"As a social revolutionizer, the bicycle has never had an equal. It has put the human race on wheels, and thus changed completely many of the most ordinary processes and methods of social life. It is the great leveler, for not till all Americans got on bicycles was the great American principle that every man is just as good as any other man fully realized. All are on equal terms, all are happier than ever before." -- New York Evening Post, June 2, 1896
Recycler Rides
3B Balboa, Bonita San Diego Bay
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Distance: 37 miles
Climb: 651 Feet
Another version of the Don Fritzges Bay Ride. Start at Balboa Park, head down 4th to Ash to Harbor Dr., follow the usual route to National City Marina where we pick up the bike path to Bonita Plaza Rd. Through Bonita, Chula Vista and then rejoin the Bay route to Coronado. Take the ferry back across San Diego Bay then back up Ash to A and 3rd to Balboa Park. May add a few miles around the park on the end.
Balboa Park San Diego Bay
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Distance: 30 miles
Climb: 416 Feet
Similar to the San Diego Bay Ride, except for the starting point.
Cabrillo Monument Ride
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Distance: 31 Miles
Climb: 768 Feet
A fairly easy ride from Old Town to the San Diego River bike trail, via Pacific Highway. Go west to Ocean Beach, climb up to Point Loma, then out to Cabrillo National Monument. Bear right on Canon St to a loop around Shelter Island. Then east along Harbor Drive to Harbor Island for a loop. Then East again along Harbor Drive to Ash Street. Ride north to Mission Hills then down into Presidio Prk and back to the start.
Carol's Alpine Ride
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Distance: 43 Miles
Climb: 4037 Feet
A tough climbing ride from Rancho San Diego near Cuyamaca College, out Willow Glen Drive past Rancho San Diego Golf course to Dehesa Road by the Singing Hills Country Club. Dehesa Road to Japatul Road right to Lyons Valley Road. More climing to Jamul then back down Campo Rd/Highway 94 to Jamach Rd and back to the start in Rancho San Diego.
Dehesa Road to Alpine
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Distance: 31 Miles
Climb: 1808 Feet
A challenging climbing ride from Rancho San Diego near Cuyamaca College, out Willow Glen Drive past Rancho San Diego Golf course to Dehesa Road by the Singing Hills Country Club. Dehesa Road to Tavern Road up to Alpine for Coffee. Then through Harbison Canyon back down Dehesa Road back to Rancho San Diego.
Del Cerro to Charlie's Bread and back
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Distance: 31.5 Miles
Climb: 977 Feet
A short ride with some climbing starting in Del Cerro, bike along the river to Mission Bay. Ride North to Charlie's Breads on Garnet, then back along the east side of the bay. Travel east along the river valley and a short climb back to Del Cerro.
Don Fritgzes' San Diego South Bay Ride
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Distance: 28 Miles
Climb: 213 Feet
Easy flat ride. Meet at the San Diego County Administration Bldg., off the Pacific Coast Highway at 8:00am for an 8:15 roll out. This is a very nice, not too difficult ride, that takes us around the San Diego Bay, and then up the Silver Strand for a beautiful coffee break at the Coronado Ferry Landing, and then onto the ferry for the ride back to the city. It's a great ride for first timers and old timers alike.
Del Diablo Romp (bikely.com)
Del Diablo Del Dios Romp
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Distance: 35.9 Miles
Total Climb: 3408 Feet
Total Descent: 3394 Feet
Starting from Kit Carson Park in Escondido west on Via Rancho Parkway to Del Dio Highway, West on Avenido Del Diablo. West through Harmony Grove, Elfin Forest to the community of San Elijo Hills. Then west to Oivenhain and Rancho Santa Fe. We return via Del Dios Highway past lake Hodgest and back on Via Rancho Parkway to the park where we started.
Elfin Forest Ride (bikely.com)
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Distance: 36.5 Miles
Climb: 2738 feet
Ride the rural and sparsely developed areas of Oivenhain, Elfin Forest, Harmony Grove and Rancho Santa Fe. See the new community of San Elijo Hills near San Marcos. Enjoy the challenge of the rolling hills of Harmony Grove and Elfin Forest.See the view from the overlook of Hodges Damn. Enjoy the down hill cruise into Rancho Santa Fe and the coffee stop, in the Village.
El Monte Park Ride
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Distance: 32.59 Miles
Altitude climb: 1369 Feet
Beginning at Woodglen Vista Park in Santee, West to Mission Trails Park turn around at south entrance turn East again through Santee and Lakeside, and turn around at El Monte Park. Return back through Lakeside to Santee and back to Woodlen Vista Park, for an optional Knish Brunch catered by Marina Cohen. Fee for the brunch will be $7-$7.50. You must RSVP about the brunch. Family and Friends are encouraged to attend.
Jesmond Dene Ride
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Distance: 39 Miles
Climb: 1723 feet
Starting from Kit Carson Park travel north along Bear Valley Parkway to San Pasqual Valley Road then ride north on Citrus. Citrus becomes El Norte Parkway as you sweep around the North-East side of Escondido. Turn North on Broadway to Jesmond Dene Park, then North on Jesmond Dene Road. At Old 395/Centre City Parkway, head north. Riding East on Deer Springs Road into San Marcos, then East Buena Creek Rd. After a rest stop in San Marcos return to Escondido on Mission Road though the Historic District of Escondido and back to the park.
Loma Liberty and the Zoo too (bikely.com)
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Distance: 29 Miles
Climb: 1247 Feet
Start from the Old Town Trolley Stop head out to Ocean Beach, Point Loma, around Liberty Station, Harbor Drive and then up to Balboa Park. Cruise around the park exiting on 6th Street. Proceed through North Park and Mission Hills to Presidion Park returning to the Trolley Stop.
Oceanside to San Onofre up and back
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Distance: 51.11 Miles
Climb: 1356 Feet
This is the easiest 50 miler you will ever do. When its too hot to ride elsewhere in San Diego this is a great one. Don't forget to bring your ID to get through Camp Pendleton. Almost half of the ride is on bike paths with the only a minimum of traffic stops going through Camp Pendleton.
Old Julian Highway (bikely.com)
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Distance: 32 Miles
Climb: 1643 feet
Scenic and challenging ride starting at Dos Picos Park in Ramona. After we make our way around the Southwestern end of Ramona we climb the Old Julian Highway to the junction with Highway 78. Then a swift downhill return to stop for coffee at Packards in downtown Ramona. A scenic back country ride.
Northern Half Loo
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For those who wish to take a longer route back to Dos Picos from the coffee stop at Packards, here's a routeslip for the Northern Half Loop. It probably adds ab out 8 miles.
The Vomiting Sheep Ride
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Distance: 37 Miles
Climb: 1573 Feet
From Mission Bay Park up through Linda Vista, through Mira Mesa over to UCSD, down Gilman Drive to the Rose Canyon Bike Path and back to Mission Bay park for the Recyler's Picnic.
Poinsettia Station/San Marcos Loop (bikely.com)
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Distance 39 Miles
Climb: 2280 feet
Starting near the Poinsettia Train Station on Avenida Encinas in Southern Carlsbad, ride North Past Carlsbad State Beach, into Oceanside. In Oceanside enter the San Luis Rey River bike path and ride East. Leave the bike path at College Boulevard and head South to Mssion Ave. Mission Ave east to North Santa Fe Ave. Pass Guajome Regional Park as you ride East and South into Vista. Riding East on Mission Road, until you reach Rancho Santa Fe Road, on the western edge of San Marcos. Then you ride South through Lake San Marcos to the southern end of Melrose Drive. Alga Road takes you through La Costa Country Club, and then Aviar until you get to Poinsettia Lane. You ride Poinsettia West until you reach Avenida Encinas again, and return back to the start.
Rancho Santa Fe Ride
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Distance: 36 Miles
Climb: 1220 feet
Short but moderately challenging, this ride starts at the Solana Beach Train Station, we ride out the Highway 56 bike path to Camino Del Sur. Then we travel north, through Fairbanks Ranch to Rancho Santa Fe village center for Coffee at El Positivo. Then we wend our way out to the coast through scenic Rancho Santa Fe, returning to the train station.
Santa Luz Cruise
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Distance: 31.33 Miles
Climb: 2403 Feet
Start at Abraxas High School in Poway on the corner of Pomerado Rd and Glenoak Road. Head north on Pomeardo Road toward Lake Hodges. Cross over I-15 at Lake Hodges then head back South on the other side of the Freeway into the Westwood section of Rancho Bernardo. At Rancho Bernardo Road, turn West through 4S ranch then right again on Camino Del Norte. Camino del Norte becomes Camino del Sur. At Carmel Valley Road head back East. Near the top of the hill there's a small park, where everyone can get a breather before heading back into 4S ranch. The ride crosses under I-15 by way of Camino del Norte. South on Carmel Mountain Road at the bottom of the hill then left on Rancho Carmel Drive. At the Carmel Mountain Plaza we'll take a coffee break at Einstein's Bagel shop. We'll continue on to Poway Road then back east to Pomerado and through the neighborhood back to the the High School.
Olympic Training Ride (bikely.com)
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Distance: 39.2 Miles
Climb: 1968 feet
Ride starts at Marina View Park, just West of the J St exit on Interstate 5 in Chula Vista. Thr route takes riders south to the Border then East along the Tijuana River Valley. Then we head north along Beyer Bouleveard through Chula Vista. Then we turn East again on Bonita Road. We make our way east along the Sweetwater river valley turning south again near the Sweetwater Reservoir. Then we make our way to the Olympic training center for a short break and regroup. From there we head west on the Olympic Parkway. We take E Palomar Stree back to Bay Blvd and then North back where we started.
Tour De Campus
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Distance: 30 Miles
Climb: 1104 feet
Ride starts at Mission Bay through Rose Canyon and up to UCSD. After climbing Gillman drive cross the campus and make our way to the top of Torrey Pines Road. We ride back down La Jolla Scenic Drive through Bird Rock and Pacific Beach along the coast then back to Mission Bay. Once around the West side of the bay, then back to the beginning.
Tour de San Elijo
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Distance: 36 Miles
Climb: 2837 Feet
Starting from Kit Carson Park in Escondido, west on Via Rancho Parkway. Head west through Harmony Grove, Elfin Forest to San Elijo Hills. Then South Along Rancho Santa Fe Rd, into Oivenhain. El Camino del Noth to Del Dios Highway then Del Dios Highway back to Via Rancho Parkway and back to the park.
San Ysidro -Bonita
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Distance: 39.8 Miles
Climb: 2252 Feet
Starting near the International border at the San Ysidro Athletic Area, head West along the last remaining agricultural area in South San Diego County. North along Dairy Mart Road and then skirt along the East side of I-5 into Nestor. Riding north on Holister we cross to the West side of I-5 at Main St. Then riders follow the bike path along the west side of I-5 until they turn East on the Sweetwater River bikeway. At Plaza Bonita the ride takes residential streets to Sweetwater Rd. At the Bonita Golf Course we turn South on Bonita Rd, then East on San Miguel Rd to Proctor Vally Road. At Hunte Parkway the ride turns south to get to Otay Lakes Rd. East on Otay Lakes Road almost to the Lake then South again to the Olympic Parkway. Olympic Parkway is the route West almost all the way to I-805. Then the riders turn South again on Brandywinde Ave to reach Main Street in Chula Vista. At Heritage Road the ride turns South again, until it reaches Otay Mesa Road next to Brown Field. East on Otay Mesa Rd, South on Beyer Blvd past the Outlet Center and back to the start by the San Ysidro Athletic Area.
Solana Beach to Oceanside
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Distance: 35 Miles
Climb: 558 Feet
An easy ride that starts at the Train Station in Solana Beach travels up the coast highway to Oceanside for coffee by the harbor and returns. There is an alternate staring point below, and there may be an alternate return for riders who wish to challenge themselves more.
Solana Beach to Oceanside extension ride
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Distance: 15 Miles (round trip)
Climb: 323 Feet
For riders who want to log a few extra (8 miles), this starts a little farther south and a little earlier and gets you warmed up before you meet up with the other riders leaving from Solana Beach.
Weiss' Five City Ride
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Distance: 31 Miles
Climb: 1877 Feet
Starting near SDSU we ride north and then east past Mission Trails part out thro ugh Bostonia Granite Hills and east to Lake Jennings Park. We return through Lak eside and Santee, and then along Prospect Ave north of Gillespie Field. The clim b up Fanita Drive is challenging, topping out by Grossmont College. South on the 125 Bike trail we again pass Mission Trails Park and return to where we started .