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Centuries


April

4/26 Wine Valley Cycle For Sight: Justin-Siena High School, Napa. Choose from three fully supported routes: A challenge 50 mi. featuring a 1,700 ft. climb to the top of Mt. Veeder, a moderate 25 mi. past vineyards and wineries or a 15 mi. family ride to the historic town of Yountville and back. The famous post-ride wine festival offers wine tasting, Napa Valley restaurants, microbreweries, auction and entertainment featuring Bob Sarlette and Butch Whacks and the GlassPacks. This is a fundraiser to build a media and rehabilitation center for returning war veteraans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and to provide camperships for the blind and visually impaired to attend Enchanted Hills Camp. Pre-reg.: $50. before 4/1. Fee includes festival entry, wine glass and t-shirt. $25. for festival entry only. For more info go to www.cycle4sight.com or call Dorothy, (707)396-0504

4/26 The 39th Annual Mt. Hamilton Challenge: & Ascent Bicycle Tours. Santa Clara. 70 or 125 mi. routes. This is a semi-supported ride; you supply your own lunch, which will be delivered to each of three rest stops. Pre-reg.: $15 by 4/16; $25 on ride day. Fees include SAG, medical standby, and delivery of rider-supplied lunches. Helmets req'd. Proceeds benefit Lance Armstrong Foundation. For more info, contact: Don Worn, Pedalera Bicycle Club, 95 Wadsworth Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95030-5841; (408) 354-2944 email: donworn@hotmail.com

4/27 Chico Velo Wildflower Century: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico. 30 & 60 mi. Flatflower routes; Wildflower 100 (mi.) and Mildflower 65 (mi.); Childflower 15 mi. (a fundraiser for Big Brothers & Big Sisters). There's also a 7 mi. hike thru Upper Bidwell park. Pre-reg.: $45 by 4/13. No late registration! (If you want confirmation of your reg., include an SASE with your reg.) Hike is $20, which includes sandwiches, drinks, cookie at the beginning, dinner at the finish. Fee includes food/drink stops on the road, dinner & shower at finish, water bottle, bandana map & participants medical insurance. Helmets req'd. For more info, contact Ed, Chico Velo, (800) 482-2453 or www.chicovelo.org

May

5/3-4 The X Rides--The Road is out there: Rachel, NV. AlienFest with Two fun rides, a night road ride on a Nevada's ET Hwy; and a Mtn bike ride to the security perimeter of AREA 51. Info and registration at www.BiketheWest.com or call (800) 565-2704

5/4 Delta Century: Jessie's Grove Winery, Lodi. 50K (28 miles), 100K (64 miles) and 100 mile routes are flat loops covering scenic vineyard, farm, and Delta roads with rest stops along the way. Pre-reg. before 4/20: 50K singles: $30; $35, after. tandem teams: $45, $55 after. 100K/100 mi.: singles: $45; $50, after; tandem teams: $70; $80 after. Fees include rest stops, SAG, post-ride meal. To get to the start site: From I-5: Exit Turner Rd. east; proceed east for approximately 4 mi. From Hwy 99: Exit Turner Rd. west; proceed west for approximately 5 mi. For more info, or to register, go to www.sbclub.org

5/4 Grizzly Peak Century: Campolindo High School, Moraga. A very hilly scenic ride in the east bay hills and north to Martinez. Optional ride an additional 38 mi. in the east bay hills south to Castro Valley. 73 mi. and 111 mi. Helmets req'd. Pre-reg.: $40 by 4/12; $55 after 4/26. Fee includes rest stops with food, lunch, and souvenir socks, patch, route sheet, map, route marking, SAG and radio. Entries have to be postmarked by 4/13 to avoid late fee. For more info, contact Grizzly Peak Cyclists, (510) 525-5363 during reasonable hours only, www.grizz.org/century or century@grizz.org

5/10 7th Annual Tour de Lincoln: McBean Park, Lincoln. Four routes: The 10 mi. Pleasure Cruise, 20 mi. Rolling Hills, 40 mi. Country Climb, or 100K metric century. Pre-reg: until 5/2: 10 mi., $15; 20 mi., $20; 40mi. & 100K $30 (improved routes). After 5/2 and same day reg. add $10. Includes Continental breakfast, route maps, well-stocked rest stops w/ food and potties, SAG, great post-ride BBQ. Tour T-shirt available for $15. Helmets req'd. Register online at active.com, or download app. from www.lincolnvolunteer.com. For rider app. or more info contact: Lincoln Volunteer Center, P.O. Box 1295, Lincoln, CA 95648, email: volunteer@ci.lincoln.ca.us or call (916) 645-6254.

5/10 Tour of the Unknown Coast: Ferndale. 10, 20, 50, mi., 100 km., 100 mi. routes, as well. The 10 mi. route is the only one with no hills and traverses farmland around Ferndale. The other routes experience the Eel River Valley, the longer rides go thru the Avenue of the Giants. For more info, contact Vic Armijo, (707) 845-6117, www.tuccycle.org

5/17 Breathe Easy Ride - The Lung Ride: San Luis Obispo. Ride the beautiful central coast and raise money for the American Lung Association. 63 mi. Reg.: $65 + $135 in pledges/donations by 4/25. Fee includes Voler jersey, water bottle, maps, continental breakfast, aid stations, SAG's, appetizers around the pool. For more info, contact Sharon Borradori, American Lung Association of California, (661) 847-4700 or www.KernLung.org

5/17 Lodi Sunrise Century: Lodi High School, 3 South Pacific Ave. 50K, 100K and 100 mi. scenic routes across the Mokelumne River as you pass rolling vineyards, ranches and farmland. Pre-reg.: $45, by 5/13; $50, after. Pre-reg. includes t-shirt, post-ride meal, maps and rest stops. Helmets strongly encouraged. For more info, contact the Lodi Surise Rotary Club, www.lodisunriserotary.org.

5/17 10th Annual Mountain Bike Endurance Ride: Nevada City. This event is a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County. 45 and 50 mi. routes that follow a beautiful loop out of Nevada City on local trails, including the incomparable South Yuba River Trail. The route is approximately 80% singletrack, 7,000+ ft. of climbing, with stunning views of the river. In place of registration fees, we ask riders to try and raise $250 in pledges for mentoring programs. Fee includes t-shirts, bags full of goodies, check points with first-aid, water and snacks, as well as lunch and dinner for all riders. Call (530) 273-2227 or visit www.bigsofnc.org and click on "Events" for more information.

5/17 I Care Classic: Morgan Hill. 25 mi., 50K, 100K, 100 mi. routes travel throughout the foothills of southern Santa Clara County. Pre-reg.: $45 or $50 day of ride. Fee incldues t-shirt, patch, SAG, 6 rest stops, hot lunch. For more info, contact Steve Marks, Almaden Lions Club, (408) 243-0914 or www.ICareClassic.org

5/17 Anderson River Park Century: Anderson River Park. All rides start along the Sacramento River and pass by valley ranches into the foothills of Shasta County. Passing cattle ranches with rock fences, beautiful trees and wildflowers. Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen will be in the riders view. Many of the roads on this ride are only two lanes. The 100 mi. route boasts 6,000 ft. elevation gain through the forests and creek crossings of seldom traveled roads. Pre-reg. encouraged: 25 & 40 mi. routes: $35; 60 & 100 mi. $30 by 5/5; after, add $5 to each reg. T-shirt $10 extra. Fees include rest stops with drinks, fruit, snacks; SAG, dinner for all riders; lunch for 60 & 100 mi. riders. For more info, contact Mike Ferrier, (530) 941-9977, mikeferrier@sbcglobal.net or go to www.centurybikeride.com or contact Wayne Dunham, (530) 515-4464

5/18 Foothill Century: Sunnyvale. 10 km., 50 km., 100 km. routes along the SF peninsula. The only kosher ride in the west! Beautiful scenery and a memorable, healthy day for everyone! This year's ride features the renowned, kosher food at all rest stops and improved road markings. A delicious meal awaits upon your return. You'll also get a route map and a commemorative T-shirt. For more info, go to www.sphds.org

5/18 Monticello Solano Century: Vacaville. 100 mi., 100 km., and 25 mi. Family Ride. Come ride along the beautiful 3rd Stage For the Tour Of California! Includes riding along Farms, Vineyards and Lakes, and some Challenging Climbs. Also a great post ride lunch! Fully supported. For more info, go to www.MonticelloCycling org.

5/18 Mt. Tam Ram - Ride around the Mountain: Deer Park, Fairfax. This challenging 20 mi. MTB ride features 3,350 feet of climbing and descending (6.3% avg. gradient) on mostly dirt fire roads, old railroad grades, equestrian trials and some paved roadways. As you mountain bike along these historic dirt roadways, you will be astounded by great views of San Francisco Bay, the City, the Farallon Islands, and the Pacific Ocean. This ride includes basic endurance sports nutrition at the Deer Park Start/Finish area and at the East Peak and Rock Spring trailhead rest areas, course maps, and some limited SAG support at the rest stops. Reg.: $25 prior to 4/27; $35 after. For more info, go to www.wildwestcycling.com or (415) 456-8859.

5/24 Indian Valley Centuries Ride: Greenville High School, Greenville, located on Hwy 89. 100 km. & 100 mi. Both rides on small country roads w/little or no traffic and offer true alpine vistas. The 100 km route is a flat, fast, family ride along pastures and Gold Rush era towns. The 100 mi. route has one moderate 1,500 ft. climb to Antelope Lake in Plumas National Forest. Both rides offer lunch and a potpourri of scenic wonders. Reg.: Adults $50; 16 or younger $25 for either ride. Fee includes SAG, after-ride shower, patch. For more info, contact Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce, indianvalleychamber@frontiernet.net, P.O. Box 516, Greenville, CA 95947. (530) 284-6633 or www.IndianValley.net

5/25 Great Western century and metric century:Paso Robles. 100 mi. and 60 mi. routes. Ride through beautiful scenery and quiet back roads through farmland, vineyards, native oaks and ocean scenery. One of California's premier places to ride. Full support and rest stops and optional BBQ at the end. Camping and free showers are available. For more info or to register go to www.gwbr.org/century.htm

Southern California


May

5/4 City of Angels Fun Ride: Elysian Park, Los Angeles. 2 ride options: 35 mi. at 10-12 mph; advanced ride, 43 mi. at 15-17 mph. The ride takes people in, around & thru LA w/LAPD rolling traffic closures. Reg.: $50 until the day of the ride. Fee includes lunch, t-shirt, raffle ticket. A fundraiser for Childen's Hospital Los Angeles Bloodmobile. For more info go to www.coafunride.com

5/10 Cuisin the Conejo: Conejo Valley. 21, 35, 62, 68, & 100 mi. routes. You cruise out of the L.A. smog! Reg.: $40, singles; $60, tandem teams; $10, under 18. Fee includes patch & lunch. For more info go to www.cvcbike.org

5/17 San Diego Century: MiraCosta College, Encinitas. 3 routes: 37 mi. Del Dios, a back country loop past Elfin forest, Lake Hodges, Rancho Santa Fe to the coast; 66 mi. Del Sur adds a rolling tour to Poway and down the 56 bike trail thru the Ranch and back; 103 mi. Dos Picos adds on the Purple Monster up Mt. Woodson to Ramona & back. Fee includes SAG, route maps, rest stops. For more info, go to www.EncinitasRace.com
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