THE FACTS ON . . . CYCLING : Cycling Clubs Around the County

Cycling clubs in San Diego County offer all types of rides, from long overnight expeditions to short training rides to velodrome and road racing. And they also serve varying levels of riders. Many have clinics for beginning cyclists.

Publications such as the Cycling Calendar, Southwest Cycling and California Bicyclist are available at bike shops and give information about the many clubs in the area.

The San Diego Bicycling Club is the county’s largest in terms of membership. It offers rides of 60-100 miles for experienced riders, but it also has shorter rides on which experienced riders give tips on handling and other skills.

For cycling maps of the area and other information, call Caltrans at 231-BIKE.

For information about a club in your area, contact:

Chula Vista Baja Cycling Federation (Art Valencia) 423-5250

El Cajon San Diego Time Trial Assn. 444-6425

El Cajon, Escondido Sunset Cycling Club (Joe Mason) 448-1360

Kearny Mesa ABA Motocross 426-2411

La Mesa The Baja Connection 464-1323

Leucadia Celo Pacific Racing Club (Pam Roesch) 944-9118

San Diego The Banana Gang (Lee Skeen) 582-7836

Bicycle Task Force, Sierra Club (Ed Reilly) 275-2214

Knickerbikers 3007 Kennester Dr., Lemon Grove, 92045

American Youth Hostels 239-2644 or 234-3330

North County Cycle Club (Ben Hatfield) 744-3847

San Diego Bicycle Club (Ralph Elliott) 298-6789

San Diego Cyclo-Vets (Arnie Baker) 295-3024

San Diego State Cycling Club 429-9207

San Diego Wheelmen (Phil Lancaster) 281-6180

Triathlon Club of San Diego 222-8095.

(source: California Cyclist)