SDBC is far and away the largest club ride in san diego. Riders of all fitness levels are present in the SDBC roster. Seriously, this club has it all as far as rider levels. Elite teams right through new club riders. To support all of these different riders the weekly club ride is divided into groups A, B, and C. Think that is alot of groups - think again. It is not uncommon to get more than 100 cyclists show up at the weekly club ride.
The A group is composed primarily of racers and strong club riders. However, rider levels will vary and at the back of the group it can get a little tricky as less fit riders do their best to hang on. Crashes are not unknown on the SDBC ride but that is to be expected any time you have a group of 100 riders of varying levels. Isn't it?
The B group is composed of club riders and a few racers. The B group leaves a few minutes after the A group but don't write these guys off. They hammer pretty hard.
The C group is composed of new riders and is decidedly more mellow than either the A or B group.
All of the groups take the same route which is a 45 mile loop through Rancho San Diego that winds up on the coast. After a quick jaunt down the I-5 (yes you are getting on the highway for an exit) you can expect a few miles of rolling hills. Once you hit Rancho Santa Fe there is a short stretch of flat ground where the pace will staying in the high 20's. After the quick right on Villa De La Valle you can expect a hammerfest up the hill. Strong riders will take a right on Las Colinas (also known as Stud Loop) while the rest of the group takes a right on S6. The first and only rest stop of the ride is at the right turn on Montevideo. With half the ride over it is time to head toward the coast. Once on the coast, things can get a little hairy as everyone lines up for the uphill sprint at Solana Beach. Hairy means hairy. You have been warned.
The group usually stops for coffee at the Java Depot on Highway 101
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