The Team KMan Bike Ride for Saturday, June 13, goes out Highway 46 to the coast, south to Cayucos, then up the gravel climb on Santa Rita Road.
An all-paved option of the route returns via the climb up Old Creek Road.
Meet at KMan Cycle and Run in Atascadero at 8:30 for an 8:38 departure. There will be a coffee break in Cayucos at The Bakery at Cass House. Those who want lunch or other nourishment before returning to Atascadero can also plan on stopping at the Trader Joe’s mall in Templeton.
The Santa Rita route (which includes an optional, 8.3-mile, partially paved, out-and-back section on Cottontail Creek Road) covers 78.1 miles, with 5,931 feet of elevation gain. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28860808 Leaving out the Cottontail Creek out-and-back, the distance comes out to 69.8 miles with about 5850 feet of elevation gain.
The Old Creek all-paved route (not including the Cottontail out-and-back) covers 69.9 miles and 5,891 feet of elevation gain. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28860782
Team KMan has been encouraging and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, while having fun, since 2003. For Information on Team KMan and how to join please visit us at http://www.teamkman.org/