October 7 – SUNDAY
NORTH COUNTY SUNDAY RIDE
Difficulty Rating: 21 to 35 mi, rolling hills.
The 1st, 2nd & 5th Sunday of each month, meet at 9 am at the Carmel Valley Community Center, 3777 Townsgate Drive, across the street from the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center, 1/2 mi E of I-5. Route & leaders vary each week. Come for the social pace of this ride. Leader: Carol Carr, .
October 7 – SUNDAY
CARMEL VALLEY JR. EXPRESS RIDE.
Difficulty Rating: over 35 mi, moderate hills, 12-14 mph average pace.
Meet at 8:45 am at the Carmel Valley Park ‘n Ride lot at 12791 Sorrento Valley Rd just west of I-5 for a 40 mi ride into scenic Rancho Santa Fe and Carlsbad, returning along the Pacific coastline. There will be rolling hills with planned regroups and a snack stop at Solana Beach Coffee Company. Leader: Cynthia Katz, 818-823-7099.
October 12 – FRIDAY
AVILA BEACH SOCIAL RIDE
Difficulty Rating: 21 to 35 mi, rolling hills, 10-12 mph average pace.
Meet in the parking lot of the Super 8 Motel, San Luis Obispo, at 8:45 am sharp for an approximately 25 mi ride to Avila Beach and back. We will ride on the Bob Jones Bike Trail for a portion of the route. Route may vary depending on weather. Wear bright clothing. Leader: Hao Zhang, 858-354-3904.
October 12 – FRIDAY
LOPEZ LAKE RIDE
Difficulty Rating: over 35 mi, steep grade(s), 12-14 mph average pace.
Meet in the parking lot of the Super 8 Motel, San Luis Obispo, at 8:45 am for a ride to Lopez Lake and out Hi Mountain Rd. This rural route has three turns and is approximately 48 mi/3300′. Rest stop at Lopez Lake. Wear bright clothing. Route may vary depending on weather. Rain cancels. Leader: Mark Ginsburg, 858-722-1992.
October 13 – SATURDAY
MORRO BAY SOCIAL RIDE
Difficulty Rating: 21 to 35 mi, moderate hills, 10-12 mph average pace.
Meet in the parking lot of the Super 8 Motel, San Luis Obispo, at 8:45 am sharp for a ride to Morro Bay via Morro Bay State Park. Rest stop at Morro Bay and then return to SLO. This ride is approximately 33 mi. Route may vary depending on weather. Wear bright clothing. Leader: Neil Brooks, 858-452-3905, .
October 13 – SATURDAY
PREFUMO CANYON-MORRO BAY RIDE
Difficulty Rating: over 35 mi, steep grade(s), 14-16 mph average pace.
Meet in the parking lot of the Super 8 Motel, San Luis Obispo, at 8:45 am for this ride of approximately 46 mi/3,300′. There will be a challenging climb up Prefumo Canyon with views of Morro Rock and the Santa Lucia Mt Range. After the climb, we’ll continue to Morro Bay via Morro Bay State Park. Rest stop in Morro Bay and then return directly to SLO. Route may vary depending on weather. Wear bright clothing. Leader: Mark Ginsburg, 858-722-1992.
October 14 – SUNDAY
NORTH COUNTY SUNDAY RIDE
Difficulty Rating: 21 to 35 mi, rolling hills.
The 1st, 2nd & 5th Sunday of each month, meet at 9 am at the Carmel Valley Community Center, 3777 Townsgate Drive, across the street from the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center, 1/2 mi E of I-5. Route & leaders vary each week. Come for the social pace of this ride. Leader: Ron Manherz, 858-587-0272.
October 14 – SUNDAY
LOPEZ LAKE SOCIAL RIDE
Difficulty Rating: 21 to 35 mi, moderate hills, 10-12 mph average pace.
Meet in the parking lot of the Super 8 Motel, San Luis Obispo, at 8:30 am sharp for a ride to Lopez Lake. This rural route has only two turns and is approximately 34 mi. Rest stop at Lopez Lake. Route may vary depending on weather. Wear bright clothing. Leader: Hao Zhang, 858-354-3904.
October 14 – SUNDAY
NORTH COUNTY INLAND AND COAST JR EXPRESS
Difficulty Rating: over 35 mi, moderate hills, 12-14 mph average pace.
Meet at 8:45 am at the Carmel Valley Park and Ride lot located at 12791 Sorrento Valley Rd just west of I-5 for a 35-40 mi ride through Carmel Valley, Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad and return. Snack stop in Solana Beach. Leader: Tom Carr, .
October 16 – TUESDAY
TACO TUESDAY COAST RIDE
Difficulty Rating: 21 to 35 mi, rolling hills, 10-12 mph average pace.
This relatively flat 25 mi ride starts at 10:30 am track-side of the Coaster at the Oceanside Transit Center and ends at the Sorrento Valley Coaster Station at around 1:45 pm. Most participants will drive to the Sorrento Valley Coaster Station (free parking) arriving at about 9:30 am to provide enough time to take Coaster #639 north-bound at 9:48 am which arrives at the Oceanside Transit Center at 10:23 am. Don’t forget $$ for the Coaster and tacos. Leader: Jerry Fitzsimmons, 858-224-3437, .
October 21 – SUNDAY
MISSION BAY SUNDAY RIDE
Difficulty Rating: 21 to 35 mi, rolling hills.
On the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month, join us for the Sunday Ride starting from Mission Bay. Meet at 9 am in the parking lot immediately north of the Mission Bay Visitor Center. Route & leaders vary each week. Come for the social pace of this ride. Leader: Lynn Reaser, 619-255-6819.
October 21 – SUNDAY
CARMEL VALLEY-RANCHO SANTA FE EXPRESS RIDE
Difficulty Rating: over 35 mi, moderate hills, 12-14 mph average pace.
Meet at 8:45 am at the Carmel Valley Park ‘n Ride located at 12791 Sorrento Valley Rd just west of I-5 for a 43 mi ride. We will go up Carmel Mtn Rd over to Del Mar Mesa Rd, and through Rancho Santa Fe. Coastal snack stop on the way back. Leader: Myles Pomeroy, 858-565-7262, Mobile: 619-246-1893.
October 28 – SUNDAY
MISSION BAY SUNDAY RIDE
Difficulty Rating: 21 to 35 mi, rolling hills.
On the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month, join us for the Sunday Ride starting from Mission Bay. Meet at 9 am in the parking lot immediately north of the Mission Bay Visitor Center. Route & leaders vary each week. Come for the social pace of this ride. Leader: Marty Hambright, 858-587-0272.
October 28 – SUNDAY
COMMUNITY JR EXPRESS RIDE
Difficulty Rating: 21 to 35 mi, moderate hills, 12-14 mph average pace.
Meet at 8:30 am at the Carmel Valley Community Center, 3777 Townsgate Dr. We’ll head inland to explore neighborhood communities of Carmel Valley, Sabre Springs, Poway and more along the 56 bike path for a ~35 mi loop. Bring plenty of water and some snacks. Call if there is a chance of rain; true rain cancels. Leader: Dawn Nowlin, 858-254-8171.
