Highland Valley Loop

Seems that we lucked out today - all that weekend heat was fully gone and riding conditions were Excellent. Yes, we worked hard getting up and over all the usual suspects on this loop: Tierra Bonita, Scripps Poway Parkway, Mount Woodson, and the Highland Valley rollers. But then we did get to fly down the otherside of those hills. Perhaps next time we can modify the route a bit to try out some new roads - Eduardo brought up the Donart option (off of Tierra Bonita) and Sean pointed out a newly paved way along HVR. Probably that means more climbing!  :-) 
 
No Starbucks stop today - but hey, there also were no mechanicals or flats!
 
This week's ridership: 13 Cyclists (3W / 10M)
 
Next week's route:
Double Peak Challenge
Date: Tuesday March 25, 2014
Time: 9:00am
Out to San Marcos and then up and over Twin Oaks, with a sidetrip to the Double Peak summit. Returning on Elfin Forest/Harmony Grove.
 
Also, please make room on your April calendar for...
Borrego Five-O
Date: Saturday April 12,  2014
Clip-in Time: 8:30AM
Start/Finish: Borrego Springs (Christmas Circle)
Distance: 50 miles
Elev. Gain: 4,600'
 
Yes, springtime riding in the desert is back! You can checkout the write-up for our fall B50 here:  
http://www.vvvelo.com/1/post/2013/11/borrego-five-o3.html
 
Cheers,
Steve