BiAnnual Solvang Bike Ride, March 20 & 21, 2010
Paradise Campground is set in the Foothills, northeast of Santa Barbara at about 1000 ft elevation, within the Los Padres National Forest (last refuge of the California Condor.) Nearby is the Santa Ynez River which is the longest stretch of free-flowing river accessible to the public in Southern California. Paradise campground has beautiful huge oak trees, large sites, and paved roads. There are flush toilets, but no hot showers.

Biking: Bring your own bike and helmet from home, and make sure your name is on them. The bikes will be packed in a trailer and transported for you from Santa Monica. Drive to Santa Ynez High School. From there its a 12-mile ride through Los Olivos and into Solvang. After lunch and Danish desserts, you bike another 8 miles back to the high school. A bike lock, money for food, and LOTS of water are needed. Most boys are able to finish the trip, but if not, the riders will be followed by a driver and truck to pick up the stragglers. BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES SO YOU DON'T BIKE IN YOUR UNIFORM. YOU WILL CHANGE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL! It has rained a few times on this trip, so bring rain gear. You will also need sun block for the ride and warm clothes for the evening.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPGROUND:
North about 10 miles on Hwy 101 to Hwy 154/San Marcos Pass Rd. (Take the State Street/San Marcos Pass exit AFTER the La Cumbre/Hope exit.) Continue NW on 154 to Paradise Rd. It's 3.2 miles to the campground sign.


This trip will only be 12 miles before lunch and 8 miles after lunch!

BICYCLE ROAD RULES

SEE ROUTE

Map & Written Directions (PDF)



Photos from 2004 trip
Photos from 2006 trip

Campouts -Boys leave from Lincoln Middle School Basketball Court at 1501 California Avenue in Santa Monica at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20. All boys should bring a sack lunch for Saturday, money for dessert in Solvang, and about $5.00 to buy lunch on the trip home. Boys are returned to their homes Sunday afternoon, usually between 2-4p.m. Scouts must be in full uniform traveling to and from camp and are responsible for bringing the required gear. With advance arrangements, equipment such as tents can be shared. Patrol leaders are responsible for arranging food for the patrol and costs are shared. Scouts not yet in patrols need to report to the assistant scoutmaster in charge of their rank.