Date: July 30 - 31

Start and finish location: Occidental, CA

• Explore unique riding destinations with expert local advice on all-day, overnight and weekend trips that blend a self-sufficient ethos with support where you need it. Attended by a small group of Rapha Cycling Club members, every intimate getaway offers the best riding every location has to offer and a chance to connect with your clubmates.

THE ROUTE

• Discovering the best routes in the region, an area made popular by the local Grasshopper Adventure Series, this Escape explores a variety of advanced riding routes, with gravel, broken surfaces, steep climbs, sweeping descents, and stellar views to look forward to. Plus, all food and drink will be within walking distance if you stay in downtown Occidental.
• Arriving on July 30 and riding for two days, the club will explore the varied landscapes around Occidental on routes planned and led by local Ride Leaders and Rapha staff. Prepare to cover 120 miles of mixed terrain with 13,500 feet of elevation. The exact route and trip details will be revealed closer to the event date.

THE RULES

• Escape San Francisco is a riding getaway to be completed by a group of self-sufficient yet supportive cyclists. To ensure you’re ready for the road, be sure to bring along two spare tubes, a multi-tool, a pump, a patch kit and a masterlink. We also highly recommend bringing a spare kit and plenty of food.

What’s included:

• En route snacks
• Organised stops with food and drink
• Special edition Rapha Cap and Musette
• Support vehicle

What’s not included:

• Travel
• Accommodation
• Dinner and main meals