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Come join us for warm, sunny and hilly Cascade Free Group Rides in San Diego. Experience the beautiful Pacific coast, inland desert mountains, Rancho Santa Fe, and the enchanting Elfin Forest. You are not required to ride each day. Today’s route is through beautiful desert mountains. One CBC Exceptional Ride Leader said that “this is my favorite ride in San Diego.” It is 44 miles long and has a total elevation gain of 4000 feet. We'll ride at moderate pace typically at 15-16 mph when on flat terrain, self-pace while riding up hills, and regroup at the top of hills. There is a restroom at Starbucks where we park & meet. We'll also make a rest room and nutrition stop at the Lyons Valley Trading Post at mile 29.2. This is a rural country store with very limited food for purchase so bring your own ride nutrition. Please print a cue sheet from the link if you use one. We will be out of cell phone range for part of the ride. Be certain to bring spare tubes and equipment to fix a flat if needed.
This ride is available as a RIDE LEADER MENTORING OPPORTUNITY.
Weather: It generally is sunny and dry in San Diego during February. The historical high/low temperature in late February is 65/55. In the event of rain, the ride leader will not be at the ride start should weather meet the definition for cancellation (showers). Ride cancellation will be announced in the Comments Section at least two (2) hours prior to the ride start.
Local hotels: This ride is day 1 of 3 sequential Free Group Rides, two of which start on South Sierra Ave, Solana Beach, CA. Some motels close to there include:
Local transportation: The day 2 and 3 rides start on South Sierra St, Solana Beach, CA. The day 1 ride starts 35 miles from Solana Beach. We encourage carpooling with rental of vehicles like a minivan that can transport bicycles. Bicycle: Consider shipping your bike. One option is Bikeflight. The local bike shops open at 10am and close at 6pm in the winter. If you wish to rent a bike locally you’ll need to arrive early enough the day before to get from the airport (25 miles) and get fit before they close. Local bike rental is ~$50/day and good climbing bikes are available. Some very reliable bike stores close to Solana Beach include:
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What to Know Before You Go
- Advance registration required. Cancel if unable to attend, to open space for others.
- Must be present at safety briefing to participate.
- Helmets required.
- Riders under 18 years old require parental consent & approval from the Ride Leader.
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