When the weather is reasonable, I try to get 2-3 20 mile rides per week with about 1800’ of elevation. Mostly my route is from Felton to Santa Cruz to check in on Mom. That route allows me to ride down Highway 9 and come back over the campus. I’m riding a Gazelle Medeo T10 outfitted with panniers, so I’ve got assistance making that climb up to the house.
If I’m headed to the Eastside, I’ll ride over to Scotts Valley and drop down Glen Canyon or El Rancho Dr and loop out to do a surf check at Capitola.