:: Pine Valley ::

Mileage:   17.7
Location:   East County
Climb Elevation:   3,069 ft

The traditional Pine Valley Duathlon race course. Start in Pine Valley. Climb 2500' in the first 8+ miles before reaching Mt. Laguna. Descend to the transition area at Kwimee Point. The run heads uphill, changes to asphalt, turn around at the "STOP" sign. Descend the same route or make it a loop by returning via Hwy 79.

:: Highway 56 Bike Path ::

Mileage:   12.0
Location:   Central San Diego
Climb Elevation:   1,102 ft

The beginners bike route and also a club duathlon race course. Gradual 6 mile climb going east with a easy descent on the return. Watch for a couple of sharp and potentially wet slippery turns in the first and last mile. Also some cross traffic at intersections. Do not forget to say hi to the mules or are they donkeys?

:: Great Western/Laguna ::

Mileage:   101.4
Location:   East County
Climb Elevation:   11,572 ft

The Great Western with the Laguna Mountain loop. This route consists of numerous hills and steep climbs for the first 50 miles followed by a 51 mile descent. Reverse the direction for a slightly easier and more gradual climb. Stop at the Jamul country store, Pine Valley or Laguna Mountain for a break.

:: Highland Valley ::

Mileage:   66.1
Location:   Inland North Couty
Climb Elevation:   6,485 ft

Start on Northern most part of UCSD campus. Begin a 10 mile and 1200'+ climb when you reach Highway 67 followed by a 1000' descent as you return to Highway 15. Rolling hills take you back to the coast and the final 500' ascent of Torrey Pines Grade. Thanks to Steve Diggs for supplying this bike route.

:: Bob Babbitt's Back Road Boogey ::

Mileage:   47.1
Location:   East County
Climb Elevation:   4,562 ft

Start on in Downtown Pine Valley. Descend some 18 miles to Highway 94 before looping back uphill to the start point. Finish cycling, go for a run, drive over to the old Campo train, buy a beer, sit back and relax while checking out what the rest of California used to look like 100 years ago.

:: Laguna Mountain ::

Mileage:   49.5
Location:   East County
Climb Elevation:   5,385 ft

Start at the Park & Ride at the I-8 and SR79 Junction, through Pine Valley to the Sunrise Highway and up to the Mt. Laguna Summit, a 2500' climb over 10 miles. From the summit onward thru Lake Cuyamaca it is a long descent back down to the starting point. Food/drink at Mt. Laguna and Lake Cuyamaca.

:: Penasquitos Mountain Bike ::

Mileage:   14.7
Location:   Central
Climb Elevation:   1,437 ft

This is the December 2004 Duathlon Bike course. It is also a shortened version of the Wednesday evening bike ride. The first 5.3 miles are on fire roads followed by a mix of single track (4.2 miles) and fire roads (1 mile). The return route is 4.2 miles of fire road.

:: Coronado Strand ::

Mileage:   15.0
Location:   South Bay
Climb Elevation:   100 ft

This is the route for the club race from Glorietta Bay down the strand to Imperial Beach and back again. Use the bike path when traveling South and use the road shoulder when traveling north. Starting point is Glorietta Bay parking lot.

:: Carlsbad Loop ::

Mileage:   23.4
Location:   North Coastal
Climb Elevation:   2,028 ft

A tour of La Costa and Carlsbad with some flats, uphills and downhills. The start point at South Carlsbad State Beach is only accessible from the north (southbound 101). Exit I-5 at Poinsettia, then south on 101.

:: Tour de Java - San Diego ::

Mileage:   25.0
Location:   Central
Climb Elevation:   1,109 ft

This course begins with a 370 ft climb up Point Loma and a second 300 ft climb to Hillcrest. Bathrooms located at the Rosecrans cemetary at mile 8.0 (east side) and at Robb Field (mile 15.5). A fee is required to access Cabrillo Monument and the tidepools.

:: Del Mar to Oceanside ::

Mileage:   38.7
Location:   North Coastal
Climb Elevation:   1,171 ft

A favorite path for cyclists on weekends. This coastal route starts at the Del Mar Starbucks. Turnaround point is the Oceanside Harbor. Store and bathroom at Oceanside Harbor.

:: Great Western ::

Mileage:   40.0
Location:   East County
Climb Elevation:   4,846 ft

Route consists of numerous hills and a few steep leg burning climbs. Minimal traffic. Great Practice for Wildflower. Final five miles is downhill. The Lyons Valley Country Store is located just past mile 20. Park along Sloan Canyon Road.

:: Otay Lakes/Jamul ::

Mileage:   41.1
Location:   South County Inland
Climb Elevation:   4,522 ft

The "Love/Hate" ride starts with 10 miles of moderate hills (the Love) followed by a 2000 ft climb in 8+ miles (the Hate). The out-and-back ride visits Otay Lake, Jamul, and Deerhorn Valley. Take a break at the Lyons Valley Trading Post. Narrow shoulders on some roads but limited traffic.

:: Carlsbad Extended Loop ::

Mileage:   46.1
Location:   North Coastal
Climb Elevation:   4,420 ft

An extended tour of Carlsbad and Encinitas with some flats, uphills and downhills. Start point at South Carlsbad State Beach is only accessible from the north (south bound 101).

:: Lilac Road ::

Mileage:   46.5
Location:   North County Inland
Climb Elevation:   3,727 ft

This course includes a 1000 ft climb up to Lake Wohlford followed by rolling hills and flats. The route takes you through Valley Center and then along winding Lilac Road before returning on I-395. Stores located at mile 10 and mile 17. No water is available at Lake Wohlford except at the store.

:: Cole Grade ::

Mileage:   50.1
Location:   North County Inland
Climb Elevation:   4,252 ft

This course includes multiple 1000 ft climbs the first one up to Lake Wohlford and the second one up Cole Grade before returning through Valley Center and Lake Wohlford. Stores located at mile 10 and mile 20. No water is available at Lake Wohlford except at the store.

:: California Half Ironman ::

Mileage:   56.0
Location:   North Coastal
Climb Elevation:   3,169 ft

The California Half Ironman course. Flat and rolling hills along the coast followed by one steep but short climb at mile 30. More hills on the inland portion of this route before you fight a headwind along Vandegrift. Portions of this course may only be accessible with military ID.

:: UTC to Elfin Forest ::

Mileage:   61.3
Location:   North Coastal
Climb Elevation:   5,457 ft

This 60+ mile course starts off with flat terrain and rolling hills the first 15 miles. The more serious hills continue for the next 20 miles before returning along the relatively flat coastal route. Torrey Pines Grade is at mile 56.

:: Palomar Mountain ::

Mileage:   62.9
Location:   North County Inland
Climb Elevation:   9,023 ft

The 500 ft climb up to Lake Wohlford serves as a warmup for the brutal 12 mile 2500+ ft climb up Palomar Mountain. Store located at mile 20 and a store and restaurant on top of Palomar. Note there is no water available at Lake Wohlford except at the local store.

:: Great Western/Pine Valley ::

Mileage:   67.2
Location:   East County
Climb Elevation:   7,766 ft

The Great Western route with an added out and back to Pine Valley. This route consists of numerous hills and steep climbs. The final five+ miles is a long and fast descent. Stop at the country store for a break just past mile 20 or Pine Valley.