Cue XLS Map Ride with GPS Loop 1 PNG link Loop 2 PNG link Loop 3 PNG link
Start Location: Holiday Inn Express, 621 S Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA
Description: This is a new 600K ride, using the familiar 3 loops of 200K each. Loop 1 takes riders NE from Solana Beach to up and over San Elijo Road, and onward to Valley Center, down Cole Grade Road, up Highway 76 (with a brief control at the mini market) on to Lake Henshaw, up and over Mesa Grande, and to Santa Ysabel for a control stop. From there, it's up 67 to Scripps Poway Parkway then down through Poway, 56 bike path, then up to finish loop 1. Loops 2 send riders back the way they came - out Scripps Poway Parkway to 67 - then down 67 to Lakeside. From there, you wind your way through Granite Hills and up Dehesa Road and onward to Japatul Valley Road, Lyons Valley Road, then down Honey Springs Road and Otay Lakes Road to the coast, and up to the end of the loop. Loop 3 is an out-and back to Newport Beach.
Support: This ride is a true test of self sufficiency. Riders will be handed their brevet card at the start, and they will collect receipts along the way to demonstrate proof of passage. No controls will be staffed, and no broom wagon to pull you off the course. When you're done with the ride, turn in your brevet card. It couldn't be simpler.
Parking. If you are not a guest at the Holiday Inn Express start, you shouldn't be parking there. You might want to park at the AMTRAK station which is very close to the motel at N Cedros Street.
Cost: $30
Registration: Closed
