Links to other pages in our website
|
Bike Resources |
Old favorites |
The Calendar |
Chain links |
Get the mag |
Contact us! |
Northern California Centuries, Fun, & Charity rides
February
2/5 Paskenta Century: One Mile Recreation Area, Bidwell Park, Chico. This ride is a FREE and unsupported "assumed risk" ride Although no longer affiliated with the Chico Velo Cycling Club, the ride still does exist and is going stronger and bigger than ever. 100 mi., 1,700 ft. climb. Route heads north to Corning, west to Flournoy & Paskenta, south and east to Newville, Black Butte Lake, Orland, Hamilton City and Chico. Course can be shortened to 80 miles (avoiding the 4 to 5 mile gravel stretch) by taking the Black Butte Cut-Off west of Corning. It can be shortened to 50 miles by returning to Chico from Woodson Bridge-OR-by starting outside of Corning at 9:00AM at the intersection of A-9 and Black Butte Rd, four miles west of Corning. For more info, go to >www.ChicoVelo.org
2/25 Pedaling Paths to Independence: Linden. 25, 65 mi. routes along part of the 2011 Tour of California stage three along quiet back roads through orchards and vineyards. Fully stocked rest stops offer fuel and hydration; a scrumptious catered post ride meal awaits at the end. Pre-reg.: 26 mi.: $35; 65 mi.: $40. Day-of add $5 to reg. This event is a fundraiser for Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. For more info, go to www.communitycenterfortheblind.org/PedalingPaths.php or call Joni Bauer, (209) 466-3836
March
3/3 Blossom Bike Ride: Cricket Hollow Park, Reedley. 25 mi., 45mi., 100 km. routes. Just as the Kings River meanders through the heart of this agricultural region, the Blossom Trail Bike Ride offers three different rides with three different levels of challenge. Pre-reg.: $40; no day of registration this year. For more info or to register go to www.blossombikeride.com
3/10 Solvang Century: Hotel Corque, Solvang. 50 mi., metric, 100 mi. routes through the rolling hills around the Santa Ynez Valley outside of Santa Barbara. Pre-reg.: 2/23/12: Single riders: $75; Tandem teams: $130. Day of reg.: $95 & $155, respectively. For more info, go to www.scorccc.com
3/25 Tour of the Unknown Valley: Glenn County Fairgrounds, Orland. 76 mile loop. Full support. Very scenic and remote ride, with roads of variable quality. Moderate climbing. Three rest stops, SAG support and post-ride dinner in Orland. For more info, go to www.ChicoVelo.org
3/31 The Cinderella Classic/Challenge: Dublin. 65 and 95 mi. recreational bicycle ride (not a race) for women/girls only. All Cinderella 2011 registered riders are on the mailing list for Cinderella 2012. Registration forms will be mailed in January 2012 and are accepted by return postmark date not arrival date. The reg. form can be duplicated. One form per rider. Multiple registrations in the same envelope may be paid with one check. No on-line registration / payment. There is no day of reg. For more info www.valleyspokesmen.org
3/31 Tour of Tehama Ride for Mercy: Red Bluff. Family ride, metric, and century ride for 2012. This ride is a fundraiser for Mercy High School. For more info, go to www.mercy-high.org
Southern California Centuries, Fun, & Charity rides
March
3/10 Solvang Century: Hotel Corque, Solvang. 50 mi., metric, 100 mi. routes through the rolling hills around the Santa Ynez Valley outside of Santa Barbara. Pre-reg.: 2/23/12: Single riders: $75; Tandem teams: $130. Day of reg.: $95 & $155, respectively. For more info, go to www.scorccc.com
3/24 Run to Camacho's Century: Santa Ysabel. A one-way ride from Santa Ysabel 100 mi. to Camacho's in El Centro. An adventure through the pine covered hills of Wynola to the historic town of Julian. Then descend 9 mi. down Banner Grade to the desert. At Scissors Crossing turn south on the Great Overland Stage Route and enjoy the next 50 mostly downhill and flat mi. to Ocotillo. The last flat leg is east skirting the Mexican border to El Centro and the world famous Camacho's restaurant. Reg. fee includes Lunch, dinner, entertainment, and return transportation to Santa Ysabel. For more info, go to www.ramonafunriders.org or email Sam Powell, samdpowell@att.net
.GIF)
Home page
Links to other pages in our website