The Madness Ride – Test Ride 3

When: Mar 11 2023 1:30PM – 4:30PM

Where: 345 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95110

Who: San Jose Bike Party

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42191075

Join us for our third test ride for March’s The Madness Ride.

SJBP relies on cyclists like you to help us test the route before we launch each big event.

Saturday, March 11th. Gathering starts at 1:30 pm. Wheels hit the street at 2pm.

Ride leader: David, Ever & Richard

Ride length: TBD

Ride pace: Casual (10-12 mph average)

Start: 345 W Santa Clara street.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42191075

There will be ~30 minute stops at each of our two prospective regroup spots.

Remember to bring water!

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

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Turn By Turn

Turn right onto West Saint John Street0.1
Turn right onto North Almaden Boulevard0.2
Turn left onto West San Fernando Street0.5
Turn left onto South 11th Street1.5
Turn right onto E Julian St2.0
Turn left5.9
Turn right onto Alum Rock Ave6.6
Turn left onto Fleming Ave6.6
Turn right onto Mahoney Dr7.0
Turn right onto E Hills Dr7.2
Turn left onto Meadow Ln7.5
Turn right onto Buckner Drive7.8
Turn left onto Meadow Lane7.8
Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road8.8
Turn right onto Marten Avenue9.2
Turn right11.0
Turn right onto Ocala Avenue11.1
Turn left onto South King Road11.8
Turn right onto Tully Road12.5
Turn right onto Monterey Road14.9
Continue onto S Market St17.0
Turn left onto Balbach Street17.2
Turn right17.6
Turn sharp left onto Woz Way17.7
Turn right17.8

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:

  1. Follow the Law
  2. Be Predictable
  3. Be Conspicuous
  4. Think Ahead
  5. Ride Ready