The Lake Ride

A new 7-part, weeknight gravel ride series presented by Gravelstoke. Starting July 14, join us on a point-to-point social ride every Thursday evening from the San Dieguito River Park - Santa Fe Valley Trail to The Sanctuary in San Elijo Hills. We will ride the same 20-mile course while introducing a new timed Strava segment each week. Go hard on the segment to collect points, while enjoying a casual pace on the rest. How you get to the start is up to you! We recommend riding from home to the start if you live in the area, or parking at the finish as the trailhead parking lot gates close after dark. Points will be awarded to the top 5 finishers of the segment challenge, and you must join our Strava Club and post the ride on Strava to contend. Point distribution will be announced at The Sanctuary after the ride this Thursday. Each week the new segment will be announced on this page with updated standings. At the end of the series, some dope prizes will be awarded to the top male and female point collectors!

Week 7 - Thur Aug 25 Alternate Route

Gravel, Singletrack, & Pavement (Weeks 1-6)

The Rules

• Download or memorize the route.

• Be courteous and say hello to all other trail users including hikers, trail runners, dog walkers, and other cyclists.

• Be fully self-supported with water, snacks, and your own bike repair gear. Cycling can be dangerous, and by riding your bike you accept responsibility for any injuries or damages incurred.

• Join the Gravelstoke Strava Club as segment times will be sorted by our club membership.

• We will plan to roll out from the shaded picnic table near the trailhead at 5:30PM, but you are welcome to start earlier or later as riders will likely arrive at different times.

• Gather post-ride at The Sanctuary by The Lost Abbey in San Elijo Hills to connect, share stories and see who is on top of the leader board! Here is a route to the start if you would like to park at the finish.

• Bring a headlight and tail light for the ride home or to your car.

• Be safe, have fun, take photos!

TIMED STRAVA SEGMENTS

1. July 14 - Gravel Bypass NB (Distance 1.12mi, Elevation Gain 34ft, Avg Grade -0.8%)

2. July 21 - N. Lake Hodges Hill E to W (Distance 0.75mi, Elevation Gain 107ft, Avg Grade 1.7%)

3. July 28 - Another Damn Hill (Distance 0.51mi, Elevation Gain 163ft, Avg Grade 5.9%)

4. August 4 - Gravelstoke TLR #4 (Distance 0.89mi, Elevation Gain 29ft, Avg Grade 0.2%)

5. August 11 - Gravelstoke TLR #5 (Distance 2.79mi, Elevation Gain 45ft, Avg Grade -1.3%)

6. August 18 - Gravelstoke TLR #6 (Distance 0.77mi, Elevation Gain 146ft, Avg Grade 3.0%)

7. August 25 - Assault on Frank’s (Distance 1.00mi, Elevation Gain 426ft, Avg Grade 8.1%)

FINAL STANDINGS

The top 5 times (men and women) for each week’s segment collect points. At the end of the season, the men and women with the highest point totals will win big prizes from our sponsors.

MEN

1. Graham Johnson - SportRx | Gravelstoke - 20 Points

2. Ryan Madson - 19 Points

3. Aaron Lee - 18 Points

4. JJ ~Velotown Racing - 9 Points

5. N. Novak | Lusardi | Coureur - 9 Points

6. Andre Helms - 6 Points

7. Dave Malwitz | GSD Team - 4 Points

8. Ben Rathkamp - 4 Points

9. Robert Linnett || LCC - 4 Points

10. Nolan O’Sullivan - 4 Points

11. Ed Philbrick - 2 Points

12. Andy McClure - 2 Points

13. Peter Sutcliffe - 2 Points

14. Randy Cordova || Lusardi - 2 Points

15. Jeff Paulson - 2 Points

16. Adam Cooke - 1 Point

WOMEN

1. Sammy Crane Solis - 23 Points

2. Shelly Peppe-nani - 17 Points

3. Judy Seid - 12 Points

4. Lisa Festa - 9 Points

5. Chi D.E. Plankton - 4 Points

What They’re Saying

“That was unlike any ride I’ve ever had”

— James H

“So stoked for ENVE to be a part of this!”

— Neil Shirley

“Nothing beats this gravel!”

— @jojebar

“This sounds pretty ideal”

— Ryan Cady

“Super mellow pace, like the mellowist”

— Jeff P

“It was super fun to do this route mid-week”

— Andy M

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