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CANCELLED
Conquer Palomar |
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benefiting the Thalassemia Support Foundation
Santa Ysabel, CA
Phone 858-204-9202
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Registration and
check-in opens at 6:00 A.M.
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60 Mile Road Ride starts at 7:00 A.M.
50 Mile Road Ride
starts at 7:15 A.M.
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Closes at 2:00 P.M.
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Come join us for the 2nd
Annual Conquer Palomar. Palomar Mountain's only
organized ride! You get to choose from either a 50 mile
or 60 mile route, both with fantastic scenery. These
paved road rides take you on the little know roads of San Diego County's scenic back country. You will enjoy an idyllic rural setting along with great views of Lake Henshaw and for those who do the 60 mile ride, you will see Mount Palomar's world famous observatory. This is a tough ride so be prepared. There are a few steep decents, a long climb, and a short steep climb. This is NOT a beginners ride.
Your fee includes t-shirt, rest stops with fruit, water, Dudley's
bread, and Hammer Gel as well as after the ride refreshments.
What 2006 participants are
saying:
"Great ride
yesterday on Palomar!!! It was hotter than hell, but that's
just the gamble you take. Really appreciated the ice. It made
a huge difference. The T-Shirts were of the best quality I've
ever seen for such an event. Keep up the good work!!"
Mike B.
"I am almost
58 years old, retired navy, and I have been through the
Suez canal, the Panama canal, I've been to Australia 3 times
and I've crossed the equator 6 times. In my opinion my ride
the other day up Palomar was the most exciting and
spectacular thing I've ever done! Thank you and thanks to your
wonderful volunteers who manned the rest stops. They contributed a
great deal to my very first biking event. I only hope my
future rides will be as great. Thanks again." Novice biker,
Charles.
Route Description
Start to East Grade Road
- We will start on Mesa Grande Road at the
ranch so be prepared for the first climb of the day, 250
feet onto the Mesa Grande plateau. There are a number of
rolling hills, large black oaks, and free range cattle along
this stretch of the ride. Once over the last hill you will
then descend 700 feet to Hwy 76. This is a very steep decent, WATCH YOUR SPEED.
East Grade Road to South Grade
Road - The big climb begins once you turn onto East
Grade Road (S7), you will ride 11 miles with 2,500 feet of
climbing. As you start the climb you will have some
spectacular views of Lake Henshaw and Hot Springs Mountain,
the highest point in San Diego County. Your first rest stop
will come at the 15.5 mile point at the Scenic Vista turnout. Back on the road you will gradually climb as you are treated to numerous views of the Pauma Valley. The second rest stop comes at the 25.0 mile point (50 mile turnaround point).
South Grade Road to Palomar Observatory - As you pass the country store you have 5
miles and 800 ft of climbing up to the observatory. The road
is lined with pine tress as you make your way to the
observatory. Before reaching the top you will get a
glimpse of the 200-inch (5.1 m) Hale Telescope. Make sure to
take some time and check out the Palomar Observatory
(60 mile turnaround point)
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When you are ready turn around and head back the way you came, enjoy the down hills and be careful.
Mesa Grande Road to Santa Ysabel - Back on Mesa Grande Road there is one more climb with 700 feet of elevation gain. Once on the Mesa Grande plateau you will have some rolling hills and then a 250 ft descent to the finish.
Elevation Breakdown - The major climbs add up to 4,250 ft of elevation gain, add another 1,250 ft of elevation for the rollers and you have 5500 ft of total elevation.
Register NOW either by going to our printable registration page or online
at Active.com. |
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| Requirements |
| All riders will be required to wear ANSI approved helmets at all
times while riding during the event. Our event operates under permits
from local authorities. Please ride in a safe manner at all times.
State and local traffic laws will be strictly enforced throughout the
event. Riders should carry proper ID while on the course in case of
emergency. |
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