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Valley Center Bike Ride
Hello fellow cyclists! Having previously lived on the south side of Lake Wohlford for 9 years, I would like to give you some more detailed information. First, this first two miles on Lake Wohlford Road is gruesome!....even for experienced cyclists!....If you aren't in excellent shape, and your bike in top condition you should not attempt this route. This is a very heavily traveled road going to and from two of the most popular Casinos in the North County, The Valley View and Harrah's Rincon; both by personal vehicles and those huge busses that transport people from all over the county. I saw the traffic increase dramatically as the casinos were built and expanded. There are many places that if 2 vehicles(even cars)are meeting, the one behind you will have to wait to pass!....Yes the road is that narrow! So early Sunday morning is crucial to maximize safety....and even then it can be hazardous. No shoulder or bike lane, sharp blind curves, speeding(sometimes racing)cars, combined with tiredness, sleepiness, and potential intoxication from long hours spent in the casinos are some of the hazards. Boulders, rocks, gravel, and debris on the road are also quite common. Having driven that route hundreds of times I have personally had many close calls with cyclists. Pointers: ALWAYS stay single file! I can't count the number of times I have come around one of these blind curves and find cyclists 2 or 3 abreast causing me to slam on the brakes! NEVER wander, wobble, or drift from the edge of the shoulder....as often happens when tiredness sets in....and it will! AVOID this ride during the week if possible....And NEVER in the early morning or late afternoons as there are many working people that make this commute. ALWAYS stay alert for the unexpected. There have been numerous people killed on this stretch through the years[note the numerous memorial crosses and flowers along the way!]. I hope some of you find this information helpful. Michael Sawyer— March 27, 2009 12:26 p.m.