When: Dec 28 2022 6:30PM – 9:30PM
Where: Capitol station
Who: San Jose Bike Party
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41640938
Join us for our first test ride for January’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Ride.
SJBP relies on cyclists like you to help us test the route before we launch each big event.
Wednesday, December 28th. Gathering starts at 6:30 pm. Wheels hit the street at 7pm.
Ride leader: Theo
Ride length: 14ish miles
Ride pace: Casual (10-12 mph average)
Start: Capitol Caltrain* Station; 3400 Monterey Hwy., San Jose 95111
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41640938
There will be ~30 minute stops at each of our two prospective regroup spots.
Remember to bring water!
*Make sure you go to the Capitol Caltrain Station near Monterey & Capitol in South San Jose. We are NOT meeting at the Capitol VTA station in North/East San Jose
#CarDrivers: Plenty of Parking
#TrainRiders: Theo will be taking the 412 Southbound train if anyone wants to jump aboard! (He’ll be at Diridon from about 6:15-6:25 if anyone needs help navigating the ticket purchase process!)
#BusRiders: VTA routes 66 or 68
#PlaneTravelers: Your jump coordinates are 37°17’1.20″ N -121°50’17.99″ W
These small group rides are a great way to meet new people, catch up with old friends, or just get out for a social ride.
While you’re pedaling, we’ll count on you to help us keep an eye out for potential route hazards. Your feedback will help us adjust the route and keep all of Bike Party safe!
Things to watch out for:
– road or bike lane construction
– hazardous railroad crossings
– poorly signed lane changes
– tricky turns
– problematic regroup spots
– notable debris in the road
– dangerous traffic patterns
#PlanesTrainsAutomobiles #ThoseArentPillows
#TellAFriend #InviteYourFriends #ShareTheEvent #SJBP #TestRide #SanJoseBikeParty #BiiikePaarty
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Turn By Turn
| Turn right onto Fehren Drive | 0.0 |
| Turn left onto Monterey Road | 0.0 |
| Turn right onto Chynoweth Avenue | 2.4 |
| Turn left onto Apple Blossom Drive | 2.7 |
| Turn left onto Hayes Avenue | 2.8 |
| Turn left onto Endicott Boulevard | 3.4 |
| Turn left onto Great Oaks Parkway | 3.7 |
| Turn left onto San Ignacio Avenue | 5.6 |
| Turn right | 5.9 |
| Make a U-turn | 5.9 |
| Turn right | 5.9 |
| Turn right onto San Ignacio Avenue | 6.0 |
| Turn left | 6.0 |
| Turn sharp left onto San Ignacio Avenue | 6.0 |
| Turn right onto Santa Teresa Boulevard | 7.0 |
| Turn right onto Lean Avenue | 8.7 |
| Turn left onto Blossom Hill Road | 9.7 |
| Turn right onto Eagles Lane | 9.9 |
| Turn right | 10.1 |
| Turn right onto Eagles Lane | 10.1 |
| Turn left onto Lean Avenue | 10.5 |
| Turn right onto Chynoweth | 10.7 |
| Turn left onto Monterey Road | 11.3 |
| Right turn | 13.6 |
| Turn left | 13.7 |
Everyone is welcome to attend this event, but please, read and follow our “How We Ride” guidelines to keep everyone safe and to keep San Jose Bike Party rolling! We share the road with other vehicles and we frequently ride in the dark.
Having a great time and want to help? We’re always looking for volunteers to help guide riders at corners or to handle other tasks. Talk to any of the “BIRDs” (look for the “bird” logo!) for details. Or you head over to our Donation Page.
Some helpful hints:
- Follow the Law
- Be Predictable
- Be Conspicuous
- Think Ahead
- Ride Ready
