Sunday, Oct 12th, 2003

DESCRIPTION

Now in its 18th year, the Tour de Poway Fun Ride has become one of North San Diego county's premier cycling events. This fun cycling event draws participants from all over Southern California. Several courses are offered with varying degrees of difficulty designed for all levels of cycling, from beginners and families, to the experienced. All courses being and end at Old Poway Park and encompass parts of beautiful San Diego north county inland.

COURSES

Four road courses provide something for everybody. The 65 mile metric century, and the 50-mile course both begin with a 3 mile, 8% climb, and wind through beautiful San Diego inland north county, with an exciting descent through avacodo groves. (recommended for the more experienced and conditioned cyclists) The 25-mile course offers something for the more casual rider, and the 15-mile course, nicknamed the Poway Loop, is a flat course designed for families to enjoy.

POST-RIDE LUNCH

After the ride, enjoy a delicious lunch in charming Old Poway Park sponsored by SMITHBARNEY Citigroup. Lunch includes barbaque chicken, salad, beans and bread- all for only $8. (Served from 11:00 am through 2:30 pm)

START AND FINISH LOCATION

Poway is called " the city in the country", located 30 miles north east of downtown San Diego in beautiful inland north San Diego County. All rides start and finish at Old Poway Park, 14128 Midland Rd. Take I-15 and exit Poway Rd and go east 4 miles, then left on Midland. Poway is 25 miles northeast of San Diego, 25 miles east of Oceanside and 6 miles south of Escondido.

START TIMES (Day of registration starts at 6:30 am)

Ride start times are as follows:

7:30 AM- 65 mile and the- 50 mile

9:00 AM- 25 mile

10:00 AM- 15 mile

LODGING

Ramada Limited (858)748-7311

Click here to register on line-Active.com

Click here to print a registration form