Long Roadies

Saturday’s Ride

Dec 2: Time to Climb
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Long Roadies

Long Roadies rides are 50-60+ miles long. There are strong riders in both the Roadies and Long Roadies but Long Roadies ride for a longer time.

Average speeds for the whole ride are 16-18 mph. We are not a “racing” oriented club. If someone really is too slow we make sure they know where they are and how to get back to the start. Routes are planned using RideWithGPS and the “route map” link for each ride goes to the route where you can view, download to a GPS navigation device, or print a cue sheet.

Please introduce yourself when you come out on a ride. Visitors will be required to sign the NCCC Liability Waiver. Riders are expected to follow the NCCC Rules of Etiquette on all club rides. Also of interest is this CyclingSavvy course on club riding. Send questions regarding Roadies rides to Ursula at roadies@northcountycycleclub.com. Thanks to Sean for planning the Long rides.

FYI: e-bike policy is described here. Contact your ride leader before bringing a bike with electric assist to a club ride.

The NCCC Liability Waiver can be found here.

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Saturday Ride

Saturday rides meet at the Old California Restaurant Row – OCRR – (behind Acapulco’s and Fish House Vera Cruz), 1020 San Marcos Blvd., between Hwy 78 and Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Click here for map.

Rides start @OCRR at 8:00 am, unless otherwise noted.

Ride leader: Sean Brennan

Monthly plan:

  • The first Saturday of each month the ride focuses on hills with total climbing typically between 5,000 and 8,000 feet. This may include pitches of over 15%.
  • The second Saturday of the month is a flatter and shorter ride with distances between 50 and 70 miles with limited climbing.
  • The third Saturday of the month is our adventure ride which includes new or rarely ridden roads, some dirt is possible and perhaps a gate or two.
  • The fourth Saturday is dedicated to a longer than typical ride in the range of 70-100 miles.
  • Months that have a fifth Saturday will be a joint ride with the Regular riders following their route, with some bonus miles for those that are interested in a longer ride.

Please check the Forum > Club Rides & Events for ride changes due to extreme weather or other unforeseen events.

Upcoming and Recent Rides

Dec 30th, 2023The OneClub Ride with PizzaRWGPS493000Sean Brennan
Dec 23rd, 2023Ramona PlusRWGPS905800Sean Brennan
Dec 16th, 2023Coast/EscondidoRWGPS583800The Most Excellent George Parker
Dec 9th, 2023Shorter, Faster, Less ClimbingRWGPS603500Sean Brennan
Dec 2nd, 2023Time to ClimbRWGPS636400Sean Brennan
 
Nov 25th, 2023Off to De LuzRWGPS906700Sean Brennan
Nov 18th, 2023Annual Udo Memorial Ride from CanyonRWGPS755600Sean Brennan
Start: Canyon Showroom in Carlsbad 5600 Avenida Encinas, 92008 at 8:00 AM
Join Antje Heinz and Lauren Lentz to ride the 9th edition of the Udo Memorial Ride in remembrance of all cyclists fallen on the road. Thru their life stories, we promote respectful behavior toward cyclists on the road. In honor of our family members, friends, or fellow cyclists, let’s share the moment over 3 different routes in beautiful San Diego North County. New route from Bonsall pit stop back to Oceanside for 2023!
Nov 11th, 202356/Coast/RSF/EscoRWGPS563400Most Excellent Guest Ride Leader George Parker
Nov 4th, 2023Time for a Few of Our Favorite HillsRWGPS706400Sean Brennan
 
Oct 28th, 2023De Luz and a Wetzel or TwoRWGPS867100Sean Brennan
Oct 21st, 2023An Adventure to VCRWGPS635400Sean Brennan
Oct 14th, 2023Coast/RSF/EscondidoRWGPS563700Sean Brennan
Oct 7th, 2023Valley Center the Hard WayRWGPS726700Sean Brennan
Full History

Sunday Ride of the Month

The second full weekend (Sat & Sun) of the month is reserved for a special Sunday route that will take you off the beaten path of our weekly group rides to explore iconic roads for spectacular scenery and adventure. Each month one of the NCCC ride leaders will take you on one of their favorites. All NCCC riders looking for something extra are welcome. To ensure no one misses last-minute notifications due to ride changes, a signup is required.

Ride coordinators: Sean Brennan and Karl Rudnick

Upcoming and Recent Rides

Dec 10th, 2023Dudleys-Banner-Montezuma-MesaGrandeRWGPS797000Karl
Start: Dudley's Bakery at 8:30 AM
Epic climb of Montezuma Grade out of Borrego Springs. Finish with some pie in Santa Ysabel.
 
Nov 12th, 2023Honey Springs LoopRWGPS707200Tony Jones
Start: Rancho San Diego at 8:30 AM
East County classic roads with iconic Honey Springs climb as used on the Tour of California. Plenty of Rancho San Diego parking in Petco lot.
 
Oct 15th, 2023Kitchen Creek – Engineers RdRWGPS747200George Parker
Start: Pine Valley at 9:00 AM
Enjoy these epic quiet roads in the Lagunas
Full History

Sunday Ride Signup

Please select a month and sign up for a special Sunday at least a week in advance