Rainbow Cyclists' First Sunday ride - February 5, 2012

Ride: Elfin Forest Loop

Distance: about 40 miles ^^^ >>> REGROUPING

Description: Ride from Solana Beach up through the rolling, scenic hills of Elfin Forest and back to the coast. 2736 feet of climbing. Bring plenty of water.

Lunch/Snack: After the ride. Cafe Zinc? Pizza Port?

Time & Place: 9:00 AM at the north end of the parking lot at the Solana Beach Amtrak and Coaster Station (Thomas 1167 E7). Take I-5 to exit number 37 (Lomas Santa Fe Dr) go west on Lomas Santa Fe Dr. and right (north) on N. Cedros Ave.. See map: g.co/maps/kycwf.

Contact: Dan Buker (before 8 AM on day of ride) 760-729-9491 dan_buker@hotmail.com.

Ride cue sheets and maps are posted by the leaders on the RainbowCyclists Yahoo! Group. You can find this group at

sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/RainbowCyclists

Ride Ratings Key

Speed                     Terrain
>     Slow and easy       ^     Flat
>>    Moderate            ^^    Gentle grades
>>>   Brisk pace          ^^^   Some climbs
>>>>  Very fast           ^^^^  Steep hills and extended climbs

REGROUPING: Leader stops at key points to allow for rest/regroup.
TRAINING: No guaranteed stops