ABOUT THE SERIES
After a hugely successful 4-week DirtChurch adventure series we couldn’t help but thank everyone with an Encore ride, that also serves as a template for future Saturday rides that will continue this fall. Join us this Saturday, Oct 9 for an extended remix of Episode 2 that will start from Velotown and explore parts west of Encinitas, through Rancho Santa Fe, Coast to Crest, Lusardi, Black Mountain, and Gonzales Canyon. We’ll start to gather around 8:00AM at Queenstage Coffee, then depart Velotown at 8:30AM. Post-ride food and beverages will be enjoyed by all at Hamburger Hut.
Route
EQUIPMENT
With a diversity of road and dirt surfaces the optimal bike for Gravelstoke rides are a gravel or cross bike with tires at least 38mm in width. Tubeless tires are highly recommended. Please ride completely self-sufficient with a hand pump, CO2 cartridges, extra tubes and other appropriate trailside repair gear.
SELF-SUPPORTED
This is a self-supported ride, with no SAG wagon or aid stations. Routes are not marked and you are 100% responsible for yourself, your mechanicals, your food/water resupplies, and your retrieval off route (in case of emergency).
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Please help us keep our trails safe and enjoyable for all. Whenever passing hikers, equestrians or other riders be prepared to slow down, say hi and pass in a safe and friendly manner. Always stay on designated trails and never ride dirt in wet or muddy conditions. Find more information on trail etiquette here.