Start Location:  Alviso Marina Country Park, 1195 Hope Street, Alviso

Directions:  Merge onto I-880 S via the ramp to San Jose; Take the California 237 W exit toward Mtn View; Merge onto CA-237 W; Take the North First Street exit; Take the North First Street exit; Turn right onto N 1st St; Turn right onto Liberty St; Turn left onto Catherine St; Continue straight onto Hope St. Enter Alviso Marina County Park. Parking is free.

Distance:  20 miles out and back

Type of Bike:  Any

Ride Classification:  Leisurely (up to 10 mph) to Touring (10 to 13 mph)

Climb Rate:  Approximately 150 feet total

About the Trails:  The Guadalupe River Trail is an 11-mile (18 km) pedestrian and bicycle path in the city of San Jose, California. The trail runs along the banks of the Guadalupe River. It continues along the border of Mineta San Jose International Airport, crosses beneath Airport Parkway, U.S. Route 101, Trimble Drive, Montague Expressway, Tasman Drive, and State Route 237. This is the newest segment of the trail, which was officially opened on April 20, 2013. This section of the trail passes alongside Santa Clara Stadium and the Ulistac Natural Area and connects with the Highway 237 Bikeway. This trail is heavily used for both recreation and commuting, as it provides direct access to Downtown San Jose from many of the outlying neighborhoods. The trail is paved.

Meal:  Old Wagon Saloon & Grill; 73 North San Pedro Street, San Jose; www.theoldwagonsaloon.com

Ride Leaders:  Ethan Bernstein; ethanab@comcast.net or text 510-673-3386 with your name. Please confirm by email the day before the date of event. No one left behind. Extreme temperatures or bad weather conditions may modify the route at the leader's discretion. Rain cancels.

Safety:  Wearing helmet is mandatory.

What to Bring:  Spare tubes, patch kit, tire irons, pump/CO2 inflators, multi-tool, water bottle, identification/money/medical card and phone.

Before the Ride Maintenance:  Check the wheels (quick-release skewers are tightened correctly), inspect the tires for air pressure (with a floor pump's meter, not your thumb), test the brakes, lube the chain, and check the shifting.

Route Planner:  Ethan Bernstein

 

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