The Mountain Bike Fondo

The Quest

9:00am Sunday - September 8 - Del Dios Communtiy Park, Escondido

What is the Quest?

Well, in this case, the Quest is to find and retrieve three totems from each of the three routes. If you want the medal, it is not enough that you cross the finish line. You need cross it 3 times, each time with a different totem in hand:

  • The Wooden Rabbit
  • The Grail
  • The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch

KOM/QOM

Just to make sure you aren't slacking off and to add to the fun of the event, there will be a King of the Mountain and Queen of the Mountain determined on the Raptor Ridge climb. This climb is a prominent feature of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, you can't miss it. Raffle prizes for the top 3 spots!

Start/Finish/Venue: Del Dios Community Park and the San Dieguito River Park

Map to the Pasta Party

Features of the Route

  • 3 great routes in one
  • Collect your Totems in any order
  • Combined length: 30 miles
  • Timed course
  • KOM/QOM on Raptor Ridge
  • On site registration starting at 7:00am

Hey, where's the beer?

After the ride don’t forget the Pasta Party. Ice cold Stone Brewing Pale Ale, gourmet Italian food, music and fun. 10 minutes drive west to San Dieguito Park.

Directions: Head west on Del Dios Highway (S6). In downtown Rancho Santa Fe, take a right at the "Y" onto Linea del Cielo (S8). This will take you straight to San Dieguito Community Park and the festivities going on there.

Included in the event:

  • Timed course
  • Well stocked and staffed rest stops
  • Gourmet post ride Italian pasta feast
  • Post ride massage during the feast
  • Event T-shirt
  • Goodie bag
  • SAG & mechanical support along the route
  • First beer free, refills and wine modestly priced
Road routes: Gran Fondo Medio Fondo Piccolo Fondo