Join us on Sunday, Nov 12 for an 8:00 am ride rolling from the Lost Cyclery in San Marcos, CA. We are excited to be back at Tim’s shop for the season finale of our 2023 adventure series. Our longest and most challenging course of the series will depart from Twin Oaks Valley Rd and quickly get us on some newly established dirt paths in the "P Mountain” area. From there we’ll navigate some lesser-traveled roads to the base of Cougar Pass, and make our way through the highlight of this course in Daley Ranch. Daley Ranch is one of our favorite destinations to ride gravel and MTB, with over 25 miles of well-maintained multipurpose trails. After departing the ranch we’ll make our way south along the outskirts of Escondido to the eastern edge of Lake Hodges. After a few more miles of singletrack, we’ll make our way back to the shop for a party! This is not a beginner ride, but we do have a short option available (see below). Plan on a 4-5 hour ride and take note of the water and rest stops along the course. JoJe Bars for all at the start!
November 12 Gravel Route
Please find the latest version of our Nov 12 gravel route below. If you prefer something a little shorter, please see the 11:12 Light course for a 36-mile option.
Schedule
7:30AM Arrive at Lost Cyclery and enjoy a selection of JoJe Bars
8:00AM Gather for welcome message and rider notes
8:05AM Roll out from Lost Cyclery
12:00PM Riders start to return. We will have a food truck and beverages by Best Day Brewing available until 2:30PM
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.
Join us in Daley Ranch on Nov 12, 2023
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