Since most of us will probably not make it up to LA for the official SoCal AIDS/LifeCycle Kick-off Ride (it's the same day as AIDS Walk San Diego), I thought we would do our own here in San Diego the day after!
*** Route Update! ***
There will be 2 routes offered: beginner and intermediate. Both routes will start/finish at Mission Bay South Shores and stay together for the first 12 miles.
A. Beginner route: 15 flat miles around Mission Bay
B. Intermediate route: 30 miles around Mission Bay an...
Since most of us will probably not make it up to LA for the official SoCal AIDS/LifeCycle Kick-off Ride (it's the same day as AIDS Walk San Diego), I thought we would do our own here in San Diego the day after!
*** Route Update! ***
There will be 2 routes offered: beginner and intermediate. Both routes will start/finish at Mission Bay South Shores and stay together for the first 12 miles.
A. Beginner route: 15 flat miles around Mission Bay
B. Intermediate route: 30 miles around Mission Bay and north to UCSD and back. This route has one very gradual, easy climb.
There will be a water/snack stop at the break-off point of the long & short routes. One additional rest stop for the long route.
Meet-up Time: 8:30am
Safety Speech: 8:45am (MUST be present)
Ride-out Time: 9:00am SHARP!
Miles: 15 & 30
Rain Policy: Rain cancels
Terrain: Relatively flat
Speed: 10-14 mph
Training Ride Leaders (TRLs):
Doug Hobson
Matt Bancroft
Todd Schultz
Carin Scheinin
Adrian Heckinger
Rob Rubright (SAG)
Jamie Lee Anderson (SAG)
You CAN do it and the ALC certified Training Ride Leaders are here to make sure you have all the support and encouragement you need. We are friendly, fun and ALL skill levels are welcome. NO RIDER WILL EVER BE LEFT BEHIND.
REQUIRED ITEMS FOR ALL TRAINING RIDES (in addition to your bike!):
Bike helmet
2 water bottles or 1 hydration pack (like a CamelBak) - 1 bottle should be filled with an electrolyte replacement drink
Bike frame pump or CO2 cartridges
Patch kit or Spare tube
Tire irons
Snacks (energy bars are good and quick!)
Identification
Money for rest stops
PLEASE NOTE: In keeping with the AIDS/LifeCycle Code of Conduct, Team San Diego obeys ALL traffic laws, stops at all stop signs and stoplights, and practices safe riding at all times. Safety IS Sexy! ALL participants must be present for the safety speech, which will begin promptly at 8:45am. No exceptions!
