Chula Vista...East Lake group rides...
03-22-07, 09:57 AM
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never rode that far south before, but my fiancee has family down there.
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03-22-07, 10:23 AM
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More info please?
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I know there's a group that starts at the McDonalds at Telegraph Canyon and the I-15 (I think that's it)- They do TCR, past Olympic Pkwy, up Honey Springs and either back down Lyons Valley or just an out-and-back. The stretch past the lake is a paceliner's dream. The Honey Springs climb is at least challenging, and you can't get lost.
Not sure of the group name, or if it's truly 'organized'. Just a bunch of team racers that do it on Saturday mornings, I think.
Not sure of the group name, or if it's truly 'organized'. Just a bunch of team racers that do it on Saturday mornings, I think.
03-22-07, 11:19 AM
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I like fishing at that lake (lower Otay) good size bass there and crap loads of crappie.
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03-22-07, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Indolent58
More info please?
03-22-07, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
I know there's a group that starts at the McDonalds at Telegraph Canyon and the I-15 (I think that's it)- They do TCR, past Olympic Pkwy, up Honey Springs and either back down Lyons Valley or just an out-and-back. The stretch past the lake is a paceliner's dream. The Honey Springs climb is at least challenging, and you can't get lost.
Not sure of the group name, or if it's truly 'organized'. Just a bunch of team racers that do it on Saturday mornings, I think.
Not sure of the group name, or if it's truly 'organized'. Just a bunch of team racers that do it on Saturday mornings, I think.
that may be the group....more info plz...
03-22-07, 02:09 PM
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I chatted with a buddy that said that group normally goes on Saturday mornings, and is loosely organized by the DeWalt squad. It doesn't start at Mickey D's, but at Donny's Cafe in Bonita. Here's the MotionBased page of their 61 mile loop.
Like the famous Swami's Ride in the North County, the Dewalt ride gets local racers who are training. It's not a race, but is populated by racers.
Have fun.
Like the famous Swami's Ride in the North County, the Dewalt ride gets local racers who are training. It's not a race, but is populated by racers.
Have fun.
03-22-07, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jsigone
I like fishing at that lake (lower Otay) good size bass there and crap loads of crappie.
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03-23-07, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
I know there's a group that starts at the McDonalds at Telegraph Canyon and the I-15 (I think that's it)- They do TCR, past Olympic Pkwy, up Honey Springs and either back down Lyons Valley or just an out-and-back. The stretch past the lake is a paceliner's dream. The Honey Springs climb is at least challenging, and you can't get lost.
Not sure of the group name, or if it's truly 'organized'. Just a bunch of team racers that do it on Saturday mornings, I think.
Not sure of the group name, or if it's truly 'organized'. Just a bunch of team racers that do it on Saturday mornings, I think.
03-23-07, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ggg300
Well...I ride from Chula Vista to eastlake or I go to sycuan with my family rides (father in law and 2 brother in-laws)...I always see a big group (50 or so riders) along the way...I want to link up with my crew...
03-26-07, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by xrazer
ggg300, how safe is riding on Campo Rd? I have been avoiding it because of the pretty high car speeds, and how about Otay Lakes Rd? Have you gone on Proctor Valley Rd? I ride in the Dehesa, Japatul and Alpine area, but have been thinking of coming more south sometimes.
My goal is to try and do that ride and do a Dehesa "loop"...how is the Dehesa rd???
03-26-07, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ggg300
My goal is to try and do that ride and do a Dehesa "loop"...how is the Dehesa rd???
03-27-07, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by xrazer
Willow Glen, Dehesa Rd, Japatul Rd and Sycuan truck Trail are all great. Dehesa Rd and Willow Glen has a bike lane. Coming from San Diego Dehesa has a lot of traffic going into Sycuan casino but east of that traffic is very light. There are the occasional blind corners and such, but generally I much prefer going there than in the city because you can hear a car approaching and take some "protective" action. Japatul Rd and especially Sycuan Truck Trail are almost spooky empty of anything early in the morning. Can't complain about that. Just carry the usual life support items.
thanks for the tip..."its on"
03-27-07, 09:36 AM
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Oops, a bit of correstion to my post. I meant to say Skyline Truck Trail not Sycuan Truck Trail. Also I did not mention Lyons Valley Rd which connects Japatul Rd and Skyline Truck Trail. All of these inland roads are OK if you watch out for the occasional speeder. Sometimes I go up Sycuan Truck Trail too to add a little climbing when I come up Dehesa Rd grade from Sycuan casino. It has no outlet though.
