The Alpine Challenge Ride consists of a 25 mile Alpine Ride, a 50 Mile Descanso Ride and a 62 Mile Pine Valley Ride.
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We’re returning to Summers Past
Farms in the Flinn Springs area just west
of Alpine. We hold our annual Vintage Alpine wine and food tasting event there.
There will be a large tented area in a grassy field - lots of shade for our post-ride
festivities. |
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Start and Finish:Summers Past Farms
15602 Olde Highway 80
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 390-1523
Directions:
From Interstate 8, exit at the Harbison Canyon/Dunbar Lane exit (it is the
exit just before the Alpine/Tavern Road exit) and turn left at the stop sign
(North) to cross under the freeway.
Turn left at the first road (Olde Highway 80). In one mile, Summers
Past Farms is on the right at Hawley Road. Personnel and signs will lead
you to the registration area.
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Post-Ride festivities include lunch, a massage, a drink ticket, Beer Garden, music, raffle prices, and more.
This is a ride not a race. Helmets are required.
Participants must obey all traffic laws. Ride as close to the right side as possible
and within the bicycle lane wherever possible. Ride in single file.
| Fees | |
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| Active.com: | $45 Pre-Registration through April 21st |
| $60 Registration from April 21st through noon April 28th | |
| Mail-In: | $45 Pre-Registration postmarked before April 21st |
| $60 Registration postmarked thereafter | |
| Event Day Registration is acceptable. Tandem entries are an additional $10 for the second rider. Please provide name. Non-Rider meals are $5 for adult or child. 10% discount for Team, Student, Club and Military riders but please bring proof of status. |
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| Schedule | |
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| 7:00 am | Registration Opens |
| 7:00 am - 8:30 am | Ride Start Time for Pine Valley and Descanso Rides |
| 8:15 am | Registration closes for Pine Valley and Descanso Rides |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Ride Start Time for Alpine Ride |
| 9:15 am | Registration closes for Alpine Ride |
| 11:00 am - 3:30 pm | Beer Garden and Massage available |
| 11:30 am - 2:00 pm | Post-Ride Meal |
Alpine Ride
Route map (PDF)
The Alpine Ride route is designed for the seasoned rider and provides a strenuous but doable ride both east and south of Alpine. If you're a "weekend warrior" looking to go to the next level, this challenge is also for you. You will begin by going west to Lake Jennings Road and then travel back east on Blossom Valley Road and Flynn Spring Road. After returning to ride past Summers Past Farms, you will head east to Harbison Canyon, then up to Alpine and back to Summers Past Farms. During the course of this ride you will enjoy some of the area's most beautiful rural roads. The Dehesa Grade climb, with 2,100 feet of elevation gain, will challenge you - but your efforts will be rewarded with refreshments and water at the top of the climb. Stick around to enjoy the festivities in the park. Sign up now and bring a friend!
| Miles | CumMiles | Directions |
| Start at the Summers Past Farms –Right onto Old Hwy 80 (West) | ||
| 2.9 | 2.9 | Turn Right (North) onto Lake Jennings Rd. |
| 0.2 | 3.1 | Turn Right (East) onto Blossum Valley Rd. |
| 1.6 | 4.7 | Turn Right (South) onto Flinn Spring Rd. |
| 0.6 | 5.3 | Turn Left (East) onto Old Hwy 80 |
| 1.9 | 7.2 | Turn Right (South) onto Dunbar Ln. - go under freeway |
| 0.1 | 7.3 | Turn Left (East) onto Alpine Blvd. |
| 0.6 | 7.9 | Turn Right (South) at stop sign onto Arnold Way |
| 0.8 | 8.7 | Turn Right (South) onto Harbison Canyon Rd. |
| 4.6 | 13.3 | Turn Left (East) onto Dehesa Rd. |
| 0.7 | 14.0 | SAG Stop - Dehesa Volunteer Fire Dept. |
| 3.9 | 17.9 | SAG Stop - Top of Dehesa Rd. |
| 0.2 | 18.1 | Turn Left (West/then North) onto Tavern Rd. |
| 1.0 | 19.1 | SAG Stop - Right Side; Just Before So Grade Rd. intersection |
| 1.5 | 20.6 | Turn Left (West) onto Arnold Way |
| 3.0 | 23.6 | Turn Left (West) at Stop Sign onto Alpine Blvd. |
| 0.6 | 24.2 | Turn Right (North) onto Dunbar Ln. |
| 0.1 | 24.3 | Turn Left (West) onto Old Hwy 80 |
| 0.9 | 25.2 | Finish at Summers Past Farms |
Descanso Ride
Route map (PDF)
The Descanso Ride measures 51 miles . It remains one of the toughest rides in California. Riders will be amply rewarded through not only completing the challenge but also in the sheer enjoyment of the long, long, downhills, quiet country roads and spectacular mountain scenery. This is not for the casual rider and the experienced riders are encouraged to start training early. Don't miss this awesome ride. Sign up now and bring a friend!
| Miles | CumMiles | Directions |
| Start at the Summers Past Farms -Left onto Old Hwy 80 (East) | ||
| 0.9 | 0.9 | Turn Right (South) onto Dunbar Ln - go under freeway |
| 0.1 | 1.0 | Turn Left (East) onto Alpine Blvd. |
| 0.6 | 1.6 | Turn Right (South) at stop sign onto Arnold Way |
| 0.8 | 2.4 | Turn Left (South) onto Harbison Canyon Rd. |
| 4.6 | 7.0 | Turn Left (East) onto Dehesa Rd. |
| 0.7 | 7.7 | SAG Stop - Dehesa Volunteer Fire Dept. |
| 3.9 | 11.6 | SAG Stop - Top of Dehesa Rd. |
| 0.2 | 11.8 | Turn Right (East) onto Japatul Rd. |
| 7.1 | 18.9 | Japatul Rd. becomes Japatul Valley Rd. at Lyons Valley Rd. |
| 0.9 | 19.8 | SAG Stop - Right Side; just past Lyons Valley Rd. junction |
| Japatul Valley Rd. becomes Old Hwy 80 at I-8 | ||
| 7.5 | 27.3 | Turn Left (North) onto Hwy 79 |
| SAG Stop - Right Side; just past Hwy 79 Turn-off | ||
| 0.2 | 27.5 | Turn Left (West) onto Viejas Blvd. (becomes Riverside Dr. going South) |
| 2.6 | 30.1 | Turn Right (South/West) onto Old Hwy 80 |
| Old Hwy 80 becomes Japatul Valley Rd. at I-8 | ||
| 6.0 | 36.1 | SAG Stop - Left Side; just before Lyons Valley Rd. junction |
| 0.9 | 37.0 | Japatul Valley Rd. becomes Japatul Rd. at Lyons Valley Rd. |
| 7.1 | 44.1 | Japatul Rd. becomes Tavern Rd. at Dehesa Rd. junction |
| Continue on Tavern Rd. (West, then North) | ||
| 1.0 | 45.1 | SAG Stop - Right Side; just before So. Grade Rd. intersection |
| 1.5 | 46.6 | Turn Left (West) onto Arnold Way |
| 3.0 | 49.6 | Turn Left (West) at stop sign onto Alpine Blvd |
| 0.6 | 50.2 | Turn Right (North) onto Dunbar Ln. |
| 0.1 | 50.3 | Turn Left (West) onto Old Hwy 80 |
| 0.9 | 51.2 | Finish at Summers Past Farms |
Pine Valley Ride
Route map (PDF)
When the Descanso riders turn towards Julian on Hwy 79, this ride continues east and rides through Guatay and Pine Valley. In Pine Valley, we tour an area on the Pine Valley Creek and then return to Hwy 79. There is a SAG stop on Valley View Trail. This colorful extension adds 12 miles to the Descanso Ride - a total of 63 miles - this will be the ultimate challenge! Sign up now and bring a friend!
| Miles | CumMiles | Directions |
| Start at the Summers Past Farms - Left onto Old Hwy 80 (East) | ||
| 0.9 | 0.9 | Turn Right (South) onto Dunbar Ln - go under freeway |
| 1.0 | 1.0 | Turn Left (East) onto Alpine Blvd. |
| 0.6 | 1.6 | Turn Right (South) at Stop Sign onto Arnold Way |
| 0.8 | 2.4 | Turn Right (South) onto Harbison Canyon Rd. |
| 4.6 | 7.0 | Turn Left (East) onto Dehesa Rd. |
| 0.7 | 7.7 | SAG Stop - Dehesa Volunteer Fire Dept. |
| 3.9 | 11.6 | SAG Stop - Top of Dehesa Rd. |
| 0.2 | 11.8 | Turn Right (East) onto Japatul Rd. |
| 7.1 | 18.9 | Japatul Rd. becomes Japatul Valley Rd. at Lyons Valley Rd. |
| 0.9 | 19.8 | SAG Stop - Right Side; just past Lyons Valley Rd. junction |
| Japatul Valley Rd. becomes Old Hwy 80 at I-8 | ||
| 7.6 | 27.4 | SAG Stop - Right Side; just past Hwy 79 Turn-off |
| 5.3 | 32.7 | Turn Left (North) onto Laguna Trail |
| 0.1 | 32.8 | Turn Left (West/then North) onto Pine Blvd. |
| Slight Left as Pine Blvd. becomes Spruce Rd. | ||
| Slight Right as Spruce Rd. becomes Valley View Tr. | ||
| 1.1 | 33.9 | SAG Stop - Right Side |
| 0.6 | 34.5 | Turn Left (West) onto Pine Creek Crossing |
| 0.1 | 34.6 | Turn Left (South) onto Pine Creek Rd. |
| 0.9 | 35.5 | Turn Right (West) onto Old Hwy 80 |
| 3.8 | 39.3 | SAG Stop - Left Side; just before Hwy 79 Turn-off |
| 0.1 | 39.4 | Turn Right (North) onto Hwy 79 |
| 0.2 | 39.6 | Turn Left (West) onto Viejas Blvd. (becomes Riverside Dr. going South) |
| 2.6 | 42.2 | Turn Right (South/West) onto Old Hwy 80 |
| Old Hwy 80 becomes Japatul Valley Rd. at I-8 | ||
| 6.0 | 48.2 | SAG Stop - Left Side; just before Lyons Valley Rd. junction |
| 0.9 | 49.1 | Japatul Valley Rd becomes Japatul Rd. at Lyons Valley Rd. |
| 7.1 | 56.2 | Japatul Rd. becomes Tavern Rd. at Dehesa Rd. junction |
| Continue on Tavern Rd. (West/then North) | ||
| 1.0 | 57.2 | SAG Stop - Right Side; just before So. Grade Rd. intersection |
| 1.5 | 58.7 | Turn Left (West) onto Arnold Way |
| 3.0 | 61.7 | Turn Left (West) at Stop Sign onto Alpine Blvd |
| 0.6 | 62.3 | Turn Right (North) onto Dunbar Ln. |
| 0.1 | 62.4 | Turn Left (West) onto Old Hwy 80 |
| 0.9 | 63.3 | Finish at Summers Past Farms |