The Lord of the Rings Ride

Ride Description:
40 miles with hills
Start in Solana Beach and ride East via Del Dios Hwy to Escondido.
Return via Harmony Grove and Elfin Forest, then south on Hwy 101 by the coast.
voted one of U.S. best rides by Bicycling magazine

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ca/solana%20beach/423129252532431312

Route Slip:
1. Start from Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach.
2. Head east on Lomas Santa Fe.
3. Becomes Linea del Cielo (mile 3).
4. Becomes Paseo Delicias (mile 6).
5. Becomes Del Dios Hwy (mile 7).
6. Left on Citracado Pkwy in Escondido (mile 14.5).
7. Right on Avenida del Diablo (mile 15).
8. Quick Left on Hale Ave.
9. Quick Left on Harmony Grove Rd.
10. Quick Left to stay on Harmony Grove Rd at Enterprise St.
11. Left to stay on Harmony Grove Rd at Kauana Loa (mile 16).
12. Becomes Elfin Forest Rd (mile 21).
13. Left on San Elijo Rd (mile 23).
**Good bathroom, water, and food stop at coffee shop in San Elijo Hills**
14. Left on Rancho Santa Fe Rd (mile 25).
15. Right on La Costa Rd (mile 27).
16. Left on Hwy 101 (in South Carlsbad) (mile 31).
17. Return to start on Hwy 101 (end at mile 38).