San Diego Randonneurs Inaugural Graveleur 100k

This mixed terrain 100k kicks off San Diego Randonneurs' Grovel for Gravel Populaire series. A populaire is a RUSA sanctioned bike ride between 100-199 km in distance. This route starts and finishes at Second Chance Beer Co in Carmel Mountain Ranch. Post ride gathering at Second Chance is planned.

The ride starts off through Penasquitos Canyon Trail to Sorrento Valley Road. After making your way through Rancho Santa Fe, Del Dios Hwy and Elfin Forest, you jump on the trail that reaches Lake Hodges Dam, then following Lake Dr to Escondido. A quick spin through Elfin Forest Rd and you jump on the trail along Harmony Grove Dr and make your way to Questhaven Rd. As a noble tribute, you scale up Double Peak before descending on a gravel trail to the Ridgeline Trailhead to reach Twin Oaks Valley Rd. Making your way to Escondido, you return through North County Fair, crossing the Lake Hodges Bridge, making your way to Second Chance for the post ride libations.

The gravel and dirt trail portions are traversable by road bikes. Fenders are not recommended.

Registration cost for this populaire is $0. You will need to register and complete the Smartwaiver before registration closes. 

To join this ride, you will need to be a Randonneurs USA (RUSA) member. If you are new to randonneuring, you can click on the link here to RUSA membership to sign up.