Summer is for easy cruises along the coast. From Oceanside to Imperial Beach, this out-and-back 200k is about having a fun day out by the beaches, escaping the inland heat. Coffee stops are encouraged.
The brevet's ride leader, Osvaldo, will also be participating in the event. The start and finish will not be staffed. Osvaldo will arrange proof of passage and finish time confirmation with riders.
ALL SAN DIEGO RANDONNEURS EVENTS ARE ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT RUSA MEMBERS.
Randonneuring is a self-supporting event – There will be no day of registration available and if there are any volunteers available, they will only be at Start/Finish or establish controls in the cue sheet. There is no SAG for this event.
All riders must follow RUSA rules and can be found here. Helmet, lights and reflective gear are a must (lights and reflective gear must be worn between dusk to dawn. Riders must follow all local traffic laws and regulations.
Although bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists and are subject to the same rules and regulations, it is crucial that bicyclists pay attention to traffic signs and signals and follow all rules to reduce the risk of collisions, while on the road. Refer to the California Driver Handbook to become familiar with these rules. This excerpt is found at the DMV website for Sharing the Road (FFDL37) and can be read here.
If a RUSA member or Non-RUSA member event participant rides behind, side by side, in front of (a distance long enough or close enough in proximity that indicates they are riding together), or gives/receive assistance from/to non-registered riders it is a violation of the event rules. Any violation of the RUSA/Event rules will be grounds for instant disqualification. No exceptions!