Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic was held 2009 - 2013.

	Epic San Diego Cycling Challenge: 45mi, 75mi, or 100 Mile Century
	Held on Eastern San Diego County's Mount Laguna: Minimal traffic, no traffic lights and just 3 stop signs.
	Distances offered: • 101 miles with 10,000 feet of elevation gain • 75 miles with 7000 feet of elevation gain • 45 miles with 3800 feet of elevation gain
	Registration Closes at 6pm, April 15.
	Stage One of the King Of The Road Challenge!
First held in 2009 and now a Southern California "bucket list" event, the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic features 101 miles with 10,000 feet of climbing and three different ascents of San Diego County's Mount Laguna! You will climb San Diego's highest point via Sunrise Hwy from the north, via the fabled and car-free Kitchen Creek from the south-east, and via the little-known and truly epic Pine Creek drainage from the west. There are just three stop signs and NO traffic lights on this incredible route which starts and finishes just 44 miles east of San Diego in Pine Valley, CA! Fabulous 75- and 45-mile routes are offered, too!
Feedback about the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic The Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic is Southern California riding at its finest, and toughest: one hundred miles of mountain back roads and not a single stop light to break the rhythm of the fantastic scenery, from mountain pine, to desert cactus and chaparral. It’s a challenge for the legs and lungs, but the scenery and space are all payback. - Dustin Sharp The pre-ride at Mt. Laguna was brutally awesome. The route was simple, no numerous turns to get confused. Just a few glances at the rout sheet and you're on your way. The three loops made it stress-free and a sense of security that everybody is close by. The views are amazing, specially on the first loop. The last loop made this ride very memorable due to its difficulty. You have to dig deep just to go over the next steep section on Pine Creek Rd. Whoo!!! This ride has all the elements of an "epic" ride: greatness and adventure. - Francis Ignacio Click here for an extensive review of the entire 2012 event on the Tour of California site. Click here for feedback from the 2011 Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic participants. Click here for feedback from the 2010 Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic participants. Click here for feedback from the 2009 Official Pre-Ride participants.

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Registration

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Twilight begins 5:50; Sunrise is 6:15; Sunset is 19:19; Twilight ends 19:44.

Wave Start Times

Each wave will have 40 riders and they will begin in ten minute intervals. Read carefully:

Before the first wave starts at 600am, riders should line up in TWO SINGLE-FILE lines at the entrance to the start line corral There, two batches of 20 will have be checked off, then will move up to the start line corral. After each wave starts, another 50 riders will be checked off and then will move up to the start line corral. Riders starting in a later wave don't have to be in line right at 600am. Waves will begin at 600am, 610, 620, 630am, etc. Choose any wave you prefer.

All eyes—County, CHP, Forest Service, locals, and visitors—will be watching this event. PLEASE do the right thing, everyone! Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Time Limits

The Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic is a timed cycling event and begins with an organized wave start at approximately first light of day, known as "civil twilight" according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. Riders may not leave earlier or later than the official start time if they want to be timed or receive credit for completing the event. The time limit is twelve hours. Riders who arrive at checkpoints after the posted closing times will be will not be able to complete the full route.

Results and "Finishing Credit"

Those riders interested in comparing their distance covered, or finishing time, should register with Strava.com and bring and use a GPS-enabled bike computer or smart phone, then upload their ride to Strava after the event.

This event is specifically non-competitive and is not a race. Everybody who finishes is a winner! It’s primarily up to the participants in the events to maintain the decorum, safety, and sense of fair-play and sportsmanship that should always and in all circumstances abound in these types of events.

All riders must fully and safely complete the designated route within the designated time limit to be recognized as an official finisher. Full roster and several online digital slideshows will be posted to the website shortly after the event.

What to Bring

Riders must come prepared for any possible mechanical failure or contingency. At the very least, all riders should carry a spare tube, tire (yes, an actual tire), pump, patch kit, basic tools, water bottles, money, personal and medical identification, cell phone, money, credit card, and a good attitude.

Checkpoint Locations

Note: All have bathrooms.

Mile 16.5: CP1 at Lake Cuyamaca Store
Mile 34.4: CP2 at Red Tail Roost atop Mount Laguna
Mile 56.3: CP3 at the lower gate on Kitchen Creek Road
Mile 64.5: CP4 at Red Tail Roost atop Mount Laguna
Mile 75.4: CP5 at Pine Valley County Park (the start/finish) MUST DEPART HERE NO LATER THAN 230PM FOR THIRD LOOP (or stop at conclusion of Loop 2)
Mile 90.9: CP6 at Red Tail Roost atop Mount Laguna
Mile 101.8: Finish Line! Congrats! Closes at 630pm

Personal SAG Vehicles

Not allowed! The Mt. Laguna area is a beautiful, generally low traffic place to ride, so why spoil it with more cars? The definition of a personal SAG is any non-staff motor vehicle that is providing any type of aid, assistance, or motivation to any rider. No RAAM crews in training, personal cheering squads, photographers, video crews, or the like, please! If your family or friends want to be there, we'll be happy to put them to work at a checkpoint!

Volunteers

We always need help at our events! We can only put these events on with the help of loyal, trustworthy, motivated individuals running the checkpoints along the way. To provide a little incentive, we offer one free entry into the next edition of this event if you volunteer. It's a simple formula: "work one, ride one free!" If you'd like to help, please submit the Volunteer Application. Likewise, if you have a Free Ride Credit you'd like to use, email us BEFORE or during the standard entry time frame for the event to reserve your spot on the roster.

Important Registration Details and Policies

1. All entrants are required to sign the Accident Waiver at check-in (before beginning the event). The waiver may not be modified in any manner.
2. All riders must pay the event entry fee, except those with a Volunteer's Free Ride Credit.
3. Entry fees are non-transferable. (No rider exchanges.)
4. Entry fees are non-refundable. (No roll-over credits, either.)
5. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
6. Photo ID is required to check-in for the event.
7. The minimum age for participants and volunteers is 11. Riders under 18 must have their Accident Waiver signed by a parent or guardian who attends the event.
8. Participants may not tow trailers or "trail-a-bikes."
9. These events ALWAYS sell out way in advance! There is no registration at the event. You may not ride unless you have pre-registered and therefore your name is on the event roster.
10. There will be no mailing via postal service of any info, results, or entry confirmation before or after the event, however BikeReg.com will email you confirmation of your entry when you complete the application process through their website. Keep that email on file as proof of your registration. We will keep you up-to-date via our email newsletter, but only if you choose to sign up for it.
11. We ride rain or shine.
12. Fire or Storm Weather Cancels! This event is held under permits from the United States Forest Service and the County of San Diego. Either agency has the jurisdiction to cancel the event due to fire, storm weather, other natural disaster, act of terrorism, Act of God, or other reasons. If this happens, there will be No Refunds. Please review the AdventureCORPS, Inc. Disaster Policy.

Rules for Riding

1. All riders must be friendly and must always display a good attitude before, during, and after the event. Whining and/or a sense of entitlement will not be tolerated.
2. All riders must carry and/or wear the official event ID provided at check-in. Riders without ID will be refused support and will be listed as DQ in the results. "Bandit riders" will be banned from future events.
3. All riders must carry proper personal identification and personal emergency contact phone number at all times while cycling. We recommend the fine products from www.RoadID.com.
4. All riders must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet while cycling.
5. All riders must obey all laws and all relevant aspects of the California Motor Vehicle Code. Riders who break laws and/or ride unsafely will be disqualified from the event; they will also be banned from entering future events.
6. All riders must follow the basic rules for safe cycling, including, but not limited to: Ride to the right, single file at all times. Stop at all stop signs and red signals. Protect and warn one another about road hazards and traffic. Don't overlap wheels. Practice safe paceline and group riding etiquette. Be courteous to and cognizant of motorists and other park visitors.
7. All riders must begin in the wave start as directed. Riders may not enter the course before or after the official wave starts.
8. Riders who arrive at checkpoints after the posted closing times will not be able to complete the full route.
9. All riders must leave the course within twelve hours and MAY NOT cycle in the dark.
10. All riders, including those who DNF, must check in at the finish line. Riders may complete one, two, or three loops of the three-loop course; the loops must be completed in order.
11. Personal Support Vehicles, whether they are actively "supporting" a rider or not, are not allowed anywhere on the course, except for the start / finish area.
12. For your safety and the safety of other riders and road users, headphones, in either or both ears, are not allowed at any time while cycling.