Originally Posted by
ooga-booga
personally think any semi-close sd co forum ride should include something semi-newish. i propose an ascent of viejas grade (dunno how many of you have done it??) starting from alpine into descanso, along with a north to south ride along japatul rd/lyons valley rd (great western divide area) with a descent of lyons valley rd to jamul rd and an ascent of harbinson canyon back into alpine. approx 4,500 ft gained and 45-50 miles. best part is finishing next to alpine brewing co. *hint hint.*
I've done all that ride but not as one continuous ride because of the gravel on the Viejas Grade - did the grade last spring on my hard tail, minimum front suspension mountain bike with 1.75" 60 psi tires that have a very light tread section. I rode up the grade -from Alpine thru Descanso and out Boulder Creek and back to Alpine going back down Viejas Grade. Would not want to be coming down in that loose gravel and dirt on any smaller tires.