62 Mile Mission Bay Ride

What:
62-mile ride with mix of flats and hills
includes TPs, MB, Cabrillo, Soledad, & La Jolla
When:
Saturday, May 31st
meet at 6:45 am
depart at 7:00 am
Where:
Von's shopping center
off Valley Centre Dr
Carmel Valley

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1944513

Route Slip:

1. Turn right out of Von's shopping center on Valley Centre Dr

2. Left on El Camino Real

3. Right on Carmel Valley Rd (careful of I-5 on-ramp)

4. Left on Torrey Pines Rd (mile 2.5)

5. Veer right at Torrey Pines State Beach to go up inside of TP hill (mile 3.5)

6. Continue south on service road out of TP park. Merge with Torrey Pines Rd and continue south (mile 5)

7. At Genessee/TP intersection, cross as if continuing onto Genesee and enter sidewalk on other side to cut through UCSD

(will end up on North Point Ln by UCSD track; mile 6.5)

8. At stop sign, turn left onto Northpoint Drive.

(Track on left-hand side, soccer fields and RIMAC on right. Becomes John Hopkins Dr after veers right at bottom of hill.)

9. Left onto Voigt Dr at stop sign.

(Down short, steep hill. UCSD park on left. Becomes Canyonview Dr after stop sign)

10. Left on Voigt Dr at 2nd stop sign (after dorms; Canyonview pool on left)

11. Right on Gilman Dr at stop sign (mile 8)

12. Enter Rose Canyon bike path (right) after I5 ramp at bottom of hill just before La Jolla Colony (mile 10.8)

13. Continue South on bike path

14. Continue straight on Santa Fe St (mile 12)

15. Right on Damon Ave (mile 14)

16. Cross over Mission Bay Dr intersection to re-enter Rose Canyon Bike Path on other side of street (right; along Rose Creek)

(Caution: steep hill to enter path. Please dismount)

17. Continue south along Rose Creek Bike path

18. Left at end of bike path onto Mission Bay Dr

19. Merge Right onto Sea World Dr (after passing Fiesta Is; mile 17.5)

20. Take first left after Friars Rd (mile 18.2) before Sea World

(across from South Shores Park where Spring Sprint is held)

21. Continue west on bike path that parallels San Diego River

22. Cross under Mission Bay Dr and Sunset Cliffs Blvd bridges

23. Right onto bike path that crosses bridge immediately after passing under Sunset Cliffs Blvd bridge (mile 19.2)

24. Continue south over Sunset Cliffs Bridge and south on Sunset Cliffs Blvd on south side of river (mile 20)

25. Left on W Point Loma Blvd

26. Right on Nimitz Blvd

27. Right on Rosecrans (mile 22)

28. Right on Canon (mile 23)

29. Veer left as Canon merges w/Catalina Blvd (mile 24)

30. Continue south on Catalina Blvd. Becomes Cabrillo Memorial Dr (mile 25)

31. Circle around monument at top and head back down Cabrillo Memorial Dr (mile 28)

**Brief regroup**

32. Stay straight on Catalina Blvd (mile 31). Left on Hill St (31.2)

33. Left on Amiford Dr

34. Left on Cornish Dr (mile 32)

35. Right on Ladera St by Sunset Cliffs Park

36. Continue right as Ladera becomes Sunset Cliffs Blvd

37. Right on Orchard Ave (mile 34)

38. Left on Catalina Ave

**Regroup and aid station at Buck's house (1552 Catalina Blvd). Thanks, Buck!**

39. Continue north on Catalina. Left on Narrangesett (mile 35)

40. Right Sunset Cliffs Blvd (mile 35.5)

41. Cross over Sunset Cliffs Bridge on bike path (mile 36.5)

42. Left onto bike path after bridge to join up with Quivira Way (mile 37)

43. Right on Quivira Wy

44. Right across Mission Bay Blvd intersection onto Dana Landing Rd on other side (mile 38)

45. Right on Dana Landing Rd

46. Left on Ingraham St and over bridge towards Crown Point

47. Right on Crown Point Dr on other side of bridge after Vacation Isle (mile 39)

48. Right on Pacific Beach Dr (mile 40.5)

49. Left on Noyes St

50. Left on Beryl St (41.5)

51. Right on Fanuel St (mile 42.2) to go up Soledad Mtn

52. Continue on Fanuel. Becomes Cardeno Dr mile 43

53. Right La Jolla Scenic Dr (mile 44.5)

54. Left on Via Capri (mile 45) by Soledad Park at top

(Careful on descent. Very steep, sharp, winding curves!)

55. Left on Hidden Valley Rd (mile 46)

56. Veer left on E Roseland Dr

57. Left on Torrey Pines Rd

58. Right St. Louis Terrace

59. Right on Spindrift Dr

60. Right on Paseo Dorado

61. Left on Calle de la Plata (mile 47)

62. Left Avenida de la Playa

63. Right on Camino del Oro (La Jolla Shores to your left)

64. Veer left on El Paseo Grande

65. Left on La Jolla Shores Dr (mile 48; another significant climb)

66. Left on N Torrey Pines Rd (mile 49.5)

67. Left at TP/Genesee intersection to continue north on Torrey Pines Rd (mile 50.5)

**If you've had enough turn right on Carmel Valley Rd (mile 54) to return to start (L El Camino Real; R Valley Centre Dr; Vons on your left ~56 miles total)**

If you want more:

68. Continue north on Hwy 101 (Torrey Pines Rd)

69. After Del Mar, veer right on Jimmy Durante Blvd (mile 56)

70. Right Via de la Valle (mile 57.5)

71. Right on El Camino Real (mile 59)

72. Left Half Mile Dr (mile 60)

73. Right Hartfield Ave. Becomes Carmel Country Rd after passing over Del Mar Heights Rd intersection

74. Right Carmel Creek Rd (mile 62)

75. Right into Von's shopping center at bottom of hill (before Valley Centre Dr)

map of South Mission Bay

Great Western Loop

Adapted from TCSD (http://www.triclubsandiego.org/)
Mileage: 40.0
Location: East County
Climb Elevation: 4,846 ft
Difficulty (1-10): 7-Intermediate to Advanced
Terrain: Steep Hills, Rolling Hills
Traffic (1-10): 3 - Minor
Description: This route consists of numerous hills and steep climbs. The final five miles is a long and fast descent. Stop at the country store for a break just past mile 20.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1904466

Route Slip:
Start Point: 2398 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA (East County)
1. Head south on Jamacha Rd
2. Left on Willow Glen Dr.
3. Right Dehesa Rd. (mile 5)
4. Right on Dehesa Rd (or will end up on Harbison Canyon; mile 8.5)
5. Right on Japatul Rd (mile 13.2)
6. Right on Lyons Valley Rd. (mile 20.2)
*Stop at Country Store for re-group and water*
7. Left to stay on Lyons Valley Rd (or will end up on Skyline Truck; mi 36.5)
8. Right on Jamul Rd (mile 37.5)
9. Right on Steele Canyon Rd (mile 40.6)
10. Left on Willow Glen (mile 41)
11. Right on Jamacha and return to start (mile 42)

IMAZ Bike Course

Route Slip:
Exit Transition on West side of bike lot
1. Proceed to the Southeast corner of Tempe Beach Park at Rio Salado Pkwy. & Mill Ave.
2. Turn Left on to Rio Salado Pkwy.
3. Turn Left on McClintock Dr.
4. Turn Right on McKellips Rd.
5. Turn Left on Alma School Rd.
6.Turn Right on McDowell Rd.
7. Turn Left on Beeline Hwy.
8. (87) in South bound fast lane & shoulder
9. Turn Around before Shea Blvd. into North bound slow lane and shoulder
10. Turn Right on McDowell Rd.
11. Turn Left on Alma School Rd.
12. Turn Right on McKellips Rd.
13. Turn Left on McClintock Dr.
14. Turn Right on Rio Salado Pkwy.
15. Turn Right on Mill Ave.
16. Turn around on Mill Ave. just before Washington/Curry
17. Turn Left on Rio Salado to start 2nd & 3rd loop

After Completing 3-loops continue to finish as follows:
Turn Right at Northwest corner of Mill Ave. and Rio Salado Pkwy. into Tempe Beach Park
Dismount on South side of bike lot

Notes:
3 loops
out slight, gradual uphill but expect tailwind
return slight downhill but headwind (sometimes strong)
temps usu ~85 for high
winds avg 10-15 mph (up to 30!)

G-Map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1735788

No Joke Ride

Conquer Palomar!

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1718219

Route Slip:
1. Start Kit Carson Park, Escondido
2. North (left): Bear Valley Pkwy
3. Right: San Pasqual Valley (2)
4. Left: Citrus Ave. (this road comes immediately)
5. Right: Bear Valley Pkwy (yes again) (5)
6. -> Valley Pkwy (just keep straight)
7. ->Valley Center (just keep straight)
8. Right: Lake Wohlford Rd. (6)
9. Right: Valley Center Rd. (14)
10. Right: 76 (19)
**Soon you will see a grocery store on your left. Usual regroup spot.**
11. Left: South Grade Rd. (24)
12. Left: Canfield (31)
**There is another store right there. This is the turnaround / (quick or long) break / regroup spot.**
13. The same way back to Kit Carson.

Camp Pendleton 70 mile Training Ride

For Saturday 3/15/08
Depart at 8:00 am
Start/End from Starbucks in Solana Beach off 101
Ride is an out-and-backBring ID for entrance onto the base
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1700075

Route Slip:
1. Start @ Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach.
2. Head north on 101
3. Left on Eaton St. (mile 13)
4. Right on Broadway
5. Left on Cassidy St.(Caution--2-way Stop; side traffic does not stop)
Over train tracks; under bridge
6. Right on Pacific St.
7. Right on Harbor Dr. South (mile 17)
Into Oceanside Harbor (there is a bathroom for emergencies)
8. Right onto Harbor Dr North (up steep hill)be very careful of traffic merging on/off I-5stop and show i.d. to get onto base
9. continue straight on Vandegrift (mile 18)
10. Left on Stuart Mesa (mile 19.5)
11. Left on Las Pulgas (mile 26)
Proceed West on Las Pulgas to the exit of Camp Pendleton at the Las Pulgas Gate.
13. Left on El Camino Real (mile 26.5)
14. Right on Old Hwy 101 after crossing over RR tracks.
15. Proceed North on Old Pacific Coast Hwy. through San Onofre State Park 16. Bear Left (North) onto Trestles Bike Path (mile 28.5)
17. Cross under I-5 and bear right
(Campground w/bathrooms up ahead, if needed.)
18. Turn around at Christianitos Rd (mile 37).
19. Head back the way we came!
**Rest stop at Stuart Mesa Exchange (on Stuart Mesa, near Vandegrift @ light; mile 53)**

Solvang Century Route

http://www.routeslip.com/routes/9075

Route Slip:

Start at Royal Scandinavian Inn, Solvang

1. L Alisal Rd

2. R Oak St

3. R 5th St

4. L Mission Ave (mile 4)

5. L Avenue of the Flags (mile 5.4)

6. R Santa Rosa Rd (mile 21.7)

7. R Hwy 1 (mile 22.9)

8. Cross Hwy 246 onto 12th St (mile 23.1)

**SAG 1 "D" Vine**

9. L Industrial Way

10. R 7th St/Riverside/Barton (mile 24.9)

11. R North "A" St (mile 25.2)

12. L Central Ave (25.7)

13. R "H" St (27)

14. Cont. straight on Harris Grade (28)

15. L Burton Mesa Blvd (30)

16. R Hwy 1 (enter on-ramp north; mile 34.6)

17. R Hwy 1 (37.8)

18. R San Antonio Rd (39)

**SAG Stop 2 on right**

19. Continue on San Antonio

20. L Hwy 134 (mile 41.8)

21. Continue Hwy 135

22. R Graciosa Rd (mile 48.8)

23. L Rice Ranch Rd (49.8)

24. L Clark (50.4)

25. R Hwy 1 (53)

26. R Black Rd (54.9)

27. R Mahoney Rd (56.1)

28. R Betteravia Rd (57.3)

29. R Skyway Dr (59.4)

**SAG Stop 3 Santa Maria Raddison**

30. R Skyway Dr

31. Cross Hwy 135

32. R Orcut Rd (61.9)

33. L Clark Ave (67.3)

34. R Dominion Rd (70.8)

35. L Palmer Rd (73)

**SAG Stop 4 Sisquoc**

36. Continue Palmer Rd

37. R Foxen Canyon Rd (92.6)

38. L Foxen Canyon Rd (92.7)

**SAG Stop 5 Firestone Winery**

39. continue Foxen Canyon Rd

40. Cross Hwy 154

41. R Ballard Canyon Rd (101)

42. L Chalk Hill Rd; becomes Atterdag (102.5)

43. R Eucalyptus Dr (102.7)

44. R Laurel/5th St (102.9)

45. L Oak St

46. L Alisal Rd (103.4)

You made it!

Borrego Springs Century

Saturday, February 23rd
Start from Borrego Springs Resort:
1112 Tilting T Dr
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Start @ 8:00 am

Map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1638410

Route Slip:
1. Head east on Tilting T Dr
2. Left on Borrego Valley Rd (north)
3. Right on Palm Canyon Dr (east; mile 2)
4. Curves to left, becomes Pegleg Rd/S22 (north; mile 5)
5. Curvest to right, becomes Borrego-Salton Sea Wy/S22 (east; mile 8)
6. Cross over Hwy 86, becomes Marina Dr (mile 28)
7. Right on Riviera Circle (mile 28.5)
8. Left on Salton Dr (mile 29)
9. Left on Sea View Dr (mile 30.5)
10. Right on Crystal Ave (mile 31)
11. Turn around at end of street (@ Salton Sea; mile 32)
12. Left on Sea View Dr
13. Right on Salton Dr (mile 33)
14. Right on Riviera Circle (mile 34)
15. Left on Marina Dr (mile 35)
**optional stop (only if needed) on corner of Marina & Riviera (Alamo Market)**
16. Cross over Hwy 86, becomes Borrego-Salton Sea Wy/S22
17. Right on Henderson Canyon Rd (mile 56)
18. Cross over DiGiorgio Rd (mile 60). Continue on Henderson Canyon Rd.
19. Left on Borrego Springs Rd (mile 61)
20. Go around Christmas Circle (mile 64.5). Continue on Borrego Springs Rd/Rte 53/Hwy S3
**Rest Stop! Bear Right on circle and turn Right on Palm Canyon Dr/S22. Center Market 590 PCD**
21. Stay on Borrego Springs Rd until Hwy 78 (mile 76). Turn around
22. Right on Yaqui Pass (mile 82)
23. Left on Rango Way (mile 83)
24. Curve to right and becomes Borrego Valley Rd (mile 84)
25. Becomes Santa Cantrina Trail and curves to left (mile 90.5)
26. Left on Di Giorgio Rd (mile 91.5)
27. Right on Henderson Canyon Rd (mile 93)
28. Right on Horse Canyon Rd (mile 94)
29. Left on Coyote Way (mile 96)
30. Left on Anza Park Trail (mile 96.5)
31. Left on Stagecoach Way (mile 97.5)
32. Quick Right on Borrego Springs Rd
33. Left on BigHorn Rd (mile 100)
34. Quick Right on Di Giorgio Rd
35. Left on Tilting T Dr (mile 104)
You made it!

Tough Love Ride

For Saturday, 2/16
Promised to be full of HILLS!!!
Leave from Von's Shopping Center in Carmel Valley
(corner of Carmel Creek & Valley Centre Dr)
Meet @ 7:45 am; roll @ 8:00 am
70 miles total
Description: Carmel Valley, Del Dios, Escondido, Wild Animal Park, Highland Valley Rd, 67, Scripps Poway Pkwy, return 56 bike path

Map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1620992

Route Slip:
1. Right on Valley Centre Drive (west)
2. Right on El Camino Real (north)
3. Right on Via de la Valle (mile 4)
4. Veer right on Paseo Delicias (mile 8)
5. Becomes Del Dios; climb past Lake Hodges (first long climb; miles 10-16)
6. Right on W Via Rancho Pkwy (mile 16)
7. Crosses over I-15, becomes Bear Valley Pkwy (mile 19)
8. Right on San Pasqual Rd (mile 20)
9. Right on Old Milky Way (mile 23)
10. Stay straight on Hwy 78/San Pasqual Rd (by Wild Animal Park; mile 21)
11. Right on Bandy Canyon Rd (mile 27.5)
12. To stay on Bandy Canyon Rd, quick Right on Sky High Rd, then quick Left back on Bandy Canyon (mile 31.5)
13. Left on Highland Valley Rd (LOTS of climbing; mile 32)
14. Right on Hwy 67 in Ramona (mile 41)
15. Left on Scripps Poway Pkwy (mile 49)
16. Right on Pomerado Rd (mile 55)
17. Left on Hwy 56/Ted Williams Pkwy (mile 58)
18. Enter 56 bike path (mile 60)
19. Exit bike path to left on Carmel Creek Rd (mile 69)
20. Von's shopping center (start) on left-hand side
You made it!

Friday Ride Options

All rides start from Von's Shopping Center in Carmel Valley (off Valley Centre Dr)

A. 32 miles CV, Fairbanks Ranch, RSF, return via bike path
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1605879

1. west on Valley Centre Dr
2. R on El Camino Real (mile 1)
3. R on San Dieguito Rd (mile 4)
4. L on El Apajo (mile 7)
5. R on Via de Santa Fe (mile 7.5)
6. veer R on Via de la Valle (mile 8)
7. R on Paseo Delicias (mile 9)
8. R on Bing Cosby Blvd (mile 12)
9. L on Artesian Rd/Camino del Norte (mile 14)
10. R on Ted Willilams Pkwy/56 (just after CdN becomes Twin Peaks) (mile 20)
11. Enter 56 bike path (mile 22) and ride home (10 more miles)

B. 38 miles coast, Cardiff, Del Dios, Poway, return 56 bike path
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1605911

1. west on Valley Centre Dr
2. L on El Camino Real
3. R on Carmel Valley Rd
4. R on 101 (mile 2)
5. R on Chesterfield (mile 8)
6. Quick R on San Elijo Ave; becomes Manchester
7. R on Manchester (mile 10.5; straight becomes El Camino Real)
8. R on S Rancho Santa Fe Rd (mile 12)
9. R on El Mirlo/Bajada (mile 13)
10. R on Los Morros
11. Veer L on La Granada
12. Quick L on San Elijo Ave (mile 13.5)
13. R on El Montevideo (mile 16)
14. L on Paseo Delicias/Del Dios
15. R on Bing Crosby Blvd (mile 18)
16. L on Artesian Rd/Camino del Norte (mile 20)
17. R on Ted Willilams Pkwy/56 (just after CdN becomes Twin Peaks) (mile 27)
18. Enter 56 bike path (mile 29) and ride home (10 more miles)

50 mile Training Ride--Carmel Valley, RSF, Coast

When: Saturday, May 24
Time: Meet @ 7:00; roll @ 7:15 am sharp
Start: Von's in Carmel Valley
off corner of Valley Centre Dr and Carmel Creek Rd
What: 50 mile loop with some rolling hills
includes 56 bike path, RSF, & coast

Map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1605952

Route Slip:
1. Head south on Carmel Creek Rd. from Von's shopping center.
2. Turn left just before horse stables (by donkey pen) to enter 56 bike path.
3. Head east (right) on 56 bike path.
4. Exit on Camino del Sur and head north (left)(mile 6).
5. Left on San Dieguito Rd (mile 9).
6. Right El Apajo (mile 12).
7. Quick Right Via de Santa Fe.
8. Stay straight on Via de la Valle (mile 13).
9. Turn Right on Paseo Delicias (mile 14).
10. Quick Left on El Montevideo.
11. Right on Lago Lindo (mile 15).
12. Left on El Camino del Norte (San Dieguito Reservior on left)(mile 16).
13. Right on Rancho Santa Fe Rd (mile 18.5).
14. Left on La Costa Ave (mile 21).
15. Right (north) on 101 to add mileage (mile 26).
16. Short regroup at turn-around (mile 32).
**Carlsbad Starbucks on right-hand side 101, just after Carlsbad Village Dr.**
17. Head south on 101 to return to start.
18. Left on Carmel Valley Rd (mile 48).
19. Left on El Camino Real (careful; busy intersection) (mile 49.8).
20. Right on Valley Centre Dr.
Von's shopping center on left-hand side.

70 mile Del Dios/Elfin Forest Training Ride

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1574871



Route Slip:
Start at Von's Shopping Center in Carmel Valley
(corner of Carmel Creek Rd & Valley Centre Dr off the 56)

1. West (right) on Valley Centre Dr.
2. Quick left on El Camino Real.
3. Right on Carmel Valley Rd (careful going through I-5 merges)
4. Right on 101 (mile 2).
*stop and regroup with main TCSD group at Del Mar Starbucks*
5. Veer right on Jimmy Durante Pkwy (mile 4).
6. Right on Via de la Valle (mile 5.5).
7. Becomes Paseo Delicas (mile 11).
8. Becomes Del Dios Hwy (mile 13)(Lake Hodges on right).
9. Left on 9th St in Escondido (mile 21).
10. Quick left on Hale Ave.
11. Quick right on Harmony Grove.
12. Stay (left) on Harmony Grove @ Enterprise.
13. Stay (left; mile 22) on Harmony Grove @ Kauana Loa Dr.
14. Right on Elfin Forest Rd (mile 26.5).
15. Left on San Elijo Rd (mile 29).
*optional rest stop*
16. Right on Melrose Dr (mile 30).
17. Left on Shadowridge Dr (mile 36).
18. Right on Cannon Rd (mile 37).
19. Quick left on Lake Blvd.
20. Left on College Blvd (mile 40).
21. Right on Cannon (mile 42).
22. Turn right and head north on 101 (mile 45).
*Regroup at Starbucks in Carlsbad off 101 (mile 48)*
23. Turn around and head south on 101 to return (Del Mar Starbucks mile 63).
*Can add mileage by climbing Torrey Pines hill before returning on Carmel Valley Rd.
OR by continuing on 56 bike path (see below)
24. Left on Carmel Valley Rd (mile 64).
26. Right on El Camino Real (mile 66).
27. Quick Right on 56 bike path.
28. Exit Carmel Creek Rd to return to Von's shopping center.
*straight on bike path for more miles*

Great Western Loop

Adapted from TCSD (http://www.triclubsandiego.org/)

Mileage: 40.0

Location: East County

Climb Elevation: 4,846 ft

Difficulty (1-10): 7 - Intermediate to Advanced
Terrain: Steep Hills, Rolling Hills
Traffic (1-10): 3 - Minor

Description: This route consists of numerous hills and steep climbs. The final five miles is a long and fast descent. Stop at the country store for a break just past mile 20.

Route Slip:

Start Point: 4800 Sloane CanyonRoad (East County)
0.00 mi Start at Sloan Canyon Rd
0.00 mi Go straight (NNW) 0.12 mi on Sloan Canyon Rd
0.12 mi Turn left (W) 2.33 mi on to Dehesa Rd
2.45 mi Turn left (SSW) 4.33 mi on to Willow Glen Dr
6.78 mi Turn left (SE) 0.51 mi on to Steele Canyon Rd
7.29 mi Turn left (E) 3.03 mi on to Jamul Dr
10.32 mi Turn left (ENE) 3.53 mi on to Lyons Valley Rd
13.86 mi Turn right (ESE) 3.37 mi on Lyons Valley Rd
17.22 mi Turn right (NE) 9.90 mi on Lyons Valley Rd
27.12 mi Turn left (W) 0.03 mi on Lyons Valley Rd
27.15 mi Bear left (W) 1.87 mi on to Japatul Rd
29.01 mi Turn right (WNW) 5.16 mi on Japatul Rd
34.17 mi Bear left (W) 1.16 mi on to Dehesa Rd
35.33 mi Bear left (W) 0.57 mi on to
35.90 mi Bear left (SW) 3.12 mi on to Dehesa Rd
39.02 mi Turn left (SSW) 0.89 mi on Dehesa Rd
39.91 mi Turn left (SSE) 0.13 mi on to Sloan Canyon Rd
40.04 mi Finish at Sloan Canyon Rd

Map & Elevation:

Pics:

Brent and me at the start, huddling to keep warm.

It was chilly that morning!

Up "da Climb" on the Western. Like my wrist warmers? New fashion statement.

37 mile RSF Ride

from the SDBC route (http://www.sdbc.org/core/)

Map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1526060

Route Slip
1. Start: Doyle Park in UTC
2. North on Regents Rd.
3. Left onto Genesee Ave
4. Right onto the North Bound 5 onramp- STAY RIGHT! GO INSIDE “K” RAILS (THE CHUTE) pending finishing of current construction.
5. Exit at next off ramp.
6. Left at stop sign at bottom of ramp
7. Right onto Sorrento Valley Blvd, crossing over the RR tracks and straight through the intersection
8. Left onto Sorrento Valley Ct, which changes name to Vista Sorrento Parkway (a moderate climb along the east side of Hwy 5)
9. Right at major intersection onto Carmel Mountain Road
10. Left onto El Camino Real (mile 4.2)
11. Continue north on ECR past Hwy 56 for 3.3 miles (another moderate climb)
12. Continue north past Del Mar Heights (mile 7.1)
13. North on ECR past the downhill side, it flattens out into an “S” curve-look for the next traffic light
14. Right onto San Dieguito Road (stoplight) in the Fairbanks Ranch area. Stop after the turn for the rotating pace line.
15. Continue 4-5 miles east past the school and soccer field on left.
16. Left at El Apajo (stop sign- 3 way stop), immediate right into the school parking lot for regroup
17. North on El Apajo for proximity drill
18. El Apajo curves right onto Via De Santa Fe (mile 13.0)
19. Right on Via de la Valle (mile 14.0) steep short hill
20. Right at T intersection onto Paseo Delicias
21. Left at El Montevideo (4 way stop signs)- this is the second regroup area
22. North on El Montevideo
23. Right at stop sign onto Lago Lindo around east side of reservoir
24. Left onto El Camino Del Norte
25. Left at 4 way stop
26. Left at Manchester (T intersection with traffic light)
27. Continue on Manchester- get into LEFT lane just before crossing under Hwy 5, follow roadway out to the coast
28. Left at Chesterfield (7-11 on your right)
29. Left onto South Bound 101
30. Stop at Java Depot (one of our sponsors) on 101 just north of Lomas Santa Fe and the train station for 10-15 minute coffee break
31. Leisurely ride south through Del Mar. Inside route zigzags through side streets to avoid downtown Del Mar, outside route stays on 101 & goes
through downtown.
32. Up Torrey Pines hill and stop at the top to regroup at the stoplight
33. South on Torrey Pines
34. Right onto North Torrey Pines at stop light (if you go straight you’ll be back on Genesee)
35. Left into UCSD campus- go through 2 stop signs and curve past soccer fields
36. Left at 4 way stop onto Voight Rd (eucalyptus grove on left)
37. Down and up the hill, left at the T intersection continuing on Voight.
38. Takes you back onto Regents.
39. Turn right onto Regents to return to Doyle Park.

Quickie Carmel Valley/RSF Route

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1515833

Head down Carmel Creek Rd.
Enter 56 bike path and head east.
Head north on Carmel Valley Rd.
Left on Rancho Santa Fe Farms Rd.
Left on Rancho Diegueno Rd.
Left on San Dieguito Rd.
Right on El Camino Real.
Left on Via de la Valle.
Left on Hwy 101.
Left on Carmel Valley Rd.
Left on El Camino Real.
Right on Valley Centre Dr.
Left on Carmel Creek Rd.

very scenic
mostly downhill (go clockwise to make it very hilly)

18 miles

80 mile Train Ride

When: Saturday, December 29th, 6:45 am, sharp
Where: Amtrak Station in Solana Beach
What: 80 mile coastal ride from Anaheim to Solana Beach
Why: Because you need a workout and riding with others is fun!
Map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1512799

Route Slip:
1. From train station in Anaheim,
take a Right on Katella Ave.
2. Just after river, enter Santa Ana bike trail on Right.
**Bathrooms available along trail.**
3. Turn left on Hwy 1 (Pacific Coast Hwy) and head South (mile 14).
4. Stay on PCH (Hwy 1) through Newport Beach (mile 16),
Crystal Cove State Park (mile 22), Laguna Beach (mile 32).
5. Turn right Green Lantern St (mile 33.5; Dana Point).
6. Curves to the left and becomes Cove Rd.
7. Veers to right and becomes Dana Point Harbor Drive.
8. Turn Right on Beach Rd (mile 35).
9. Turn Right on Calle Deshecha (mile 39; San Clemente Train Station).
**Bathrooms; coffee shop available**
10. Follow bike route signs through San Clemente:
a. Right on W. Avenida Pico.
b. Left on Boca de la Playa.
c. Veer right on Calle Las Bolas.
d. Right on Calle Colina.
e. Veer left on Calle Sacramento.
f. Turn right on Avenida Florencia.
g. Left on Avenida de la Grulla.
h. Right on Calle Puente.
i. Right on W. Avenida Palizada (mile 40.5).
j. Left on N. Calle Seville. Becomes Avenida Santa Barbara.
k. Right on S. Ola Vista.
l. Left on Avenida Califia (mile 42; San Clemente State Beach).
11. Right on Avenida del Presidente.
12. Left on Cristianitos Rd (mile 43.5).
13. Quick right on Hwy 101 (Trestles Bike Path).
**Many bathrooms available along way**
14. Leave bike path; Turn Left on El Camino Real (mile 53.5)
**Bring ID for entering marine base**
15. Right on Las Pulgas Rd.
**Stay to left on Las Pulgas Rd. for 2 mile out and 2 mile back loop to add 4 miles**
16. After Las Pulgas loop, turn left on Stuart Mesa Rd (mile 57).
**REGROUP (refuel an bathrooms) mile 62 at Stuart Mesa Exchange (on right)**
17. Turn Right on Vandegrift (mile 64).
18. Leave base (Vandegrift turns into Harbor Drive) mile 65.
(Be very careful as bikes merge left and traffic merges right onto I-5).
19. Enter Oceanside Harbor (down hill); turn left on Harbor Drive at bottom of hill.
**Bathrooms and store available in Harbor**
20. Turn left on North Pacific St (mile 66).
21. Left on Cassidy St (mile 68.5). Go under tunnel and over train tracks.
22. Quick right on Broadway.
23. Left on Eaton St.
24. Right on Hwy 101 (PCH; mile 69).
25. Turn right on El Portal Street in Encinitas to avoid traffic (mile 79).
26. Quick right on Melrose Ave. Becomes 3rd St.
27. Left on W. K St.
28. Right on Hwy 101 (PCH; mile 79.5).
29. Continue South on 101.
30. Left on Lomas Santa Fe in Solana Beach (mile 82)
31. Return to start at corner of Cedros and Lomas Santa Fe (Train Station).

Saturday 12/22 73 hilly training ride

There will be some hills but it will be scenic and fun.

Where? Von's shopping center off of Valley Center Drive in Carmel Valley
When? Meet at 7:15 for course description. We roll at 7:30 am.
What? 73 mile base training ride
Why? B/c suffering with company is better than suffering alone

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1504719

Route Slip:
1. Start from Von's shopping center.
2. Head North (left) on Carmel Creek Rd.
3. Turn right on Carmel Country Road.
4. Turn right on Carmel Mtn. Rd. (mile 3; CCR dead ends on CMR).
5. Turn left on Carmel Mtn Rd to (mile 5; straight is El Camino Real).
6. Quick left on Vista Sorrento Pkwy (before I5).
7. Left on Sorrento Valley Blvd (mile 7). Head east past Penasquitos Canyon.
8. Becomes Calle Cristobal (mile 10).
9. Turn right on Camino Ruiz (mile 12; CC dead ends onto CR).
10. Turn left on Capricorn Way (mile 12.5).
11. Right on Black Mtn Road (mile 13.5).
12. Left on Pomerado Rd. (mile 16; BMR becomes Kearny Villa Rd mile 15.5).
13. Right on Scripps Poway Pkwy (mile 21; let the climbing begin!).
14. Left on Hwy 67 (mile 26.5).
15. Right on Dye Rd (mile 34; in Ramona).
16. Left on Ramona St (mile 36).
17. Quick right on Warnock Dr (mile 36.5).
18. Quick left on San Vicente Rd (mile 37.5).
19. Left on Main St/Hwy 67 (mile 39.5).
**Rest Stop; 7-11 (1076 Main) or Albertson's (1459 Main)**
20. Right on Highland Valley Rd (mile 42.5).
21. Left on Highland Valley Rd (mile 45; straight is Rangeland Rd).
22. Right on Pomerado Rd (mile 56).
23. Stay on this road; loops around I-15 and becomes W. Bernardo Dr.
24. Right on Bernardo Ctr Dr (mile 60).
**Rest Stop option (for emergencies only) 7-11 (15883 Bernardo Center Dr)**
25. Quick right on Camino del Norte.
26. Becomes Camino del Sur (mile 63).
*Note that Camino del Sur goes directly to bike path as well*
27. Right on Carmel Valley Rd (mile 68).
28. Enter 56 bike path west (mile 72).
29. Exit bike path and turn Right on Carmel Country Rd (mile 73).
*Note that exiting bike path at Carmel Creek Rd. is also an option*
29. Left on Carmel Creek Rd. and return to Von's shopping center (mile 73.4).

48-mile RSF ride

For Saturday, 12/8
Depart from Del Mar Starbucks at 8 am.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=793576

Route Slip:
1. Head south on 101 from Del Mar.
2. Left on Carmel Valley Rd (mile 1).
3. Left on El Camino Real (mile 3).
4. Right on San Dieguito Rd (mile 7).
5. Left on El Apajo (mile 10).
6. Quick right on Via de Santa Fe.
7. Veer right on Via de la Valle (mile 10.5).
8. Right on Paseo Delicias (mile 11).
9. Left on El Camino del Norte (mile 13).
10. Right on Rancho Santa Fe Rd. (mile 17).
11. Veer right to stay on RSF (mile 18) at Olivenhain intersection.
12. Left onto Melrose Dr (mile 21).
13. Left on Shadowridge Dr (mile 26).
14. Right on Cannon Rd (mile 28).
15. Quick left on Lake Blvd.
16. Left on College Blvd (mile 30).
17. College becomes Cannon again (veer right; mile 32).
18. Turn left and head south on 101 (mile 36).
19. Return to start (12 miles). Or go north on 101 to add mileage.

30 mile RSF Ride

Rolling hills, very scenic
Traffic in RSF can be nasty, and the roads are windy and narrow (no shoulder or bike lane) so it's best to go early in the morning.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1488806

Depart: Starbucks in Del Mar.
1. Head South on 101
2. Turn left on Carmel Valley Road (mile 1).
3. Turn right on El Camino Real (mile 3).
4. Turn right to enter the 56 bike path .
5. Exit bike path and turn left onto Camino del Sur (mile 10).
6. Turn left on San Dieguito Rd (mile 13).
7. Turn right on El Apajo (mile 16).
8. Quick right on Via de Santa Fe.
9. Veer right on Via de La Valle (mile 17).
10. Right on Paseo Delicias (mile 18).
11. Quick left on Montevideo.
12. Right on Lago Lindo (mile 19).
13. Left on El Camino del Norte (mile 20).
14. Left on Rancho Santa Fe Dr. (mile 22.5).
15. RSF becomes Manchester Dr. Stay straight (mile 23.5). Left on Manchester at El Camino Real intersection (mile 25). Veer left onto San Elijo Rd. (mile 27).
16. Left on Chesterfield (mile 27.5).
17. Quick left on Hwy 101 (south).
18. Return to start via Hwy 101 (32 miles).

Camp Pendleton 60 mile Training Ride

For Saturday 12/15/07
Depart at 8:00 am
Start/End from Starbucks in Carlsbad off 101
Ride is an out-and-back
Bring ID for entrance onto the base

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1498357

Route Slip:
1. Start @ Starbucks in Carlsbad
2. Head north on 101
3. Left on Eaton St. (mile 1)
4. Right on Broadway
5. Left on Cassidy St.
(Caution--2-way Stop; side traffic does not stop)
Over train tracks; under bridge
6. Right on Pacific St.
7. Right on Harbor Dr. South (mile 4)
Into Oceanside Harbor (there is a bathroom for emergencies)
8. Right onto Harbor Dr North (up steep hill)
be very careful of traffic merging on/off I-5
stop and show i.d. to get onto base
9. continue straight on Vandegrift (mile 5)
10. Left on Stuart Mesa (mile 6.5)
**Turn right on Mac's Rd (mile 7) for loop (option 1; extra 3-4 miles)**
bear right next intersection
turn left back onto Mac's Rd (next intersection)
continue North on Stuart Mesa (right)
11. Veer left on Stuart Mesa (mile 8.9; otherwise will end up on Hammond) 12. Left on Las Pulgas (mile 13.5)
**Turn right on Las Pulgas for loop (option 2; extra 3-4 miles)**
Out 2 miles, back 2 miles (just like CA 70.3)
Proceed West on Las Pulgas to the exit of Camp Pendleton at the Las Pulgas Gate.
13. Left on El Camino Real (mile 18)
14. Right on Old Hwy 101 after crossing over RR tracks.
15. Proceed North on Old Pacific Coast Hwy. through San Onofre State Park 16. Bear Left (North) onto Trestles Bike Path (mile 19.5)
17. Cross under I-5 and bear right
(Campground w/bathrooms up ahead, if needed.)
18. San Clemente--Turn left at into state beach for bathroom break (mile 29).
19. Head back the way we came!
**Note--can stop for snacks and fluids at convenience store on base (on Stuart Mesa, near Vandegrift @ light; mile 49) if need**

Another option:
Follow Bike Centennial signs through San Clemente:
19. Stay straight on Avenida del Presidente (just west of I-5).
20. Turn left on Avenida Califia (just past San Clemente State Beach (bathrooms for emergencies); mile 29.5)
**Decision point--continue on to coffee shop at train station or turn-around here.**
20. Quick right on S. Ola Vista.
21. Veer right to stay on S. Ola Vista (mile 30) at W Avenida de los Lobos Marinos intersection.
22. Turn left Avenida Santa Barbara (mile 31).
23. Quick right on S. Calle Sevilla.
24. Quick right on W. Avenida Palizada.
25. Left on Calle Puente (right is Avenida Miramar).
26. Left on Avenida Pelayo (mile 32).
27. Quick right on Buena Vista.
28. Veer right on Calle Colina.
29. Quick left on Calle Las Bolas/Boca de la Playa.
30. Quick right on W Avenida Pico.
31. Quick left on Calle Deshecha. Veer right at end on Avenida Estacion to get to train station.
32. Mile 36 Train station. Turn around and re-group point.
(Train station coffee shop w/chilled water and bathrooms for cyclists.)


Ride Options:
Loop 1. Turn right on Mac's Rd. @ mile 7 (add 4 miles total)
Loop 2. Turn Right (East) on Las Pulgas Road @ mile 13.5 and proceed ~2-miles to turn around (4 miles total).
Turn-around point:
1. San Clemente State Beach (bathrooms provided; slightly less mileage--just about 60)
2. San Clemente Train Station (coffee shop; slightly more mileage)

Weekend Ride 12/1/07 40 miles

Time to begin Ironman Arizona training!
It's the get back in shape ride!

Description:
leave from Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach
head north up coast, then through Elfin Forest, back Del Dios Hwy
some rolling hills

be ready to roll at 8:00 am!

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1477718

Route Slip:
1. Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach
2. Head north up Hwy 101.
3. Turn right (east) at Avenida Encinas (mile 8).
4. Right on Poinsettia Ln (mile 8.5).
5. Right Aviara Pkwy (mile 10).
6. Stay straight on Alga Rd (after El Camino Real; mile 12).
7. Right on Melrose Ave (mile 15).
8. Left San Elijo Rd. (mile 16).
9. Right Elfin Forest Rd (mile 17).
10. Left Harmony Grove Rd. (mile 20).
11. Stay right on Harmony Grove Rd (left is Kauana Loa Dr; mile 24).
12. Stay right on Harmony Grove Rd. (left is Enterprise St; mile 24.5).
**Regroup**We will head up to a nearby 7-11 for a rest stop.**
13. Turn left on Hale Ave (mile 25).
14. Turn right on 9th St. Turn left on West Valley Parkway.
**Regroup at corner of West Valley Pkwy and Auto Park Way.**
15. Turn right (south) on West Valley Pkway. Stay straight as becomes Del Dios Hwy (mile 26).
16. Continue SSW on Del Dios.
17. Stay straight onto Paseo Delicias (mile 34).
18. Stay straight on Linea del Cielo (mile 35).
19. Stay straight on Lomas Santa Fe (mile 38).
20. Continue straight back to Fletcher Cove (mile 40.5).