Routes in United States / California / Saratoga
A pretty difficult ride. Alba and Upper Zayante are quite steep.
An attempt to link some of the longest/steepest grades in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties into the shortest route possible. There is very little flat terrain on this route.
Up Bohlman/On Orbit (steep!)
- down Montevina
- up Bear Creek
- down Zayante
- over Quail Hollow (a hill, not a hollow)
- up Alba (steep, long!)
- down Jamieson Creek (technical, sketchy)
- up China Grade (gorgeous redwoods)
- down Hwy 236
- up Hwy 9 to Skyline (mellow end to the day)
- down Hwy 9 to Saratoga
Relatively short route with great views. Hwy 35 (Skyline) and Stevens Creek Canyon are beautiful
Route used in Low-Key Hillclimbs, 2009 and 2011
A link of some of the longest/steepest grades in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. There is very little flat terrain on this route.
Up Bohlman/On Orbit (steep!)
- down Montevina
- up Bear Creek
- down Zayante
- over Quail Hollow (a hill, not a hollow)
- up Alba (steep, long!)
- down Jamieson Creek (technical, sketchy)
- up China Grade (gorgeous redwoods)
- down Hwy 236
- up Hwy 9 to Skyline (mellow end to the day)
- down Hwy 9 to Saratoga

