We’re excited to announce our new route for this year’s Rwanda Ride. As you know, the heavy rains and flooding we experienced earlier this year have messed up some of our favorite trails – including Arroyo Trabuco, a key section of our Rwanda route.  But mountain bikers are a resilient bunch, and we’ve figured out an even BETTER route for our 5th annual event.

Our 50 Mile Ride event will be the first-ever mountain bike event to travel through (3) OC Parks:  Whiting Ranch, O’Neill Park, and Caspers Park.  It’s our off-road version of the “Tour de Dirt”.  You’ll love the new section we added in Whiting – it does add some climbing, but it also adds some of your favorite single-track trails in the park.

Our planning team mapped the new route, and the complete 50 miler (as well as the 25 miler) is posted on Geoladders.  CLICK HERE to view the route and take a virtual tour complete with photos.  Our friends at Geoladders are making this route available for download to all riders – no Geoladders membership is required.  IMPORTANT NOTE:  the actual ride elevation gain is higher than posted on Geoladders. Not sure why it lists a lower number, but we don’t want you mad at us if you experience a bit more climbing than you thought.  So, here’s the real numbers:

• 50 Miler – 47 actual miles, 6400 feet elevation gain with 1/4+ mile of hike-a-bike in Caspers
• 25 Miler – 24 actual miles, 3200 feet elevation gain

Hike-a-bike section thru Caspers

Yes, we know the miles are slightly less than our targets.  But we have more climbing than any other year.  And we’re pretty sure you’ll have enough riding by the time you’re done.  We guarantee you’ll be glad to be back at Cooks for the bbq and beverages and HUGE raffle.  Sign up today!