This ride is the first ride of the season. Not too long and not over major mountain passes but with lots of interval.
For either AB and C it is a hilly ride – moderate difficulty
AB ride = 100 km = http://www.bikemap.net/route/1397459
C ride = 60 m = http://www.bikemap.net/route/1397460
In words:
All riders get off at ganyingcun甘营村, off the jingping京平 expressway. This is also the finish line.
All riders go north towards the start of Mount Pinggu, but at the foot, everyone turns left along the changjin 昌金road towards the east. Ride towards the sign saying Kaoshanji 靠山集village. At this big 4-way intersection, go straight and start to climb gently.
At the summit, immediately turn left and go up a steep concrete ramp. Follow this superb plateau road until the descent where you get to a big 4-way junction.
C riders now turn RIGHT and ride south. After another 5-6km, you get to a T-junction indicating to go back to jinhai lake金海湖 and Pinggu. Turn right here and ride back to Pinggu. Pass the police checkpoint and follow the road past the jinhai lake金海湖. After the palm trees boulevard, the road makes a big Y-junction. keep to your left and follow the main road back to the cars.
AB riders go straight. Keep going for about 20km until you reach the village of Sungezhuang 孙各庄. You will recognize it as it is big, has a 5-way intersection and lots of vendors. Turn sharp right and follow the new road south-east. At the next big T-junction, turn right and after 3-4km turn right again following the S301 Maping 马平road to pinggu.
After a 3-4km climb and long descent, make sure you make a shapr 180 degrees turn at the village of Louzhuangzi xiang楼庄字乡. Follow the road until you reach the T-junction offering you to go back to pinggu district. Turn LEFT. Pass the police checkpoint and follow the road past the jinhai lake金海湖. After the palm trees boulevard, the road makes a big Y-junction. keep to your left and follow the main road back to the cars.