With Jill leading the A’s, myself and Michell leading the B’s, and Kim Z leading the C’s, we basically rode together for the first part of the ride.

A & B gals skirting the Agua Hediona on Adams St.

Kim Z & Laura on Adams St.

The split came on Harmony Grove. We started the lovely stretch of road that cyclists refer to as “Elfin” it’s Harmony Grove through Elfin Forest.

About halfway, Our Kim from the A group had a bee fly directly into her nose! She wasn’t allergic, but surely it hurt like a #%¥. She decided to go home. Thankfully, she has a lot of local friends who are more than willing to help.

A & B groups were still together on the San Elijo Hills.

The enchanting Elfin Forest, still golden crisp from the May wild fire.

In the meantime, we continued on the route. We took Del Dios to El Camino del Norte, and rode to Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Santa Fe regroup (Del Dios at Camino del Norte).

Ariel & Shannon sprinting the last bit of Camino del Norte.

Once in Rancho Santa Fe , the group got smaller as Melissa and Tina turned off to ride home. The last of B group finished strong.

Beautiful Lake Wohlford (do you know there’s almost a castle hiding above its shore?).

We have a special new ride on the menu next week from Lawrence Welk Resort north of Escondido to beautiful Lake Wohlford (A & B groups) and the Circle R – W Lilac – Camino del Rey loop (C group). Come out and join us!