Torrey Pines - A Favorite Local Climb At 1.4 miles with 400 feet of elevation gain, TORREY PINES STATE RESERVE offers breathtaking views as well as a breath-taking climb. Located on Coast Highway 101, just south of Carmel Valley Road, Torrey Pines is one of San Diego's jewels, an ideal location to get some great repeats in. The following link shows the grade for this picturesque climb. Elevation Chart for the Outside Climb at Torrey Pines Elevation Chart for the Inside Climb at Torrey Pines Take the Epic Torrey Pines Hill Climb Challenge! |
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| 50 Mile Loop with 3800 Feet of Climbing Discover one of San Diego County's best kept secrets. HIGHLAND VALLEY ROAD (HVR), found just off of Pomerado Rd, is a secluded road with plenty of climbing. HVR is characterized by steep pitches that test you as you climb 1300 feet in five miles. The pitches are over 10%. Oh and the descent is even more fun as you easily reach speeds over 45mph. The links below contain the elevation profile and the route sheet for this great ride. Highland Valley Road Loop ElevationChart Route Sheet |
| Soledad Mountain Road Another great climb in San Diego is Soledad Mountain Road at 3.5 miles with 700 feet of elevation gain. Starting at Felspar Street and Soledad Mountain Road continuing up Soledad Mountain Road to the top of the mountain at cross. Take the Epic Soledad Hill Climb Challenge. |
| Hill workout #1 55 miles ride with 5100 feet of climbing Start at Flower Hill Mall heading east on Via De la Valle, turn right on El Camino Real, left on San Dieguito Road, right Old El Camino, right on the Side Street which reconnects to El Camino, continue to Sorrento Valley, south Interstate 5, exit Genessee, left on Torrey Pines Road, down La Jolla Shores, up to Via Capri, down Soledad Mountain Road (SMR), repeat SMR, down Via Capri, up La Jolla Shores add another repeat on Torrey Pines Hill. Soledad Mountain Road Hill Repeat Elevation Chart |
| Fargo Street Wanna climb something really steep? How about trying The Fargo Street Hill Climb. It averages over 25% and has a max of 37%. |
| On this page you will find local 35-70 mile rides. Looking for longer rides check out the CENTURIES PAGE . Looking for something longer check the EPIC RIDES PAGE for Double Centuries and beyond. Click here for a page dedicated to HILL WORKOUTS . |
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| Want to challenge yourself do the final stage of the Tour of California. Here is the link for now. I will update with graphics. |
| Swami's Saturday Hammerfest - 38 Miles 2200 feet of climbing The famous Swami's Loop is held every Saturday. It leaves from the Nytro Multisports shop. Get there early and have coffee and bagels and rub elbows with local, domestic or international pro cyclists and triathletes. A very fast paced ride be prepared to hammer! |
| Swami's Tuesday and Thursday Morning 630 ride. ~25 miles 1200 of climbing A fast paced morning ride. Leaves at EXACTLY 630 am. Lots of rollers through Carlsbad with KOM bragging rights. Like all good rides it ends at a coffee shop or you can bypass and keep riding last approximately 1.5 hours. |
