Southern California - Best places to ride near San Diego

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jpm1665
11-10-07, 08:10 PM
Hi everyone,

What are (in your opinion) the best places to go road riding within, say, 60-90 minute driving range from San Diego? I'm looking for rides that are 40-60 (+?) miles in length, involve climbing of some sort, and have minimal traffic. I've done both Palomar and Camp Pendleton on previous trips and am looking for something new.

Thanks --

jsigone
11-10-07, 10:26 PM
how MUCH climbing do you want?

Here are some of my routes in northen SD

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Stone-Brewery-Metric-Tour

did this one today
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Ranchos-60-miler-loop
jpm1665
11-11-07, 01:40 PM
Really? No one else has a favorite ride in the San Diego area they want to share?

5000+ feet of climbing is fine as long as there aren't extended (i.e. miles) periods where the grade is absurd ...

Indolent58
11-11-07, 01:54 PM
All my favorites were burned out in the fires :(:( Palomar, Highland Valley Road, Couser Canyon, Rice Valley, etc. They're all still ridable but far less scenic I fear.

Check out Bikely (http://www.bikely.com/) and search for routes by area (Escondido, Oceanside, Fallbrook, etc) Ther are many to choose from and you can check the elevation profiles to find ones that fit your goals.