the valley floor before lunch. C/D/E’s ride 40 miles and climb 3800 feet before there is anywhere to buy food, so they need to bring whatever food/water is necessary to get them to lunch. The more civilized B riders will follow the rustic Healdsburg wine loop along Dutcher Creek, West Dry Creek, Alexander Valley, and Red Winery roads. The B route stops for lunch in Healdsburg and offers a 58-mile option. C/D/E routes all have shortcut options (see route sheets online). Rain cancels.

ROUTE SHEETS:  B  C  D  E

               (Note: E route sheet was revised on 3/17/13)

LEADERS: Guy Shuman and Mindy Steiner (shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)

MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

MEETING LOCATION: Geyserville Elementary School on Geyserville Ave. Take 101 North to the Canyon Road exit (next exit after the Geyserville/Hwy 128 exit). Turn right at the end of the off-ramp, and then right at Geyserville Ave. Take Geyserville Ave. about one half mile. The school is on the right side of the road.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Contact leader with questions. Many options available in area – Saturday group dinner will be in Healdsburg and Sunday ride starts in Healdsburg. Recommended lodging is America’s Best Value Inn (join free “Value Club” for best rates):

1. America’s Best Value Inn (Healdsburg), 707-433-5548 or americasbestvalueinn.com.
2. Best Western Dry Creek Inn (Healdsburg), 707-433-0300 or drycreekinn.com.
3. Healdsburg Travelodge (Healdsburg),  707-433-0101 or healdsburglodge.com
4. Geyserville Inn (Geyserville),  877-857-4343 or geyservilleinn.com