Clippers

Ride weather on Saturday:
Sunny, 50F to 61F

Wednesday’s Ride

Feb 19: Daley Ranch via Palomar College
27 / 1650 route
START: Grand Plaza Las Posas - Boudin SF at 8:30 AM

Start Time is 8:30 am
Unless otherwise noted

Saturday’s Ride

Feb 15: Ascend Del Mar
40 / 2400 route
START: Ascend Coffee, La Costa at 8:30 AM

Start time 8:30 am (Oct-Jun)

Start time 8:00 am (Jul, Aug, Sep)

Unless otherwise noted

Clippers

Clipper rides are always no drop and average speeds are a little slower than the Roadies, although there is probably some overlap between slower Roadies and faster Clippers. There may be a variety of speeds within the group but there are frequent regroups, particularly after climbs, to keep the group together. We count heads and stop for flats.

The Clippers ride on both Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Clipper rides are safe routes with plenty of adventure and a rest stop halfway. Join us for coffee / tea after both the Wednesday and Saturday rides.

Make sure your bike is roadworthy; carry a spare tube. Helmet and drink bottles required. AND lots of enthusiasm.

Meet outside Boudin Bakery at Grand Plaza, San Marcos, 113 S Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, unless otherwise noted.

All new and guest riders must sign the NCCC Liability Waiver and are expected to follow the NCCC Rules of Etiquette. Also of interest is this CyclingSavvy course on club riding. Helmets are required on all rides. E-bikes are welcome but please read our e-bike policy. Mountain bicycles are not recommended for these road surface rides.

Contact information for ride leaders can be found on the ride leader page.

Please take note of route mileage and know your limits… These are No Drop Rides, but if you are unable to complete the ride, you will have to plan for someone to pick you up at your location.

 

Don’t forget your WATER BOTTLES and SNACK

Contact information for ride leaders can be found on the ride leader page.

Please take note of route mileage and know your limits… These are No Drop Rides, but if you are unable to complete the ride, you will have to plan for someone to pick you up at your location.


Saturday Ride

Saturday rides are typically at an average speed of 13-15 mph for the ride as a whole and are about 40 miles, sometimes longer. Rides start from Grand Plaza , 113 S Los Posas Rd., San Marcos, unless noted.

Rides start at 8:30 a.m. October thru June
Rides start at 8:00 a.m. July, August & September
Unless otherwise noted

Upcoming and Recent Rides

Mar 22nd, 2025Blue Sky and Old PowayRWGPS432200Kay Pfeiffer
Mar 15th, 2025Vista to FallbrookRWGPS40.82600Ken Chin-Purcell
Start: 365 E Broadway, Vista at 8:30 AM
Curbside Cafe afterwards
Mar 8th, 2025Bandy CanyonRWGPS432350Bill Heidler
Mar 1st, 2025On a missionRWGPS41.52200Ken Chin-Purcell
 
Feb 22nd, 2025The Edge of EscoRWGPS40.72750Kay Pfeiffer
Feb 15th, 2025Ascend Del MarRWGPS40.42400Ken Chin-Purcell
Start: Ascend Coffee, La Costa at 8:30 AM
Feb 8th, 2025West Lilac, Jesmond DeneRWGPS41.02600Marjorie Stine
Feb 1st, 2025Bernardo HeightsRWGPS412650Bill Heidler
 
Jan 25th, 2025Lake and Fire MountainRWGPS412500Ken Chin-Purcell
Jan 18th, 2025Bates Nut FarmRWGPS422300Marjorie Stine
Jan 11th, 2025Sleeping Indian Old GroveRWGPS402500Bill Heidler
Jan 4th, 2025All the RanchosRWGPS422900Kay Pfeiffer
 
Dec 28th, 2024Lilac, BrengleRWGPS422600Bill Heidler
Start: Boudin Bakery, Grand Plaza at 8:30 AM
Dec 21st, 2024Bonsall, Rice & Couser CynRWGPS39.03200Ken Chin-Purcell
Start: This Parking lot near 5256 S Mission Rd , Bonsall at 8:30 AM
Dec 14th, 2024Elves and LagoonsRWGPS422480Marjorie Stine
Start: Boudin Bakery, Grand Plaza at 8:30 AM
Full History


Wednesday Ride

Wednesday rides are typically at an average speed of 12-14 mph for the ride as a whole, and are about 25 miles. Rides start from Grand Plaza , 113 S Los Posas Rd., San Marcos, unless noted.

Wednesday rides start at 8:30 am unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming and Recent Rides

Feb 26th, 2025GP Cypress, N and S Santa Fe VistaRWGPS25.81570Ken Chin-Purcell
Start: Grand Plaza Las Posas - Boudin SF at 8:30 AM
Feb 19th, 2025Daley Ranch via Palomar CollegeRWGPS26.71625Tom Corrigan
Start: Grand Plaza Las Posas - Boudin SF at 8:30 AM
Feb 12th, 2025GP Lake San Marcos Loops and HillsRWGPS25.21800Stephen StewartRide Canceled  
Start: Grand Plaza Las Posas - Boudin SF at 8:30 AM
Feb 5th, 2025Escondido Tour from Taste of FranceRWGPS27.01550Frank Ryan
Start: Alternate start @ rear of A Delight of France, W Valley Pkwy and Maple at 8:30 AM
 
Jan 29th, 2025Carlsbad LagoonsRWGPS26.61700Marjorie Stine
Start: Grand Plaza Las Posas - Boudin SF at 8:30 AM
Jan 22nd, 2025GP RSF Golf, Cam del NorteRWGPS28.42200Stephen Stewart
Start: Grand Plaza Las Posas - Boudin SF at 8:30 AM
Jan 15th, 2025GP Las Posas, Twin Oaks, Vista Way w/GravelRWGPS25.81680Frank Ryan
Start: Grand Plaza Las Posas - Boudin SF at 8:30 AM
Note: .5 mile segment of gravel. A couple gates and hike a bike sections
Jan 8th, 2025Vista TourRWGPS23.01600Stephen Stewart
Start: Grand Plaza Las Posas - Boudin SF at 8:30 AM
Jan 1st, 2025Mission and AbbeyRWGPS27.2960Ken Chin-Purcell
Start: Alternate start @ Garfield St, Magee Park, Carlsbad at 8:30 AM
NOTE: Alternate start @ Magee Park
 
Dec 18th, 2024Ho Ho HighlandRWGPS261515Jeff Gross
Start: Grand Plaza Las Posas - Boudin SF at 8:30 AM
Full History