It is not a legal access for bikes... I just think he was trying it. It is a fast steep downhill, so any issues and you could be in trouble with the MV traffic. Either way, if he stayed on the shoulder, should be no problem... but apparently there was a problem. I'll watch for news releases.

Believe me, that is a tough area to commute into, either legally or otherwise. I've been a bike commuter since I was a kid, and frankly I won't tackle this area due to too many frustrated drivers, too high of speed limit and too wide of road... it is a recipe for disaster. I used to commute to Sorrento Valley road and to Lusk, but to Mira Mesa road into that 805/Mira Mesa junction... that is just too much.