Torrey Pines Gliderport to Point Loma/Cabrillo Ride
Details
Another summerly weekend to stick to the coast. We will be meeting up again at the Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla (assembling at the paved cul-de-lac at the end of Torrey Pines Scenic Dr before the gliderport entrance) and heading south through Mission Bay into Point Loma.
Point Loma is a gorgeous destination. We had a fabulous time last time we did this ride and would love to see many of you join us. For those of you who feel like 40 miles might be on the long side, it is a coastal route with minimal hills and the views make it very much worth it.
Cabrillo National Monument
The plan is to ride all the way to the end of the point through Cabrillo National Monument. Since this is part of the National Park Service, there is a fee - previous times we generally paid less than what we should, but the regular price is $3 per 4 bikes (and pass is good for 7 days). If you have a National Parks pass or a Cabrillo Annual Pass, please bring it along. Those who are active military should be free (although you may need to check the National Park site to be sure).
Details:
C Group: Distance: ~40 miles, Elevation: 1328 ft
Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/457517242
Climbs: Santa Barbara Ave, Catalina Blvd, Gilman Dr. All fairly gentle with optional climbing of Cabrillo Tidepool Hill (0.8 mile at 7% grade. A bit harder than Torrey Pines 'Outside').
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I think you'll find Pt Loma Nazarene University worth detouring into!
B (& A) Group: Distance: 44 miles, Elevation: 1579
Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/459468598
Climbs: Novara Dr, Peppertree Ln, Catalina Blvd, optional Cabrillo Tidepool Hill, Gilman Dr. Novara is moderately steep but only about 2 1/2 blocks long, Peppertree Ln (http://www.strava.com/segments/5334385) has a short steep section (max grade about 21% for maybe 15 yds).
NOTES: Please bring a spare inner tube, CO2 cartridge or hand pump, and enough fluid and snacks (suggestion: two bottles minimum for the longer rides, and two snacks). Helmets are always required, and we obey all traffic laws. If you have a Cabrillo Park pass or a National Park Pass, please bring it. If not, please have a few $1 bills with you.
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