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Northern California Centuries, Fun, & Charity rides
March
3/13 Solvang Century & Half Century: Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, Solvang. 50, 100 mi. through the rolling hills around the Santa Ynez Valley. Pre-reg.: $65, single riders, $120, tandem teams, by 2/26/10; if the event isn't sold out, reg. Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. or Saturday, 7-9 a.m. Fee goes up to $105, singles; $160, tandem teams. A fundraiser for SCOR Cardiac Cyclists Club, Camp Del Corazon, Camp Bon Coeur, & Camp Taylor. Pre-reg. online at www.bikescor.com or via mail to SCOR, P.O. Box 9065, Brea, 92822.
April
4/3 Party Pardee: Howard Park, Ione. 26 and 62 mi. bike tour travels the gentle rolling hills of Amador and Calaveras Counties. End of ride entertainment provided by Mumbo Gumbo. The start site is a short drive east of Sacramento. 1,200 rider limit. No same day registration. For more info, go to www.bikehikers.com
4/11 38th Annual Primavera Bicycle Tour: Logan High School, Union City. The century takes riders out the Altamont pass via the Calaveras and Palomares canyons. 100k and 70k rides use portions of the same route. A 25 mi. fun and educational family ride winds through the Tri-cities and the Coyote Hills Regional park. Well- stocked rest stops, a post-ride meal, and SAG support are all included in fee. Helmets req'd. Reg. closes at 750 riders. The start site is located at 1800H St. For more info, including a preview of the routes available or to register, go to www.ffbc.org
4/15-18 20th Annual Sea Otter Classic:Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Monterey. Find the best in competitive and non-competitive events, wrapped around the world's largest cycling festival. The mountain bike events include the cross country, dual slalom, super d and downhill. road cyclists enjoy road racing, criterium, and circuit racing on the world famous Laguna Seca Raceway. For those who want to take a less competitive route, Sea Otter offers a mountain bike tour and a new-for-2010 Gran Fondo. For more info, go to www.seaotterclassic.com or call (800) 218-8411.
4/17 Sea Otter Classic Gran Fondo: Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Monterey. Some sections of a Gran Fondo can be competitive, but most of the ride is a tour. Sections of the Gran Fondo are timed, pitting riders against the elements and the clock. Those on the 100 mi. loop are challenged with a climb up the Cahoon Summit while those participating in the 45 and 28 mi. loops will be timed climbing back in to the Laguna Seca Recreation Area via South Boundary road. For more info, go to www.seaotterclassic.com or call (800) 218-8411.
4/17 Bike around the Buttes: Yuba City. 17.5 Fun ride, 40 mi. Classic ride, 100 mi. Century routes around the Sutter Buttes. Pre-reg.: Before 3/30: Fun, $23; Classic, $27; Century, $35. 4/1-10: Fun, $28; Classic, $32; Century, $40. After 4/10, Fun, $33; Classic, $37; Century, $50. Fees include SAG, lunch, maps. The start site is located at Sutter Youth Building, 7740 Butte House Rd. Proceeds of this ride go to Yuba/Sutter Children's Type 1 Diabetes Support Group. For more info, call (530) 329-5339 or go to www.bikearoundthebuttes.com
4/17 Annual Tierra Bella: Santa Clara County. Flat 60K (37 mi.); hilly to rolling 100K (62 mi.); hilly 100 mi.; hilly 200K (127 mi.). Pre-reg.: Singles $48; tandem teams $48 per rider; families (1 or 2 adults & their minor children) $96. Reg. closes 3/28 or when the number of riders reach 2,000; there is no day-of-reg. Fee includes multiple rest stops w/great food, catered hot dinner, SAG. To get an application visit www.actc.org/tb or mail a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Tierra Bella, P.O. Box 7286, San Jose, 95150 or (408) 255-7957 or email tierrabella@actc.org
4/17 3rd Annual Mr. Frog's Wild Ride: Feeney Park, Murphys. 50 km. & 85 km. Enjoy the new springtime ride in the Sierra Foothills... it's perfect timing to see the wildflowers! Both rides have all the climbing and zippy downhills, without the rigors of the rough roads of past rides (with the exception of a one mile stretch of perfectly rideable gravel on the longer route). The 85k has a time trial if desired. Rest Stops, SAG, BBQ dinner, massage, live music. Pre-reg.: 50 km.: $35; 85km: $45 by 4/15; after, add $5 to each reg. For more info. go to: www.mrfrogswildride.org
4/17 Cycle 4 Sight: Justin Siena HS, Napa. 15, 25 & 50 mi. routes past the world class vineyards of Napa County. During the festival enjoy wine tasting from Napa Valley wineries, beer tasting from local microbreweries and local cuisine from Napa Valley restaurants, all while listening and dancing to the sounds of "Pride and Joy". This event is a fundraiser for Enchanted Hills Camp for the Visually Impaired and the California Veterans Pathway Home Project. For more info, go to www.cycle4sight.com
4/18 Ridge to Bridge: Marin County. 2 Rides, 1 long 28 mi. with 4,500 feet of climbing, and 1 short ~12 mi., with 1,500 feet of climbing. Ride through 2 state parks and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Pre-reg.: $55 for Ridge Trail Council members, $65 for non-members, by 4/19. A benefit for the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, a non-profit organization working to build a continuous 550+ mile multi-use trail on the ridge tops around the San Francisco Bay. Go to www.ridgetrail.org for more info.
4/24 41st Annual Mt. Hamilton Challenge: Santa Clara. Road rides of either 70 mi. or 125 mi. Start/finish will be in Santa Clara. Pre-registration fee is $15 by Apr 14; $25 on ride day. Helmets required. Proceeds benefit Lance Armstrong Foundation. Fees include SAG, medical standby, and delivery of rider-supplied meals to each of three stops. Contact: Don Worn, Pedalera Bicycle Club, (408) 354-2944; email: donworn@hotmail.com.
4/25 Chico Wildflower Rides: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. And, Mildflower 65, Childflower 15, and Flatflower rides. The rides satisfy the three biggest desires of century riders - the challenge, the scenery and the food. We combine tough climbs in the lush and fertile springtime with plenty of fresh fruits, fresh baked goodies (like streusel-date bars, banana-walnut bread, raspberry granola bars and raisin-nut energy bars) and a lunch spread that makes other century organizers scratch their heads. The rides have always included a dinner at the finish. For more info, go to www.chicovelo.org
4/25 Diablo Century: Mt. Diablo. Enjoy cycling amid the beautiful scenery of the Morgan Territory in the shadow of Mt. Diablo. Choose from 100 mi, 100 km and 25 mi. routes. Fees $50 in advance, $60 same day. For info or to register visit www.ccjcc.org/diablo
Southern California Centuries, Fun, & Charity rides
March
March3/6 25th Annual Tour de Sewer:Ford Park, Bell Gardens. 15 mi. flat, 30 mi. mostly flat, 62 mi. one steep climb to rolling hills. Pre-reg.: $48 by 2/20; $55 by 2/20 and day of ride. Fee includes ride, maps, lunch, SAG, t-shirt, raffle. Helmets req'd. A benefit for Lions Club of Bell Gardens. For more info, contact Ed Moore, (866) 866-7090 or go to www.bellgardenslions.com
3/6 Death Valley Century:Furnace Creek. A 105 mi. out-and-back course with little traffic & only 2 stop signs to Jubilee Pass. Mostly flat, but for some rollers. For more info, go to www.adventurecorps.com
3/7 Gran Fondo Colnago San Diego: Little Italy, San Diego. 32 mi., Family Fondo, 53 mi., Medio Corsa; 101 mi. Gran Fondo. All routes cross the Coronado Bridge. Pre-reg: Family Fondo, Individuals: $69; Tandems $130; Medio Corsa, Individual, $99; Tandems, $190; Gran Fondo, Individual, $99; Tandem, $190, by 2/26; until 3/2, add $10 to each reg.; add $20 to each reg by 3/6. No day of reg. The start site is located on India St. For more info, go to www.GranFondoSanDiego.com contact Rob Klingensmithm, rtk@granfondousa.com
April
4/10 Mulholland Challenge: Santa Monica Mtns. 100 mi. Ride the world famous Mulholland Highway, Topanga, & Stunt Rd., for people who really like to climb! The first in the King of the Mountain Series! For more info, go to www.planetultra.com
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