Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic

Cat. 2: Mile 79

Cat. 3: Mile 9, 28, 54, 59, and 84

Cat. 4: Mile 2, 6, 21, and 24

The Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic is an epic ride in East County San Diego with scenic mountain and desert views. The route starts in Pine Valley and consists of three loops, each ascending the highest point in San Diego County from a different side, and each getting more difficult. All descents use Sunrise Highway.

The first ascent is a clockwise loop that starts on Old Highway 80 (westbound) and passes Guatay, then turns onto Highway 79 (northbound) and passes Lake Cuyamaca, and finally turns onto Sunrise Highway (southbound), which leads to the top.

The second ascent is a counter-clockwise loop that starts on Old Highway 80 (eastbound), then turns onto partially car-free/single-lane Kitchen Creek Road, and finally turns onto Sunrise Highway (northbound), which leads to the top.

The third ascent is a clockwise loop that starts on Old Highway 80 (westbound), then turns onto partially car-free/single-lane (and very steep) Pine Creek Road, and finally turns onto Sunrise Highway (southbound), which leads to the top.

Event Website: Mount Laguna Classic