All - Due to the heightened world-wide security threats, Camp Pendleton access will be changing March 1. They still want to give cyclists access, but have a little more control about who enters. The SD County Bike Coalition is working on trying to streamline this. Maybe we can get all active NCCC members registered without each rider having to do it separately. Talks are in the works...

Meanwhile, this is the notice sent to the NCCC club email address:

QuoteCamp Pendleton wanted to give you an update on our visitor access policy. We
value the great relationship we have with the area cycling community and
wanted to develop a process allowing cyclist's continued access to Camp
Pendleton. By Mar. 1, cyclist will be required to register in order to have
access to the base. An online process will be complete mid-February and base
access will be good for one year. Cyclist will need to re-register every
year. Until the registration process is finalized, cyclists will still be
able to enter the base with their U.S. or State government issued
identification card just like now. After Mar. 1, all cyclists will need to
be registered and show their U.S. or State identification when entering the
base. Once the registration process is up and running in a few weeks, we
will share the link. Our goal is to maintain a great relationship with area
riders but also balance that with security and protection for our Marines,
Sailors, civilian employees and families. Thank you for your patience and
understanding.

v/r, Carl

Carl B Redding Jr, APR+M
Director, Public Affairs
Marine Corps Installations West - MCB & MCAS Camp Pendleton
760-725-5799 Main - 760-725-9375 Direct - 760-213-5305 BB
Carl.Redding@usmc.mil / Carl.ReddingJr@gmail.com
@MarineCarlPA @MCIWPendletonCA
PendletonMedia@usmc.mil

I just Emailed the Adventure Cycling Assoc, as this will impact riders on their Pacific Coast Route.

Visitors will require a local sponsor. Meanwhile, the short I-5 option between Las Pulgas and Oceanside, safe but considerably less pleasant, will stay open according to Caltrans.