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2016 BikeMS Bay to Bay Day 1 75mi
Cycling Route
Details
76.89 mi
4,916 ft
You'll start with 2000 other cyclists from the Irvine Transportation Center, then head for the coast through Lake Forest, Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel. At Monarch Beach you'll begin riding on the Coast Highway, through Dana Point and past its picturesque harbor and Doheny State Beach. Leaving the highway, you'll wind your way through the community of San Clemente before passing San Onofre power plant and State Beach. Enjoy the solitude of biking through Camp Pendleton Marine Base, the largest undeveloped section of coast left in Southern California. Leaving the Marines, you'll go back to hugging the coastline in Oceanside, where you'll pass its harbor and pier. Finally you'll pedal through the village of Carlsbad before turning inland and gaining a little elevation to reach the finish line at the Carlsbad Sheraton, where a party with food, friends, and a spectacular view await.
Stronger riders who want more miles follow the first 50 miles, but continue down the coast through Carlsbad and turn inland at Batiquitos Lagoon. After the relatively flat ride along the coast, riders climb 700ft to San Elijo. The 75 mile route then goes back downhill, returning to the coast through La Costa.
Stronger riders who want more miles follow the first 50 miles, but continue down the coast through Carlsbad and turn inland at Batiquitos Lagoon. After the relatively flat ride along the coast, riders climb 700ft to San Elijo. The 75 mile route then goes back downhill, returning to the coast through La Costa.