Hi Action Bikers,
ChristinePolta(760-518-1404) and Mike Goldman(619-995-9313) will lead a ride next Sunday 8/5 along the Bayshore Bikeway to Coronado and back.
Bring water, a helmet, sunscreen, spare tube or patch kit.
Lunch near the ferry landing. Lots of choices..
You can start with the main group at Pepper Park in National City or join us along the Bayshore Bikeway for a shorter ride.
The shorterroute (see next page) is almost completely on bike paths. There is a short stretch we ride on Glorietta Blvd. Even that has amarked bike lane, though it is not protected by a curb.
Ride slow and watch for pedestrians (lots of kids and dogs) along the last mile or two to the Ferry Landing.
This ride is flat, though there are often strong headwinds from the north along the Silver Strand.
1) If you are starting from Pepper Park
a. Take exit 10 from I-5 N to get to this starting point.
b. If the parking lot is full, there is street parking a short bike ride away.
c. Distance to Coronado Ferry Landing. 16.9 miles; RT distance is 33.8 miles.
d. Start at 10am. Please be ready to start on time since we’re meeting others along the way.
e. There are bathrooms in the park.
f. This route has a few miles on quiet back roads.
2. Starting the ride along the Bayshore Bikeway. This route is all bike path except for a short stretch on a bike lane on a quiet street in Coronado.
a. Take exit 5B from I-5 S to get to this starting point.
b. There’s parking in the “staging area” (see picture below). There is street parking nearby.
c. Distance to Coronado Ferry Landing 11.9 miles; RT distance is 23.8 miles
d. Start when the riders from Pepper Park get here. Should be between 10:30 and 11.
e. I don’t know whether there are bathrooms here. The nearby Swiss Hall is closed on Sundays.
f. Would someone riding from here send me & Chris your phone number? We’ll text you if there is some delay.
