2️⃣Routes!

Both are the SAME until Mile 19

Join us for our Member Ride*

The Parks Tour features either a visit or a “fly-by” of numerous City Parks in the Region: Mission Sports Park (start/finish), Felicita, Kit Carson, Mountain View, Jesmond Dene, Mulberry, and Richmar Parks are on the Route! (We only stop at a couple—but it’s nice to know there’s always water and restrooms nearby!) And Shade! 🌳🌳

OPTION #1: “Parks Tour GT”: Travels completely around Escondido and features some serious climbing! It first cruises thru San Marcos and into the Harmony Grove region. Then it’s a climbing route to Felicita and Kit Carson Parks—including a couple double-digit grade climbs! (Alexander, Peets—each not very long). Then comes the Summit (short side) climb and descent. Off to the Mountain View area then an “express route” to the Jesmond Dene Region. A Climb on N Center City and Mesa Rock and then It works it’s way to the Twin Oaks Region. Back with an easy cruise to the Finish.

OPTION #2: “Parks Tour”: Similar to the “GT”, but this ride Omits the Summit and Center City climbing sections. It still features some challenging, but short, climbing (Alexander, Peet Lane). Hey—ya gotta go UP to get 2100 ft, right??

*Non-Members are WELCOME to come out for a "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.