Beginning in south Carlsbad, this classic Swami’s route starts north along the coast, then heads inland for some short climbing challenges. For this ride, the coast portion is conducted as a double paceline (2×2), but is not a circular our rotating paceline like done on the Swami’s B group. If you don’t don’t want to pull at all, just immediately rotate off when you get to the front. No one will fault you for it. The ride regroups at the end of Carlsbad Village Drive after turning right onto College, and after turning right off Faraday Avenue onto College.
This ride is conducted at a C group speed: approximately 18-22 mph on flat ground, with overall averages in the 16-18 mph range. Suggested for those in the front of the D group looking for a challenge. The route is the same each week. I suggest familiarizing yourself with the route and having it handy in case you get separated from the group.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27835287
22 miles, 1800′
For riders who ride at the front of the C group and are experienced with rotating pacelines, you may want to try the Swami’s B group, which is the second group to leave.
Order of rides:
A group (Pro & race pace ride) leaves at 6:30. This is one of the fastest rides around.
B group (Race/Fast paced ride) leaves shortly after around 6:32. This is probably also one of the faster rides around, but doable for experienced riders (averages 18+ overall on a hilly route).
C group leaves shortly after B, around 6:33. This is a great tempo/interval workout.
Social: Meet at La Costa Coffee afterward for coffee with the group.
