Ride Profiles

The 2007 rides return unchanged for 2008. They consist of the 20 Mile Ride, the 30 Mile Ride, the 61 mile Descanso Ride and the 72 mile Pine Valley Ride.

The Pine Valley Ride and the Descanso Ride return from last year; both are designed for the serious rider. The Pine Valley is a challenging 72 miles with almost 7,000 feet of vertical gain and the Descanso Ride has nearly 6,000 feet of climbing. Our 30 Mile Ride for those who enjoyed the tough challenge of both the distance and the climb; it has almost 2,700 feet of vertical gain, and we retained the 20 Mile Ride created last year. The 20 Mile Ride is consistent with our aim to promote camaraderie and significant accomplishment for the weekend rider and for newer members of our riding community. Both the 20 Mile and the 30 Mile Ride still have the challenging Dehesa Grade to complete.

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General Information

Start and Finish:
Alpine Community Center - Lower Level
1830 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901

Directions:
From Interstate 8, exit at Alpine/Tavern Road
Turn right
At stop light, turn left onto Alpine Blvd.
Community Center is on the left.
The parking map is available as JPG and PDF.
Entry Fee includes T-Shirt, SAG stop refreshments, roving support and a Post-Ride meal. Non-Rider meals are available for $5. T-Shirt size and availability will be limited on day of event.

Post-Ride festivities include a free massage, a drink ticket, Beer Garden, music, raffle prices, and more.
This is a ride not a race. Helmets are required.
Participants must obey all traffic laws. Ride as close to the right side as possible and within the bicycle lane wherever possible. Ride in single file.
2008 Fees:
Active.com: $40 Pre-Registration through April 12th
  $50 Registration from April 13th through noon April 24th
Mail-In: $40 Pre-Registration postmarked before April 13th
  $50 Registration postmarked thereafter
Event Day Registration is acceptable.
Tandem entries are an additional $10 for the second rider. Please provide name.
Non-Rider meals are $5 for adult or child.
10% discount for Team, Student, Club and Military riders but please bring proof of status.

Schedule:
6:00 am Registration Opens
7:00 am Ride Start Time for Pine Valley and Descanso Rides
7:15 am Registration closes for Pine Valley and Descanso Rides
9:00 am Ride Start Time for 20 Mile and 30 Mile Ride
9:15 am Registration closes for 20 Mile and 30 Mile Ride
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Post-Ride Meal, Massage & Beer Garden available

Descanso Ride
Route map (PDF)

The Descanso Ride is unchanged this year and measures 61 miles and has 5,700 feet of elevation gain. It remains one of the toughest rides in California. Riders will be amply rewarded through not only completing the challenge but also in the sheer enjoyment of the long, long, downhills, quiet country roads and spectacular mountain scenery. This is not for the casual rider and the experienced riders are encouraged to start training early. Don't miss this awesome ride. Sign up now and bring a friend!

2008 Descanso Alpine Challenge
CumMiles Directions
  Start at the Alpine Community Center-Left onto Alpine Blvd.
2.7 Left (North) across freeway onto Willows Rd. (East)
6.2 Right (South) across freeway onto Alpine Blvd. (West)
11.4 At 5-Way stop, Slight Left onto Arnold Way
14.1 Left (South) onto Harbison Canyon Rd.
18.7 Left (East) onto Dehesa Rd.
19.4 SAG Stop - Dehesa Volunteer Fire Dept.
23.4 SAG Stop - Top of Dehesa Rd.
23.6 Right (East) onto Japatul Rd.
30.7 Becomes Japatul Valley Rd. at Lyons Valley Rd.
30.9 SAG Stop - Right Side; Just Past Lyons Valley Rd. junction
  Becomes Old Hwy 80 at I-8
39.1 Left (North) onto Hwy 79
  SAG Stop - Right Side; Just Past Hwy 79 Turn-off
39.3 Left (West) onto Viejas Blvd. (becomes Riverside Dr. going South)
41.9 Right (South/West) onto Old Hwy 80
  Becomes Japatul Valley Rd. at I-8
48.6 SAG Stop - Left Side; Just Before Lyons Valley Rd. junction
48.8 Becomes Japatul Rd. at Lyons Valley Rd.
55.9 Japatul Rd. becomes Tavern Rd. at Dehesa Rd. junction
  Continue on Tavern Rd. (West/then North)
57.0 Right (East) onto South Grade Rd.
59.4 Left (West) onto Alpine Blvd.
61.0 Finish at the Alpine Community Center
Pine Valley Ride
Route map (PDF)

When the Descanso riders turn towards Julian on Hwy 79, this ride continues east and rides through Guatay and Pine Valley. In Pine Valley, we tour an area on the Pine Valley Creek and then return to Hwy 79. There is a SAG stop on Valley View Trail. This colorful extension adds 12 miles and an additional 1,000 feet of elevation gain to the Descanso Ride - a total of 73 miles and almost 7,000 feet of vertical gain - this will be the ultimate challenge! Sign up now and bring a friend!

2008 Pine Valley Alpine Challenge
CumMiles Directions
  Start at the Alpine Community Center-Left onto Alpine Blvd.
2.7 Left (North) across freeway onto Willows Rd. (East)
6.2 Right (South) across freeway onto Alpine Blvd. (West)
11.4 At 5-Way stop, Slight Left onto Arnold Way
14.1 Left (South) onto Harbison Canyon Rd.
18.7 Left (East) onto Dehesa Rd.
19.4 SAG Stop - Dehesa Volunteer Fire Dept.
23.4 SAG Stop - Top of Dehesa Rd.
23.6 Right (East) onto Japatul Rd.
30.7 Becomes Japatul Valley Rd. at Lyons Valley Rd.
30.9 SAG Stop - Right Side; Just Past Lyons Valley Rd. junction
  Becomes Old Hwy 80 at I-8
39.2 SAG Stop - Right Side; Just Past Hwy 79 Turn-off
44.5 Turn Left (North) onto Laguna Trail
44.6 Turn Left (West/then North) onto Pine Blvd.
  Slight Left as Pine Blvd. becomes Spruce Rd.
  Slight Right as Spruce Rd. becomes Valley View Tr.
45.7 SAG Stop - Right Side
46.3 Turn Left (West) onto Pine Creek Crossing
46.4 Turn Left (South) onto Pine Creek Rd.
47.3 Turn Right (West) onto Old Hwy 80
51.1 SAG Stop - Left Side; Just Before Hwy 79 Turn-off
51.2 Turn Right (North) onto Hwy 79
51.4 Left (West) onto Viejas Blvd. (becomes Riverside Dr. going South)
54.0 Right (South/West) onto Old Hwy 80
  Becomes Japatul Valley Rd. at I-8
60.7 SAG Stop - Left Side; Just Before Lyons Valley Rd. junction
60.9 Becomes Japatul Rd. at Lyons Valley Rd.
68.0 Japatul Rd. becomes Tavern Rd. at Dehesa Rd. junction
  Continue on Tavern Rd. (West/then North)
69.1 Right (East) onto South Grade Rd.
71.5 Left (West) onto Alpine Blvd.
73.1 Finish at the Alpine Community Center
30 Mile Ride
Route map (PDF)

The 30-mile route is designed for the seasoned rider and provides a strenuous but doable ride both east and south of Alpine. If you're a "weekend warrior" looking to go to the next level, this challenge is also for you. The ride first takes you on a “Viejas Loop” to the East Willow exit of I-8 and back to South Grade Road where you join the 20 Mile Ride route. The Viejas leg adds just under 10 miles and over 600 feet of elevation gain - an additional 28% over the 20-mile ride. Sign up now and bring a friend!

2008 30 Mile Ride
CumMiles Directions
  Start at the Alpine Community Center - Left onto Alpine Blvd.
2.7 Turn Left (North) across freeway onto Willow Road (East)
6.2 Turn Right (South) across freeway onto Alpine Blvd. (West)
10.5 Turn Left (South) onto South Grade Rd.
12.8 cross Tavern Road intersection
13.7 Turn Right (East) onto Foss Rd.
14.0 Turn Left (West) onto Arnold Way
15.4 Turn Left (South) onto Harbison Canyon Rd.
20.0 Turn Left (East) onto Dehesa Rd.
20.7 SAG Stop - Dehesa Volunteer Fire Dept.
24.6 SAG Stop - Top of Dehesa Rd.
24.8 Turn Left (West/then North) onto Tavern Rd.
25.9 Turn Right (East) onto South Grade Rd.
28.3 Turn Left (West) onto Alpine Blvd.
29.9 Finish at the Alpine Community Center
20 Mile Ride
Route map (PDF)

The 20-mile route is designed for the "weekend warrior" looking for a challenge. During the course of this ride you will enjoy some of the area's most beautiful rural roads as well as the Alpine Town Village. The Dehesa Grade climb, with 2,100 feet of elevation gain, will challenge you - but your efforts will be rewarded with refreshments and water at the top of the climb. Stick around to enjoy the festivities in the park. Sign up now and bring a friend!

2008 20 Mile Ride
CumMiles Directions
  Start at the Alpine Community Center - Left onto Alpine Blvd.
1.5 Turn Right (South) onto South Grade Rd.
3.8 cross Tavern Road intersection
4.7 Turn Right (East) onto Foss Rd.
5.0 Turn Left (West) onto Arnold Way
6.4 Turn Left (South) onto Harbison Canyon Rd.
10.9 Turn Left (East) onto Dehesa Rd.
11.6 SAG Stop - Dehesa Volunteer Fire Dept.
15.4 SAG Stop - Top of Dehesa Rd.
15.6 Turn Left (West/then North) onto Tavern Rd.
16.6 Turn Right (East) onto South Grade Rd.
18.9 Turn Left (West) onto Alpine Blvd.
20.4 Finish at the Alpine Community Center

Proceeds benefit the Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and the Alpine Challenge Scholarship Fund.

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