Join us on Sunday, Oct 8 for an 8:00 am ride rolling from the dirt parking lot off Sunset Dr. in Escondido. For our 4th ride in the series we’ve tapped local legend, SDRP Senior Supervising Ranger, and 2023 BWR kUDOs winner David Hekel (aka Ranger Dave) for a fantastic route around The Lake. The plan is a ~4 hour ride that includes a generous amount of gravel and singletrack. Ride will loop back to the start where we’ll gather for drinks courtesy of Best Day Brewing. Find the route below and be sure to download to your device so you’ll never be lost!
Parking Lot Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aZkf5p3n8oEJ3NpK6
October 8 Gravel 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.
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