| Mt. Tam Ram - Ride Around the Mountain MTB Sunday, May 18th, 2008 |
The Mt. Tam Ram - Ride Around the Mountain (RAM) - is a 22-mile MTB that features 3,350
feet of climbing and downhilling. This great 1-day ride begins in Deer Park in Fairfax, CA, climbs up to
the East Peak of Mt. Tamalpais, and descends past Potrero Meadows and off of Rocky Ridge before
returning back to Deer Park. This mountain biking ride enables you to experience many of Mt. Tam's
historic trails, such as Eldridge Grade, Hoo-Koo-E-Koo, Old Railroad Grade, the Rock Spring-Lagunitas
Road, and Rocky Ridge. The Mt. Tam Ram features some challenging and exciting MTB riding on horse
trails, dirt fire roads, old railroad grades, and some paved roadway. All along the course, you will be
astounded by great views of the San Francisco Bay Area, the City, and the Pacific Coast.
View the Course Map View the Course Description
Rider Support - The course map and course description above will be made available to all riders at the
start of the ride. The course will also be signed or marked accordingly. Sports nutrition items such as
sport drinks, energy gels, bananas, and water will be available at the Deer Park Start/Finish Area and at the
East Peak Rider Support Station, which at 2,571 feet is the highest point of the course. Also, for those
who are unable to continue after reaching the E. Peak, a SAG vehicle can return you back to Deer Park
after the Support Station has closed for the day.
What to Bring
Equipment - A well-functioning mountain bike, 1+ spare tubes, tire irons, a frame pump, & Allen wrenches.
Apparel - Your helmet (required), peel-able cycling wear, sunglasses, and personal identification.
Hydration Accessories - A filled CamelBak, 1 to 2 water bottles (possibly filled) with their cage(s), and
your own sports nutrition (optional). Please note that we will have some sport drinks, water, and energy
gels available at the Start. You will want to start with enough fuel to reach the East Peak, where you can
refuel.
Ride Day Schedule
8:00-8:30AM Check-in for Pre-Reg'd Riders and some Ride-Day Reg at the Deer Park Start Area
8:30-8:40AM Advanced MTB'ers should hit the course.
8:40-8:50AM Intermediate MTB'ers should hit the course.
8:50-9:00AM Novice MTB'ers and all others should hit the course.
Please note that the East Peak Rider Support Station will close around 1PM, and the Deer Park Finish Area
will close around 5PM.
Mountain Biking Etiquette - Because we will be sharing the trails with other MTB'ers, runners, hikers,
and horseback riders, you may want to refresh the rules of the trail and your mountain biking etiquette by
clicking on these links to IMBA's Rules of the Trail, a brief video (high-speed connection required to view),
and suggestions from the Sierra Club Mountain Bike Committee.
Directions to the Deer Park Start/Finish Area - From Sir Francis Drake Blvd. travelling westbound,
make a L onto Pacheco Ave., which is after Pastori Ave.Then, make an immediate R onto Broadway Blvd.
Next, make an immediate L onto Bolinas Road, which is the T-intersection after Pacheco Ave. Go
approximately 0.5 mi. on Bolinas Road through downtown Fairfax , and turn L onto Porteous Way.
Follow Porteous Way approximately 0.5 mi. into the Deer Park Start Area. On the morning of the event,
we will try to have the directions to the Start area signed or marked accordingly. For detailed directions on
how to get to Deer Park in Fairfax, CA, you may want to use Yahoo! Maps.
feet of climbing and downhilling. This great 1-day ride begins in Deer Park in Fairfax, CA, climbs up to
the East Peak of Mt. Tamalpais, and descends past Potrero Meadows and off of Rocky Ridge before
returning back to Deer Park. This mountain biking ride enables you to experience many of Mt. Tam's
historic trails, such as Eldridge Grade, Hoo-Koo-E-Koo, Old Railroad Grade, the Rock Spring-Lagunitas
Road, and Rocky Ridge. The Mt. Tam Ram features some challenging and exciting MTB riding on horse
trails, dirt fire roads, old railroad grades, and some paved roadway. All along the course, you will be
astounded by great views of the San Francisco Bay Area, the City, and the Pacific Coast.
View the Course Map View the Course Description
Rider Support - The course map and course description above will be made available to all riders at the
start of the ride. The course will also be signed or marked accordingly. Sports nutrition items such as
sport drinks, energy gels, bananas, and water will be available at the Deer Park Start/Finish Area and at the
East Peak Rider Support Station, which at 2,571 feet is the highest point of the course. Also, for those
who are unable to continue after reaching the E. Peak, a SAG vehicle can return you back to Deer Park
after the Support Station has closed for the day.
What to Bring
Equipment - A well-functioning mountain bike, 1+ spare tubes, tire irons, a frame pump, & Allen wrenches.
Apparel - Your helmet (required), peel-able cycling wear, sunglasses, and personal identification.
Hydration Accessories - A filled CamelBak, 1 to 2 water bottles (possibly filled) with their cage(s), and
your own sports nutrition (optional). Please note that we will have some sport drinks, water, and energy
gels available at the Start. You will want to start with enough fuel to reach the East Peak, where you can
refuel.
Ride Day Schedule
8:00-8:30AM Check-in for Pre-Reg'd Riders and some Ride-Day Reg at the Deer Park Start Area
8:30-8:40AM Advanced MTB'ers should hit the course.
8:40-8:50AM Intermediate MTB'ers should hit the course.
8:50-9:00AM Novice MTB'ers and all others should hit the course.
Please note that the East Peak Rider Support Station will close around 1PM, and the Deer Park Finish Area
will close around 5PM.
Mountain Biking Etiquette - Because we will be sharing the trails with other MTB'ers, runners, hikers,
and horseback riders, you may want to refresh the rules of the trail and your mountain biking etiquette by
clicking on these links to IMBA's Rules of the Trail, a brief video (high-speed connection required to view),
and suggestions from the Sierra Club Mountain Bike Committee.
Directions to the Deer Park Start/Finish Area - From Sir Francis Drake Blvd. travelling westbound,
make a L onto Pacheco Ave., which is after Pastori Ave.Then, make an immediate R onto Broadway Blvd.
Next, make an immediate L onto Bolinas Road, which is the T-intersection after Pacheco Ave. Go
approximately 0.5 mi. on Bolinas Road through downtown Fairfax , and turn L onto Porteous Way.
Follow Porteous Way approximately 0.5 mi. into the Deer Park Start Area. On the morning of the event,
we will try to have the directions to the Start area signed or marked accordingly. For detailed directions on
how to get to Deer Park in Fairfax, CA, you may want to use Yahoo! Maps.
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This great event is only $25 with registration through 5/14 and $35
thereafter. You can register online for the Mt. Tam Ram by clicking
on the Mt Tam Ram Order Button to the right, or going to
Reservations. To register by phone or regular mail, please visit our
Reservations Instructions page. Thanks, and we hope you can ride
the Mt Tam Ram on Sunday 5/18.
thereafter. You can register online for the Mt. Tam Ram by clicking
on the Mt Tam Ram Order Button to the right, or going to
Reservations. To register by phone or regular mail, please visit our
Reservations Instructions page. Thanks, and we hope you can ride
the Mt Tam Ram on Sunday 5/18.
