blarnie
09-04-08, 02:09 PM
How far and what roads? I'm staying down that way for a couple days and would like to ride into the hills. Good ride or not? Any other suggestions?
Southern California - Cardiff to Julian
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Vireo
09-04-08, 02:21 PM
How far and what roads? I'm staying down that way for a couple days and would like to ride into the hills. Good ride or not? Any other suggestions?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2828090703_01100e7af8_o.jpg
From Pacific Coast Hwy in Encinitas, Del Dios, Via Rancho Pkwy, Highland Valley, Ramona, Old Julian Hwy, Hwy 78 to Santa Ysabel to Julian. Out and back.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2828090703_01100e7af8_o.jpg
From Pacific Coast Hwy in Encinitas, Del Dios, Via Rancho Pkwy, Highland Valley, Ramona, Old Julian Hwy, Hwy 78 to Santa Ysabel to Julian. Out and back.
felt1
09-04-08, 02:21 PM
Very good rides. What dates?
blarnie
09-04-08, 03:51 PM
Thanks G. The 20 & 21. I ride well with others, but I have a problem with being on time. Usually, I wake up to late. But, I'm open to suggestions.
Vireo
09-05-08, 05:46 AM
Thanks G. The 20 & 21. I ride well with others, but I have a problem with being on time. Usually, I wake up to late. But, I'm open to suggestions.
You're welcome. There is 5800 feet of gain in the first 51 miles. Highland Valley Rd is a great climb (steep and fairly low traffic).
You're welcome. There is 5800 feet of gain in the first 51 miles. Highland Valley Rd is a great climb (steep and fairly low traffic).
blue_nose
09-08-08, 05:28 PM
The ride to Julian is a really good one. There are also a couple of stops (Santa Ysabel or Ramona) where you can fill up your bottles.
I prefer the ride from a little further south so you can also climb the Poway grade - a very popular hill in these parts. Here is a MB activity if you wanted to see this route:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2102956
Other two suggestions for rides would be a ride up and down the coast (HWY 101). The climb up Palomar mountain is also a really good one, although you would probably want to drtive to the start.
I prefer the ride from a little further south so you can also climb the Poway grade - a very popular hill in these parts. Here is a MB activity if you wanted to see this route:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2102956
Other two suggestions for rides would be a ride up and down the coast (HWY 101). The climb up Palomar mountain is also a really good one, although you would probably want to drtive to the start.