Hello All

The away ride to Mt. Wilson on April 25 is a joint ride with the Pasadena Cycling Club. This is for the most hearty mountain climbers! It is 53 miles with 6500+' of elevation gain. Almost all the climbing is in the first 26 miles.

It is an out and back course so you can turn around whenever you want. I recommend it for Red, Orange and the most aggressive Orange Light riders. It would be much appreciated if everyone wore their CVC kits!

The home ride from the Landing will probably be a combined Red, Orange and Orange Light ride at an Orange Light pace.

Here is the ride announcement:

The route will take us out and back from Sunland, following Big T, Angeles Forest Highway, and Angeles Crest Highway to the base of the Mt Wilson road. Since it’s an out-and-back route, riders can climb as far as their legs will take them, then enjoy the thrilling descent on a wide highway with new pavement and moderate traffic on the way back. Riders who complete the climb to Mt Wilson can snack at the Cosmic Cafe (we checked it is open on weekends in April), whose offerings now come from Little Flower Bakery & Cafe in Pasadena. At the end of our ride, the excellent coffee, pastries and lunch dishes of the Back Door Cafe in Sunland await those looking for refreshments.

Start Time: 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 25th, at Sunland Recreation Center in Sunland (https://maps.app.goo.gl/qpp6i7RxAAE3hqxy9) which offers parking and restrooms. 

Route for Download: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46861845

Distance: ~53 miles

Elevation gain: ~6500 ft

POI

16.9 mi Water at the Clear Creek Fire station 

21.6 mi Red Box Water Station

26.4 mi Coffee, snacks, and water spigot available at the Cosmic Cafe

Finish Back Door Cafe https://share.google/gdJ2ckSCz8RP3PdpC