2️⃣ Routes!

Get Your Monthly “FRCC Gran Fondo” in the Books! 📖

Not Ready for a Fondo? Ride the PAR Direct Route!

Both Routes are the Same until Mile 12!

Come Join us for our Member* Group ride.  

This 63 mile (Metric Century) route could be called a “North County Grand Tour”! Beginning at the Coast it immediately heads Inland with gentle climbing to Escondido. Then its off to Poway via the Famous Lake Hodges Bridge (see any water???). Leaving the “City in the Country” it is time for a Fun “express” ride on the S.R. 56 Bike Path toward the Del Mar coastal area. It finishes with a Scenic Cruise along the Coast (Surf’s Up! 🏄🏻‍♀️) back to the Start.

The PAR Direct Offers a shorter / easier alternative for everyone! It Follows the Metric Route until mile 12, then loops around the Twin Oaks Valley Region with a stop at Walnut Grove Park. Then its pretty much back the same way we came out!

*Non-Members may ride one "test" ride.

Note: Due to the wide-range of fitness and ability levels among cyclists, you should load the course onto your GPS device in case you become separated from the group (ahead OR behind!)

Ride Duration Time is Estimated

All Riders must be self-sufficient (nutrition, hydration, tools, tubes, etc.)

Ride Format

Ride Format

FRCC Rides may have different Groups:

● TEMPO - Brisk pace, 18-22 mph on flat terrain, Occasional Regrouping, Riders May Be Dropped if repeatedly losing contact.

● FITNESS - Endurance pace, 14-18 mph on flat terrain. No Drop with Regroupings as necessary.

● TOURING - Relaxed / Recovery pace, 12-16 mph on flat terrain. No Drop with Regroupings as necessary.

Groups Ride the Same Route and ride together for the first few miles. Members may choose to ride in any group. A rider that loses contact with a chosen group may be absorbed by the following Group IF THERE IS ONE. All Riders should have the route on their GPS device and be fully self-sufficient regarding navigation, roadside repair, nutrition & hydration.

Ride format is only available with sufficient attendance and leadership present.. The availability of a group MAY NOT BE KNOWN until the Ride Start.

No Drop: Group waits for riders with mechanicals, Red-Light “splits”, and occasional “gaps”, etc. Riders should, however, be able to maintain the listed average pace which is based upon flat terrain, without wind or other conditions.

Rider Conduct

All Riders Shall:

- wear helmets with proper fit & adjustment.

- follow all laws specific to the areas in which we ride.

- stop and wait at traffic lights & stop signs.

- yield to pedestrians.

- scan for obstacles/risks, warning those behind by visual/verbal cues.

- when turning right, take a position behind vehicles turning right.

- when going straight, line up left (clear) of the right turn lane

- when turning left, each rider is responsible for scanning and the last rider scans and signals the merge left.

- when safe, allow vehicles to pass.

- ensure that riders with physical or equipment issues are safe.

Riders shall also conduct themselves in a reasonable and proper manner, specifically:

. refrain from the usage of inappropriate or vulgar language;

. treat others with courtesy and respect--including vehicle operators;

. maintain ride Safety as the #1 priority;

. maintain their bicycles and equipment in proper working order

. do their best effort to enhance the image of cycling and cyclists.