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Northern California & Nevada events

Centuries, Festivals, Fun rides

June
6/20 Mile High Century: Chester Park. 33, 56, 108 high altitude mi. around Lake Almanor. The long ride will take riders thru the Indian Valley; the 56 mi route goes the entire Almanor basin and the short route takes riders aorund the lake itself. For more info, contact the Chester/Lake Almanor Chamber of commerce, www.LakeAlmanorArea.com or (530) 258-2426 or www.MileHigh100.com

6/21 Tour de Nez Century: Northstar at Tahoe. 40 mi. route tours Tahoe's north shore & 98 mi. route takes riders around the lake. Reg. $45, $60. Fee includes t-shirt, waterbottle, SAG, maps, lunch for the longer ride. For more info, contact Tim Healion, Tour de Nez Outreach, (775) 348-6673 or www.TourdeNez.org

6/27 Breathe Easy Ride: Sonoma Mountain Village, Rohnert Park. 30,66 & 100 mi. routes over some strenuous and some gentle rolling hills with fabulous views. Helmets req'd. The start site is located at 1400 Valley House Dr. Fees: $50 registration and $150 fundraising minimum. Fee includes lunch, shirt, SAG, maps, after ride festival with wine, beer, music and massage. For more info, go to www.BreathEasyRide.org or call Christiane Roedel, (707) 527-5864

6/27 Bike Big Valley 2009:Bieber. 29, 49 & new for 2009, 94 mi. trek. The long route travels through majestic pines, mile high deserts and old growth juniper with elevation in excess of 2,000 feet. All the routes will bring the opertunity to view wildlife along with the quiet terrain of Modoc and Lassen Counties. This ride is presented in conjunction with Big Valley Days, so after the ride, enjoy food booths, games, and special events. Pre-reg: $35; day of reg.: $40. Fee includes meal, supported checkpoints and prizes. For more info, contact Jim Kilcrease, Bike Big Valley, PO Box 351, Bieber, CA. 96009. or (530) 294-5613 or oldcdfer@Yahoo.com. To register online, go to www.SignMeUp.com/64078

6/27 Giro di Peninsula: New location, next to Bay Meadows, at the San Mateo County Event Center/Fairgrounds. A benefit for Bay Area children and adults with developmental disabilities. 100 mi., 100k, 70k, 30k and 30k EZ routes. All rides take you through some of the Bay Area's most beautiful areas. Reg.: Individuals, $45. Tandems, $75. Fee includes breakfast, lunch, rest stop snacks, SAG support and a t-shirt. For more info, go to www.festafoundation.org/giro

6/27 Summer Solstice Century Bike Ride: Plumas-Sierra Fairgrounds, Quincy. 30 mi., 50 mi., 100 km., 150 km., and 200 km. The 30 mi. route is relatively gentle and vaery picturesque, with 2,500 ft. of elevation gain; the 50 miler adds an out-and-back trip to Meadow Valley and has 3,000 ft. elevation gain; the 100 km. has 7,800 ft. elevation and you quest the Sierra Nevada; the 150 km. adds another 1,000 ft. of climb as you roll along Spanish Creek; the challlenging 200 km. is known as Paco's Loop and offers 13,500 ft. of elevation gain out to Lake Oroville and back. This route is great for people who didn't get into the Death Ride or are just training for it. Pre-reg.: $60 before 6/19; add a $20 late fee after. Fee includes Lots of great food, hi-tech zip cinch bag full of gifts, SAG, a BBQ dinner. The start site is located at 204 Fairground Rd. For more info, go to www.SummerSolsticeCentury.org or www.QuincyChamber.com

6/27 Gene Cerise Memorial Country Coast Classic: Cambria. Century, half century, or short ride (15-25 mi.). The ride features incomparable Highway One ocean vistas, oak-studded rolling hills, wine country and great food. Pre-reg.: 25 mi., $40, 50 mi. $45, 100 mi., $50, by 6/17. Reg. includes well-stocked rest stops with homemade cookies, experienced SAG, and a raffle ticket for some great prizes. A delicious post-ride BBQ is also included offering Salmon, Chicken or Garden Burgers with salads and desserts. For more info, go to www.countycoastclassic.org or call San Luis Obispo County YMCA at (805) 543-8235.

6/27 Best of the Bay: Orinda. A super challenging ride, routes of 84, 98, 108, or 125 mi. This route is the most beautiful contiguous 100+ miles in the inner San Francisco Bay Area, with lots of panoramic bay views, miles of untouched pastoral and forested hills, even deep, cool redwood forests, and only a few city miles and little vehicle traffic on the entire ride. These are the same roads ridden in Stage 2 of the 2006 Tour of California. Limited to 150 riders. No day-of reg. Fee includes Great food/beverage stops, expert sag and support, restaurant buffet at end, return BART ticket. For full details go to cherrycitycyclists.org

July
7/11 17th Annual Breathe California Bike for Breath Ride: Foster City. A one-day family and team oriented bike ride staged throughout beautiful San Mateo County. four routes to choose from. Reg.: $25 kids under 18, $40 for 10 & 18 mile routes, $50 for 50 & 62 mile routes. Fee includes rest stops with plenty of fresh food and water, SAG. For more info, contact Mary Kay Mitchell, marykaym@ggbreathe.org or Nicole Villanueva nicolev@ggbreathe.org or call (650) 994-5868.

7/12 Livestrong Challenge: Center for Performing Arts, downtown San Jose. 10, 50, 65 or 100 mi. routes. The 10 mile course is perfect for those relatively new to cycling and consists of easy-to-ride rolling hills. The 50 and 65 mi. courses take you on a tour through Saratoga and Los Gatos before returning back toward downtown San Jose. The 65 mi. course includes a category 1 climb up Metcalf Rd. The 100 mi. course takes riders further into the Silicon Valley backcountry where riders encounter beautiful wineries and state parks. Reg.: $50 plus a $250 fundraising minimum. Register today at www.livestrongchallenge.org or call (888) 424-2553.

7/18 15th Annual Fall River Century: Inter-Mountain Fairgrounds, McArthur. 25, 62, 100, and 125 mi. routes. This is a moderate ride by century standards. 100 mi. route has about 4,300 ft. of climbing. It is an "over the river and through the woods" type of ride, according to Bill Campbell. Pre-reg.: 25 mi., $25. 62 and 100 mi., $40; 125 mi. $45. Tandems add $10 per bike. After 7/1, add $5 to each reg. See the website for online registration. Fee includes bike mechanic, sag wagons, well stocked and friendly rest stops, maps and righteous course markings, a goody bag and a tasty lunch after the ride. T-shirts are 15 bucks more and will be printed on earth-friendly, recycled fiber garments. Breakfast will be provided for an extra fee by our own American Legion. For more info, go to www.fallrivercentury.com

7/18 Windmill Century: Pioneer Park, Santa Maria. 26 mi., metric & full century routes thru the lush valleys, vineyards and ranches of Santa Barbara County. Pre-reg.: $55, by 7/14; $65, after. Fee includes rest stops, lunch, SAG, t-shirt (if you register by 6/26); afterr-ride barbecue. Proceeds of this event go to purchase bicycles & helmets for children at local schools. For more info, go to www.tailwindsofsantamaria.org

7/25 Tour de France Celebration ride: Granite Bay. Ride the American River Bike Trail from Granite Bay to Old Sac & back. Pre-reg: $55. Fee includes SAG, BBQ lunch with live music in Old Sac, fully stocked rest stops. 10% of reg. fee goes to one of a list of charities. For more info, go to www.oneride.us

Southern California & Nevada events

Centuries

June
6/27 Gene Cerise Memorial Country Coast Classic: Cambria. Century, half century, or short ride (15-25 mi.). The ride features incomparable Highway One ocean vistas, oak-studded rolling hills, wine country and great food. Pre-reg.: 25 mi., $40, 50 mi. $45, 100 mi., $50, by 6/17. Reg. includes well-stocked rest stops with homemade cookies, experienced SAG, and a raffle ticket for some great prizes. A delicious post-ride BBQ is also included offering Salmon, Chicken or Garden Burgers with salads and desserts. For more info, go to www.countycoastclassic.org or call San Luis Obispo County YMCA at (805) 543-8235.

6/27 51st Annual LA Wheelmen Grant Tour Double: Triple, Quadruple Centuries & the Grand Tour Century Challenge (double metric century). Malibu. The start site is located at Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. The Grand Tour's double, triple & quadruple centuries are official California Triple Crown events! For more info, go to www.lawheelmen.org

July
7/4 23rd Annual Scripps Ranch Bike Rides: San Diego. 12, 28, 50 mi. The start site is located at the intersection of Hibert St. & Scripps Ranch Blvd. (north of Scripps Ranch H.S.). Helmets are required! Features: Aid stations, roving SAG support, t-shirts, post-ride refreshments, & prize drawings. Celebrate the 4th! For more info, go to www.srop.org

7/11 Three Harbors Tour: Ventura, Channel Islands, Santa Barbara. Beat the heat with a cool coastal ride! Quarter, metric, century routes. From Ventura, the metric & century routes go to Lake Casitas. The century goes on to Santa Barbara harbor, while the metric goes out Santa Ana Rd. to Foster Park. The quarter century follows the others until they complete the route around Ventura. They ride back to Ventura Harbor for the post ride meal. For more info, go to www.venturavelo.org

7/12 Keep LA Running: Coastal fun bike cruise. Playa del Rey, Vista del Mar. 10, 20 km. routes. The start site is located in the beach parking lot and follows the bike path into Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach. Held in conjunction with the Keep LA Running 5K/10K. Post-event festivities benefiting the SEIU Local 721 L.A. County. For more info go to www.keeplarunning.com

7/18 Windmill Century: Pioneer Park, Santa Maria. 26 mi., metric & full century routes thru the lush valleys, vineyards and ranches of Santa Barbara County. Pre-reg.: $55, by 7/14; $65, after. Fee includes rest stops, lunch, SAG, t-shirt (if you register by 6/26); afterr-ride barbecue. Proceeds of this event go to purchase bicycles & helmets for children at local schools. For more info, go to www.tailwindsofsantamariabc.org

7/26 Altadena Naked Crow: Mtn. bike challenge. 12 mi. Altadena in the foothills of Pasadena. Ride and get soaked by our Naked Crow Soaker Girls. For more info, contact Ken Marshall, (626) 712-9620, ken.marshall@nakedcrow.com or go to www.nakedcrow.com

Events outside of California

Dirt Camps/Classes/Clinics

July
7/11-12 Rocky Mountain Bicycles Dirt Camp: Bend, OR. A fantastic location for beginner to advanced riders, with trails featuring fun climbs and descents, endless corners, and all kinds of technical features in between. For more info, go to www.dirtseries.com

7/18-19 Rocky Mountain Bicycles Dirt Camp: Hood River, OR. Something to please every level of rider, from long and flowing pieces of trail, to tight and twisty concoctions, jumping opportunities, and entire areas dedicated to bridges, ladders, and a-frames. For more info, go to www.dirtseries.com

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