North San Diego Spots

[Orvan]

Well, since daytime hours are longer I will be able to bring my bike to work for some post work ride. I know of some spots in No SD Co but they're too "big" and "gnarl" for me to just "ride."

Does anyone know of any "spots" I can bring a DH bike to around Carlsbad, Encinitas or Oceanside??? Lil'er dirtjump spots maybe?


sa-sa-summer time!!

[dhjill]

Hey Orven!

You can go ride the trails we ride at lunch (well, not me for the meantime until I get my cast off) down at the corner of Melrose and Park Center. From what I understand, somebody's been out there building some jumps and some drops and there's been quite a few DHer's out there pushing their rigs up. Good XC trails here, too. Some people know these trails as Flightline. If you're interested, I can probably set you up with someone here to show you where the drops are. Can't wait to ride again so I can go check 'em out. I've got pics if you want to PM me you e-mail address.

There used to be an awesome slalom course in Escondido but that got plowed a couple of months ago.

:D

[Orvan]

Originally posted by dhjill

There used to be an awesome slalom course in Escondido but that got plowed a couple of months ago.

:D

that's a shame but it was so imminent and surprising that it lasted that long.. :p

my work email is orven@lightfootpg.com
I work in downtown O'side right now but will be moving to Carlsbad soon, near Lego land (which a lot of my clients own vacant hilly land along Farraday-Cannon-Palomar airport road- must bring shovel to work). Shoot me over some pics yo... and directions via email.. Thanks Jilly and get that friggin cast off soon...:p

[dhjill]

Check your inbox at work, yo.:D

[MTDBIKE]

There is a few stunts and doubles at Flighline like the 20's gap on the top plateua and the red devil trail with some latter ramps and a 5' straight drop to a long tranny. It is a little tuff to be pushing a DH bike here because of the costant up and down terrain but hills are no more than 500' in elevation. Better off with a light freeride , DJ, or xc bike. Trails keep on popping up, including a new rock garden section.

Calavera has some fun sections also.

I know FL like the back of my hand and live and ride here daley.

Email if anyone needs a guide: Flightlineguru@yahoo.com

[ibismojo]

i rode the trail, it's not bad. it's more of a 50's playground than it is for mountain bikes, except for that one spot.

[dhjill]

Originally posted by ibismojo
i rode the trail, it's not bad. it's more of a 50's playground than it is for mountain bikes, except for that one spot.

Before I broke my ankle a couple of months ago, I rode out there at lunch every day...Flightline is very much a mountain bike area. Yes, there are a few areas where the guys on 50's have built some stuff, but there are a ton of awesome trails. See www.mountainbikebill.com for current maps. :D

[Discodncr]

Orv, check out Lake Calavera area... dirt jumps, rhythm sections, single track. I rode in from Oak Park off of Lake Blvd.
But you can get to the dirt jumps by going thru the back streets.
I think they're at the end of Sky Haven Ln.
I found a rock area out there, too. Take the light bike
and explore. By the way, it's been about a year since the last time I was out there, it could be all houses by now. :(
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/refreshmap.adp?pan=w&rand=506

[ibismojo]

Before I broke my ankle a couple of months ago, I rode out there at lunch every day...Flightline is very much a mountain bike area. Yes, there are a few areas where the guys on 50's have built some stuff, but there are a ton of awesome trails. See www.mountainbikebill.com for current maps. :D

well, one year later, and that place is being bulldozed. it's too bad that place is gone.

[MTDBIKE]

well, one year later, and that place is being bulldozed. it's too bad that place is gone.


Yeah, to bad, it's all gone. Yeah no more crowds of kooks to deal with either.

[ibismojo]

was it a happening place? only been there once.