San Diego cycling routes?

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Hi-

I’m gonna be down in S.D. with a friend from Friday-Monday of this week. I’m looking for cyling routes between 20-70 miles. Could anyone suggest a good one. Don’t know where I’ll be staying yet either… any suggestions?

Also, anyone do that Coronado swim before? How is it?

Thanks,
DKSF

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50 miler on Friday: http://www.srop.org/bikeride.htm

also: http://efgh.com/bike/rides.htm
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I’m not sure where you live now, but if you’ve never seen a serious cycling town like SD, you should spend one of your weekend days on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH for those in-the-know) between Encinitas and La Jolla. Being born and raised in Michigan, it was an incredible shock to see the number of cyclists darn near outnumber the cars the first time I did that ride. Awesome! And it’s a good ride for those who aren’t from the area because you really can’t get lost.

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If you will be ready to go 7:00 AM Friday, I’d definitely go with the Scripps Ranch Old Pro’s 50 mile ride. Gary has the web site above. You can sign up the morning of for $35 I believe. That includes a T-shirt, aid stops and a Beer Garden!

The coast ride is nice if you’ve never done it but the PCH will be very busy this weekend. I suggest getting out early before all the beach goers get on the road. Mission Bay Park to downtown Carlsbad and back is about 55 miles.

Have fun!

Paul

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Here is a link to Bicycling San Diego. Contributing author has but together some routes of varying lengths.

http://www.bicyclingsandiego.com/Pages/kimbo.html

maurice