Friday, September 19, 2014

Event's Eve - Hooray!

Last post, last day before the event!  Hope you're excited and glad the weather is looking much nicer today and this weekend that it has been lately.  Might even get some rain on the way!

We'll take a photo on the main street of Julian to start Day 2 - here's last year's sweet pic.



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Mission & Donation

Ride for the River Park is to raise awareness and support for The San Diego River Park Foundation.  They do great work in cleaning up the river and watershed, educating the public, conserving natural open space, and much more.  One of their goals is to create a hiking and biking path along the entirety of the San Diego River.  Ride for the River Park specifically supports this goal and we ride the portions of the path that currently exist while building support to complete the entire thing.  I hope that by Year 10 we will be riding on a dedicated path rather than an amalgam of roads, highways, paths, and streets.  Your participation helps to make this goal a reality!

There is no fee to participate in the event but participants are responsible for their own food and lodging.  If you enjoy the event and want to support the River Park Foundation you can make a tax-deductible donation at: http://sandiegoriver.org/give.html.  If you make a donation please note "Ride for the River Park" in the notes / memo section.


Most Important Items to Remember!


  1. Show up on time - we roll out at 7 AM on Saturday, 9/20
  2. Bring needed gear - sunscreen, helmet (if you want), lights, spare tire tubes, WATER, bicycle, human body, snacks, cash, phone
  3. Great attitude, smiles, be ready for a great time!


Day 1 Stops - Saturday, 9/20
  1. Starbucks Coffee - 10406 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 (Grantville)
  2. 7-11 - 10195 Riverford Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040 (Just before Highway 67)
  3. Thai Time (Lunch Stop) - 2330 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065
  4. Dudley's Bakery / Santa Ysabel Grocery - 30218 California 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
  5. Nickel Beer Company (Finish Line!) - 1485 Hollow Glen Rd, Julian, CA 92036

Day 2 Stops - Sunday, 9/21
  • Janet's Montana Cafe (Brunch Stop) - 2506 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901
  • 7-11 - 10195 Riverford Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040 (Just before Highway 67)
  • Mission Trails Visitors Center - 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
  • Modern Times Beer (North Park) - 3000 Upas Street, Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92104

See you tomorrow!

Monday, September 8, 2014

Planned Ride Pit Stops

During the ride we'll have stops along the way to get a bite to eat, rest, get some water, use the bathroom, etc.  I've marked out 4 stops below for stopping during the ride but of course, take some additional rest as needed.  I also wanted to have specific locations so if the group is separated or we need to regroup we'll have spots that everyone knows beforehand.

Below are the marked stops and they're also added to the Google Maps version (link via image).



  1. Starbucks Coffee - 10406 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 (Grantville)
  2. 7-11 - 10195 Riverford Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040 (Just before Highway 67)
  3. Thai Time (Lunch Stop) - 2330 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065
  4. Dudley's Bakery / Santa Ysabel Grocery - 30218 California 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
  5. Nickel Beer Company (Finish Line!) - 1485 Hollow Glen Rd, Julian, CA 92036
Excited to ride in less than 2 weeks!  If you haven't already, register today!

If you have any questions let me know.

- John | john.patrick.anderson@gmail.com | 619.727.7867