Big Sycamore Canyon

Looking forward to the weekend and the chance to ride some new trails. I'm hoping to see some of the roadies hit the dirt. Coach needs to post some etiquette guidelines for welcoming the newbies.

Here's one guys helpful google map of trails. . .


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And here's another guys vid. . .

Lighthouse Century

Anybody planning to do the Lighthouse Century on Saturday, September 27?

I can't make the ALS Central Coast Century, as I'll be in Mexico with Torque and the rest of the family. Doc Morton tells me the Lighthouse is a great ride with terrific SAG support.

Registration opens this coming Monday morning at 12:01 AM. I've heard it fills up fast. I'd love to see a OneSource peloton.

Here's the description lifted from the website . . .

The ride starts and ends at Cuesta College. From there, the rides go north past the hidden town of Los Osos where there is no through traffic, on past Morro Bay with its famous Morro Rock and Embarcadero. On north for a rest and goodies stop at Cayucos, then the metric riders go to Cambria where a delicious lunch awaits. The Century riders continue north past historic Piedras Blancas Lighthouse to the turnaround at Piedras Blancas and back to Cambria for lunch. Be sure to keep a look out for the zebras on the right at San Simeon and the elephant seals on the left after San Simeon. After lunch everyone travels south to Cayucos again for more rest and goodies. Then south to the start/finish for a fabulous hot dinner.

The Lighthouse registration fee is only $50.00! There is no day-of-ride registration. Moreover, the ride is popular and sells-out quickly. Register early to assure yourself a place.

The SLOBC uses the funds from its rides to sponsor scholarships for the CalPoly Wheelmen and Shandon High School, support programs at Creston Elementary, contribute to the maintenance of mountain biking trails, support bicycle advocacy organizations, promote helmet use in our area and other issues of concern to bicyclist.

By the way, I've moved up and made it easier to update the Upcoming Events & Races Menu on the right. Have at it, boyz!

Wildflower this Weekend

It would be nice if Coach could give us a take on the Wildflower Triathlon, since I'm sure he's raced there. . .

Here's the article from today's Tribune . . . Fast Times May Bloom