Bay Area Gravel: Calero County Park(4K)

[@cccycling5835]

Almaden: Pronounced - 'Al-Ma-Den' Old Spanish for mining or metal operations Great on board ride!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I wish I saved the audio from that recording. I tried dozens of times but could never say it right!

[@Luchopapa16]

I used to live in Almaden and did this ride, or parts of it, weekly for years. You captured it perfectly👍

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Thanks! I want to revisit it now that I'm putting that area altogether.

[@chrispearson8163]

Thanks for posting this video and route. I rode it yesterday with a buddy and really enjoyed it. Grav-Valhalla!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

That's awesome. I'd love to see pics.

[@chawley52]

Thanks for another inspiring ride through! This is exactly the kind of terrain and locale that I find most inviting (for my capabilities).

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I wish we had more rides like this in California.

[@BIIIKES]

Man, what an amazing trail system! Digging your channel. Subbed!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Thanks. Calero is super fun.

[@000concac000]

Great video of trails preview. I'm usually a hiker but with these trails looking friendly enough, I might try these slight up hill climb and enjoying the easy down hill. I plan on takingt old Giant 26" hard tail. More of these videos would be be very helpful and thanks for making them!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I think this is one of the best places for people to start getting hooked on gravel. Not overly climby with great conditions and views.

[@sk8moto]

Great video! Casa Grade is a museum also, lots of history stuff in there.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I wish I had more time to explore. Another reason to come back!

[@joshburg09]

I’m planning a long ride out there this weekend! Looking forward to a little preview.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I wished I had seen a video to prepare for this. It was a lot of fun.

[@christianhawk2396]

Wow! What a great trail! I used to live in the bay and never been there, one thing to add to my biking list. Great video, thank you :-)

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I had no idea what to expect going in. I really hope this gets locals into gravel.

[@JimmyTango11]

Fantastic route. I gotta scheme a trip up north to check this ride out.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I don't know why I haven't seen more people post about this.

[@4doorsteez]

Hometown trail!!!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

A lot of fun!

[@beatstranger1767]

Great vid! Thanks

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

It was a pleasure to make this one.

[@tabachoy54]

Subscribed - what kind of camera are you using?

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Handheld is a GoPro10, mounted are 7's with the helmet cam being an 8.

[@tabachoy54]

@@GravelBikeCalifornia Thank you! I love your videos, sense of humor and of course the Golden State views. I love open roads, gravel or paved. Your last video in San Jose was stunning. I hope you approve my request to follow you on Strava.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

@@tabachoy54 what is your Strava name?

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

look up gravel bike california

[@tabachoy54]

Just sent a request. Thanks

[@nicanorjasso-ho8fu]

Dude.... thanks for promoting Calero and Almaden parks, but it is pronounced Al-ma-den, not All-madden. I live in San Jose and mtn bike at both parks so ask the locals the correct pronunciation of the parks you visit. Thanks again for promoting both parks.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I should put up my audio session one of these days. I knew I was pronouncing it wrong, but I just couldn't say it right for some reason...

[@dellguy408]

Is it easy to get lost in this area?

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

No. A lot of hikers and bikers if things do happen to go sideways.