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Century Pacific Coastal Skate
2003 Announcement |
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The Annual Southern California Pacific Coastline Century Skate/Bike Saturday, June 14, 2003 (meet 5 a.m.; roll at 5:15 a.m. - first light) 100 mile skate and bike ride Santa Ana Amtrak station to San Diego Amtrak station What is it?: The Southern California Annual Pacific Coastline Century Skate/Bike (“The Century”) is a bunch of people who individually choose to do something together. Each individual fully assumes all risk for himself/herself. This is not an event with a sponsor/host. It's basically one person saying: "Hey, I am going to skate from A to B on day X" and someone else saying: "That sounds like fun, I will do that too." What is it not?: It is not a race. It is not a sponsored or hosted event. Warning 1: There is no official support: no official direction support, no official medical support, no one clearing traffic, no official water support, no official food support, and no official assistance if you get hurt or your skates or bike break down. The only way to be certain you have someone with you the whole time is to arrange with someone that you will stick together. Warning 2: The route includes hills: up-hills and down-hills (although a lot of the route is flat). The route also includes approximately 8 miles riding on the shoulder of the I-5 Freeway, from Las Pulgas Road, Camp Pendleton (a bit south of San Clemente) to the first exit in Oceanside. On that portion of the freeway it is legal to ride a bike and it is illegal to be a pedestrian. Good News: The above information is dry and serious. This is a major exertion and should not be undertaken lightly, and the warnings about the hills, the freeway and lack of support should be taken seriously. That said, I also want to point out that I consider this to be a spectacular ride, with beautiful and interesting scenery, and a fantastic way to spend a day. Last year we did have a volunteer to drive a support van and a volunteer to set up a refreshment station at the top of Torrey Pines Hill. We hope to have both the support van and the refreshment station again. Route Summary: On streets from Santa Ana to San Juan Capistrano. Then on bike path to PCH in Dana Point. From there, most of the trip follows on or near PCH or the Pacific Coast Bicentennial Bike Route. From Dana Point the route basically follows, with a few variations, routes described in the books by Don and Sharron Brundige: Bicycle Rides: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego County. We do go on the shoulder of I-5 Freeway from Las Pulgas Road to Harbor Drive, Oceanside (about 8 miles). In previous years we rode through Camp Pendleton and did not ride on the I-5 Freeway. Since 9/11 no one is allowed to ride through Camp Pendleton, so in 2002 we started riding on the 5 Freeway. More detailed suggested directions are on this web site. Return Transportation: Each person arranges his/her own transportation. Most people take the Amtrak train from the San Diego station back to the starting point, the Santa Ana Amtrak Station. Generally, most of the trains allow passengers to bring their bikes on the trains. When it gets closer to the date, I suggest you check the schedule with Amtrak and confirm which trains will take bikes. REMINDERS: - Wear a helmet - Bring photo ID (you may need it to get on the train) - Bring foot wear (you need it for the train, and if you break down) - Carry water and snacks (there are places to get water and food, but there are some long stretches with nothing) - Carry some first aid stuff - Carry some skate or bike repair stuff - Bring money (for the train and food - I think the train is about $20.) BAIL OUT INFORMATION There are train stations at San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente Pier, Oceanside and Solana Beach. Further info: For additional information and to receive email updates contact: - Elliot Gordon elliotg1@cox.net |
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