Friends of Tam is for your bucket list ✅
Friends of *VAM* is for your trophy case 🏆

TLDR:
Friends of Tam but with a LEADERBOARD.
7:00am from GGB Visitor Center.
8:15am rendezvous at Java Hut in Fairfax.
Rest of day: climbing and carbs.

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A spirited take on the bay area classic, Friends of VAM puts your climbing endurance to the test.

On May 16, follow the posted route and your combined times across the 4 posted climbs will earn your spot on the leaderboard. The inaugural King of VAM and Queen of VAM will be named.

Grand Depart:
1/ GGB Visitor Center @ 7:00AM
2/ Java Hut in Fairfax @ 8:15AM

Given the nature and length of this ride, you must be self-sufficient. This is a drop ride, with no re-groups. From SF, we will roll to Fairfax together. Afterwards, you’re on your own – solo, in groups, however the day shakes out.

Crafty riders will note that the segments end at West Peak.
>> Friends of VAM: turning around at West Peak is valid.
>> Friends of Tam: requires all four visits to East Peak.
We make this distinction out of respect for tradition. Strava rides named “Friends of Tam” without 4 visits to East Peak are subject to asterisks and heckling in comments. 

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The Climbs:

CLIMB 1: Alpine Dam to West Peak | 7.5mi | +2,081 ft elevation gain | 5% grade
https://www.strava.com/segments/7331290

CLIMB 2: Bofax to West Peak | 9.2mi | +2,439 ft elevation gain | 5% grade
https://www.strava.com/segments/705952

CLIMB 3: Stinson to West Peak | 6.5mi | +2,410 ft elevation gain | 7% grade
https://www.strava.com/segments/634388

CLIMB 4: Mill Valley to West Peak | 9.2mi | +2,472 ft elevation gain | 5% grade
https://www.strava.com/segments/41371227

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By joining, you acknowledge that this is a public ride. As such:
1. You are agreeing to these terms and guidelines voluntarily. If you do not, you cannot join this ride. Even if you’re physically around us at the same time, you’re not with us.
2. Neither Dolce Vita Cycling nor representatives are responsible for your safety or actions. You recognize that there are inherent risks to this activity and take full responsibility for yourself and your actions.
3. Represent the cycling community well when interacting with other cyclists, pedestrians, vehicle operators, etc.
4. You're responsible for taking all safety precautions which are standard for riding on open roads with other vehicles and pedestrians, and for following all applicable laws.

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