Arrive in Big Bear – 9:00, Hit the Chairlifts –9:30

Cost - $20 all day lift

The Big Bear Valley offers a vast collection of mountain biking trails and is known as one of the hot beds of the sport. Mountain bikers of all ages and skill level will find the ideal two-wheel adventure in Big Bear. From the top of the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair, mountain bikers have the option of nearly 40 miles of cross-country forest service roads and single-track trails surrounding the resort. Mountain bikers who are interested in flatter, less technical riding terrain can hop on one of the many beginner friendly trails that run through the base area of the resort.

Cross-CountryParadise

For novice riders, the Bristlecone Trail east of the base area and Towne Trail to the west offer gentle, rolling terrain that is a perfect introduction to mountain biking. Intermediates will find slightly more challenging terrain from the top of the Scenic Sky Chair includingSkyline Drive, which rolls across the top of the ridge with great views of Big Bear Lake. A short, steep single-track climb takes you to Grandview Point, which is a great spot to take a break and is the starting point of a thrilling downhill to Towne Trail and back to Snow Summit. It's a nine-mile loop and one of the most popular rides in the area. Those who are looking for more time in the saddle can stay onSkyline Drive all the way to the Champion Lodgepole Pine then loop back to the resort making an epic 16 miler.

Rent-a-Ride

TheMountain Bike Center is a separate business located at the base of the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair. Team Big Bear carries one of the largest bike rental fleets in California as well as some mountain bike accessories.  Click Here for more details.

Chairlift Cost:  $20 all day.
Carpool: 

NOTE – Helmets are MANDATORY on all RockMTB rides – NO EXCEPTIONS. 
This includes EVERYONE! The person who left their helmet on the table at home... Please don’t put us in the unfortunate position of not letting you ride. Besides, you will not be allowed on the mountain without one. We care deeply about everyone’s health and have seen too many examples of why helmets are needed.

What to bring:
1. Helmet – no helmet, NO RIDE, no exceptions.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET YOUR... yes thats right, you guesed it, your HELMET!
2.
3. Water is available at the bottom of the chairlift, it is recommended bring your "Camelback"  It may get VERY HOT this is all day riding.
4. FOOD - Or there are places to eat in town and on the mountain. Bring energy type bars to munch on while on the lift.
5. TUBES
6. CAMERA – optional but it is spectacular scenery.  We will be taking some pictures
7. SUNSCREEN.
8. SUNGLASSES.

Directions: For those not following in the carpool group.
(Approx. 3hr drive)
1. 15 North
2. Take 215 North towards Riverside/San Bernardino
3. Take 10 East towardsRedlands
4. Take the CA-30 East/Highland exit
5. Take the 330 North exit towards MTN Resorts, this will turn into the CA-18. (approx 15 miles of mountainous curvy roads)
6. Continue on CA-18 towards Big Bear Lake (Need to take a Right where the Big Bear Lake dam is)
7. Continue on BigBear Blvd/Village Dr
8. Turn Left onPaine Rd
9. Turn Right on Lake View Dr/BigBear Blvd
10. Turn Right onSnow Summit Blvd.
11. Look for the RockMTB Banner in the parking lot, or meet us at the chairlift before 9:30.

Should arrive at Snow Summit around 9am, the group will hope on the chairlift at 9:30am.

We start  at the kiosk on Sunrise Highway inCleveland National Forest –
PLEASE NOTE AN ADVENTURE PASS IS REQUIRED!  Adventure passes may be purchased at sporting good stores and cost $5/day or $30/year.  We ride up the road for about ? mile and then take a left on a fire road.  We climb gently up the fire road up along the side of the valley.  Near the top, the views open up and on a clear day, the Pacific is visible.  ? of the way up we take a left on singletrack, which offers more views, lots of twists/turns and a fast downhill section.  The trail continues and joins other trails for a few miles where we enter the Big Laguna Valley/Field.  The Big Laguna Campground is nearby and offers fantastic camping.  The ride continues throughout the valley and eventually exits near the cars.  The terrain is tight singletrack with rocks and roots throughout.  Alpine forests/fields along with deer, hawks and other wildlife abundantly around.  Total distance is around 10+ miles with mild climbing.  Beginners should not go on this ride, but newer Intermediates would be fine.  Advanced riders will also enjoy this ride due to the awesome singletrack and sheer beauty.  Hope to see you guys there.  Eddie Crenshaw will be leading/guiding and giving the devotional..

NOTE – Helmets are MANDATORY on all RockMTB rides – NO EXCEPTIONS. 
This includes EVERYONE! The person who left their helmet on the table at home... Please don’t put us in the unfortunate position of not letting you ride. Besides, you will not be allowed on the mountain without one. We care deeply about everyone’s health and have seen too many examples of why helmets are needed.

What to bring:
1. HELMET – no helmet, NO RIDE, no exceptions.
2. WATER – at lease 50-80 oz.
3. FOOD - this is a relatively short ride but we recommend some "food/energy" bars as a snack.
4. TUBES - At least 1 or 2.
5. CAMERA – optional but it is spectacular scenery.  We will be taking pictures and helmet camming the ride. 
6. SUNSCREEN.
7. SUNGLASSES.
8.ADVENTURE PASS – REQUIRED TO PARK YOU CAR.  You can buy a day pass for $5 at sporting goods stores or an annual pass for $30.  Purchase your pass BEFORE the ride – we will not be driving near a location to purchase them.
8. PRAYER

Carpool:
7:30 arrive and leave 7:45 SHARP.  Take 8 East, Exit Grossmont Center Drive North towards the mall.  Take a left on Murray drive – the park and ride is on your left down the street.

Directions:
Take 8 East going past the Cuyamaca exit.  Continue a few more miles and pass thePine Valley exit.  The next exit is Sunrise Highway – take this exit and go left (North) up Sunrise Highway.  Continue up Sunrise Highway for several miles.  After you cross a ‘cow grate’ you will see “Welcome to Cleveland National Forest – Adventure Pass Required” (it is!).  Park next to the Kiosk (on the right) several tenths of a mile after the grate.  Look for the RockMTB banner.  If you enter a small little town, you have driven several miles too far – turn around.

God bless and have a safe, awesome ride!.

We start at the Nobel Canyon Trailhead on Sunrise Highway in Cleveland National Forest

PLEASE NOTE AN ADVENTURE PASS IS REQUIRED FOR PARKING! 

Adventure passes may be purchased at sporting good stores and cost $5/day or $30/year.

From the Nobel Canyon Trailhead we cross the street and ride a gentle climb. At the top we ride along a beautiful Alpine. The trail is AWESOME, twisting in and out of the alpine forest, through grasslands, over rocks and fun dips. It is a fantastic beginner ride everyone can enjoy. Close to the mid-point we'll see Big Laguna Lake. Sadly, it's nothing spectacular due to summer cows stomping all vegetation. It's sad to see such a pristine location trampled under hundreds of hoofs. Nevertheless, we'll continue on to the ‘Lake in the Woods'.

Like Big Laguna Lake, this was a beautiful pristine pond a few years ago. There were cattails, ducks, birds and all sorts of varied water plants in the small pond. That changed when they let the cows in. It's not as trampled as Big Laguna Lake, but the before and after is dramatic. Just before the Lake in the Woods will be our devo. We'll go to a very cool Rock formation which has caves and Indian grinding bowls. If you look closely, you may also find Indian Pottery Shards. Going back is the same, as this is an ‘out and back' ride. The elevation gain is minor with gentle rolling hills.

NOTE – Helmets are MANDATORY on all RockMTB rides – NO EXCEPTIONS. 
This includes EVERYONE! The person who left their helmet on the table at home... Please don’t put us in the unfortunate position of not letting you ride. Besides, you will not be allowed on the mountain without one. We care deeply about everyone’s health and have seen too many examples of why helmets are needed.

What to bring:
1. HELMET – no helmet, NO RIDE, no exceptions.
2. WATER – at lease 50-80 oz.
3. FOOD - this is a relatively short ride but we recommend some "food/energy" bars as a snack.
4. TUBES - At least 1 or 2.
5. CAMERA – optional but it is spectacular scenery.  We will be taking pictures and helmet camming the ride. 
6. SUNSCREEN.
7. SUNGLASSES.
8.ADVENTURE PASS – REQUIRED TO PARK YOU CAR.  You can buy a day pass for $5 at sporting goods stores or an annual pass for $30.  Purchase your pass BEFORE the ride – we will not be driving near a location to purchase them.
8. PRAYER

Directions:
Take 8 East going past the Cuyamaca exit. Continue on 8 a few more miles and pass the Pine Valley exit. The next exit is Sunrise Highway – take this exit and go left (North) up Sunrise Highway. Continue up Sunrise Highway for several miles. You will crest the hill and pass through a VERY small town – there is a market and ranger station here (if you need an Adventure Pass – though it may not be opened). Continue a few more miles passing the ‘Big Laguna Campground’ on your left. About 1-2 more miles on your right (right after a Cow Grate in the road) is a large parking lot. This is the Nobel Canyon trailhead – park here.

Cuyamaca State Park - Near the Laguna Mnt.s - East San Diego
Strong Intermediate Ride
This is an all day ride - 2,100’ in 20 miles!

Strong Intermediate rides usually are long, have significant climbing with some technical singletrack and downhill sections.

Cuyamaca State Park is one of Southern California’s jewels.  The park has a combination of California Scrub Oak, deep thick green forests, lush fields, alpine forests, and awesome singletrack/fire roads. 

We start at the parking lot (immediately after the Green Valley Campground) and quickly ride onto single track.  After a few miles we cross route 79 going past the Park HQ.  This section is fire road and takes us to ‘Soap Stone’, the first ‘real ‘climb (15 minute spin).  At the top of Soap Stone are several miles of fast trails twisting and turning everywhere.  The trail drops us onto another fire road and we then hook up onto route 79 again.

After a half mile on 79 we start the granddaddy of climbs -Middle Peak.  This is a long, ruthless, never-ending grind over 2.5 miles long and about 1,000’.  It is not technical (the whole climb is rideable) however it is LONG (25-40 minutes, nonstop).  There is an EASIER alternative route for those who wish to cut the climbing in half.  With all climbs comes the reward – AMAZING DOWNHILL!  Once we exit the forest we will have the devotional/lunch on a field overlooking the ocean – the view here is breathtaking.  This is also the location where will meet with the other riders who bypassed the Middle Peak climb.

Back on the trail we pass the ‘Keebler Elf Tree’ and start our final climb.  It is only a few hundred feet and relatively easy (all depends on how much ‘leg’ you have).  At the top is a spectacular trail down the mountain.  Miles and miles of downhill with beautiful scenery go rushing by.  This is DEFINITLY the reward for all the sweat.  Several ‘downhill’ miles later we arrive at our cars.

This is one of my favorite ‘beautiful’ trails.  There are few technical sections and lots of stunning scenery.  All climbs are doable yet there is 2,100’ elevation gain in twenty miles – not an easy ride. 

Please no newbies on this ride - you will not have a good time. 

NOTE – Helmets are MANDATORY on all RockMTB rides – NO EXCEPTIONS. 
This includes EVERYONE! The person who left their helmet on the table at home... Please don’t put us in the unfortunate position of not letting you ride.  We care deeply about everyone’s health and have seen too many examples of why helmets are needed.

What to bring:
1. Helmet – no helmet, NO RIDE, no exceptions.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET YOUR... yes thats right, you guesed it, your HELMET!
2. WATER – at lease 70-100 oz!!!  It may get VERY HOT this is an all day ride. 
3. FOOD - this is a 20 mile ride with 2,100’ elevation gain. The devotional location is awe-inspiring!  There is a lot of climbing and you will be very hungry..
4. TUBES
5. CAMERA – optional but it is spectacular scenery.  We will be taking pictures and helmet camming the ride. 
6. SUNSCREEN.
7. SUNGLASSES.
8. PRAYER

Directions:
TIt takes roughly 45 minutes from 8 and SDSU (College Avenue).  Take 8 East going past Viejas Casino.  Continue on 8 and take the Route 79/Cuyamaca State Park Exit going North (left).  Stay on Route 79 (it veers to the left after a few miles) going past the Cuyamaca State Park/Campground (a.k.a.  Green Valley Campground – on the left).  A mile or so after the campground will be a LARGE parking lot on the right on the edge of a big field.  This is the first ‘real’ parking lot past the campground.  There will most likely be horse trailers here – park and look for the RockMTB banner.  You went too far if you hit the lake – turn around.

Daley Ranch is located on the northern border of the City of Escondido. The ranch was settled by Robert Daley in 1869. The current ranch house was built in 1928, primarily as a place for the Daley family to get away from their Jamul residence. The land was destined to become one of the largest housing tracts ever developed, when the City of Escondido purchased the land from the Shay Homes company in 1996. The land was opened as park in April 1997.

Total distance is 20 miles with few technical sections and an elevation gain about 1,500-1,800'. Just about every part is rideable with stunning views everywhere. Daley is all about rolling hills, with very few flat sections. There are some seriously steep, long, arduous climbs. Of course when you climb, you are rewarded with downhill. Just about every climb is on a fire road with the downhill's being mostly single track. Still, if you are not good at climbing it can be very long and difficult. Please only ride if you are a good climber.

Daley Ranch is located in Northern Escondido and at the top of a mountainous area. We will be riding up and down several ridges, while looking down into Escondido, Spring Valley, and even the Pacific. 70% of the trail is fire road, with the remained 30% SWEET, AWESOME single track.

What to bring:
1. Helmet, of course.
2. Water, water, water!!!! Bring at least 100oz, you will need it.
3. Food.
4. Sunscreen.
5. Proper clothing – it can be very warm or quite cool this time of year.
6. Prayer.

Directions:
About 40 minutes from San Diego State University and 8. To get to the trailhead take El Norte Parkway off of I-15 at the northern end of Escondido. Head East about 4 miles until you reach La Honda Drive. Take a left on La Honda. You can follow the signs to Lake Dixon from the freeway, since the trailhead is at the lake entrance. Thomas Guide page 1110 C3. There is a parking lot on the left side before you enter Lake Dixon, park there.

Biking off-road within Zion National Park is strictly forbidden, but that's ok. Stroll through this divine gallery of rock towers, weeping alcoves, and sunlight-eluding canyons, then pedal your mountain bike outside the park's boundary to Gooseberry Mesa. Located 7 miles south of Rockville, which is 3 miles west of Springdale and the park's entrance, this ride offers an opportunity for you to pedal free from RV-clogged roads and tourist-saturated trails to points where solitude rings with deafening silence.

The main dirt road that leads out the center of Gooseberry Mesa is a fine novice to intermediate ride--10 miles out-and-back and flat as a pancake. But recently, a new trail system has been developed that incorporates technical slickrock and bonafide singletrack. Although the slickrock sections are not the free- flowing, catch-a-wave expanses of the famed Slickrock Bike Trail in Moab, the rock on Gooseberry is every bit as challenging and requires adept skills to clean the hundreds of audacious stunts. Between the rock expanses, though, are short, tasty sections of dreamy singletrack weaving through juniper, pinyon, ponderosa, and manzanita. This is real singletrack--soft, loamy, and carpeted with pine needles--not the runaway bike ramps-cum-sand traps of the Moab variety. Thus, Gooseberry is the best of mountain biking. While you are focused on the task of navigating the trail's paint-on-rock markers and cleaning its many obstacles, the encompassing scenery is constantly vying for your attention. Colossal sandstone monuments and shadow-filled gorges can be seen framing Zion Canyon from numerous locations. Temples of the Virgin rise as sacred shrines and the Kolob Canyons blaze in the setting sun. The route's terminus, Gooseberry Point, overlooks the Virgin River's scenic complexity. There are fault-bound mesas separated by deep valleys and vermillion escarpments carved into fanciful convolutions and cockscomb-like ridges. The distant Pine Valley Mountains Wilderness interrupts the arid motif with a swollen alpine acclivity.

Gooseberry Mesa can be accessed from Zion National Park by taking Bridge Road south from Rockville (3 miles west of the park) or by taking UT 57 southeast of Hurricane.

By Gregg Bromka, author of The Mountain Biker's Guide to Utah.

A word from Kevin Loomis:
The Gooseberry Mesa ride outside of Zion National Park in Utah... I’ve ridden it a few times and may even be able to get some locals to ride with us. Last time, I was introduced and rode with the guys who built the trails 15 years ago. I’ll see what I can do.

Gooseberry Mesa is similar to Moab with lots of slick rock. The main difference being less crowds and an easier drive. The trails range from beginner to expert. Check out the link below for video footage, go to the Gooseberry Mesa videos, there are two. We will have three to four days of riding with two days for travel. Since we are camping in Zion, you can also take the day off and explore the park if you desire. This is Sylvia’s and my favorite park. If you can get the time off, this is a MUST GO.

Directions:

This is one of our favorite – OPEN – trails in San Diego County.  This ride is for ADVANCED riders only that are strong climbers.  Hope to see ‘hard-core XC’ riders out there!!!

As a ministry, it is our desire to serve everyone.  We have Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced (Cross-Country, Downhill and Free-ride) rides.  Morena is for ADVANCED Cross-Country riders only.  This ride is NOT for Downhillers, Freeriders nor is it for Intermediates.  This is for the hardcore XC rider that loves to ride all day, with awesome elevation gain.  Morena is extreme with a vertical ACCENT of 3,200’ in 20 miles.  The singletrack is awesome but not very technical.  Therefore, if you are NOT a GREAT climber please ride with us another time.

We start at the base of the Kiernan trail.  We ride a few miles up a dirt road and then cut off to the Espinosa trail (all singletrack).  Sage Brush Ravine is a popular race at Morena (the course does NOT include the Espinosa or Spur trail).  This is where the climbing really starts. Espinosa climbs to a saddle between two mountains; we then take a fire road to Spur Trail.  This is a multi-use trail with dirt bikes, hikers and mountain bikes.  The corners are banked and snake around the contours of the mountain dropping to another fire road.  We climb the fire road to the ‘Four Corners’.  This puts us back on the ‘Sage Brush’ race course and is the first bailout point for riders who may have misjudged their abilities – you will know if you have! We now take the Wrangler trail which has more amazing single track for several miles.  At the halfway mark we’ll have a devotional on a granite outcropping overlooking Mexico.  At the end of Wrangler is the final bailout point. We continue on a fire road to the only ‘hike a bike’ section.  We are now on another ridge and drop down a fire road into a beautiful valley full of oaks, fields and flowers.  Our last climb is out of the valley and back to Four Corners.  The best is saved for last which is the Kiernan trail.  The trail is several miles of fast downhill singletrack to our cars.

Tired just reading this????  There is a reason for calling certain rides Epic’s!!!  R U Tough enough?  If so, see you out there!

FYI, this is one of RockMTB’s most strenuous rides.  It is imperative you bring the correct supplies and arrive on time.  Call or email if you have questions, especially if you are not sure of your abilities.

NOTE – Helmets are MANDATORY on all RockMTB rides – NO EXCEPTIONS. 
This includes EVERYONE! The person who left their helmet on the table at home... Please don’t put us in the unfortunate position of not letting you ride.  We care deeply about everyone’s health and have seen too many examples of why helmets are needed.

What to bring:
1. Helmet – no helmet, NO RIDE, no exceptions.
2. WATER – at lease 100 oz!!!  It may get VERY HOT and there is no water during the ride. 
3. FOOD - this is a 20+ mile ride with 3,200’+ elevation gain.  You WILL BE VERY HUNGRY.  We recommend food with sugar as a snack.
4. TUBES
5. CAMERA – optional but it is spectacular scenery.  We will be taking pictures and helmet camming the ride. 
6. SUNSCREEN.
7. SUNGLASSES.
8. PRAYER

Directions:
The drive takes about 45-50 minutes fromSan Diego State University and 8.

Take 8 East going past Sunrise Highway (Laguna Mountain).  Continue on 8 for a few miles and take the Buckman Springs road.  Take a right on Buckman Springs road immediately crossing old highway 80.  Stay on Buckman Springs road for 2-3 miles and look for a large dirt road on your right called Corral Canyon Road/Camp Morena – take this right.  Continue straight on this road for a few miles.

Los Penasquitos - Poway - San Diego
Family, Easy, Beginner Ride!!!!!!

Has your spouse or significant other questioned your rides and wanted to go?  Are there often time crunches when you must choose between riding and being with your family?  Perhaps, you’re new to mountain biking and wonder what it’s about.  Maybe you have always wanted to go on a RockMTB ride but were concerned about your skill level.  If any of these questions/concerns pertain to you, THIS IS YOUR RIDE!!!!  On the other hand, if you are a hardcore climbing/descending, cross country geek that looks at dirt as an anticoagulant, Some other "EPIC" ride is for you – not this one!

This will truly be an EASY EASY EASY (did I say Easy?) ride.  We encourage you to bring your spouses and children.  It does not matter what type of mountain bike you have, any will do.  The ride will start on the eastern end ofLos Penasquitos Canyon (at the end of the softball fields).  This trail is actually a well groomed fire road which goes in and out of the forest and fields.  There is a stream off to the side which the children may explore on the ride back.  Most of the ride is flat with the last section a moderate rise to water falls.  This will be the halfway point and location for the devotional.  The trail actually continues several miles further, but that section has more hills and may not be suitable (for this ride).  After the devotional, the kids may play/explore in the water and do children things.  There will be stopping and looking at flowers, or looking at whatever is interesting.  If you desire a thoroughly relaxing time in a beautiful setting with friends go on this ride.

NOTE – Helmets are MANDATORY on all RockMTB rides – NO EXCEPTIONS. 
This includes children, and the person who left their helmet on the table.  Please don’t put us in the unfortunate position of not letting you ride.  We care deeply about everyone’s health and have seen too many examples of why helmets are needed.

What to bring:
1. HELMET – nuf said…
2. Bike, any will do.  Training wheels is pushing it and not recommended.  A friend of mine has a bike which connects a child bike to their seat tube.  The part the child sits on has a tire, pedals and handlebar to hang onto.  Perfect for this ride.
3. Gloves.
4. Water and food.  We will be eating at the halfway point.  PB & J is my favorite anytime sandwich.
5. Sunscreen. 
6. Prayers

Directions:
Simple! Take 15 going toward Rancho Penasquitos.  Take theMercy Road/Scripps Poway Pkwy exit and go West on Mercy Road.  Go 1+ mile(s) to the T, which is Black Mountain Road.  Take a right on Black Mountain Road and take your first left next to the softball fields.  Continue to the end of the softball fields and park.  Look for the RockMTB Banner on a vehicle.  Dan Nickles is the guide of this ride with going along (both are leaders).  Please do not be LATE.  If you are bringing children, it may wise to arrive at 8:00, ensuring a start time of 8:30.

Let’s have a strong showing for this ride!!!!  Pictures will be taken and posted on the web.

Martha’s/Medina Ride – East Co. San Diego
Intermediate Ride - THE "MARTHA'S" SECTION OF THIS TRAIL IS CLOSED
15 miles around 1,000’ elevation gain - Click here to view the elevation chart

This is one of my FAVORITE local rides (starts inSantee) and for good reason.  This trail has a just about everything, beautiful So-Cal scenery, lush valleys, sweet single track, wide track, thick trees, easy and technical riding, cliffs, a drop off and is only ten minutes from my house.  We start near Santee Lakes and ride into Sycamore Canyon.  The first part is the most technical with lots of little climbs and rocks.  After 2 ? miles, Sycamore Canyon opens up which is currently green and lush.  The trail continues as wide track to the entrance of Gooden Ranch (home of Martha’s Grove).  This is where there will be bailouts.  For those who may be having difficulty, they will continue up the fire road and wait for us.  The rest will climb single track on the side of the valley.  We join up and continue on a nice climb to the staging area.  At the top is the entrance to Martha’s Grove trail, one of my favorites in So-Cal.  Martha’s climbs a bit more with views of the valley below.  After a few minutes, the trails crests – ‘hold onto your handle bars’ for fast single track is in front!  There is one section some people may wish to walk, a nice drop off with a sharp turn at the bottom (best part of the ride).  Shortly after we come to Martha’s Grove, a nicely shaded section where the devotional will take place.  The trail continues twisting, turning and gently decending to a fire road.  We then hit more single track and go back to the entrance of Gooden Ranch.  This is an ‘Out and Back’ ride, meaning we go out the way we came in.  On the way back, I know additional single track we’ll take.

This trail is rideable for most people and does have bail out points in a few areas.  The first half of the ride will be a long gentle climb to Martha’s Grove.  It is not hard, but is constant.  There are also river bed crossings with rocky sections.  Nothing too technical, but you should be somewhat experienced riding over rocks.  Most of the trail is smooth and fun.  The truly technical sections are few and walkable.  THIS IS NOT A RIDE TO BRING A NEWBIE ON (that’s why we have beginner rides).  This is a 16 mile Intermediate ride; a newbie would be overwhelmed and drastically slow the group down.  They don’t need much experience, but do need some.

What to bring:
1. Helmet, of course. No helmet, No ride (we just love that head of yours!!!)
2. Someone that has not been on an Rock MTB ride. (For this ride, no beginners)
3. Water
4. Prayer.

Directions:
They vary tremendously depending on where you live.  The bottom line is you need to get on Mast Blvd in Santee next to West Hills High School (near the dump).  Mast blvd is off of 52 near the Eastern terminus.  I would recommend looking on a map and locating Mast Blvd and 52 in Santee. Once you are on Mast, continue east passing the dump (left side) and West Hills High School (right side).  At the first light is Medina – take a left.  Continue through the stop signs to the end.  The entrance (four metal posts in the ground) is on the left– park (you’ll see many cars).  PLEASE KEEP YOUR VOICES LOW, THIS IS A NEIGHBORHOOD.  Lots of mountain bikers park here and we wish to retain our welcome. If you need help email us mountainbike@therocksandiego.org (where you are coming from) and I’ll get you there.

Hope to see you there!!!!
God bless

East Co. San Diego
Advanced Ride -
20 miles around 2,000’ elevation gain

This is one of my FAVORITE local rides (starts in Santee).  This trail has a just about everything, beautiful So-Cal scenery, lush valleys, sweet single track, high steep singletrack on a long ridge, wide track, thick trees, easy/hard/technical riding, cliffs, a drop off and is only ten minutes from my house.  This time we’re adding extra miles and elevation to make a favorite local loop truly EPIC!

We start near Santee Lakes and ride into Sycamore Canyon.  The first part is slightly technical with lots of little climbs and rocks.  After a few miles, Sycamore Canyon opens up into a green and lush valley.  From here we will add the ‘Valley Loop’ portion of the trail.  After riding up and down the perimeter of the valley, the trail continues up Sycamore Canyon on newly created singletrack all the way to the entrance of Gooden Ranch (home of Martha’s Grove).

We will climb single track along the side of the valley and continue on a nice climb to the staging area.  At the top is the entrance to Martha’s Grove trail, one of my favorite trails in So-Cal.  Martha’s climbs a bit more with views of the valley below.  After a few minutes, the trails crests – ‘hold onto your handle bars’ for fast single track is in front!  There is one section some people may wish to walk, a nice drop off with a sharp turn at the bottom (best part of the ride).  Shortly after we come to Martha’s Grove, a nicely shaded section where the devotional will take place.  The trail continues twisting, turning and gently descending to a fire road.  From here we turn left to Cardiac – an aptly named section.  It is straight up to another staging area with your heart pounding out of your chest at the top – then entrance to the RoCkY RiDgE!

Just like Cardiac is aptly named, so is the RoCkY RiDgE.  The trail continues south along the ridge eventually dropping back down to the beautiful valley we rode in.  Before last year’s fires, the ridge had many rocks and was quick. After the fires, the ridge has become VERY rocky and extremely technical.  The views from up top are amazing.  Right before dropping into the valley the trail gets interesting and is the most technical of the ride.

Once back on the valley floor it’s a few miles back to the car.  We may take a different way back hugging the hills or we may not – depends on how everyone feels.

This ride is truly for Advanced riders only.  While many parts are easy, the combination of all the sections will challenge the best of riders.  If you are a weak climber, this is not a ride you’d enjoy.  Cardiac would quickly become a name you may take literally.  Furthermore this is absolutely NOT A RIDE TO BRING NEWBIES ON (that’s why we have beginner rides).  This is a 20+mile Advanced ride; a newbie would be overwhelmed and miserable. 

What to bring:
1. Helmet, of course. No helmet, No ride (we just love that head of yours!!!)
2. Someone that has not been on an Rock MTB ride. (For this ride, no beginners)
3. Water
4. Prayer.

Directions:
They vary tremendously depending on where you live.  The bottom line is you need to get on Mast Blvd in Santee next to West Hills High School (near the dump).  Mast blvd is off of 52 near the Eastern terminus.  I would recommend looking on a map and locating Mast Blvd and 52 in Santee. Once you are on Mast, continue east passing the dump (left side) and West Hills High School (right side).  At the first light is Medina – take a left.  Continue through the stop signs to the end.  The entrance (four metal posts in the ground) is on the left– park (you’ll see many cars).  PLEASE KEEP YOUR VOICES LOW, THIS IS A NEIGHBORHOOD.  Lots of mountain bikers park here and we wish to retain our welcome. If you need help email us mountainbike@therocksandiego.org (where you are coming from) and I’ll get you there.

Hope to see you there!!!!

+ 7 miles, several hundred feet elevation
April 6th
Arrive at 8:45, Ride at 9:00, done by 11:00
Central San Diego

For those of you who need to do OTHER things Saturday, THIS RIDE IS FOR YOU.  We meet at the end of Claremont Mesa Blvd and immediately hit the trial.  We quickly go onto a fire road and then drop down to some fast single track to Calle De Vida. From there we climb a hill with views of the ocean, downtown and Point Loma (on a clear day you can see the island off the coast).  Back down the hill on some technical single track to the West Rim Trail.  We take this for a mile or so and drop down to the ‘four corners’.  From there we continue to 52 through a beautiful valley and climb out on the edge of North Fortuna Mountain.

IT IS NOW TIME FOR THE TECHNICAL PART OF THE RIDE!  Lots of rocks, ruts, steep drops and sharp turns with fast climbs are on this part of the ride!  We take this back to the four corners and continue on ‘E-Ticket’ a more tame yet awesome single track section.  E-Ticket ends and we continue to Sycott Wash, another beautiful single track in a broad Valley.  The devotional will take place under a canopy of California Oak Trees.  The last part is the climb out up the ‘S’s’ and to Claremont Mesa Drive.

We should be done around 10:30 to 11:00 (I ride this section in 45 minutes) at the latest, making this a ideal ‘get out there quick’ ride.

I hope many of you can make this.  Truly there is no better reason not to go on this ride.  It is quick, has awesome single track, local, and you still have the whole day to do things with friends and family. If you have been planning on going on a ride, make this one!

NOTE – Helmets are MANDATORY on all RockMTB rides – NO EXCEPTIONS. 
This includes EVERYONE! The person who left their helmet on the table at home... Please don’t put us in the unfortunate position of not letting you ride.  We care deeply about everyone’s health and have seen too many examples of why helmets are needed.

What to bring:
1. Helmet – no helmet, NO RIDE, no exceptions.
2. WATER – at lease 100 oz!!!  It may get VERY HOT and there is no water during the ride. 
3. Summer clothes, it may get warm if this awesome weather continues.
4. TUBES
5. SUNSCREEN.
6. SUNGLASSES.
7. PRAYER

Directions:
Cannot be easier – take 15 to Claremont Mesa Drive East.  Go to the end and park, look for the RockMTB Banner.

We are meeting in the same parking area as the San Pasqual ride.  However whereas San Pasqual went East into the farmland, we are going WEST around LakeHodges.  This is a beautiful trail that everyone should ride at least once.  The trail starts off smooth/fast going under Highway 15.  It quickly becomes a fire road with small climbs and drops.  There are a few technical sections with rocks and a slightly steep pitch (one area).  These areas are SHORT and can be easily walked if necessary.  What makes this a strong beginner ride is the slight climbing and occasional rocks on the path.  This is what makes it fun for the more advanced riders too! The trail joins up with the Lake Hodges Park, and thereafter becomes single track.  As the trail goes around the lake, it gets closer to the shore and weaves in and around trees.  There are a lot of short up and down sections twisting everywhere.  I expect to hear a lot of whooping in this section!  The trail ends near a beautiful picnic area overlooking theLake.  We will stop here for lunch with the devotional. This is and ‘OUT and BACK’ ride, meaning we turnaround and go BACK the way we came!  I am not positive on the total mileage, but 10-12 miles sounds about right.  Let’s get out there!!!!

What to bring:
1. Helmet, of course. No helmet, No ride
2. Seasonal clothing.
3. Food.
4. Water -  at least 50 oz, 80 oz is better.
5. Don’t forget to prep your bike the night before. Pump air in the tires (40-45 psi), lube the chain, and test the brakes.
6. Spare tube or patch kit
7. Prayer

Directions:
Directions are very easy.  Take I-15 (South of Escondido) exit Via Rancho Parkway East  (LakeHodgesexit).  Take a quick right (after Gas Station) onto Sunset Drive; go to the end and park.  There is a parking lot for both the Lake Hodges and San Pasqual Valley trail.  Please be at least 10 minutes early –8:20AM.

There are many miles of trails out here that I have not ridden yet. I will continue to explore new and ever-changing routes. Keep on eye on the homepage for any updates and newly discovered trails. BTW - If anyone is interested in doing some of this riding mid week, I would be happy to have you join me. I usually ride 3-4 times a week in the afternoon for an hour or so. (this is my time at the gym.) During the summer I will also be organizing some "nite rides". AWSOME! God Bless and I hope to see ya soon.

What to bring:
1. Helmet – Always mandatory. 
2. Warm weather clothing.
3. Food.
4. Water -  at least 50 oz, 80 oz is better.
5. Don’t forget to prep your bike the night before. Pump air in the tires (40-45 psi), lube the chain, and test the brakes.
6. Prayer.

Directions:
Highway 8 to El Cajon, take CA-67 North.  After a few miles at the end of the freeway, turn RIGHT onto WILLOW RD. Turn LEFT at the next light onto Ashwood Road, follow for a mile (or so) then at the stop sign continue straight and it becomes WILDCAT CANYON RD go approx. 14miles to the end (passing Barona Casino).  Turn RIGHT onto SAN VICENTE RD ...

Also, if you have a hi-speed internet connection, CLICK HERE to watch a 15min video on this trail

Best if ridden on a full moon, assuring us a beautiful moonlit night!  The ride starts at Steve’s old house and quickly goes onto the trail. The trail continues in a field through a valley surrounded by mountains. Toward the end of the valley, the trail crosses a road and starts a nice technical climb. After a mile or so of rolling up & downs, one last short hill climb up to an old fire road. Finally, we are at what I call the top. With the valley stretching out below (and the moonlight shining below), the trail gets pretty steep (in some sections).  Now the fun starts!  There is lots of twisty single track with several technical areas. There is this one area with two drops to a fire road, one very steep and the other just steep. Which one are YOU going down???  The trail continues as rolling, tight, single track for several miles with climbs and fast descents. During one section, you are in this beautiful lush valley with grass and California Live Oaks, very nice. The end of the ride levels out with fast single track, some along the road, some in the woods.

Total mileage – approximately 12-15 miles.  Skill level – Advanced – due to night riding. There is a lot of climbing, and several difficult technical sections. ABSOLUTELY NO BEGINNERS!!!

What to bring:
1. Helmet – no helmet, NO RIDE, no exceptions.
2. WATER – at lease 100 oz!!!  There is no water available during the ride except what you bring.
3. BIKE LIGHTS –no light, NO RIDE, no exceptions. it is 100% necessary to have a bike light!!!  Yes, it will be a full moon but, it will still be dark on the trails which have rocks.  A cheap bike light will not be acceptable for this ride.  After your purchase, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE! CHARGE THE BATTERIES!!!  Last year, Kevin's batteries died on a nite ride.  It made for a very scary and interesting ride for him.
4. FOOD – small energy type bars are fine.
5. TUBES – just in case.
6. PRAYER

Directions:
Takes about 45-55 minutes from 8 and SDSU – please don’t be late, we leave at 8:15 sharp.

Highway 8 toEl Cajon, take CA-67 North.  After a few miles at the end of the freeway, turn RIGHT onto WILLOW RD. Turn LEFT at the next light onto Ashwood Road, follow for a mile (or so) then at the stop sign continue straight and it becomes WILDCAT CANYON RD go approx. 14miles to the end (passing Barona Casino at the halfway mark).  Turn RIGHT onto SAN VICENTE RD ...

Also, if you have a hi-speed internet connection, CLICK HERE to watch a 15min video on this trail

This ride is for anyone interested in getting out on the trail and fellowshipping with other Christians in the beauty of the nature that God provided for us in San Diego. We will be riding Rose Canyon. This is an easy 8-mile ride stretching east-west between I-5 and I-805. We start out next to some RR tracks and quickly drop into Rose Canyon. The wide-track meanders in and out of open grassy areas, lush riparian habitat, and live California Oak Trees. The vistas are often exposed and offer lots of photographic opportunities. For those Intermediates tagging along, some of us will split off for a quick run on fun singletrack - we then will hook back up with the group. There is virtually NO CLIMBING - ANYONE CAN GO. If you can walk, you can ride this trail. I've received several emails from people concerned about their riding skills - THIS IS YOUR RIDE - GO GO GO GO GO GO!!! SHOW UP!

What to bring:
1. Helmet – mandatory.
2. Gloves / Seasonable clothing.
3. Power Food / Gel.
4. Water -  at least 50 oz, 80 oz is better.
5. Check your gear / bike the night before
6. Prayer

Directions:
I-8 west to I-5 North - Exit Grand/Garnet exit stay in the right lane - Turn right on Damon Av (just before you get back on I-5 north - Turn left at the stop sign, this is Santa Fe Street. - Follow Santa Fe until it dead ends - Park and meet at the trail head.

Many of you guys have been itching for a nice shuttle ride and others a good hard climb, the San Juan trail is one the best in Southern California. Located in Southern Orange County in national forest land, we'll meet at the lower trailhead and shuttle up to the campground for some awesome XC, All-Mountain fun. For those of you who want to climb, another group will be climbing from the trailhead, both groups will meet at Lunch Rock. The climb is long, arduous and only for the true XC hardcore climber.

For the people shuttling, part of the ride has some climbing and the downhill sections are not rough, therefore DH bikes are NOT recommended. An 'all-mountain' bike would be perfect. The trail is fast, steep and loose in some sections next to open cliffs. Total ride from the top is roughly 11-12 miles with maybe a couple hundred feet of combined climbing and 2,700' of decent.

NOTE: THIS TRAIL IS DANGEROUS WITH STEEP DROP-OFFS TO THE SIDES and HAS NARROW SWITCHBACKS. PLEASE ONLY STRONG INTERMEDIATES AND ADVANCED RIDERS.

Check some pics from a previous ride.

What to bring:
• Helmet – No helmet, no ride.
• Gloves.
• Shin and elbow guards are a good idea.
• Water.
• Food.
• Prepped Bike.  Lube the chain and check your tires
• Prayer

Directions to San Juan:
Drive south on I 5, exit on Ortega Highway (74). Travel east about 12.5 miles. Turn left on the dirt road just before the Ranger station. The Trailhead will be on your right in about one mile. Parking is near the grove of trees, look for the RockMTB banner.

San Pasqual ride in North San Diego.
Beginner Ride

San Pasqual ride in North San Diego. This was our first ride last year as a ministry! We park next to Lake Hodges and ride East on the Sea to Sea trail. The first few miles are rolling gentle wide track through beautiful agricultural lands. There is a bit of a climb at the mid point, but you can push your bike if you need to. On the back-side the ride continues near the Wild Animal Park in a valley surrounded by mountains, finishing in an Orange Grove. About 3-4 hours, 15+ miles or we can cut it short if needed. . 

What to bring:
1. Helmet, of course. No helmet, No ride (we just love that head of yours!!!)
2. Water, bring at least 60oz.
3. Food.
4. Sunscreen - (weather depending)
5. Shorts and short sleeve shirts (see previous).
6. Prayer.

Directions: 15 North
Exit W. Bernardo Dr. & Pomerdo Rd. Turn Left on Pomerdo Rd.
Go about a 1/4 mile and turn right into the dirt parking lot. There's a brown wooden sign that says  “Bernardo Bay Natural Area".

Hope to see you there!!!!
God bless

Get ready for the best Epic Ride in Southern California – Santa Ana River Trail!

Please, no newbies OR Intermediates OR Downhillers on this ride - you will not have a good time.  ONLY HARDCORE CROSS COUNTRY (XC) RIDERS ARE INVITED!!!!  If you are wondering if this ride is for you, then it is most likely not!  This is the hardest most strenuous ride of the ministry.  It is not fair to you or the other riders if an unqualified person shows.  You will be exhausted and the other riders will be forced to ride at a slow agonizing pace. We apologize for the firm tone, however some of our past rides had people show who were not qualified.  They were devastated, and the rest of the group was bored.  This is why the ministry has rides for ALL levels.  By riding at or near your level, everyone enjoys the ride.

This is truly one of the most spectacular trails in So-Cal.  It’s roughly 30 miles (out and back) of amazing single track in the San Bernardino Mountains off highway 38.  We start out near a store, climb a short fire road and then shoot UP & DOWN steep, technical, sheer, single track for roughly 15 miles.  At the end, we turn around and go back, bypassing the last part of the trail with a LONG, HOT, EXPOSED, CLIMB up a fireroad.  The trail is steep with drop-offs and lot of switchbacks.  Most of the trail is in high alpine forest with LOTS OF climbing (3,000’+).  We should arrive around 8:15-8:30 at the trailhead and be done between 12:00 – 2:00.

PLEASE NOTE AN ADVENTURE PASS IS REQUIRED, purchase it in advance.  On our way back to San Diego, I know an awesome Mexican fast food place to satisfy any hunger.

To REPEAT, this is an ADVANCED ONLY Cross Country ride.  The singletrack is fast and sweet, but with the long duration plus climbing makes this is a butt-whooper of a ride.

Make sure you bring LOTS OF WATER and food!!!!  At the end (after a long climb), there is a campground with water available.  There is NO WATER before that.  I know a few people who were dehydrated due to underestimating their water needs.  I am bringing 100oz plus a water bottle filled with Cytomax.

NOTE – Helmets are MANDATORY on all RockMTB rides – NO EXCEPTIONS. 
This includes EVERYONE! The person who left their helmet on the table at home... Please don’t put us in the unfortunate position of not letting you ride.  We care deeply about everyone’s health and have seen too many examples of why helmets are needed.

What to bring:
1. Helmet, no helmet no ride.
2. Tubes - two
3. Food – power gel, goo, PB & J is good.  YOU WILL BE EXTREMELY HUNGRY!
4. Water – 100oz AT LEAST!  Cytomax or Gatorade is a great idea to avoid cramping.  It most likely get baking hot toward the end of the ride.  I am bringing another water bottle just in case.
5. Sunscreen AND BUG REPELLENT.  There are a lot of annoying bugs on this trail.
6. Camera – I will attempt to helmet cam this ride, but personal pictures are always a positive.
7. Adventure Pass!
8. PRAYER – Please pray for us (and your family) even if you are not going... This can NEVER be overstated. THANK YOU.  Please pray ON MONDAY for no Spiritual Attack.  I have been getting whacked on several rides right BEFORE the ride.  Please pray for all the leaders and riders to remain healthy, for us to have the Holy Spirit guide us, and for no mechanicals.

Carpool:
We are meeting in the McDonald’s Parking Lot off of Aero Drive and 15, near highway 8.  Take 15 to the Aero Drive Exit West.  At the main Intersection take a left and then your first left into the parking lot.  Look for the RockMTB Banner near McDonalds.  If you want to go, but cannot drive – no problem, just show up!  Make sure you arrive at 5:45am or earlier - we leave at 6:00AM sharp.  This is an ‘all day ride; expect to get back between 5-7PM.

Directions:

Take 15 North to the 215.  Take 215 to 10 going East.  After several miles, take the University East Exit in Redlands.  Go under the freeway, through two stop signs, at the next stop light is Lugonia (Route 38) – take a right.  Stay on Route 38 climbing up the mountain for 20-30 minutes.  Please note, there is an intersection along the way, stay left on 38 going towards Angelus Oaks.  We are parking and riding from Angelus Oaks.  There is a restaurant (may be closed), a post office and small store on the left in Angelus Oaks – go a half a mile past it and park in the first parking lot on the left.  Look for the RockMTB Banner.

We are leaving San Diego at 6:00 SHARP and should be at the parking lot around 8:15.  The ride should start around 8:30.  If you are running behind, call me at 619/501-4567 as early as possible.  I am not sure how cell coverage is up there and may not be able to ‘hear you now’.  If you call earlier, we will wait or meet you at another junction of the trail if you’re running late.

I hope to see many of you ADVANCED XC ONLY riders out there!

Please let me know if you are going, in order to coordinate the carpooling.

Lake Hodges (south side of the dry lake bed) has a little bit of everything: cruising double track, sweet single track, and quick short hills. Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced rider, this is fun for everyone. At one point you'll be riding by the dry lake bed on a nice grassy single track, this scenery is not a common sight in Southern California, you'd almost think you were in another state. You can then find yourself riding over small creeks and will then see a small 10 foot waterfall. Then there will be the ROCK, this is one of my most favorite playgrounds, it reminds of the pictures I see in Moab. This is an excellent place to test your technical skills. For the intermediate riders, there are fairly steep hills and single track trails to climb, or walk which I sometimes do depending on whether I ate my Wheaties or not. The payoff coming back down is worth it! This is the best time of year to take on Lake Hodges as the summer can reach up to 90 degrees. Check out some photos here.

What to bring:
1. Helmet – mandatory. Saturday’s accident would have resulted in a hospital trip if not for the rider’s helmet.
2. Seasonable clothing.
3. Food.
4. Water -  at least 50 oz, 80 oz is better.
5. Don’t forget to prep your bike the night before. Pump air in the tires (40-45 psi), lube the chain, and test the brakes.
6. Prayer

Directions:
15 North
Exit W. Bernardo Dr. & Pomerdo Rd. Turn Left on Pomerdo Rd.
Go about a 1/4 mile and turn right into the dirt parking lot. There's a brown wooden sign that says  “Bernardo Bay Natural Area".

Are you ready for a SWEET RIDE in Southern San Diego????  How about Sweetwater Reservoir???  (Yes, it hurt writing it too!)
Sweetwater Reservoir – Bonita / Chula Vista
Intermediate / Advanced Ride

What makes this ride a intermediate / advanced is the 16 mile distance and slight amount of climbing along the beautiful Sweetwater Reservoir. 

The ride imediatly drops into the local canyons.  After a mile of so, the trail hooks up with Sweetwater Reservoir and continues along the perimeter.   The trail (all single-track) jogs up and down the lake with wide open scenery.  Along the backside the trail becomes more technical and scenic.  At this time of year (and with the recent rain) everything is green, lush with wild flowers blooming.  The trail climbs out of Sweetwater and continues upstream next to the river.  It ends looping back to the cars.

If you have good bike legs, and love putting on the miles, this is a perfect ride for you. 

What to bring:
1. Helmet, of course. No helmet, No ride (we just love that head of yours!!!)
2. Water, Bring at least 60oz.
3. Don’t forget food as this is a longer ride..
4. Sunscreen - this is an exposed ride and MAY get hot. (weather depending)
5. Shorts and short sleeve shirts (see previous).
6. Spare tubes.
7. Prayer.

Directions:
From the 805. Exit Bonita Road and head East.
Approx. 3 miles down Bonita Road will turn left, you will want to STAY STRAIGHT ON SAN MIGUEL ROAD. Then take a left at Summit Meadow Road.  There is also a wooden sign that says Sweetwater Summit Campground. Take a left just before the Ranger booth at the sign that says Picnic & Day Use Parking. Look for the RockMTB Banner..

Hope to see you there!!!!
God bless


check out the pics from previous sweetwater ride

The ride starts at Bicycle Warehouse in Pacific Beach.  Bicycle Warehouse is a sponsor of our ministry and offers discounts to members.  The discount is 10-15% on merchandise but not bikes.  If you shop there, please let them know you appreciate their support!

We park at the store and take the road (Santa Fe) North for about 1.8 miles.  Since we are connecting three canyons, there will be a bit of road riding getting to each canyon.  At the end of the road, we drop down and follow railroad tracks for a bit.  If the water is low, we quickly cross a stream and then climb up a small hill overlooking I-5.  We take this to to Rose Canyon and ride awesome single track through California Oak groves and chaparral.  After a few miles we climb out of Rose Canyon, take another road and drop down to San Clement Canyon.

First we have a little fun with some steep urban assault areas.  San Clement is awesome with nice technical single track and great climbs.  There is one section of San Clement you've seen from 805 and 52.  It's on the West side of 805 and is this nasty, steep wall, yep a hike-a-bike section.  The hike is worth it though with some steep, technical downhill single track.  As we slowly climb back out San Clement, it's time to hook up with Tecolote Canyon.

As we drop in Tecolote Canyon, there is some more urban assault near the top and a nice steep downhill section with a hard turn at the bottom.  The ride picks up speed as the single track opens up with twists and turns.  The trail opens up further for a true full speed charge out of the canyon.  As we climb out, we have a bit of road to finish up with before we are back to the cars.

This trail is a true Intermediate ride.  There are technical steep climbs, and technical steep drops, but nothing ridiculous.  Total mileage is about 14 miles and it should take 2-3 hours depending on our pace.  I ride it in 1 1/2 hours with few stops, but being in a group and having a devotional/lunch break makes it longer.

Please be ready to ride at 11:00 Sharp.  If you need to purchase something in the store, we'd appreciate it if you arrive early..

What to bring:
1. HELMET - NO helmet, NO RIDE, no exceptions.
2. WATER – at least 50 oz
3. FOOD - this is a relatively short ride but we recommend some "food/energy" bars as a snack.
4. TUBES - At least 1 or 2.
5. CAMERA – optional.  We will be taking pictures and posting them on the site. 
6. SUNSCREEN.
7. SUNGLASSES.
8. PRAYER

Directions:
Take I-5 to the Balboa Exit.  It does not matter what direction you are coming from - go East on Balboa up the hill.  At the first light, bang a U-Turn.  Once you are under the overpass, take a right on Santa Fe Street.  Bicycle Warehouse is on the left.  Look for the RockMTB Banner on our car!
 
Bicycle Warehouse
4650 Santa Fe Street
San Diego, CA 92109
858-273-7300s