Highland Valley Loop

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Scripps Poway Parkway
Mount Woodson
And
Highland Valley Road

VVV set a ridership record today with 13 cyclists rolling out for the Highland Valley Loop, along with the regular riders we had a guest from Oregon (Dan) and a new rider (Gigi.) Welcome  aboard!
 
The weather certainly couldn't have been much better for riding than it was today: lots of sunshine and blue skies. And it seemed like everyone was ready to have hills for breakfast today - Scripps Poway Parkway, Mount Woodson, Highland Valley - Stomp! Stomp! Stomp!  And all that climbing meant we got to spend more time having fun on the speedy downhills.
 
The only down note: back-to-back flats just before we finished Highland Valley Road - one pinch flat and one thorn! Only six of us were able to visit Starbucks in RB after the ride, but seating there was at a premium so that actually worked out OK. 
 
Next week's challenge...
Lilac-n-Back
Date: Tuesday March 26, 2013
Time: 9:00am
Out to Valley Center and Lilac, Old Castle to Old 395, returning through Jesmond Dene and Escondido.
 
Planning ahead, the plan for Borrego Five-O is still on for April...
Borrego Five-O
Date: Saturday April 13,  2012
Clip-in Time: 8:30AM
Start/Finish: Borrego Springs (Christmas Circle)
Distance: 50 miles
Elev. Gain: 4,600'
 
The write-up for our last riding of B50:  
http://www.vvvelo.com/1/post/2012/11/borrego-five-o1.html
 
Cheers,
Steve