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Organized Bicycle Events
Online registration for many bicycle events is available at
active.com.
More complete listings of bicycle events are available in the following
publications:
These publications and others are available
at many bike shops and at the runners' restroom
just south of the Visitor Information Center on East Mission Bay Drive
near the Clairemont Drive exit from Interstate 5.
San Diego County has bicycle events all year round. In most cases,
more information is available a few months before each event.
The names may vary slightly from year to year.
| Approximate Time of Year |
Name |
Location |
| January |
Borrego Century (formerly Borrego to the Sea) |
Borrego Springs |
| March |
Tour of Borrego |
Borrego Springs |
| April |
Alpine Challenge |
Alpine |
| April |
Ride 4 AIDS |
Point Loma |
| April |
Sagebrush Safari |
Lake Morena |
| April |
Spring Bicycle Swap Meet |
San Diego Bicycle Velodrome |
| May |
Julian Bicycle Festival |
Julian |
| May |
Cycle Eastlake |
Chula Vista |
| May |
Bike to Work Day |
San Diego County |
| May |
Tour de Cure |
San Diego |
| May |
Pedal to the Park |
San Diego |
| May |
Barrio Logan Grand Prix Bicycle Race |
Barrio Logan |
| June |
Low Tide Ride and Stride |
Imperial Beach |
| June |
Race Across America |
Oceanside to east coast |
| July |
Scripps Ranch Old Pros |
Scripps Ranch |
| August |
Midnight Madness |
Downtown San Diego |
| October |
Tour of Poway |
Poway |
| October |
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Benefit Mountain Bike Ride |
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park |
| October |
MS 150 Bay-to-Bay Bike Tour |
Huntingdon Beach to San Diego |
| November |
Tour de Julian |
Julian |
| November |
Autumn Bicycle Swap Meet |
San Diego Bicycle Velodrome |
| December |
HI-USA Christmas Ride |
San Diego County |
Information About Upcoming Events
| Date |
Name |
Lengths in miles |
Location |
For more information |
| August 1-3, 2008 |
Cycling for Sight |
220 |
Santa Barbara to San Diego |
www.cyclingforsight.org
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| August 16, 2008 |
Midnight Madness Fun Bike Ride |
20 |
San Diego |
midnightmadness.sandiegohostels.org
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| September 7, 2008 |
Bike the Bay |
25 |
San Diego |
www.bikethebay.net
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| September 14, 2008 |
Gran Fondo San Diego |
62, 100 |
San Diego |
www.granfondosandiego.com
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| October 5, 2008 |
Tour de Poway |
18, 26, 50, 62, 104 |
Poway |
www.tourdepoway.com
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| October 11-12, 2008 |
Land Rover Miramar Bike MS Tour |
30, 50, 150 |
Irvine to Mission Bay |
www.biketofinishms.com
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| October 11, 2008 |
Palomar Challenge |
22 to 60 |
Lake Henshaw |
www.julianactive.com
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| October 12, 2008 |
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Benefit Mountain Bike Ride |
20 OR |
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park |
www.cuyamaca.us
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| October 18, 2008 |
Salton Sea Century |
27, 44, 78, 100 |
Borrego Springs |
www.shadowtour.com
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| November 1-2, 2008 |
Tour de Julian |
11 to 55 |
Julian |
www.julianactive.com
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| December 27, 2008 |
Borrego Springs Century |
35 to 100 |
Borrego Springs |
www.julianactive.com
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| March 14-15, 2009 |
Tour of Borrego |
22, 40, 62, 80 |
Borrego Springs |
www.julianactive.com
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| April 4, 2009 |
Julian Mountain Bike Death March |
35 OR, 67 OR, 80 OR |
Julian |
www.julianactive.com
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OR - Off-road
Some events outside San Diego County:
Reviews of past rides
Do-It-Yourself Rides
Road bike rides:
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Around San Diego Bay
- A delightful 25-mile, two-and-a-half-hour ride with no significant hills.
Most of it runs along bike lanes or separated bike paths. The scenery is
rich and varied.
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Around Mission Bay
- An easy 14-mile ride around beautiful Mission Bay in San Diego,
mostly along separated bike paths. Great views of the bay and the
Pacific Ocean.
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Buckman Springs and Boulevard Loop
- A 37-mile scenic loop through the mountains east of San Diego.
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Peñasquitos and Highway 56 Loop
- A 20-mile scenic loop around Peñasquitos
Canyon
and along Highway 56 through McGonigle Canyon.
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Mission Bay to Cabrillo Monument
- A fairly easy 10-mile ride from Mission Bay to Cabrillo Monument in
San Diego. The hills are gentle and the views are terrific.
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San Diego County Century Ride
- My first century ride. A 100-mile ride from
Downtown San Diego to Escondido and Oceanside along inland routes and back to
San Diego along the coast. Very few hills. Nearby bus and Coaster lines for
support if necessary. Logistical support in business districts. The most
do-able century in the county.
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Julian Perimeter Ride
- A scenic and challenging ride around the mountain community of Julian,
California.
Off-road bike rides:
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Around Poway (28K)
- A 13-mile ride around Poway, mostly on unpaved riding and hiking
trails. Optional side trip up Twin Peaks on foot.
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Pamo Valley and Black Canyon
- A 20-mile ride through Pamo Valley and Black Canyon north of Ramona.
Magnificent views. About half of the ride runs along unpaved roads. You
can also drive around this route, but a four-wheel-drive vehicle is
recommended for the roughest part.
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Florida Canyon in Balboa Park
- Florida Canyon contains approximately five miles of mountain bike and
hiking trails, of varying difficulty. It is close to downtown San Diego.
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Mission Trails Regional Park
- A map of the trails in part of Mission Trails Regional Park, drawn to
scale and superimposed
over a
topographic map. Updated from time to time as trails are surveyed.
Bicycles are allowed on most trails.
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Fullerton Loop
- A popular mostly off-road 12-mile loop in Fullerton, California.
Descriptions and maps for other off-road bike rides in
Southern California may be found at
www.socalmtb.com.
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