Who wants pie?!
Okay, now that I have your attention, here are the details... This is a rather challenging 66 mile ride with a 15 optional add-on for a total of 81 miles. This ride begins with the Purple Monster climb out of Poway and then left on CA-67 out to Ramona. From there, it's a steady climb along the rolling hills of Old Julian Highway all the way out to Santa Ysabel. There is significant elevation gain, but it is spread out over the entire route to Santa Ysabel where we'll stop at the Julian Pie Company for, you guessed it, PIE!
This is the turn-around point for the shorter 66 mile route. If you would like the extra miles and climbing you can continue with the OPTIONAL EXTENSION … This extension continues up the hill to Julian and back. It adds about 15 miles and an additional 1,300 feet of climbing, which is almost precisely equivalent in distance and climbing to two times up Soledad Mountain Road from Rose Creek (which is 3.5 miles and 750 feet of climbing). Are you up for the challenge?!
Everyone turns around from either Santa Ysabel or Julian and heads back the way we came.
Meet-up Time: 7:00am
Safety Speech: 7:15am (MUST be present)
Ride-out Time: 7:30am SHARP!
Miles: 66/81
Rain Policy: Heavy Rain Cancels
Terrain: Steep hills and long climbs
Speed: 10-15 mph
Training Ride Leaders (TRLs):
TBD
You CAN do it and the ALC certified Training Ride Leaders are here to make sure you have all the support and encouragement you need. We are friendly, fun and ALL skill levels are welcome. NO RIDER WILL EVER BE LEFT BEHIND.
REQUIRED ITEMS FOR ALL TRAINING RIDES (in addition to your bike!):
Bike helmet
2 water bottles or 1 hydration pack (like a CamelBak) - 1 bottle should be filled with an electrolyte replacement drink
Bike frame pump or CO2 cartridges
Patch kit or Spare tube
Tire irons
Snacks (energy bars are good and quick!)
Identification
Money for rest stops
PLEASE NOTE: In keeping with the AIDS/LifeCycle Code of Conduct, Team San Diego obeys ALL traffic laws, stops at all stop signs and stoplights, and practices safe riding at all times. ALL participants must be present for the safety speech, which will begin promptly at 7:15am. No exceptions!
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