WELCOME!!
Please join us on Saturday, May 17, 2008 as the SAN DIEGO CENTURY BICYCLE TOUR '08 rolls into its 2nd year.
SDC is a bike tour (NOT A RACE) and it is open to all cyclists.
To the riders who supported us in year one - We are proud of you and of how many of you finished these challenging rides.
THANK YOU from the staff and crew of the SDC!!
We listened to our riders and SDC will have some welcome changes in 2008 as well as all of the things that riders liked from 2007.
SAN DIEGO CENTURY '08 offers:
- SAG Stops - toilets, water, replacement fluid and lots of different food at six SAG stops (every 15-20 miles), as well as basic mechanical support
- Mobile Bike Support - mobile support on course as well as transport back to Start/Finish at MiraCosta College for riders unable to continue
- Well-marked Courses - lots of signs and road arrows
- Riders’ Gifts - mesh bags, course-specific finishers cups, wristbands and more
- Finish Line Party - MiraCosta College (start/finish) with music, lunch and a nice grassy place to relax
- Plenty of Parking - room for over 700 cars at MCC, plus overflow parking nearby
- Photos - riders' photos available on-line after the event
Click here for your photos
Custom Clothing and Souvenirs - SDC cycling jerseys, T-shirts, socks, art; all for sale on-line and at MCC
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The Official 2008 San Diego Century Cycling Jersey (World Jerseys) |
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The Encinitas Sports Festival Cycling Short (matches all jerseys) |
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The Encinitas Sports Festival Cycling Sock (matches all jerseys) |
COURSES
SDC '08 takes cyclists on their choice of three different courses up and down the hills and the coast of North County San Diego.
START/FINISH - All courses start and finish at MiraCosta College (MCC) in Cardiff-by-the- Sea (Encinitas).
| COURSES | LENGTH | RATING |
| The Del Dios (Blue) Course | 37 Miles | Moderate w/hills |
| The Del Sur (Green) Course | 66 Miles | Moderate/Difficult |
| The Dos Picos (Purple) Course | 103 Miles | Difficult |
The DEL DIOS (BLUE) Course
A 37 MILE loop through Olivenhain, La Costa, Elfin Forest, Del Dios highway around Lake Hodges, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach and back up the coast to MCC. SAG at 16 miles and at the FINISH. Doable for most cyclists and very scenic. For full description, click on Del Dios in table above.
The DEL SUR (GREEN) Course
A 66 MILE ride that follows the BLUE course around Lake Hodges, but then heads east up the new roads to Poway and then back west down the 56 Bike Trail back to the coast. The Del Sur course offers several interesting climbs and beautiful vistas on the way to Poway. Aid is at 16, 29, 42, 54 miles and the FINISH. For the more experienced cyclist, but doable. For full description, click on Del Sur in table above.
The DOS PICOS (PURPLE) Course
THE San Diego Century is a 103 MILE ride that follows the BLUE course and then the GREEN course up to Poway, and then takes a turn east and up. Riders climb up to Ramona passing the highest point on the course - “Dos Picos” peak (1855’ elevation) - and then descend Scripps Poway Parkway for the final 30 miles downhill to MCC. The Dos Picos course is not for the unprepared - the climb from Poway to Ramona is not called "The Purple Monster" for nothing. Aid stations at 16, 29, 42, 62, 80, 95 miles and the FINISH. The Dos Picos course is a beautiful and quite challenging ride; a true accomplishment. For full description, click on Dos Picos in table above.
REGISTER
Register Online at Active.com (up to midnight Monday 5/12/08)
Register by Mail/Fax
Download a .pdf or copy a form right from the screen, or e-mail, call or fax us and we will mail or fax an entry form to you which you can mail or fax back to us.
CAF - Race For A Reason
Turn your ride into a "Race For A Reason". Help raise donations for The Challenged Athletes Foundation and receive a custom package of clothing and gear along with your race. Go to www.raceforareason.kintera.org/SDCentury for more information or register on active.com and then join Team San Diego Century - John Howard, Capt.!
Day of Event Registration, Pre-registered Packet Pick-up and Pre-ordered Clothing Pick-Up
- Friday, May 16 at B&L Bike and Sport (211 N. Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075) - Noon - 7:00pm
- Saturday, May 17 at MiraCosta College - 6:00am - 8:00am.
No guarantee of entry for non-registered riders.
Go to Registration & Entry Fees for full description and directions.
