EVENT DETAILS
The Epic ride Saturday June 7th, 2025
4 ride options to choose from.
All rides start at 7:15 AM from Ryan Park
Located at 390 Hidden Trails Rd, Escondido, CA 92027.
Course closes at 5:30pm. There is an allotted 10.5 hours to finish your ride.
Pre-ride packed pickup will be held on Friday June 7, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Located at Ryan Park in Escondido. Must bring copy of phot ID and two signed waivers.
What’s Included in the Ride
Custom finisher medal
Commemorative Bib
5 fully stocked aid stations
SAG / mechanical support on the ride
CHP escort and safety on Mt Palomar
Finish Line BBQ lunch
Live Band
Ballast Point Beer Garden benefiting Life Sports Foundation!!!!
Breakfast: No one rides hungry! Join us for Breakfast at the Expo, 6:30 - 8:30am. We will be serving coffee, orange juice, bananas and pastries.
Rest Stops: Fully stocked and staffed rest stops at strategic locations along all courses.
Please note: The Cole Grade Water Stop will now be located at the BOTTOM of the hill. Please be sure to stop and fill up your water bottle prior to making the climb.
Post Ride Feast: Italian Lunch BBQ after the ride. Beer and other beverages are available.
Participation: Open to all riders 15 years of age and up. Each rider must be in sound health for the event chosen. Riders under 18 must have the consent of a parent or guardian.
Age Categories: Male and female U23 / 23-34 / 35-44 / 45-54 / 55-64 / 65+ / Professional.
Pro-Ride Invitational: Open to all licensed professionals and former professional riders free of charge. Please contact the event organizers for Pro-Ride entry.
Maximum Time: 10.5 hours / All courses close at 5:30 pm.
Timed Climbs: The south grade of Palomar Mountain will serve as the KOM/QOM for the Gran Fondo riders.
Awards: Road Routes - Raffle prizes will be given to the fastest on the KOM/QOM climb of Mt Palomar for each age category. Prizes will be mailed post event.
Electric Bikes: Electric Bikes are permitted but will not be eligible for KOM / QOM
Ride Safety
Helmets: Helmets are required at this event and must be worn at all times while on the bike. They need to be in good working order and meet current ANSI helmet codes.
Rules of the Road: This ride is held under the rules of the road. Riders must obey all rules of the road and posted road signs.
Required Equipment: All riders must carry tools for changing tires, extra inner tubes or sew-ups, and a tire pump. Riders are expected to change their own flats; however, mechanical support is available for more complex issues.
Aero Bars: Aero bars are allowed for this event; however, they may not be used when riding in a pack or drafting another rider. Because of crowded conditions at the start of the ride, the use the aero bars during the first eight miles of the ride is not permitted.
Routes Changes: Routes are subject to change, due to unforeseen issues with weather, road construction or permitting requirements. Course closes at 5:30pm. There is an allotted 10.5 hours to finish your ride.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds or transfers are provided.
Please note: We love what we do and what we do is put on events. After months and months of planning, coordinating and making our very best effort to create a race experience that we consider the best in California the last thing we ever want to do is postpone or cancel a race. We also understand that athletes devote a significant amount of their time, money and effort preparing for a race. So, if we need to make the difficult decision to postpone or cancel a race it’s a great disappointment for us and we know it’s a great disappointment to you. Unfortunately, though, that is the risk we share. You may feel you are entitled to a full refund if we postpone or cancel a race, but this is not feasible given the costs incurred in the months leading up to race day.
