good hill rides in orange country

Newport Coast from PCH, Ridge Park, Park Vista. Pelican Hill all off of Newport Coast.

This is my usual Saturday ride (54.41 Miles, ascent 1896ft, descent 1896ft)

LB Marina to PCH south
PCH south to Marguerite Ave (L)
Marguerite Ave to San Joaquin Rd (R)
San Joaquin Rd to Newport Coast Dr (R)
Newport Coast Dr to Pelican Hill Rd South (R)
Pelican Hill Rd South to Newport Coast Dr (L)
Newport Coast Dr to Vista Ridge Rd (R)
Vista Ridge Rd to Ridge Park Rd (L)
Ridge Park Rd to Newport Coast Dr (R)
Newport Coast Dr to Bonita Canyon Dr (R)
Bonita Canyon Dr to Turtle Ridge (R)
Turtle Ridge to Newport Coast Dr (L)
Newport Coast Dr to San Joaquin Rd (R)
San Joaquin Rd to San Miguel (L)
San Miguel to Avocado Ave (L)
Avocado Ave to PCH north (R)
PCH north to LB Marina

thanks alot guys

I did not do that well on the bike last year, I could have done better, I focused on hill training, not because of this race but I did Wildflower right after. Honestly the hills are not bad, and the one big hill is almost welcomed as it gives you a chance to stretch out after the half way point. I found the bike course rather boring as it looked like just another desert to me, after doing it I found the slight headwind and overall gradual elevation to be more of a challenge for my strength and focus, if I were to train for it next year it would be more on tempo and power to maintain my speed over the entire course with its gradual elevation increase.

Santiago Canyon is a great ride with climbs on both ends. Start at El Toro Road and head East past Irvine Lake till you hit Jamnboree. U turn and head back for close to 2500' of climbing for the ride. Add in Silverado Canyon and/or Modjeska for added climbs and mileage. Great rides.

Also check www.geoladders.com Make  sure you choose the Road Biking in the drop down menu on the right

Edited by jbjboc 2009-09-03 7:14 PM