Southern California - Palomar Mountain Century

Palomar Mountain Century

Date: Sunday, February 11, 2007***February 11th ride has been cancelled. February 24th is still on***
Start time: 7:00 a.m.
Start location: Public parking lot, 1225 Harbor Drive North, Oceanside, CA 92054

Route:: Route slip posted in Post #50
Stops: Yes
Chili: No
Rider list:
Feb 11
jschen
mateo44
mel44
jsigone
Travis
IanInSD
Voltman

Feb 24
Mo’Phat (on the corner)
jsigone
Oleanshoebox

Injured Reserve
Indolent58


Alternate Dates: if you'd like to go but can't make on the 11th, let me know and I'll try to change the date.

**Edit**
February 24th is fine with me. I'm still going on the 11th but if there is interest in the 24th I can go then too.

**Edit**2/5/07
Added ride list and route slip. The route slip is in post #50.

No chili?

I'm game. :)

I would love to try that mountain on for size only not the day after the Palm Springs Century and 6 days prior to the Butterfield Double. :o

I'm doing Palm Springs too. How 'bout the 24th?

Hmmm. I'll check with the ministry of scheduling.

I would love to try that mountain on for size only not the day after the Palm Springs Century and 6 days prior to the Butterfield Double. :oSlacker.

This century needs a catchy/clever/stupid title!

Slacker.

Frank, Magicant WILL be joining for this ride the day after the Palm Springs Century (so far, it will be you, Jason and Joel!). He clearly wishes to inspire me and get me to improve my pathetic attempts at getting the miles and climbs in. In fact, I'm sure he will in no way "slack off" and will wish to ride from Sherman Oaks to the start line. I can't wait for the ride reports and pics! :D

This century needs a catchy/clever/stupid title!

Palomar Pig Roast Century?
He'll-be-coming-around-the-mountain Century?
Peaking Palomar Century?
I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back Century?

Just trying to help...:D

This century needs a catchy/clever/stupid title!

My climbing skills are not up to this mountain yet, but how about Tour de Telescope?

I may be interested in going on this. If I have all the new handlebars n stuff here, I may try this on my SS.

Frank, Magicant WILL be joining for this ride the day after the Palm Springs Century (so far, it will be you, Jason and Joel!). He clearly wishes to inspire me and get me to improve my pathetic attempts at getting the miles and climbs in. In fact, I'm sure he will in no way "slack off" and will wish to ride from Sherman Oaks to the start line. I can't wait for the ride reports and pics! :DAll true, but I'm having my tonsils removed that day.

So I have to pass.

All true, but I'm having my tonsils removed that day.

So I have to pass.

You may become more aerodynamic without them...you should go :D

All true, but I'm having my tonsils removed that day.

So I have to pass.

Slacker. :rolleyes: Vireo had his widsom teeth removed and rode 100 miles two days after (without having eaten any solid food 48 hours prior to the ride). He still had the stitches in his jaw! So, what's a little tonsil removal? :lol: :D

got bored here at work so I added this to my Bikely page

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Oceanside-Harbor-to-Palomar-Century-O-B

Palomar Mountain Century

Date: Sunday, February 11, 2007
Start time: 7:00 a.m.
Start location: Public parking lot, 1225 Harbor Drive North, Oceanside, CA 92054

Route:: San Luis Rey River bike trail, College Blvd, Vandegrift, North River Rd., Hwy 76, cross old Bonsall Bridge, Camino del Rey, Old Hwy 395, Old Castle Rd, Lilac, Valley Center Rd., Hwy 76, South Grade Rd., Observatory, return.

Stops: Yes
Chili: No
Rider list: Feel free to RSVP but it’s not necessary. I'm going with a group or by myself. However, if I do not get any responses at all, I may bypass the parking lot and go straight from my house.
Alternate Dates: if you'd like to go but can't make on the 11th, let me know and I'll try to change the date.

Hey Grumpy Pig
My husband is going to join you guys for this ride...His name is Travis....if you're at Palm Springs maybe we will both get to meet you.

Hey Grumpy Pig
My husband is going to join you guys for this ride...His name is Travis....if you're at Palm Springs maybe we will both get to meet you.I'd love to do the Palm Springs but not the day before the Palomar.

This century needs a catchy/clever/stupid title!Thanks, I appreciate you volunteering to lead the Naming Committee.

I worked on a catchy name and slogan this afternoon but it started to feel too much like work so I gave up and hung out on ebay looking at junk.

got bored here at work so I added this to my Bikely page

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Oceanside-Harbor-to-Palomar-Century-O-B
Thanks, I'm too lazy to do stuff like this.

You're coming aren't you?

yah I'll be there, most likely gonna die on my SS!!!!

Can't make the 24th. But would be game for the 11th.

If it's on the 11th I'm there...

Ian in SD

Looks like you're doing the 11th and the 24th.

I'd prefer the 24th, but that's because I'm woefully out of shape and need the trim up...and I'm slow...and my bike's too small...

I think I'll leave from my house and meet y'all at the Old 395/Old Castle intersection, and return via Lake Wohlford...unless I just do an out and back.

If I return via Lake W, it'll be 89 miles...an out and back from my house is 105. I figure if I leave about the same time as you guys, we'll get to Old Castle (roughly mile 31) at the same time...and it's a good rest stop, so either of us won't mind waiting.

Can't make the 24th. But would be game for the 11th.

If it's on the 11th I'm there...

Ian in SD
The ride is on the 11th, so I'll see both of you then.

The 24th is for anyone who wants to climb Palomar but can't do it on the 11th. I don't mind going twice in a month, I need the practice.

I still haven't come up with a catchy name. After readingSandy Eggo Sesquicentury, I'm liking the simple yet to the point Palomar Century more and more. Sandy Eggo. I dare you to go down to Home Avenue and say that to someone. :D

I may be up for the 24th too, double header on the mountain. It will be a good measuring stick for me on the second ride up.

I will shoot for the 24th.

We prefer the original date.

We prefer the original date.The original date, the 11th, is still happening. I added the 24th for the slackers that are having surgery, doing a century the day before, etc.

Surgery smergery :D

Great. Now I just gotta make sure we're free on the 11th.

The original date, the 11th, is still happening. I added the 24th for the slackers that are having surgery, doing a century the day before, etc.
I can't do either date. :cry: Three times is a charm..hint, hint. :D

The original date, the 11th, is still happening. I added the 24th for the slackers that are having surgery, doing a century the day before, etc.

I am having surgery and doing a century the day before.

My Minister of Scheduling has informed me that Palm Springs on the 10th is a no-go. Having no other ideas on how to hurt myself that weekend, I will go on the 11th.

Cool. :)

Looks like we're in. Looking forward to it.

Awesome. Looking forward to riding with you and Mel again.

you too

mmkay, I just found out my wife and kid will be out of town this day. How crazy is this ride? I've done baldy but that beat the snot out of me. Plus I've never done a century. I'm leaning toward maybe but would like some advice. If I start working hard on climbing TODAY, can I be significantly more ready by then?

mmkay, I just found out my wife and kid will be out of town this day. How crazy is this ride? I've done baldy but that beat the snot out of me. Plus I've never done a century. I'm leaning toward maybe but would like some advice. If I start working hard on climbing TODAY, can I be significantly more ready by then?
I am referring to the 24th of course

the first 55 miles will be tough but after that, the rest is 95% downhill or flat. There is one major climb outa the valley when we come back and a few more rollers on the back roads to the beach. Palomar is simular to GMR, both are about the same grade. Palomar is about 16miles or so from the bottom to the top where we are going. Just take it slow and steady and you'll make it up. Then next time you can push it more since you know what to expect. It's rought 6-6.5% grade most of the way up, about 3/4 up, there are a few corners that it gets a bit steeper but only last for about 75-100 yards.

If you want to go, start doing some climb tomorrow and Wednesday, recover on Thursday and take friday and saturday off the bike. You'll need the leg strength on sunday.

after doing some hill repeats today I am feeling pretty good. I'll be okay for the 24th. Count me in.

I drove about 80% of the route today. I changed it a little, substituting Gopher Canyon Rd. for Camino del Rey to get the distance down to under 110. I'll have the route slip ready tonight or tomorrow for review. Because of the distance and daylight hours, I only put in 3 stops. If anyone would like the route, stops or route slip formatting changed, just let me know.

Billy, there are some significant climbs on the route. I don't know how many vertical feet but I'm guessing a bunch. My rule of thumb is for every climb there is a descent and for every descent there is a climb.

So we'll be going up S. Sante Fe and Left on Gopher Canyon Rd?

On the original slip I did, it showed about 8200ft of climbing. Going up Gopher might be a lil better, the drop in from the light gets a lil tight as far as shoulder room, then the long grid up to the 15. Either way, it should be fun. I'm going to get some more base miles in this week and pray that all my parts arrive by friday for installation night.

I drove about 80% of the route today. I changed it a little, substituting Gopher Canyon Rd. for Camino del Rey to get the distance down to under 110. I'll have the route slip ready tonight or tomorrow for review. Because of the distance and daylight hours, I only put in 3 stops. If anyone would like the route, stops or route slip formatting changed, just let me know.

Billy, there are some significant climbs on the route. I don't know how many vertical feet but I'm guessing a bunch. My rule of thumb is for every climb there is a descent and for every descent there is a climb.
I can do it. It'll be a blast. Can't wait.

So we'll be going up S. Sante Fe and Left on Gopher Canyon Rd?

On the original slip I did, it showed about 8200ft of climbing. Going up Gopher might be a lil better, the drop in from the light gets a lil tight as far as shoulder room, then the long grid up to the 15. Either way, it should be fun. I'm going to get some more base miles in this week and pray that all my parts arrive by friday for installation night.No, we cross the old bridge, go left on Old River, right on Little Gopher Canyon and left on Gopher Canyon. So we're just cutting off that little extra loop on Camino del Rey.

My Minister of Scheduling has informed me that Palm Springs on the 10th is a no-go. Having no other ideas on how to hurt myself that weekend, I will go on the 11th.

It turns out that I did come up with an idea on how to hurt myself, so I am out again. :D

No, we cross the old bridge, go left on Old River, right on Little Gopher Canyon and left on Gopher Canyon. So we're just cutting off that little extra loop on Camino del Rey.

Ok I got yah, I know where it spits out but never been on Little Gopher before. That hill coming back onto Gopher on the return trip will be very very interesting:eek:

The route slips done but I can't attach an Excel file. I'll save it as a .pdf tomorrow and post it.

I is scared.

And here it is.