If a San Diego ride follows the coast between Del Mar and La Jolla, it takes in the climb up North Torrey Pines Road, past Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Closer to downtown, the Mission Bay Bike Path is the flatter, easier option.
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How group rides work in San Diego
Pick a ride by where it starts. A ride card shows the city the group starts from, not the route, so check the description or ask the club for the exact meeting spot. Coastal routes follow Coast Highway 101 through North County.
Torrey Pines. North Torrey Pines Road climbs from Torrey Pines State Beach past the reserve toward the Torrey Pines golf course, on the coast road between Del Mar and La Jolla.
Lights after Nov 1. Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, so weekday evening rides finish in the dark. California law then wants a white front light and a red rear reflector or flashing red light, which matters on the darker stretches of Coast Highway 101.
Drop or no-drop. A drop ride holds its pace and leaves anyone who comes off the back to get home alone. A no-drop ride regroups so nobody gets left behind. The ride cards don’t say which is which, so ask the club, or start with a shorter coastal ride.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find group rides in San Diego this week?
Right here. This page lists the next seven days of rides from San Diego clubs, with the day, start time, start city and distance for each. It refreshes whenever a club adds, changes or cancels a ride, and at least once a day. For every club, including ones without a ride this week, see the San Diego cycling clubs page.
What time do Saturday group rides start in San Diego?
Each club sets its own, and every Saturday ride on this page shows its start time in Pacific time, plus the start city and distance. For the exact meeting spot, check the ride description or ask the club, and arrive about 10 minutes early.
What should I bring to a group ride in San Diego?
A spare tube, a pump or CO2, tire levers, water, your phone and ID. Arrive 10 minutes early with your tires pumped. After daylight saving time ends on Nov 1, 2026, California law requires a white front light and a red rear reflector or flashing red light after dark.
Do I need to sign up to join a group ride in San Diego?
No. You can see every ride without an account, and the RiderFinder app is free. Whether a ride needs an RSVP is up to the club organizing it: open the ride or club page for the details, or tap “Join the ride” in the app to let the group know you’re coming.