Archipelago Ride

Archipelago Ride Postponed

The Archipelago Ride scheduled for April 4, 2020 has been postponed due to threat of Covid-19 virus. We are working as quickly as possible with the various agencies and sponsors to determine the best date in which to reschedule the event. We will plan on shifting all registrations over to the new date once it is determined. In follow up communications, we will offer options for those who have a conflict with the new date.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

SDMBA Archipelago Ride presented by

SportRx

Hosted by Green Flash Brewing Co.

The Ride

Registration will open to current members on January 10, 2020 and to the general public on January 15, 2020.

On April 4, 2020 fluff up that grass skirt and get your TIKI on at SDMBA’s signature springtime event.

Why is it called the Archipelago Ride? This ride attempts to keep the dream of trail connectivity alive by linking the “islands” of open space together from La Costa Preserve and Elfin Forest in the north to Black Mountain Open Space Park and Penasquitos Canyon Preserve to the south.

The finish line luau at Green Flash Brewing Co. will be overflowing with fun into the parking lot with more food, vendors, and cold beverages than any year before! Families, friends and cheering squads are invited to join in the fun!

Helping Local Conservation

Proceeds from this fundraising bike ride will go to some of our conservation partners who help preserve and protect our open spaces. Without these conservation partners, we would not have these natural places to ride. Funds will also be directed to further SDMBA’s mission of improving trail access for mountain biking in San Diego.

San Dieguito River Park - Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve - Center for Natural Lands Management - The Escondido Creek Conservancy - San Diego Habitat Conservancy -The County of San Diego - The City of San Diego - The City of San Marcos

Full Arch Ride

Riders will meander their way from San Elijo Park in San Marcos to Green Flash Brewing Company. in Mira Mesa, experiencing a variety of terrain through the open spaces of central San Diego County. The point-to-point route will cover just short of 50 miles and over 4500 feet of climbing and is a serious endeavor. Route will explore Rancho La Costa Preserve, Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, Del Dios Highlands Preserve, San Dieguito River Park, Black Mountain Open Space Park, Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve and more. Participants must train for the Arch to be physically able to handle this extreme level of physical challenge. Start logging those miles now. Four fully stocked aid stations at approximately mile 10, 21, 27 and 37.

Check in 6:15 - 7:15 a.m. Start window 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. We highly encourage you to be conditioned enough to complete the course in a reasonable amount of time. Cut off times for Aid Station #3 is 3:30 p.m. and for Aid Station #4 is 4:30 p.m. If you arrive at these check points after this time and you choose to continue you will not have the support of our sweepers.

Electric Mountain Bikes are not permitted on the Full Arch ride.

Full Arch Route
on Ride with GPS
Routes Subject to change

Half Arch Ride

A "pint-sized" version of the classic Full Arch covering approximately 20 miles and 2500 feet of elevation gain starting at Sun Devil Way at Black Mountain Open Space Park, hitting up 2 fully stocked aid stations and on to Green Flash Brewing Company following along the traditional Full Arch Route. Check in 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. Start Window 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

This is still a challenging ride with plenty of climbing and rugged terrain; suitable for solid intermediate and advanced riders.

Electric MTB’s (class 1 and 2) are permitted on the Half Arch route.

Half Arch Route
on Ride with GPS
Routes Subject to change

Registration

There is NO Day of Event Registration. There are NO refunds.

Early

1/15/2020 for General public

Full Ride: $85

Half Ride: $65

Regular

2/14/2020 - 3/12/2020

Full Ride: $95

Half Ride: $75

Late

3/13/2020 - 4/2/2020

Full Ride: $115

Half Ride: $90

Registration Includes

  • Ride entry
  • Ride support at start locations and aid stations
  • 1 lunch ticket
  • 1 Green Flash beer ticket
  • 1 opportunity drawing ticket
  • Custom Arch Ride 2019 Sock Guy Socks!

Come back To Register starting at the dates above!

Shuttles

Shuttle service can be arranged with The Beaten Path Shuttles.

Shuttles provided by The Beaten Path are available for $25 per person. Space is limited.

Full Arch Morning Shuttle Times: 5:00 AM and 6:20 AM - Pick up at Green Flash/Drop off at San Elijo Park

Half Arch Morning Shuttle Times: 7:40 AM and 8:45 AM - Pick up at Green Flash/Drop off at Sun Devil Way

Afternoon Shuttle Times: 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM - Pick up at Green Flash/Drop off at San Elijo Park

Sign Up for Shuttle Service

Arch Ride Clothing

T-SHIRTS and JERSEYS by Canari

Jersey Option 1
Jersey Option 2

Preorders for Arch Ride jerseys by Canari Cyclewear and event Tshirts are now closed. There will be a limited number of jerseys and Tshirts for purchase at the Pre-Arch Ride Happy Hour on April 2 at Green Flash from 5-8 p.m. and at the Finish Line Luau on the day of the event.

VOLUNTEERS

It takes a tiki village to run this event. If you would like to volunteer to join the tribe, contact volunteer@sdmba.com

SPONSORS

If you have other creative ways to support this event or want to reserve vendor space at the finish venue, contact josh@sdmba.com

FAQ

Yes, Both routes are point-to-point. Transportation is the participant's responsibility. Plan transportation and carpools accordingly. The Beaten Path will provide limited shuttles from Green Flash to starting points. Options include arranging a shuttle with friends and family or chat on the 2020 Arch Ride facebook group and find some shuttle buddies. Or park at Green Flash early and ride to your starting point and ride back...yes…a few brave souls do this.
No. Take time to enjoy the scenery and the companionship of your fellow riders. Yield the trail to other trail users and make it a great day for everyone!
Registered participants will receive a detailed email on Thursday, April 2 with a route description and any updated map files. We do not publicize the finalized route ahead of time although much of it is rideable year round, weather permitting. The majority of both routes is similar to last year and will be flagged with tape. We have special permission on this day only to pass through certain sections of private property to complete this specific Archipelago route.
No.
If leaving a car near the finish at Green Flash Brewing Co., do not park on Flanders Dr. between Top Gun St./Sequence Dr. It will get towed. You can park on any other adjacent street near Green Flash. There is an extra lot on Sequence Dr. across from Green Flash that will be open for event parking also. You can NOT park in the Green Flash parking lot. SDMBA & Green Flash Brewing Co. are not responsible for your parked vehicles.
Yes, you can leave cars parked at San Elijo Park (Full Arch) and on Sun Devil Way (Half Arch) for the day for later pick up.
TBD
yes.
The Full Arch route passes through many different trail jurisdictions some of which are for non-motorized transport only. This means that electric mountain bikes are not permitted for use on the Full Arch Ride. Electric mountain bikes are permitted on the Half Arch Ride.
Minors under 18 entered in the event must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian for their entire ride. No exceptions.
There will be porta-potties or restrooms at the start of the Full Arch, at the top of Elfin Forest [water also available there], by Hernandez Hideaway, at Aid Station #3 (Black Mtn. Ranch Park), at Sun Devil Way for Half Arch start, near Aid Station #4 at Elizabeth Rabbit Park, and at the Finish.
Extra water for refills, snack bars, fruit, various snacks like PB&J sandwiches, etc. Riders should always plan on carrying enough extra nutrition and plenty of water from the start.
Yes
Join our facebook group - Arch Ride 2020
No Refunds for this event. SDMBA reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule an event in the event of inclement weather, emergency, or natural disaster. In the event of such a cancellation, there will be no refund of entry. SDMBA reserves the right to modify or cancel the course for safety concerns, trail condition concerns or natural disaster. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. Entry fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting well in advance of the event date – including course preparation, supplies, permits and administration. We will make every effort to produce a safe event for all participants. Any decision we make that impacts the event date or potential cancellation is carefully considered and based on the overall event safety, sustainability and manageability.
If an athlete cannot participate for any reason, their registration may be transferred to another athlete provided this transfer request is made at least 14 days prior to the event. For any transfers, please contact archride@sdmba.com to update athlete information 14 days prior to the event. SDMBA is not responsible for transferring registration fee as this will have to be handled between the riders.
Yes. Contact archride@sdmba.com at least 14 days prior to the event.
Contact Karen at Volunteer@sdmba.com to get on the list. We have tasks ranging from check in, aid station support, flagging/deflagging, photographers, finish line venue support, and more.
If you are unable to attend, we will miss you! You can still make a tax-deductible donation to SDMBA to help make trails better in San Diego! DONATE HERE.
Be prepared to call family, a friend, or transportation service that accommodates bikes.
The sweepers will have limited supplies for fixes along the trail and mechanical support will be available at the aid stations. Riders are expected to come with bikes in good working order and to carry anything that might be needed in case of a mechanical.
No

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