Palomar: Mountain Madness
Date: Tuesday December 9, 2014
Clip-in Time: 9:00am

The route begins climbing after a very short warm-up, and we'll ascend for most of the next 13.5 miles.

On the bright side: the average grade is only 6%, and the steeper sections are short, rarely exceeding 10%.

Climbing time to the summit will be about 2 hours and 30 minutes for most riders.

At the top, we'll regroup at the Palomar Mountain General Store and/or Mother's Kitchen Restaurant for refueling and back-slapping.

The descent is winding and fast!

This ride starts and finishes at the gas station / convenience store located at the south end of the Harrah's Casino complex in Valley Center.

Click Here For A Start/Finish Map.

Notes:

Drive Time...
The estimated drive time from Poway to Harrah's is about 40 minutes. Plan to be at the start by 8:45am to have time to get ready to ride. (That means leaving from Poway by 8:05am.)

Bike Time...
This ride should take no more than 4 hours to complete (including stoppage time at the top.)

Carpools...
If you're planning a carpool be sure to allow extra time for loading & unloading!

When will I be home?
Expect to be back to Poway around 2pm.
(Could be sooner if you're a fast climber and skip the summit stop.)


All VVV rides are free, non-sponsored, social events.
You ride at your own risk.

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