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Happy Hanukkah Ride
A 35-mile ride through San Diego, stopping at some of the points of interest in the history of Judaism in San Diego.
San Diego Bay Bike Route (27K)
Directions and map for a delightful 27-mile, three-hour ride around San Diego Bay with no significant hills. Most of it runs along bike lanes or separated bike paths. This was Rainbow Cyclists' very first group ride in 1988.
Progressive Brunch and Neighborhood Tour
An easy 16-mile tour through Kensington, Normal Heights, Hillcrest and Mission Hills, crossing three footbridges. Stops for rest, snacks and regrouping.
Otay Lakes Tour
Directions and map for a fairly flat tour from a point near the Chula Vista Nature Interpretive Center, past the ARCO Olympic Training Center, to the Thousand Trails Campground east of Otay Reservoir. Return by an alternate route.
Miramar Lake and Poway
Directions and map for a 27-mile ride through Mira Mesa, Poway and Scripps Ranch. Most of the roads have bike lanes. For an extra five miles, you can ride the trail around Lake Miramar.
Mountain Biking Around Poway (26K)
Directions and map for a 13-mile bicycle ride around Poway, mostly on unpaved riding and hiking trails. Optional side trip up Twin Peaks on foot.
Pamo Valley and Black Canyon Ride (16K)
Directions and map for a 20-mile ride through Pamo Valley and Black Canyon north of Ramona. Magnificent views. About half of the ride runs along unpaved roads.
Around Mission Bay (26K)
Directions and map for an easy 15-mile bicycle ride around beautiful Mission Bay in San Diego, mostly along separated bike paths. Great views of the bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Mission Bay to Cabrillo Monument (22K)
Directions and map for a fairly easy 10-mile bicycle ride from Mission Bay to Cabrillo Monument in San Diego. The hills are gentle and the views are terrific.
San Diego County Century
Directions and partial maps for a 100-mile ride around San Diego County, starting at Downtown San Diego and passing through Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach and Del Mar before returning to Downtown San Diego. Very few hills, easy access to buses, the Coaster commuter train and businesses. The most do-able century in San Diego County.

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