Sierra Foothills Cycling Getaway

[hngarfinkel]

I have planned 3 days of cycling in the foothills of the Sierras, outside of Fresno, on  April 13, 14 & 15. The rides will be 72 miles with 5500' of climbing, 57 miles with 5700' of climbing & 49 miles with 4000 feet of climbing. The hills will be ablaze with wildflowers. The rides will include cycling up to & around Bass Lake (alt. 3400'), the Shaver Lake - Wishon Reservoir region (alt. 6000') and the Tollhouse -Burrough Valley region (alt. 1600').We will plan to arrive in Fresno on April 12 & return to San Diego on April 16.  The type of accommodations (hotel rooms, VRBO, etc.) will be determined by the group. Each rider will provide their own transportation to Fresno (approx. 5.5 hrs.) & to the start of each ride (approx. 20 min.). Each person will be responsible to provide their own food for the rides.  These will be "group rides"; where we will regroup as needed, leaving no rider behind.  However, you should be able to ride at an average pace of 12 to 14 mph (Clippers pace) which includes the elevation gain of the long hills. The hills average a 6 to 9% grade with some short stretches reaching 16%.  If you would like more information or to reserve a spot please email Howard Garfinkel at hngarfinkel325@aol.com. Please RSVP by March 18, so that plans could be made for accommodations.