Southern California - The North County Romp (70 - 100 miles)

CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
What: 80 miles / 5k of climbing around San Diego North County
When: Feb 8th, 8:30am roll
Where: Solana Beach Amtrak Station
Profile: Rolling

Start at the Solana Beach Amtrak Station

The ride will include several climbs most notably - outer Torrey Pines, Sorrento Valley Pkwy/Calle Cristobal, Black Mountain Road, Del Dios and San Elijo. I tend to try and limit flat riding and most of the ride profile is either climbing or descending. Also, this is a no drop ride, with multiple regroups so come on out enjoy some roads you may not know about.

Ian in SD

In:
Grumpy
Indolent
jabantik00
CBadRider
jazznap
sojourn
jsigone
robertkat
jimmynh

That's about 60-100 miles too far for me right now. Otherwise, sounds like a great time.

I will say this: Any schmo who opts for Option 1 instead of Option 2 should go to processing for de-pansifying ASAP.

In.

That's about 60-100 miles too far for me right now. Otherwise, sounds like a great time.

I will say this: Any schmo who opts for Option 1 instead of Option 2 should go to processing for de-pansifying ASAP.

Hahahaha... Yeah, I'm just not sure about everyone's level of comfort riding on the 15 freeway, hence option 2.

There were people walking across the (as yet unfinished) footbridge last weekend.

Brave and/or stupid. They still need to tension it, pour the cap, install the rails, etc.

There were people walking across the (as yet unfinished) footbridge last weekend.

Brave and/or stupid. They still need to tension it, pour the cap, install the rails, etc.

Yeah, I've notice that build and have been stopping by every couple of weeks to see the progress, gotta be finished in another 2 months or so if we have any county money left.

Supposed to be done in March...overbudget by about 9 million, from what I heard.

They took a break from March-September for endangered birds' breeding season. I have still never learned which birds are endangered in that area.

Possibly in.

the start/finish is close to a coaster/amtrak station, is it not? i'm interested. all are welcome?

Maybe, depending on the date

That's about 60-100 miles too far for me right now. Otherwise, sounds like a great time.

I will say this: Any schmo who opts for Option 1 instead of Option 2 should go to processing for de-pansifying ASAP.

I agree. Option 1 should be deleted, and everyone should HTFU.

I agree. Option 1 should be deleted, and everyone should HTFU.

You're not going to show up, are you.

the start/finish is close to a coaster/amtrak station, is it not? i'm interested. all are welcome?

The start/finish is located across from the Solana Beach Amtrak station all is definitely welcome.

Maybe, depending on the date

Looking at a ride of either Feb 7-8 (Buick Open is happening) or 14-15.

What say all?

Tour the Palm Springs is on the 14th. OTOH I couldn't give a rat's ass about the Buick Open.

Looking at a ride of either Feb 7-8 (Buick Open is happening) or 14-15.

What say all?Either weekend is fine but Sundays are better for me. I think we should start the ride at the Amtrak parking lot.

I'm probably in. I'd prefer a Sunday too.

Tour the Palm Springs is on the 14th. OTOH I couldn't give a rat's ass about the Buick Open.

I'm more concerned with the traffic on Torrey Pines road is all.

I planned to race on the 8th. I planned to be a ****** on the 15th.

I'm more concerned with the traffic on Torrey Pines road is all.

Liar. You live for golf.

Liar. You live for golf.

Golf is actually pretty challenging (mentally). It's not a bad way to spend the day either. All you need is rhythm (for your golf swing) and feel (for your short game). We should organize a BF golf outing - that would be hilarious.

I'd vote for the 7th. But I rarely show up for these things, so my vote shouldn't carry too much weight :o

I did a ride preview for option 2 (thru Highland Valley) last weekend and it wasn't that interesting except for Highland Valley and dealing with the Santa Ana's. I'm gonna try a different route to see thru Mira Mesa, Black Mountain and see what type of profile I get this time.

Added the route sheet and profile.

You can count me in.

I've never done one of these before (group ride).....may I join you wonderful folks?
Also, do we have a map that replicates the route slip for visualizing the ride?

I've never done one of these before (group ride).....may I join you wonderful folks?
Also, do we have a map that replicates the route slip for visualizing the ride?

Top of the first page will have the attachment for both the route slip and ride profile. Come on out and enjoy the ride with us.

You can count me in.

See you on the 8th.

Ian: You've got some discrepancies at your Rancho Bernardo section....like maybe you added the Dueanda (sic...it's actually Duenda)/Bernardo Center Dr. rest stop is after you go onto the I-15 over Lake Hodges, so you're backtracking.

Maybe it's a stop you forgot to take out. Just FYI...and no, I'm still not going. Still too far for me at the moment.

Ian: You've got some discrepancies at your Rancho Bernardo section....like maybe you added the Dueanda (sic...it's actually Duenda)/Bernardo Center Dr. rest stop is after you go onto the I-15 over Lake Hodges, so you're backtracking.

Maybe it's a stop you forgot to take out. Just FYI...and no, I'm still not going. Still too far for me at the moment.

Still wrong. It's not Duenda it's Duodenum. Scary road - it takes guts to ride it.

Pssh...that's not all! He's got you going to the top of San Elijo, then teleporting back to Rancho Santa Fe to climb up to San Elijo again.

/Swenton...Swenson...Swanson...
//Oh, there's a tag..
///SAMSONITE. I was way off.

Duodenum Rd. is a real pain in the ass.

Alright, I think I got it fixed... I'll pre-ride the route this weekend weather permitting to get actual miles to the markers.

Alright, I think I got it fixed... I'll pre-ride the route this weekend weather permitting to get actual miles to the markers.

Does that mean you'll preview the teleporting thing? Cool.

Sorry, no teleporting. I got everything to fit unto 1 page - I'm a genius.

Still in. Don't care about street names, backtracking or dangerous roads. I'm concentrating my worries on what jersey to wear.

maybe,

i've always wanted to ride that del dios highway

maybe,

i've always wanted to ride that del dios highway

a little taste of the Del Dios overlooking Lake Hodges........

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3214399144_2330fe1ce9_b.jpg

maybe, i've always wanted to ride that del dios highway

Coming from the north, Del Dios is mostly downhill, with nice bike lane. And with Grumpy Pig riding shotgun, no one's gonna mess with us.

Still in. Don't care about street names, backtracking or dangerous roads. I'm concentrating my worries on what jersey to wear.

Bring a camera. We'll just need to figure where to take pics.

Bring a camera. We'll just need to figure where to take pics.Which is my good side again?

Which is my good side again?

Behind the camera.

Is parking by the AMTRAK station an issue??......any (helpful) parking areas hints??

Is parking by the AMTRAK station an issue??
No. It's a big lot.


......any (helpful) parking areas hints??
Don't run over me.

Someone has to ask the most important question:

Will there be pizza after the ride?

Someone has to ask the most important question:

Will there be pizza after the ride?

Of course there will be as Pizza Port across from the train station is more than happy to take your money in exchange for a pizza.

Probably MORE important than Pizza (which is VERY important).....will we have a coffee stop or two (posing of course) OR do we just hammer away??

Probably MORE important than Pizza (which is VERY important).....will we have a coffee stop or two (posing of course) OR do we just hammer away??

Ahh... hammer away, you can pose after the ride is done.

Does anyone here like Cliff Shot blocks? I got some in the goody bag for my race today. I don't like them, but will bring the to the ride on the 8th if someone wants them.

Does anyone here like Cliff Shot blocks? I got some in the goody bag for my race today. I don't like them, but will bring the to the ride on the 8th if someone wants them.
I do. I bought a box of them yesterday for $24.

I also need new tires. They didn't have any Continentals in the bag, did they?

Nah, it was the Carlsbad marathon. They don't do bike stuff.