Hot Summer – Cool coastal Bike Rally
What is it?
Join your cycling friends for a clue-based rally that will take you to different scenic destination points throughout coastal north San Diego County. Use your clue and puzzle solving skills and knowledge of San Diego to navigate a fun course throughout coastal north San Diego County. Get your buddies together to form a Òbicycling brain trustÓ to see who can solve the clues and navigate the course in the best time.
When is it?
Saturday, July 16th. Sign
up from 8:30 to 9:00 A.M.. The
contest begins at 9:00 A.M. sharp!
Where is it?
It starts at Glen Park in Cardiff by the Sea. Map Here. I-5 to Manchester Dr. West about 1 mile. Manchester becomes San Elijo Ave. Park is at the corner of San Elijo & Orinda. Meet on the south side of the park near the intersection of Norfolk Dr. and Newport Ave.
How does it work?
Form a team of from 2 – 4 people. Each team captain will be assigned a clue that will describe a destination in and around coastal North County. The first clue will direct you to the first destination. Each subsequent destination will need you to the next, and so on. The first three teams that finish the contest will get bragging rights about how smart and fast you were until next year! Come in first or last, youÕll still have a great time!
What should I bring?
Pack a picnic cooler lunch and something to drink for the post-rally party. To assist you in the rally, you will want to have one or more of the following:
á A good map (AAA North County San Diego will work great but others will do)
á A knowledge of general trivia (clues will be Jeopardy-style questions)
á A SMART teammate!
á A sense of adventure
á A compass or a GPS if you get lost easily
á A cell phone (if you get lost)
á About $3. Some clues may require you to buy a little something.
How far do I need to ride?
The routing of the course will be well under 30 miles on a largely flat course.
Who's Invited
Any cyclist that is capable of riding 25-30 miles and that has at least a half a brain still in operation.
What's it cost?
Participation is free. You may make a donation to the Knickerbikers general fund when you register.
For more information
Contact Steve Gebler at (760) 487-8723 or email