The classic Montrose Ride is our first installment in new series about different group training rides across So. Cal.
The Montrose ride starts at Descanso Gardens in La Canada and covers about 45 miles through various neighborhoods through the San Gabriel Valley and ends in Sierra Madre.
The tempo can be quick depending on the time of the year, but the size of the group and the traffic lights tends to keep things all together.
Montrose is a great training ride that has been going on since the 70's and there are plenty of sections that will allow you to optimize your workout if you choose to stick your nose in the wind or lead up some of the short and moderate rises on the route.
Details
- Day Every Saturday (all year)
- Start Time: 8:00am
- Main Start: Desconso Gardens in La Canada, CA (1/2 mile south of Verdugo on Desconso)
- Start # 2: 8:20 at Trader Joe's Market in S. Pasadena (corner of Mission and Grand)
- Start # 3: 9:15 at Arrow Hwy and Cerritos in Azusa (the "long" ride splits off here)
- Distance: 45-50 miles
- Duration: 2.5-3 hours
