5 hours, long climbs, ocean views Tunitas is the epic climb of the midpeninsula–long, steep, winding, it is actually quite similar to most other climbs around. There’s just more of it… One of the worst bonks of my career happened here, while riding with a friend from Stanford. I had to get off my bike…more
3 1/2 – 4 hours, severe climbing, some offroad This ride can be done clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on your desired level of pain. The route below is counterclockwise, which is much more sane. Of course, both directions cover the same distance and the same amount of climbing, but going clockwise requires you to climb…more