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Some folks celebrate July 4 with
fireworks, family and friend gettogethers and backyard barbecues.
Some like a good parade. On July
4, celebrate the nation’s birthday
and participate in San José’s annual Rose,
White, and Blue Parade. The theme of this
year’s event is Bicycle on The Alameda, and
indeed, anyone who wants to can join the
parade on their favorite two-wheeled ride.
In keeping with the bicycling theme,
this year’s grand marshal is the South
Bay’s own Beth Heiden, former national
and world champion bike racer, Olympic
champion speed skater and now, United
States Bicycling Hall of Fame inductee.
The parade, which takes place along
The Alameda in San José’s Rose Garden
neighborhood, begins at 10 a.m. from
Lincoln High School on Dana Ave.
Following the parade will be a community
picnic, a festival with food and drink, and
live music.
To enter a float or ride in the parade, go
to www.rosewhiteblueparade.com, click
on the red Be in the Parade button and fill
out the bike walk release. Fill it out and
bring it with you on the Fourth. There is
no charge to enter and participate.
Toddlers, start your engines!
On the weekend of July 29-30, Strider,
the balance bike folks, host the 2016
Strider Cup World Championship, right
in the City by the Bay, San Francisco.
The races will be held on Pier 35.
For those who don’t know of Strider
or don’t have a toddler in the family, the
company makes the scooter-type bikes that
help little kids learn to ride. They don’t
Toddlers fire off the line. Photo courtesy
of Strider Sports Intl.
have pedals and the kids sit in the saddle
as they scoot along with both feet on
the ground. This type of scooter enables
them to learn balance on a bike.
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Cycle California! Magazine
What’s where
Articles and features
Heading for the hills: Mountain biking Sacramento Valley,
by Mick Klasson,...................................................................... 6
Regular stuff
News you can use, ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
A look ahead, .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Marketplace, .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Tour & Travel Directory, ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Road Biking calendar, ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
MTB & Cyclocross calendar, .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Multi-day Vacation calendar, .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Running calendar, ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Triathlon calendar, ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Cover photo: Deer Creek Hills Preserve offers a respite for Sacramento’s mountain bikers who just want a local trail to ride on a
week night. See the story beginning on page 6. Photo by Mick Klasson.
Contents photo: Drama reigns as big waves roil Carmel Point during a recent excursion to the coast. Find places to explore, roads
to ride, at Cycle California!’s blog, Found by Bike, www.foundbybike.com. Photo by Bob Mack.
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July 2016
A look ahead
Upcoming Rides and Events
Fireworks, backyard barbecues,
vacations to the mountains or
the ocean, what does July mean
to you? Here at Cycle California!
World Headquarters, July means
getting out and exploring by bike.
Maybe take a cruise on a
beach or ride under a redwood
canopy. Wherever you go, you
can take Cycle California! with
you. We’re in 350 bike shops
from Southern Oregon to Santa Barbara
and Reno/Carson Valley in Nevada and
on the web at www.cyclecalifornia.com.
To find fuel for your bike excursions, the
calendar begins on page 12.
Mountain bear challenge
The month’s events start on July 2
with the 4th Annual Challenge the Bear
in Tehachapi. The longest ride in this
event is a metric century, followed by a
half metric and family fun ride. All these
routes incorporate breathtaking mountain
and lake views as you tour the communities of Bear Valley and Stallion Springs.
After your ride, spend the holiday at the
Bear Valley Springs 4th of July festival.
Ride patriots ride!
That same day, July 2, the High Sierra
beckons for the Patriot16 Bike Ride
in Graeagle. A high altitude challenging 16
mile out-and-back ride begins in front of
Howling Dogs Bike Shop. Come for the
festivities and enjoy an organized ride,
too! The area around Graeagle offers
all types of recreational opps: mountain
biking, hiking, camping, fishing, even
golfing. Make it a vacation!
Liberty or Death Ride
The next week, on July 9, the perennial
marker of bike fitness, the Death Ride, takes
off from Turtle Rock Park in Markleeville.
Not for the beginning rider, the Death
Ride has five passes over three mountains:
Monitor Pass, 8,314 feet.; Ebbetts Pass,
8,730 feet; Carson Pass, 8,580 feet.
The total distance is 129 miles with more
than 15,000 feet of lung-busting climbing.
Of course, you can opt to do only one,
two, three, or four passes if you’re not in
love with the idea of five.
Dozen on the Bay
July isn’t just for bike riding: On July 9
Dirty Dozen participants take off along
the San Francisco Bay for 12 hours
of running. The start site is at Point Pinole
Regional Shoreline. There is also a Dirty
Half Dozen for runners who don’t feel like
doing the full 12 hours or alternatively,
teams of two or three can participate.
You can feel good about your run whether
you do a single lap or your total run time
is the entire 12 hours. You’re a finisher!
Silver anniversary ride
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This year, Bike 4 Breath celebrates its
25th anniversary and you’re invited to join
the festivities, too. Join several hundred
others as you take off from Encinal
Elementary School in Atherton. This event
supporting Breathe California has three
route options: a family-friendly 10 mile
route, a 30 mile intermediate route, and a
challenging 64 mile route around the San
Francisco Peninsula. If you’re fundraising
for this event, you can be sure the funds stay
in the community to support lung health in
the Bay Area. In celebration of this landmark
Silver anniversary year, riders can expect
special touches at the start finish area and as
always, breakfast and lunch comes with the
ride package. Virtual riders are welcome.
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Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon,
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July 2016
Heading for the hills
Mountain biking Sacramento County
By Mick Klasson
Sacramento County – home of the state
capital, part of a metropolitan area of 2.2
million people, in the heart of the Gold
Country – is a mountain biking desert,
with just a couple of legal trails and a
pump track or two. At Deer Creek Hills
Preserve in the eastern part of the county,
the Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC)
is creating an oasis in the desert with
the gentle introduction of a new way of
thinking about mountain biking access.
That access involves specified riding days
and event staffing by motivated volunteer
docents, including those from the local
chapter of the International Mountain
Bicycling Association (IMBA).
July 2016
Deer Creek Hills is no wilderness, and
in the midst of fresh national controversy
about whether bikes belong in designated
wildernesses, that may be a good thing.
Instead, the preserve is a working cattle
ranch where cloven hooves have sculpted
singletrack trails into the undulating landscape of blue oaks and annual grasslands.
Sharp-edged slaty bedrock juts from the
ground, evoking its nickname “tombstone slate.”
Nearly two decades ago, the bucolic
history and scenic landscape in the area
nearly came to an abrupt end when a real
estate development was proposed on part
of the property. But local love for the
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area’s rural beauty led to a collaborative
effort to preserve the land. In two phases,
over 4,500 acres have been purchased
by Sacramento County Regional Parks,
the California Department of Parks and
Recreation, and the SVC, with major
funding provided by the California
Department of Fish and Game/Wildlife
Conservation Board, CalFed, U.S. Bureau
of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and others. By agreement, SVC
manages the land for all the partners.
“Our number one goal is preservation
and restoration,” says Kelly Hopkins, SVC’s
communications and marketing director.
“Our number two goal is agriculture that
helps manage the natural resources, but
our number three goal is recreation that’s
compatible with both the resource preservation and restoration goals and compatible
with our agricultural management of the
natural resources.” With the help of
enthusiastic docents, mountain biking is
one of several recreational programs that
SVC has been able to offer at the preserve.
SVC gets no public funding to operate
Deer Creek Hills, so grazing lease fees
are an important part of their budget,
along with private donations. SVC has
undertaken many restoration projects with
the enthusiasm of a dedicated cadre of
volunteers, so the organization turned to
volunteer docents to host riding events.
SVC started by offering monthly
docent-led rides on the preserve. As interest grew, an SVC staffer contacted local
IMBA chapter the Folsom Auburn Trail
Riders Action Coalition (FATRAC), to see
if they could arrange consistent volunteer
staffing to run regular Monday night rides
on the preserve from June through October.
They could and did. These ongoing riding
opportunities are now staffed by volunteers but allow users to ride unescorted,
at their own pace, on routes selected and
marked for that particular evening.
“It kind of took off and we actually have
anywhere from 10 to 20 people show up
on a Monday night and enjoy riding,” says
Fred Strickland, a FATRAC member who
now works part time for SVC too.
Hopkins notes that “the docent program
really has been awesome in bringing new
users and existing users like myself. I was
a hiker and I’ve always loved mountain
biking. When the mountain biking program
picked up at Deer Creek Hills I was able to
join on the mountain biking events as well.”
Strickland, an experienced rider who
posts Internet videos of more challenging
trails in the Sierra foothills, rates the prean enthusiastic convert gushed, “It’s my
serve’s trails as suitable for new riders.
tenth ride, man, ever. It’s a blast. I’m
“They are beginner in the sense that they’re throwing my road bike away.”
not very techniAt the same
cal. There is
time, FATRAC
“…this will be the start of
some climbing
members and
something beautiful…”
depending on
other hardcore
which route you take, and there are some
riders enjoy having a place to ride. The
creek crossings, but by and large the trails
experienced riders can do “more laps,
are fairly smooth.” Bringing in beginning
[a] faster pace, and get a good workout”
says Strickland. “This past season, and
riders has benefits, Strickland says. “We
we’ll do it again this season, we had two
looked at it as a place that we could
courses set up each Monday. There’d be
have an impact on [by] bringing in
more mountain bikers, exposing them to
one course that might be considered a
little longer and maybe incorporated a
the Sacramento Valley Conservancy, and
couple more creek crossings and then one
have a place to go and promote mountain
biking.”
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course might be a little shorter and more
beginnerish, so you had a choice.”
The terrain options and regular ride
schedule have attracted a variety of loyal
users, says Strickland. “Quite a few
cyclocross folks came out because the
trails aren’t super technical.”
Hopkins notes that SVC has worked
with the cycling community in a variety
of ways for many years. The organization
is a supporter of the Great Scott! Bike and
Walk Event which brings road riders out to
nearby county roads that are temporarily
closed to cars for a safe and scenic ride at
the start of May is Bike Month every year.
SVC also partners with FATRAC for
an annual Mountain Bike Demo Day in
which riders can try out new bikes on the
trails at the preserve. SVC has also hosted
IMBA Trail Crew trail building classes to
spread a resource protection ethos beyond
the preserve’s boundaries.
SVC’s success with this program is
impressive, and it reflects a great deal
of effort behind the scenes. To open
Deer Creek Hills to biking – whether on a
guided ride or an open ride on a designated
course – SVC requires at least three docents
to host the event, each with specified
responsibilities like welcoming participants,
collecting waivers, or explaining the
route markings. Helmets are mandatory
on all rides.
Interested riders can find out more and
register for upcoming rides on SVC’s
website at http://sacramentovalleyconservancy.org. Self-guided rides are held
on Monday evenings from June through
October. Docent-led tours are held in the
mornings on the third Saturday of each of
, from page 7
those months. It’s not just about the bikes,
though, and at other times the conservancy
hosts hiking, birding, equestrian, and other
outdoor events.
As for inviting problem behaviors by
introducing a trail paradise to riders during narrow riding windows, so far SVC’s
and FATRAC’s promotion of responsible
riding has been working. SVC maintains
close contact with its own tenant rancher
and with neighboring ranchers, and each
keeps an eye on the others’ land.
Success builds on success, and SVC
has bigger plans for the future: a future
in which cyclists are well represented.
The organization’s 21st Century Vision
foresees extensive bicycle and multi-use
trails throughout the county, including one
connecting the Deer Creek Hills Preserve
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lion user days a year) paved bike trail in
the 23-mile long American River Parkway.
At Deer Creek Hills, a relationship is
being born. Open space preservationists
and bike enthusiasts are getting to know
each other, and they like what they see.
With luck and mutual respect, this will
be the start of something beautiful.
As Strickland says, “We do share the
same values: we don’t want to tear up or
in any way damage the environment.
[FATRAC] works with [SVC] in how
we can incorporate mountain biking
into [SVC’s] management plan or into
their existing values. If it doesn’t fit, it
doesn’t fit.” Strickland, in describing
the preserve’s appeal for experienced
riders, said “Not everybody relishes
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Sunset darkens the trails at Deer Creek Hills Preserve in eastern Sacramento County.
The preserve has trail riding on Monday nights June through October and docent-led
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Rides and events
Windmills and wine
On July 16, on California’s Central
Coast, the Windmill Century Ride rolls
away from Pioneer Park in Santa Maria.
There are three routes to choose from:
a 28 mile mostly flat ride, a 62 miler along
the beautiful back roads of the Foxen
Canyon Wine Trail, or a 102 mile century
that climbs toward the hills of Casmalia,
passing Vandenberg AFB. On this long route,
you’ll travel the back roads of Lompoc
to Solvang. Following lunch, the ride
continues along the picturesque roads of
Ballard and Santa Ynez as you enjoy the
winding country roads and the rolling hills
along the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail.
History hotel ride
July 23 Modoc County is open for
exploration during the Great Historic
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Hotel Bike Ride. This event starts in Fort
Bidwell for rides of 100 kilometers and
150 kilometers. The 100 km. route takes
you from Fort Bidwell to the historic
Hotel Niles. The 150 km. continues on
through the scenic wildlife refuge and
wide-open Modoc Valley. On the way,
you climb 6,300 foot Cedar Pass and
another 1,650 feet crossing over the
Warner Mountains.
Scenic Bikeway ride
Further north on July 23, experience the
first Scenic Bikeway in Southern Oregon.
Beginning in Ashland, Oregon, this ride
along the Cascade Siskiyou Scenic Bikeway
is 51 miles with 5,100 feet of climbing.
Expect full support, two rest stops, a
delicious barbecue lunch and beer at the
finish at Emigrant Lake Park. Proceeds
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expansion of the Bear Creek Greenway.
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High Sierra exploration
On July 24, the Graeagle Century rolls
away from the fire hall in town for four
rides: two different 50 mile rides, an 80
mile route and 101 mile century. The
easier of the shorter routes has 2,353 feet
of elevation gain while the tougher serves
up 4,795 feet of climbing. The 80 mile
route follows the century, but cuts off
before the last brutal climb to Lake Davis.
The 101 miler heads over Gold Lake Rd.,
through the Lakes Basin Recreation Area
to Yuba Pass, down through Sierra Valley,
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Road biking
Northern California
& Nevada
Daily rides
These occur at the same time each day.
Fort Bragg CA: 10 a.m., Skunk Depot
parking lot, Monday through Friday.
12 mi. Ride north along the Ten Mile
Haul Road, an old blacktop road once used for logging
trucks, now exclusively used for bicyclists and walkers.
The road runs out at the dunes; return for snacks and
coffee at the Mendo Cookie Company. A must for bike
tourists. Jim Bogue, vogueb1@yahoo.com
Livermore, CA: Noontime training ride, with the Valley
Spokesmen Racing Team and Lawrence Livermore
Cyclotrons. 20 to 25 mi., at a fast/brisk pace. Meet at
Lawrence Livermore National Lab Visitors Center,
Greenville Road (I-580 to Greenville Rd. exit, go north
on Greenville for about 3 mi). Parking lot for the Visitor’s
Center is on the right. Art Wong, (510) 422-9368.
Palo Alto, CA: Page Mill Weekday Noon Ride, starts
at 12:06 p.m. rolling past the Page Mill Rd. Park and
Ride. 1-hour loop back to Page Mill and Foothill, with
longer options on Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday. The loop is about 22 mi.
Weekly rides
These occur at the same time each week
or month
Monday
Menlo Park, CA: Java Jive Double
Jump out of the starting blocks at 9:15
with a fast pace-line to Café Boronne
in Menlo Park. We will work our way
back along the foothills after coffee. No
sweep; one regroup for coffee. Meet
at the Bicycle Outfitter, 963 Fremont
Ave (Loyola Corners), Los Altos, near
the corner of Fremont, Miramonte and
Foothill Expressway. Leader: Dave
Fitch, davidfitch@prodigy.net.
Los Altos, CA: Java Jive Double Expresso. 9:20 a.m. Jump out of the starting
blocks with a fast pace-line to Café Borrone in Menlo Park. The group works its
way back along the foothills after coffee.
No sweep; one regroup for coffee. Meet
in the Lucky’s parking lot, Arboretum
and Foothill Expressway, about 1⁄4 mile
north of Homestead Rd. Leader: Dave
Fitch, davidfitch@prodigy.net.
Brentwood, CA: Monday Night Ride
with the Delta Pedalers. 7 pm at the
Krispy Kreme and Ross at the intersection
of Sand Creek and the Hwy. 4 Bypass. A
casual 12 mi. loop. Lights & helmets required. Rain & holidays cancel. Call Jan
at (925) 437-2045. www.deltaped.org.
Mountain View, CA: Meet Tom Stephany(650) 4834273 or Pat Elson (408) 718-7363 or patelson@mac.com
at Rengstorff Community Ctr 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.,
Mountain View in the parking lot near the
Community Ctr off Rengstorff Avenue. Meet 8:45
a.m. for a 9 a.m. departure for Café Borrone in Menlo
Park. Very flat; the group travels at a mild, social, and
comfortable pace. Nobody left behind. Rain cancels.
San Mateo, CA: Java Jive. Flat (except overpasses)
route to Café Borrone in Menlo Park for coffee and/
or breakfast. Return at a social pace through the quiet,
residential streets in Menlo Park, Atherton, Redwood
City, San Carlos, and Belmont. The Hill Climbers’
Option adds 12 to 16 mi. to the ride. Meet at Los
Prados Park at 8:30 a.m. for a departure at 8:45 a.m.
call Tom Prager (650) 219-9206, trprager1200@
gmail.com. Rain/muddy conditions cancel.
Tuesday
Hollister, CA Tuesday evening ride leaving sharp at
6pm from Off the Chain bike shop, 101 Mc Cray St.,
#101. 22 miles out on Hollister’s beautiful back roads.
2 groups, moderate & fast. Re-grouping. Call Brian or
Chris at (831) 636-0802 with any questions
Sunnyvale, CA: Tuesday Loop Ride. All rides meet
at 10:45 a.m. for a prompt 11:00 a.m. departure.
Retired, home executive, between jobs, playing hooky?
Join Western Wheelers on Tuesdays, rain or shine, at
Westmoor Shopping Center, corner of Fremont and
Mary. The route is a variation of the Portola loop with
lunch stops at places in the Palo Alto area. There are
hilly C and D routes as well as a flat route. The hilly
route varies through the month. Everyone assembles
together at regroups and lunch and coffee near the end
of the ride. Leader: Vern L Tucker, vltbike@yahoo.
com, home (408) 730-2548, cell (409) 893-6008. Bring
lunch or buy.
Castro Valley, CA: Show up at 8:20 a.m., ride leaves
promptly at 8:30 a.m. Meet on the east side of the Rite-Aid
Store parking lot, at 3848 Castro Valley Blvd. The ride is
32 to 40 mi., includes around 2,800 ft. of climbing, with
a usual coffee stop in Moraga or Montclair. Non-club
riders are welcome to join the ride! Bring $ for coffee/eats.
The group arrives back at the start between
11:30 a.m. and noon. Rain cancels. Contact: John
Barclay, (510) 569-1669, john_barclay@sbcglobal.net
or www.TuesdayThursdayBikeGroup.com
Los Altos, CA: Tuesday night Egan Ride. 6 p.m. Ride
regroups after every climb. If you can do Old La
Honda Rd. in under 25 min. you should be able to keep
up. Bring lights. 16 mi., 1,980 ft. of climbing. Go to
www.altovelo.org
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• Mountain biking & Cyclocross.............................. page 23
• Multi-day tours and vacations............................... page 25
• Running events..................................................... page 28
• Triathlons, duathlons, and adventure races.......... page 28
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provided for reference only; be sure to choose events
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Benicia, CA: Tuesday Standard Ride,
9:30 a.m. Meets at Starbucks, 90 Solano
Sq. Casual, no-drop on rolling hills,
Bridge-to-Bridge counterclockwise.
Wednesday
Reno, NV: Wednesday 10 a.m. 20-60 mi.
fun, No Drop social rides out of High
Sierra Cycling, 1141 Steamboat Pkwy.
Ride starts 5-10 minutes after the
scheduled time and they only roll if
weather permits so if it’s raining or
snowing the ride will be cancelled.
Helmets are mandatory and dress in
layers according to weather. www.
HighSierraCycling.com. RSVP: (775)
852-8850 or text (530) 545-1613
Woodside, CA: Team Velo Girls Midweek
Miles road ride, 9 a.m., Woodside
Town Hall. This ride is led by Team
Velo Girls members. 25 + mi. go to
dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Napa, CA: Wednesday Training Ride:
6 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. rollout. Ride
over Veeder (spring/summer/fall) or
through the beautiful Carneros district
(fall/winter/spring). 16+ mph avg pace,
no drop. Starts off from Bicycle Works,
3335 Solano Ave. call (707) 253-7000,
www.bicycleworksnapa.com
Los Altos, CA: Wednesday Youthful Seniors Ride with Skyline Cycling Club!
10:30 a.m. October - May; 9:30 a.m.
June - September. All levels, and ages,
of riders with all types of bikes welcome. Several route
options from fairly flat 15 mi. to major hills 30 mi., class
1-4. Ride starts and ends behind The Bicycle Outfitter,
963 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos. Rain cancels. Helmets
req’d. Go to www.pobox.com/~skyline
Thursday
Reno, NV: Thursday 10 a.m. 20-60 mi. fun, No Drop
social rides out of High Sierra Cycling, 1141 Steamboat
Pkwy. Ride starts 5-10 minutes after the scheduled time
and they only roll if weather permits so if it’s raining
or snowing the ride will be cancelled. Helmets are
mandatory and dress in layers according to weather.
www.HighSierraCycling.com. RSVP: (775) 852-8850
or text (530) 545-1613
Hollister, CA: Thursday evening ride leaving sharp at
6 p.m. from Off the Chain bike shop, 101 McCray St.,
#101. 22 miles out on Hollister’s beautiful back roads.
2 groups, moderate & fast. Re-grouping. Call Brian or
Chris at (831) 636-0802 with any questions
Pleasanton, CA: Pleasanton Pedalers invite you to join
their weekly social ride at 9 a.m. Start from the east parking
lot of the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
Ride 25-35 mi. at 12-15 mi. per hour. The route changes
from week to week, but always includes a stop along the
way for coffee. The ride is free; helmet, a working bike
and spare tube is req’d. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Steven McGinnis (925) 426-1290
Benicia, CA: Thursday 9 a.m. join the Benicia Bicycle
Club for a ride. Meet at Starbucks Coffee,
90 Solano Square, Benicia. For info, email
www.beniciabicycleclub.org
Castro Valley, CA: Show up at 8:20 am as the ride
leaves promptly at 8:30 a.m. Meet on the east side of
the Rite-Aid Store parking lot, 3848 Castro Valley Blvd.
The ride is 35 to 45 mi. Route varies each Thursday
as the group head out to the Pleasanton/Livermore
Valley area. Non-club members are welcome! Bring
$ for food/coffee. The group arrives back at the start
between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Rain cancels. Contact:
John Barclay, 510 569-1669, john_barclay@sbcglobal.
net or www.TuesdayThursdayBikeGroup.com
Brentwood, CA: Pizza & Beer Ride with the Delta Pedalers.
Extreme Pizza in the Safeway Shopping Center at
Fairview & Balfour. A easy no drop ride around town
with socializing at the end. Lights and helmets required.
Call Jan at (925) 437-2045. deltaped.org.
Castro Valley, CA: Weekly Thursday intermediate
ride begins at Lake Chabot: 6 p.m. Meet Lake Chabot
Rd. near the driveway leading up to the public
safety offices and Nike classroom. A fast-paced afterwork workout. Ride varies from week to week. 14 to
20 mi. w/1,000 to 2,000 ft. of climbing. RSVP please.
Contact: David Ambrose, david@boarsgut.com, (510)
888-9757.
Friday
Reno, NV: Friday 10 a.m. 20-60 mi. fun, No Drop social
rides out of High Sierra Cycling, 1141 Steamboat Pkwy.
Ride starts 5-10 minutes after the scheduled time and
they only roll if weather permits so if it’s raining or
snowing the ride will be cancelled. Helmets are mandatory
and dres s in layers according to w eather.
or text (530) 545-1613
Los Altos, CA: The Friday B Ride. Meet Louis Rustenburg
(408-420-0443, louisngisele@gmail.com) every
1st and 3rd Friday and Vern Tucker (408-730-2548,
vltnvt1@comcast.net) every 2nd and 4th Friday at 10
a.m. at McKenzie Park for a 10:15 a.m. ride start. Rides
will be a mix of hills and flatter residential roads, with
a lunch stop along the way.
San Jose, CA: 3rd Friday Bike Party 7:30 p.m. Rides are
typically 17 mi. w/two 47 minute regroups that have a
mobile dance floor provided by Guerillaz in Da Mixx.
Different live DJ’s each month, as well as 8-10 food
trucks. Each month has a different route and theme.
Themes are announced each month, and ride details 48
hours before the ride at www.sjbikeparty.org
Saturday
Hollister, CA 8 a.m., meet at Off the Chain bike shop,
101 Mc Cray St., #101. Slow, Casual ride 22 mile bike
ride. Great ride for beginners. Re-grouping. Call Brian
or Chris at (831) 636-0802 with any questions.
Fremont, CA: First Saturday of the month, join the
Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club for the monthly
Calaveras Clockwise loop. This route starts in the
downtown Niles area of Fremont (meet in the parking
lot on Niles Blvd. across from H St. at 8:30 a.m.) and
goes through Niles Canyon to Sunol before heading
out to scenic Calaveras. The ride continues through
Milpitas for a coffee stop and then back to Fremont.
Rain, or a serious threat of rain cancels.
Los Altos & Cupertino, CA: Sunnyvale Cupertino
Cycling Club (SCCC) Saturday Ride 8:30 am. Ride
start location alternates between the 76 Gas Station at
Rancho Shopping Center on Foothill Expressway near
Springer/Magdelena in Los Altos or Cupertino Bike
Shop, 10625 S. Foothill Blvd, Cupertino. Friendly,
no-drop, men and women’s club ride is a moderate to
fast paced ride with re-grouping. 40-60 mi. with 40006000 feet of climbing. Check www.sccc-cycling.org or
www.facebook.com/sunnyvalecupertinocyclingclub
for where the start is for the week.
Stockton, CA: 1st Sat LSD (Long, Slow, Distance) ride w/
San Joaquin Bicycle Coalition! 8 a.m. 2 options: 10 mi. or
30 mi. Meet at McNabb St., north of Bear Creek High
School, 10555 Thornton Rd. For info go to www.sjbike.org
Los Altos, CA: Alto Velo “B” Intermediate group ride.
Ride leaves from Peet’s Coffee & Tea, 367 State St.,
9:10 a.m. Come early for coffee and conversation.
good pack skills are needed. General ride distance
from 45-80 miles, with 4500-7500 ft. of climbing.
Regroups at tops of major climbs. If rain is in the
forecast, rain route will be posted. Ride ends at
Peet’s where riders can hang out and have a cup of Joe.
www.altovelo.org
7th Annual
Wheels for Meals Ride
is back!
Ride to end senior hunger
Tour the Livermore Valley on your choice of 15,
35 or 70 mile fully supported rides. Return for a
post-ride celebration and BBQ lunch.
Save the date! Registration open soon.
www.feedingseniors.org
October 29, 2016
Shadow Cliffs Park, Pleasanton
Los Altos, CA: Thursday Youthful Seniors Ride with
Skyline Cycling Club! 10:30 a.m. October - May,
9:30 a.m. June - September. All levels, and ages, of
riders with all types of bikes we come. Several route
options from fairly flat 15 mi. to major hills 30 mi.,
class 1-4. Ride starts and ends behind The Bicycle
Outfitter, 963 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos. Rain cancels.
Helmets req’d. Go to www.pobox.com/~skyline or call
(650) 948-8092.
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Benicia, CA: Saturday ride with Benicia Bicycle
Club 8 a.m., from Benicia State Recreation Area
Park — Meet at the K St. entrance. Usually the ride
breaks into a fast-paced and more leisurely group.
Call George, Benicia Bicycle Club, (707) 747-9623,
www.beniciabicycleclub.org
San Jose, CA: 2nd Saturday Giro d’Bici Bike Ride: 10 a.m.
Start from 5715 Cottle Rd. for a 40 mi. spirited fellowship ride. This is a road ride. Helmets req’d. Contact
Larry Brandt, (408) 238-1649 or Ahmed Massood (408)
265-2883 or www.actc.org
Los Altos & Palo Alto CA: Sunnyvale Cupertino Cycling
Club (SCCC) Pink Ladies Saturday Ride 9:30 am.
Rides start at the Rancho Shopping Center Starbucks
on Foothill Expressway at Springer/Magdelena
then roll onto Gunn High School in Palo Alto to meet
additional riders at 9:45 under the school sign at
Arastradero Road and Foothill Expressway. A friendly
social- to moderate-paced weekly club ride with no-drop,
typically with 20-40 mi. and 1,000-4,000 feet of climbing.
Men and women are all welcome. Contact Peggy
Benenato at peggybenenato@gmail.com, visit website
www.sccc-cycling.org.
Carmichael, CA: 1st Saturday Recumbent ride:
Sacramento. 10:30 a.m. Meet at the 5 Points Center,
at Fair Oaks & Arden Way in Carmichael. contact
David Stock, Recumbent Riders of Sacramento, e-mail:
sacbent@aol.com or (916) 483-4435.
Oakland, CA: The Oakland Yellowjackets bicycle club
for riders of all levels and ages. The group invites new
AUG 20
riders to join them for a ride every Saturday and holiday
year-round. Meet at the Children’s Fairyland parking
lot at Lake Merritt in Oakland. For start times, info,
go to www.oaklandyellowjackets.org. Helmets req’d.
cling Level 2 coach. Meet at the back door of Sharp
Bikes, 969 Moraga Rd. Be ready to roll at 9:30 a.m.
Questions? email meredithnielsen@wenzelcoaching.
com or call (415) 516-0409
Los Altos, CA: SJBC North training ride: 9 a.m.
Meet at Homestead Road and Foothill Expwy. A hilly
ride. San Jose Bicycle Club, (408) 287-SJBC.
Los Altos, CA: Alto Velo “A” Ride leaves from Peet’s
Coffee & Tea, 9:10 a.m. The start site is located at 367
State St. An advanced level ride with plenty of climbing
and fast descents. If you are unsure if this ride is right
for you, please attend a Saturday B ride first and see
how you do on that ride. Fewer & shorter regroups.
General ride distance from 60-90 mi., with 4,5009,500 ft. of climbing. If rain is in the forecast, rain
route will be posted. Ride ends at Peet’s where riders
can hang out and have a Cup of Joe together. Weekly
routes posted http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/
AltoVelo/ or go to www.altovelo.org for more info.
Los Altos, CA: Sunnyvale Cupertino Cycling Club
(SCCC) Saturday Ride: 8:30 a.m. Meets at the Los Altos
Rancho Shopping Center (near the 76 gas station) on
Foothill Expressway and Springer/Magdalena. Friendly
men and women’s weekly club ride is a moderate to
fast paced ride with re-grouping. Rides are typically 4060 mi. with 4,000-6,000 ft. climbing. Contact Michel
Courtoy at (408) 887-1880 or visit www.sccc-cycling.
org or search for SCCC on Facebook.
Sunday
Reno, NV: Sunday 10 a.m. 20-60 mi. fun, No Drop
social rides out of High Sierra Cycling, 1141 Steamboat
Pkwy. Ride starts 5-10 minutes after the scheduled time
and they only roll if weather permits so if it’s raining
or snowing the ride will be cancelled. Helmets are
mandatory and dress in layers according to weather.
or text (530) 545-1613
Lafayette, CA: 3rd Sunday women-only ride, 15-30
mi., easy-paced (10-12 mph average speed), no-drop.
Emphasis on basic bike skills and etiquette and having
FUN! Road bikes, hybrids preferred; helmets
req’d. Rides led by Meredith Nielsen, a USA Cy-
Sunnyvale, CA: Join the Sunnyvale Sports Basement
Bike Crew for a 25-30 mi. group ride on the roads of the
South Bay. Routes rotate each week. The group tries to
maintain moderate pace (12-15mph average). It is a nodrop ride, with regroups at the top of all sustained climbs!
Rainy weather cancels the ride. For questions or more info
email southbayevents@sportsbasement.com. Riders
under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Brentwood, CA: Sunday Morning Road Rides with
The Delta Pedalers. 8 a.m. & 9 a.m. These rides begin
at The Bagel Street Cafe at Balfour & Faiview. Rain
cancells. RIDE #1 meets at 9 a.m. and is a slow-paced
no drop, 20 mi ride, suitable for beginners. Call John at
(925) 439-1190. RIDE #2 meets at 8 a.m. and is a 35 to 40
mi ride at a fast pace. It is for fast riders with some hills.
65-46-35
MILE RIDES
Sunday, September 11, 2016
A ride
with a
few hills
and free
lunch!
presented by
• Fully supported with
water, rest stops & SAG
• 7am or 10am start at
Menlo-Atherton High
School
• Great food provided
by Lutticken’s Deli
14th Annual Tour de Tahoe
Bike Big Blue & Nine Eleven Memorial Ride
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Another opportunity to enjoy the end of
the Summer and ride around
Tahoe's 72 mile shoreline.
2000 participants.
SUPPORT LOCAL KIDS
• All proceeds go to Rotary needbased scholarships and nonprofits
including the Boys & Girls Club,
Second Harvest Food Bank, Shelter
Network/Innvision and many others
• Plenty of opportunity to learn
more about Rotary
Register and buy race jersey at:
www.TourDeMenlo.com
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July 2016
Text Dave P at (925)-980_2076 or www.deltaped.org
Woodside, CA: Melo Velo beginner’s road ride, Woodside
Town Hall. 10 a.m. Dec. - Feb. 9 a.m. March - Nov.
A weekly 15 mi. beginner-friendly women’s road ride
led by members of Team Velo Girls. The start site is
located at 2955 Woodside Rd. go to www.velogirls.
com or email melovelo@velogirls.com
San Francisco, CA: Join the Sports Basement Sunday Riders Club every Sunday for a “beginnermediate”level group bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge into
Marin County. Routes range from about 30 to 45 mi.
and average 13-15 mph on the flats. The ride is no-drop
with a sweep rider at the back. For more info contact
Michael Tanner at mtanner@sportsbasement.com.
Napa, CA: 3rd Sunday of the month Vintage Bike Ride.
9 a.m. Ride to Yountville, 20 mi. Dust off your vintage
steed for a relaxing ride to Yountville. Stop for coffee
and pastries before returning to Napa. Leaves from
Bicycle Works, 3335 Solano Ave.
Tracy, CA: Sunday weekly 20 mi., flat road bike ride is
for beginners or just folks who want to mosey and chat.
Meet 10 a.m. at Starbucks, Red Maple Village 2600 S.
Tracy Blvd. Cycling safety and shifting basics are covered
by the ride leader. Regroup as needed and no rider is ever
left behind. Each rider should bring their own water,
helmet, snacks and a spare tire tube. Go to
www.valleyvelo.org and see the ride calendar and details.
Sausalito, CA: Paradise Loop Ride: 9 a.m. every Sunday. Meet at Mike’s Bikes of Sausalito parking lot, at
#1 Gate 6 Rd. Easy to moderate pace so beginners are
welcome. go to http://mikesbicyclecenter.com
San Francisco, CA: Freewheel Bike Shop Sunday
morning ride. Meets at Golden Gate Bridge visitors
parking lot in San Francisco every Sunday at 8:30 am.
Medium to fast-paced ride covering 40-60 mi. in Marin
county. Routes vary week to week. For more info.,
contact Eric via e-mail at eplfreewheel@yahoo.com.
Benicia, CA: Sunday morning ride w/the Benicia
Bicycle Club, 8 a.m., from Benicia State Recreation
Area Park — Meet at the K St. entrance. Usually the
ride develops into two groups: a fast-paced and more
leisurely group. Call George, Benicia Bicycle Club,
(707) 747-9623 or www.beniciabicycleclub.org
Los Altos, CA: Sunday Casual Road Ride with Skyline
Bicycle Club! 10:30 a.m. A ride is for all levels of riders.
20 to 32 mi. loops with some hills to major hills. Meet
behind The Bicycle Outfitter, 963 Fremont Ave. Rain
cancels. Tandems and recumbents always welcome.
Helmets req’d. Go to www.pobox.com/~skyline or
(650) 948-8092.
Modesto, CA: 1st Sunday ride with the Stanislaus
County Bicycle Club. 8 a.m. Meet in the parking lot
at Marie Calendars, corner of Sylvan & Coffee. 62 mi.
very fast ride to Knight’s Ferry. The terrain is rolling
hills with approx. 50-100 ft. of climbing. This ride is
for strong to very strong riders; it requires paceline
riding; may regroup every 15-20 mi., but there’s no
obligation to wait. Contact Stanislaus County Bicycle
Club, (209) 571-7545
Corralitos, CA: 1st Sunday ride with the Bike Friday
Club of America—Santa Cruz chapter: 9 a.m. Meet
Corralitos market, corner of Corralitos and Hames Rds.
Take Hwy 1 south, exit Freedom Blvd., head left, go for
4-5 mi., left on Hames Rd., stay on Hames until you hit
Corralitos Rd. May stop for a bite at Corralitos market.
Contact Dan Fallorina and Anna Kammer, (831) 7284031 (h), email dfallo@bicycling.com
Napa, CA: Sunday ride with Eagle Cycling Club 8:30
a.m. Meet at Dwight Plaza between #1120 -1126 on
First St. 40-80 mi. The ride is fun and social; starts out
slow, regroups, and may break into different groups.
www.eaglecyclingclub.org or contact Bicycle Works
(707) 253-7000.
Hollister, CA: 1st Sunday of every month. 9 a.m.
Meet 190 Maple St., at the World Gym parking lot.
Pace dependent on riders who show up, occasional
regrouping during the ride. Rides are from 20-30 mi.,
1.5 to 2 hours in length, with a different person leading
the ride each month. Contact Jeff, (831) 636-0241, or
tomerbob@ix.netcom.com
Reno, NV: Sunday Ride w/Procrastinating Pedalers of
Reno/Tahoe. Meet at Roy Gomm Elementary School
to ride out to Verdi and back, approx 25-30 mi. The
route uses the Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway for a portion
of the ride, locally known as the Verdi loop, a popular
bike route, no stop lights, scenic with little traffic.
For start times, please go to www.pedalers.org and
click on the calendar to go to the meetup.com site.
Questions? Email the ride leader, Ernie McNeill,
emcneill@sbcglobal.net. ·2016·
LDEN HILLS
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G Gran Fondo
Fall Wine Country Cycling, Run & Tasting Event
Saturday September 3, 2016
Orcutt Union Plaza, Old Town Orcutt
Tourandtasteofthevalley.org/ 805-354-7421
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Knights Ferry, California
Support Boys & Girls Clubs of
Santa Maria Valley
and attend the 8th Annual
Gran Fondo — 100 miles - 3,800’ elevation gain
Medio Fondo — 66 miles - 2,402’ elevation
Piccolo Fondo — 25 miles - 1,025’ elevation gain
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Tour & Taste of the Valley.
100k & 50k rides and the best wine,
beer and food event in Santa Maria
Valley. With 60+ tasting booths,
artisan market and music
by Steppin Out.
Chip-timed segments
T-shirt (pre-reg only)
Continental breakfast to fuel your ride
Well-marked routes and maps to guide your way
Ham radio support from the Stanislaus Amateur Radio Association
Well-supplied rest stops on the road
Post-ride meal & entertainment
Call 805-354-7421 or visit
tourandtasteofthevalley.org
Use the code CYCLECA for $10 off
registration. Expires 9/1/16.
Stanislaus County Bike Club
www.stancobike.org
July 2016
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Summer camp
August
8/8-14 Oakland Feather River Camp BIKE WEEK:
Quincy. With miles and miles of new singletrack right
outside your tent, stunning alpine road riding, great
camp activities, all meals, Bike Week is perfect for
families with one or two riders or riders of different
skills. The road rides include a loop ride to Buck’s Lake
or a steep climb to La Porte. Reg. open until filled. Fee
includes tent cabin accommodations, all meals, family
programming, camp activities, shared rides. call (510)
336-2267 or go to www.featherrivercamp.com
Centuries, fun & charity rides
July
7/2 4th Annual Challenge the Bear: Tehachapi.
Metric Century, Half Metric Century or Family Fun ride
incorporates breathtaking mountain and lake views.
Tour the communities of Bear Valley and Stallion
Springs with multiple routes for all riding levels, from
enjoyable to challenging. riders will receive a medal,
lunch coupons and have the opportunity to participate
in the Bear Valley Springs 4th of July Festival. For info,
www.facebook.com\challengethebear
7/2 4th Annual Patriot16 Bike Ride: Graeagle, A
challenging 16 mi. out and back that starts at 8 a.m.
in front of the Howling Dogs Bike Shop. Hot dogs
and sodas at the finish at the world famous Graeagle
Outpost. Come ride and stay for the festivities. For
more info www.patriot16.com
7/9 Death Ride: Turtle Rock Park, Markleeville,
California. Five mountain passes to test your mettle:
Monitor Pass: 8,314ft.; Ebbetts Pass 8,730 ft.; Carson
Pass, 8,580 ft.! 129 mi. and 15,000+ feet of lung busting climbing. You also have the option of riding one,
two, three or four passes. The first four passes will be
closed at specific times to vehicular traffic. For info,
go to www.deathride.com.
7/9 Bike 4 Breath: Encinal Elementary School, Atherton.
The 25th anniversary of Bike 4 Breath! Cyclists may choose
from three route options: a family-friendly 10 mile route,
a 30 mile intermediate route, and a challenging 64 mile
route for the cycling enthusiast. In celebration of this landmark Silver anniversary year, riders can expect special
touches at the start finish area and as always, riders will
receive free breakfast and lunch. Fundraising is not required but all funds raised by riders will support lung health
in our local communities, and will help ensure that
breathing is not a struggle, or a risk, for anyone. Reg.:
$10-65, depending on route (fees increase May 1). Virtual
riders welcome. Breathe California encourages corporate
and family teams. go to www.bike4breath.org.
7/9 Arthritis Bike Classic – Marin: College of Marin
Physical Education Complex, Kentfield. Two scenic
route options: A beginner friendly 26 mi. 62 mi for
advanced to intermediate rider. $75 reg., no fundraising
minimum. Participants who raise $300 or more will
receive a 2016 commemorative jersey. Fully supported
ride, all participants receive finishers medal, lunch
and access to the Lagunitas beer and wine garden. To
register visit www.ArthritisBikeClassicMarin.com.
Save$10 with promo code CycleCA2016
7/16 Fall River Century: Inter-Mountain Fairgrounds,
McArthur. 37, 66, 103 mi. routes. Pre-reg.: 37 mi. $30;
66, 103 mi. routes $50; 131 mi. $60. Add $5 late fees
apply after 7/1. Fees include SAG, new and improved
maps, and a gourmet lunch following your ride. You’ll
also encounter well spaced rest stops staffed by happy
people! The course is scenic and volcanic, moderately
difficult. The roads are great, and the traffic is very
minimal. www.fallrivercentury.com
7/23 Tour de MALT: Nicasio Valley Farms, Marin
County. Ride through the farms and ranches of
West Marin and along spectacular Tomales Bay. 40
mi./1,620 ft. or 60 mi., 3,744 ft. Reg.: Fees: $85 MALT
members/$125 nonmembers. A fundraiser for Marin
Agricultural Land Trust. www.malt.org/tourdemalt
7/23 Devil’s Slide Ride: Pacifica Community Center.
36, 61, 104 mi. routes. The longer routes are down the
San Mateo coast & back thru the redwoods & watershed. The 36 mi. is to Half Moon Bay & back. Pre-reg.:
Century (104-mi) Ride: $98 from 1/31– 7/22; $108 day
of. Metric: $88 from 1/31– 7/22; $98 day of.36-mi) ride:
$65 from 1/31– 7/22; $75 day of. Fee includes lunch,
t-shirt, aid stations, snacks, refreshments, cue sheets/
maps, SAG. www.devilsslideride.org
7/23 Great Historic Hotel Bike Ride: Fort Bidwell,
Modoc County. 100 km. & 150 km. Bike over 6,300
foot Cedar Pass climbing 1,650 feet crossing over the
Warner Mountains, viewing the Hayes Mountain Range
and tranquil valleys. Experience rugged beauty as you
begin at Fort Bidwell bike 100 km to the historic Hotel
Niles or continue on 150 through the scenic Wildlife
*Travel along the
*Breakfast, Lunch &
Scenic Byway and
BBQ post ride, T-shirt
deep into the Sierra
[pre reg only],
National Forrest
*Community support
*Loop the Lake- 24
*Light traffic, stunning
miles w/ 1,500’ climb
views, descents
*100 K- 62 miles
*Benefits Byway and
5,000’ climb
local projects
*Back Loop Grinder
*The Griz- 100 miles
10,000’ climb
www.grizzlycentury.org
grizzlycentury@yahoo.com
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Refuge and open Modoc Valley. Reg.: 100 km, $65;
for 150 km., $80. Reg. includes lunch, T-shirt and
transportation. modocparksandrec.com
7/24 Graeagle Century Ride: Graeagle Fire Hall.
Two different 50 mi. rides, 80 mi. & 101 mi. century.
The easier of the half centuries has 2,353 ft. elevation
gain; and the tougher, 4,795 ft. The 80 mi. route follows
the century, but cuts off before the last brutal climb to
Lake Davis. The 101 mi. heads over Gold Lake Rd.,
thru the Lakes Basin Recreation Area to Yuba Pass,
down thru Sierra Valley, up another tough climb to Lake
Davis, then down to the historic railroad town of Portola
and back. For info, www.communitymultisport.com
7/30 Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge: UCSC
campus, Santa Cruz. 4 routes that take off down the
Great Meadow Bike Path: 45, 75, 100, 125 mi. Not for
the faint of heart or overly ambitious couch potatoes!
Improved 45 mile course due to popular demand.
Beautiful redwood groves with gnarly altitude gain
on three out of four routes. Enthusiastic volunteers
and burritos at the finish. Overnight housing on
campus available. Proceeds go to local bike related
projects like Bike Smart, Trips for Kids and the
Rail Trail. 600 rider limit, so register early! go to www.santacruzcycling.org
August
8/6 Marin Century: Marin County fairgrounds. 50 km.,
100 km., 200 km., 100 mi. The courses travel the rural
roads of West Marin and Southern Sonoma Counties.
The terrain varies from gentle rolling hills along the
coast to a few very challenging climbs. Reg includes
Post-ride feast and expo, water bottle, SAG, some lane
closures. go to www.marincyclists.com
8/6 Ryde for Lyme: Marin County Fairgrounds. Ryde
for Lyme is an event within the Marin. LymeLight
Ryders raise funds via an online pledge campaign to
help children and young adults suffering with Lyme
disease get medical treatment. The minimum pledge is
$250. Distances are available for all levels: half metric,
metric century, Marin century and double metric century. LymeLight Ryders receive pre-ryde dinner Friday
night, Ryde day massages, custom jerseys are available.
Register at RydeforLyme.org. For more details: info@
lymelightfoundation.org or call (650) 348-5509. 8/14 Tour de Organics: Sebastopol Community Cultural Ctr: 16, 35, 65, 100 mi. routes through Sonoma
County. All routes start and end at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, and wind through the stunning,
west Sonoma County countryside, with all rest stops at
local, organic farms. (707) 823-1511, or sccc@seb.org.
8/20 Tour de Menlo: Menlo Atherton High
School, Atherton. 35, 46, 65 mi. routes around
the San Francisco Peninsula. The longer
routes feature the hills of the peninsula, while
the short route is flat. For your fee you get full
SAG, rest and water stops, and lunch. www.
tourdemenlo.com
8/20 9th Annual Ebbetts Pass Century: Bear Valley.
A demanding 101 mi. ride. Riders experience
breathtaking vistas, challenging climbs and
exhilarating descents. The metric century
packs a lot of punch while explore some of
the best terrain of the Ebbetts Pass Century
including Spicer Reservoir, Lake Alpine and
the westside of Ebbetts Pass. The half-century
offers an enjoyable balance of climbs, descents, distance and of course spectacular
scenery. The quarter century is a good introduction to Sierra Nevada cycling with smooth
roads, exhilarating descents & substantial
climbs. All the rides provide spectacular
scenery with strategic support stations to
keep you pedaling. At the end of your ride is
a tasty post-ride meal. www.mtadventure.com/
categories/ebbetts-pass-century/
8/21 40th Annual Tour of Napa Valley:
California Veterans Home, Yountville. Four
course options for riders to choose from – a
flat 35 mi., hilly 40 mi., as well as metric (62
mi.) and standard century (100 mi.) rides.
The metric is about 3,000 ft. of climbing; full
century over 6,500 ft. This year’s theme is the
1970s, in recognition of the inaugural year.
www.eaglecyclingclub.org/tour
8/27 Kendall-Jackson Tour de Fox - Wine Country
Edition: Join hosts Kendall-Jackson, Team Fox and
other local businesses for a bike ride (82, 51, 31.5 and
10 mi.) to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s
research. Riders will experience true wine country
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Ride to Conquer
Childhood Cancers!
Fun and flat scenic routes
that start and finish on
Capitol Mall and wind
through the Scenic Delta
Wine Region.
Celebrate and relax at
our post-ride Beergarden
Festival with live music,
great food, and beer and
wine vendors.
Be a Challenge Champion:
Free Registration and a
2016 Jersey!
Register at: www.sacramentocentury.com
info@sacramentocentury.com
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lifestyle as they ride amongst the rolling hills of
Sonoma County and finish at the K-J Wine Estate
and Gardens with a celebration including local wine,
beer, food and live music. All of the proceeds will go
to the Michael J Fox Foundation. Kendall-Jackson
Wine Estate and Gardens, 5007 Fulton Rd, Santa
Rosa, CA 95439. To register visit www.Tourdefox.
org/winecountry.
views of magnificent Mt. Shasta towering at 14,179
ft. Light traffic, beautiful scenery, great after post ride
meal and friendly volunteers make this ride one of
the best in the North State. Yreka is right on the CA/
OR Border just off I-5. 4 1/2 hrs from San Francisco,
4 hours from Sacramento, 1.5 hrs from Redding and 1
hour from Medford, OR. Historic Yreka is the gateway
to the Marble Mountain Wilderness. For more info or
to register, www.siskiyoucentury.com
ride around Lake Tahoe or The Boat Cruise
35 mi. bike tour. Fee includes goodie bag,
event number, event t-shirt, waterbottle, food
& beverage at rest stops including lunch on
course, tech support, first aid, SAG transport
support, event photo, after-ride meal & pool
party with live music. For info, Curtis Fong,
(800) 565-2704 or www.bikethewest.com
9/3 Tour & Taste of the Valley: Orcutt Union
Plaza, Orcutt. 31, 62 mi. routes along the
rolling hills of the Santa Maria Valley. Also,
enjoy the best food festival in the area w/
tasting booths, an artisan market & music by
Steppin’ Out. The Tasting portion of the event
hosts over 60 wineries, breweries, and food
stations. This event is a fundraiser for Boys &
Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley. For info,
tourandtasteofthevalley.org Save $20 with
promo code CYCLECA
9/10 Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle.
15, 30, 62, 100 mi. routes down the California
Coast to Hearst Castle for an apres-ride party
with entertainment by the Beach Boys. There
is also a 5K run/walk being led by Olympic
great, Carl Lewis. The 100 mi. starts at Quail
Lodge Golf Resort in Carmel; the 62 mi. starts
at Big Sur; the 30 mi. route from Sand Dollar
Beach; the 15 mi. from Ragged Point. Only the
15 mi. ride offers a flat course; all the others
have some climbing. On 9/9, mountain bikers
have the opportunity to ride the off-road trails
of the Land Rover Experience at Quail Lodge,
demoing premium Cannondale mtbs. (Or,
they can ride their own mtbs!) For reg. info,
www.bestbuddieschallenge.org Save $25 with
promo code CYCLECALIFORNIA
9/10 Challenge Fondo: Durham Community Park.
The Challenge Gran Fondo 100, Medio Fondo 65,
Breve Fondo 50 & The NEW Veloce Fondo 30
offers a mostly flat course with one small hill. All
the events offer riders mass-start, timed riding. Also,
all-abilities expo, rest stops, SAG, catered meal, awards,
ceremonies, raffle and more! www.chicovelo.org/
challenge-fondo-september.html
9/10 29th Siskiyou Century: Yreka. 103 mi., 64 mi., 38
mi. (the last two are mostly flat) ride is challenging with
approx. 4,600 ft. of total vertical gain. All have stunning
9/11 Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue:
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline South
Shore, Lake Tahoe. Fully Supported 72 mi.
9/17 V3 Hopfest: San Ramon. 30, 60, or 100 mi. rides
through the majestic foothills of Mount Diablo, the San
Ramon and Livermore Valleys. Pre-reg.: 30 mi. $60;
60 mi., $85; 100 mi. $85, by 8/16. After, add $15 to
8/27 Central Coast Classique: Arroyo Grande. Hilly
30, 64, 100 mi. rides from the hills to to the coast! Ride
for your finisher medal! Expect SAG, full rest stops
on the ride, barbecue after the ride, expo, wine tasting
card. www.centralcoastclassique.com
September
9/17 Tehachapi GranFondo: Tehachapi. 18, 38, 60,
86, 104 mi. routes. Not officially a race, this event is
chip timed so that participants can compete for fastest times in their age category and on certain climbs.
We will take riders through beautiful mountains and
valleys that showcase the areas scenic beauty. Your
reg includes custom event jersey, timing chip, finisher
medal, post ride meal at the festival. Use coupon code
CAMAG16 for a 15% discount on your entry! go
to www.tehachapigranfondo.com
2016
Saturday, September 24
7:30 am—4 pm
BEER BIKES MUSIC
MOUNTAIN, ROAD, CYCLO -CROSS RIDES
A day of riding and fun in historic McCloud!
Enjoy supported 30 and 12 mile group rides in the Shasta Trinity Forest, McCloud Reservoir, Old Mill Site and
more...plus Festival of brews, brats, bands, and booths .
Get more info at www.mccloudchamber.com, search events.
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each ride. Just the Hopfest is $35; $45 at the door. Fee
includes full support, well-stocked rest stops, post-ride
meal. Commemorative t-shirt, if you are registered by
9/7. This ride supports DVSR Rotary Club programs
& charities. www.v3hopfest.com
9/17 Tour de Fresno: Kingsburg Memorial Park. 30,
52, 74, 100 mi. routes. Reg. includes goody bag, t-shirt,
fresh fruit/food/water at rest stops, bib number, ride
festival, End of the ride meal, relaxed parking, Entertainment, motorcycle escort/law enforcement control,
SAG, mechanical support. www.tourdefresno.com
9/18 The 13th Great Lake Tahoe Bike Ride & Race:
Tahoe City & Zephyr Cove. The 35 mi. route
starts in Tahoe City; the Classic 72 mi. starts
at Zephyr Cove for a clockwise ride around
the lake. The 35 mi. ride is a clockwise ride
from Tahoe City over Spooner summit and downhill to Zephyr Cove. The 72 mi. route has special
time achievement awards and finishers medals
for everyone who finishes the race or ride!
There are also purse prizes for the fastest
finishers. go to www.TahoeBikeRace.com
9/24 Canary Challenge: Palo Alto. Routes: 100
mi. (8,200 elevation), 75 km. (6,400 elevation),
50 mi. (2,000 elevation), 50 km. (1,700 elevation)
and family-friendly 5 km. Rest stops packed
with food & drinks. Family-fun activities at
Canary Village. Music and entertainment. Reg.
+ $400 fundraising, min. 100% of donations
benefit early cancer detection research.
Brainchild of Canary Foundation, nonprofit dedicated to cancer research. contact
Jesse Murillo, (650) 646-3199, or go to
www.canarychallenge.com.
9/24 McCloud Bike-toberfest: McCloud. 30 mi.
McCloud Dam picturesque rolling hills ride
begins on Main St. Wind your way around
McCloud Lake to the Dam and return. Fall
colors and the Mt Shasta views are spectacular. 12.5 mi. bike ride w/rest stop out
to rest stop at Friday’s Resort is a gradual
downhill. The return ride is uphill back to
downtown McCloud. A festival of biking with
road and off-road rides, cyclocross racing,
live band. go to www.mccloudchamber.com/
mccloud-events//bike-toberfest
9/24-25 Bike MS Waves to Wine: SF to the Wine Country. Bike MS: Waves to Wine 2016 will take you farther
than you’ve ever gone before and help end multiple
sclerosis. Enjoy a 1-day or 2-day cycling adventure
with 2,500 other passionate individuals. Customize
your own challenge: depart from San Francisco and
traverse coastal Highway 1 on one of our longer routes
or cruise the rolling hills and back roads of Sonoma
County on a shorter option. Each day, all routes
conclude with our wine festival at the finish area in
Sonoma County. Learn more at www.wavestowine.org and use discount code “cycleca” for a $10 discount
off registration.
9/25 Mount Diablo Challenge: The Athenian School,
Danville. A timed ride (family-friendly) or race (USAC
categories) climbing up Southgate Rd. 3,249 ft to the
summit of Mount Diablo. Early Registration $80 (until
midnight 8/21); add $3.75 to reg. for USAC racers;
after: $100 (8/22 until 9/18 midnight); add $3.75 to
reg. for USAC racers. VIP Donation: $100 (ride in
VIP wave 15 minutes before USA Cycling racers; reg.
at Athenian). Reg. includes bbq lunch by Slow Hand
BBQ. For info, SaveMountDiablo.org
October
10/1 Konocti Challenge: Skylark Shores Resort Lakeport. 20, 40, 65, 100 mi. options. The 65 & 100 mi.
routes follow the north and east rim of Clear Lake and
wind into the foothills of the south and west, offering
breathtaking views of the lake and vineyards. The 40 mi.
follows the shore of Clear Lake into the beautiful vineyard region of Finley. The 20 mi. is an adventure for
those looking for a leisurely pace! Rest stop competition,
SAG and end of ride BBQ on the lake shore. Reg from
$40-$80. Register online by 4/30 to save $10 on either
the 65 or 100 mi. options. Sizes and quantities guaranteed for those registered by 8/31/16. A project of the
Rotary club of Lakeport. go to www.konoctichallenge.
com or www.facebook.com/KonoctiChallengeLC
10/1 Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk:
Yountville Veterans Home. 12, 28, 62, 100
mi. routes around the beautiful Napa Valley.
Reg. fees: $95 from 7/1 – 9/27; $150 on Ride
Day; Kids under 12: $35. All participants
18+ are asked to fundraise $150. Fee includes
START/FINISH PALO ALTO, CA
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
Are you up to the Canary Challenge?
Fundraise for early cancer detection research
and enjoy an exceptional cycling experience
with 50K, 50 mile, 75K and 100 mile routes.
There’s also a 5K walk/run/bike.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT:
REGISTER TODAY!
CANARYCHALLENGE.ORG
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pre-event support & fundraising website,
breakfast and mechanical support at the
start, snacks, hydration, medical support, bike
mechanics, and restrooms at the rest stops,
SAG wagons, lunch, and entertainment.
Register with the code CYCLECA for a $10
discount off your reg. A fundraiser for the ALS
Association Golden West Chapter, (510) 2512572, www.NapaValleyRidetoDefeatALS.org
10/1 Sacramento Century Challenge: Capitol
Mall, Sacramento. Flat & Scenic routes that
wind thru the Delta wine region. Apres ride,
relax at the beer garden festival with live music,
great food, and beer and wine. For more info
go to www.sacramentocentury.com
10/1 Grizzly Century: North Fork. Choose
from the Loop the Lake, 24 mi. and 2,000
feet of climbing, [dam 1/2 loop available]
the Metric Century with 5,000 ft. of climbing or the Griz [72, 80 or 100 mi.] with
8-10,000 ft. of climbing. This year, there’s also
The Back Loop Grinder that takes off at
Arch Rock, includes 9 mi. of gravel and
new vistas. Other off-pavement rides
available. Light traffic, free camping,
pancake breakfast by the Lions Club, numerous
rest stops, great volunteers, unparalleled
scenery and post ride BBQ. T-shirt with
pre-reg, by 9/20. $35 or $50 pre-reg
add $10 after 9/20. Proceeds go toward
community projects and SierraVista
National Scenic Byway improvement projects.
www.grizzlycentury.org
10/2 4th Annual Wine Country Howl-O-Wheel’n:
Windsor. Get into the Halloween spirit!
Enjoy the mostly flat Freaky 15 mi., or for a
more challenging ride with climbs and rolling
hills choose the Frankenstein 48 or Morbid
65 mi. routes. All routes have hauntingly
beautiful vineyard views, Halloween
themed rest stops, SAG support, and a ghoulishly
good post ride meal. Early reg. runs through
7/1 with a free t-shirt: Freaky 15 $20, $50 for
the 48 and 65 mi. routes. After 7/1 the price goes
up to $25 for 15 mi. and $55 for the 48 or 65 mi.
routes. Proceeds returned to the community
thru the 100% volunteer organization’s
participation in charitable programs. Call
(707) 433-2731 or visit www.bike2provide.com
10/15 Foxy’s Fall Century: Davis. 50 km.
family ride; 100 km. metric century; 100 mi.
century. Foxy’s offers challenges, distances,
and scenery for riders of all levels. Fee includes
SAG support, a hearty lunch, maps, corner
marshals to keep you on track, bike support,
a post-ride pasta dinner and some other
special fun things. Online reg. opens 8/1.
There is no day-of reg. For more info go to
www.davisbikeclub.org
10/22 27th Annual Canyon Classic Century:
Modesto. Choose from three routes. 53, 91, & 112
mi. routes. The 53 mi. is scenic and moderately
strenuous ride through golden valley farmlands
and a climb into Del Puerto to the Junction.
The 111.6 mi. century rolls thru valley farmlands and climbs 5,500’ up Del Puerto Canyon.
The 91 mi. option is the Mt. Hamilton/Lick
Observatory Climb through valley farmlands
and up Del Puerto Canyon. The ride then proceeds down to San Antonio Valley Rd. and up
to the summit of Mt. Hamilton to the historic
Lick Observatory and back. Fully-stocked
rest stops, and finish with a post ride meal. For
more info visit www.canyonclassiccentury.org
10/23 Tour de Cure Women’s Series: Shadow
Cliffs Park, Pleasanton. 12, 35, 55 mi. routes.
The only Tour de Cure ride designed for
women. Catered breakfast and great schwag!
After the ride, meet new friends and bond with
old, while enjoying food tastings, DIY booths,
music, free massages, interactive games with
prizes and more! www.crowdrise.com/womensseriestour/ Sign up with a friend and ride
free with code WSCYCLECA
Foxy’s Fall
Century
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2016 Sunday October 23
Shadow Cliffs Park
A fully supported one day bicycle ride along the
beautiful lakes, orchards, vineyards and rolling
hills of Yolo, Solano & Napa counties.
100mile, 100K metric & The Flat 50K ride options
Livermore Valley, CA
Online registration starts June 1. Register before July 16
for entry discount. Registration fees increase after
July 16 & September 24.
Info and registration at: http://www.davisbikeclub.org
Sign up with a friend — register for FREE with code WSCYCLECA
Saturday October 15, 2016
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10/27 Kern Wheelmen Spooktacular: Lake Ming/Kern
River Group Picnic area. Two easy routes: Trembling
20 and Frightful 40, a moderately Morbid Metric and
Nightmare 90, and two extreme rides: a Horrible 100
that promises 8,600 ft. of climb and the Hideous 100
with 10,800 climbing. Expect plenty of rest stops, SAG,
and a meal. go to www.kernwheelmen.org
10/29 7th Annual Wheels for Meals Ride: Shadow Ciffs Reg’l. Park, Pleasanton. 15, 35, 70
mi. rides. The 70 mi. ride rolls thru beautiful
Livermore Valley. Participants will have the
opportunity to win awesome cycling gear and
Wheels for Meals swag all for fundraising.
Following your ride enjoy the post-ride
expo and savory BBQ lunch, plus music and
games for the entire family. Proceeds benefit
five Meals on Wheels providers that prepare
and deliver nutritious meals to local homebound seniors in Alameda County. For info,
www.feedingseniors.org. 10/29-30 SLO Gran Fondo: Avila Beach Golf Resort.
A Classic Italian Cycling Festival with four timed rides
through the beautiful California Central Coast. Enjoy
scenic coastal and wine country vistas, in 70 degree
fall weather over rolling miles of clean open road.
The course travels through the heart of SLO Town, up
the pristine coastline and over epic eye-candy climbs.
www.slogranfondo.com/
Road races
September
9/18 The Great Lake Tahoe Bike Race: Zephyr
Cove. This race is for riders who would like
to ride in a peloton for as long as possible and
earn time achievement awards for completing the ride under 3, under 3.5, and under
4 hours. License plate holders will be given
to all who finish under 6 hours. And all who
finish the race or ride around the lake will
receive a finisher’s medal. For more info, go to
www.tahoebikerace.com
Southern California
& Nevada
Regular events
These occur at the same time each week or month
Tuesday
San Diego, CA: San Diego Bicycle Touring Society,
weekly ride. Routes vary from week to week. call
(619) 448-2718.
Thursday
Rancho Santa Fe, CA: Thursday After-work Fast Ride,
with the San Diego Sierra Club, Bicycle Section. An
invigorating Thursday evening rides through the Fairbanks Ranch/Rancho Santa Fe area. Meet at 5:45 p.m.
in the Wherehouse Records parking lot at the corner of
Del Mar Heights Rd & El Camino Real, 1/2 mi east of
I-5. Be prepared for some hills and a fast pace. Route
and leaders vary each week. contact Mark Ginsburg,
ginsburg@san.rr.com
July 2016
Saturday
Solvang, CA: 9:10 AM Saturdays at Dr. J’s Bike Shop.
Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Club hosting this weekly
arduous fast paced 55 mile ride with regrouping and
some climbing for advanced riders and strong intermediates. Dr. J’s Bike Shop for info (805) 688-6263
San Diego, CA: San Diego Wheelmen club rides,
several routes of different distances for all levels of
rider. Training rides, also. call (619) 453-5739
Agoura Hills, CA: Sundance Ride, 7:30 a.m. Meet
at Sundance Cycles, 5019 Kanan Rd. Various routes
of 50 to 60 miles (both hilly and less hilly) including
Rock Store, Fernwood, and Latigo Canyon. Contact
Ashton Johnson or Steve Dozier at (818) 991-9103 or
sundance@iswest.com.
Sunday
Newport Beach, CA: Sunday Moanin Mash Newport
Back Bay 2301 University Drive at the corner of University and Irvine Ave. This is a medium-fast paced
ride that covers 30-50 miles of some of the best that
Newport Beach, Laguna, and Long Beach has to offer.
Fixie and Roadie approved! For info contact Andre at
slowpokedre@gmail.com or (248) 974-4460.
San Diego, CA: San Diego Wheelmen club rides,
several routes of different distances for all levels of
rider. Training rides, also. call (619) 453-5739
San Diego, CA: 3rd & 4th Sundays, Mission Bay
Sunday Ride with the San Diego Sierra Club, Bicycle
Section. Meet 9 am in the parking lot immediately north
of the Mission Bay Visitor Center. Route and leaders
vary each week. Come for the social pace of this ride
of about 25 mi. contact Mark Ginsburg, San Diego
Sierra Club, Bicycle Section, ginsburg@san.rr.com
Centuries, fun & charity rides
July
7/2 4th Annual Challenge the Bear: Tehachapi.
Metric, half metric, family fun ride along routes with
mountain & lake views. Tour the communities of can
participate in the Bear Valley Springs July 4 festival.
For info, www.active.com/tehachapi-ca/cycling/races/
challenge-the-bear-2016?int
7/16 Windmill Century Ride 2016: Pioneer Park, Santa
Maria. 28 mi. mostly flat ride, 62 mi. metric through
beautiful back roads where you can take in the picturesque beauty of the Central Coast’s vineyards along
the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, 102 mi. century towards
the hills of Casmalia, and climbs, passing Vandenberg
AFB. tailwindsofsantamariabc.org/century.html
August
8/6 Tour de Big Bear: Big Bear Lake. 100, 70, 50,
and 25 mi. It is part of a week-long bike festival at Big
Bear Lake, packed with events for all the family, riders
and spectators. The week begins 7/30 with mountain
biking, continues with multiple rides and expos, and
ends with a time trial on 8/7. http://tourdebigbear.com
8/20 Cool Breeze Century: Ventura. 34 mi. flat coastal
cruise, 62, 100, hillier 100, & challenging 124 mi.
routes. The 124 mi. route goes to Ojai & Casitas Pass.
Full support, sags, and a catered lunch will be served
after the ride. Reg. is open Friday evening and Saturday
morning. For info, www.cibike.org/cool-breeze.html
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September
9/3 Tour & Taste of the Valley: Orcutt Union
Plaza, Orcutt. 31, 62 mi. routes along the
rolling hills of the Santa Maria Valley. Also,
enjoy the best food festival in the area w/
tasting booths, an artisan market & music by
Steppin’ Out. The Tasting portion of the event
hosts over 60 wineries, breweries, and food
stations. This event is a fundraiser for Boys &
Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley. For info,
tourandtasteofthevalley.org Save $10 with
promo code CYCLECA
9/10 Mammoth Gran Fondo: Mammoth Lakes. 42 mi.
Piccolo, 70 mi. Medio, 102 mi. Gran Fondo. New this
year, a timed KOM/QOM section on the gran fondo.
Over 3/4 of the roads of the Gran Fondo will be closed
to vehicle traffic. Experience cycling in the Eastern
Sierra! http://www.fallcentury.org.
9/10 Amtrak Century: Irvine. This beautiful, mostly
flat ride starts from Irvine, lunches in Oceanside, ends
in San Diego, and returns by a private Amtrak train
-- IF you got that reservation early. For info, www.
ocwheelmen.org
9/11 Giro di San Diego 2016: Solana Beach. 38, 66,
106 mi. Southern California meets Italy! a celebration
of cycling, food, and San Diego’s North Coast. This
two-day festival features five mass-start, timed cycling
events for road and mountain bikers, and the Bike &
Fitness Expo. www.girodisandiego.com
November
11/12 Tour de Foothills: Upland. 31, 62,
100 mi. rides, also walk and run options.
The start site is across the street from the
Metrolink station, between 2nd & 3rd Ave.
www.uplandchamber.org
Oregon
Weekly rides
These occur at the same time each week or month
Monday
Phoenix, OR: 9:30 a.m. Monday Coffee Ride, 25-30
mi., moderate-to-brisk pace, flat, from Colver Park,
4005 Colver Rd. www.siskiyouvelo.org
Wednesday
Ashland, OR: 10 a.m. Coffee Ride, Wednesday. Meet
at The Rogue Valley Roasting Company, 917 E. Main
St. 32-60 mi. moderate-to-brisk pace, some hills. www.
siskiyouvelo.org
Saturday
Bend, OR: 9:30 a.m. Hutch’s Hammer Ride, Saturday,
40 mi. tough road ride, out-and-back from Hutch’s
Bend-Eastside, 820 NE 3rd St. email: eastside@
hutchsbicycles.com or (541) 382-6248
Centuries & Fun Rides
July
7/1-4 Northwest Trandem Rally: Klamath Falls, OR.
All the Friday rides take off from Steen Sports Park.
Calendar
Mountain biking & Cyclocross
Northern California
& Nevada
Weekly rides
These occur at the same time each week
or month
Monday
Palo Alto, CA: Dirty Velo Girls weekly beginnerfriendly MTB ride, 6 p.m., Arastradero Open Space
Preserve. 5-10 mi. The location is 1530 Arastradero
Rd. For more info, www.velogirls.com or email
dirtyvelogirls@velogirls.com
Bakersfield, CA: Monday Night Mountain Bike Ride
with Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association! Meet at
6 p.m., Juliet Thorner School parking lot. To get to the
start site, take Hwy 178 (past Fairfax Rd.), turn left
onto Morning Dr., and turn left onto Panorama. Thorner
School is on the right. There are many trails into the
toothills extending out to Hart Park and Lake Ming.
For more info, contact Eddie Gonzalez, (661) 201-7503
Tuesday
Grass Valley, CA: MTB night ride 5:15 p.m. Meet at
Xtreme Outfitters (1200 E. Main St.). Bring lights and
dress appropriately for this brisk-paced ride on nearby
trails. Very bad weather cancels. Call (530) 477-2377.
Wednesday
Marina, CA: Wednesday nights Monterey Off Road
Cycling Association weekly ride on trails of Fort Ord
National Monument and BLM lands at 6 p.m. Starting
point either at 8th and Gigling Ave in Marina or Creekside
Trailhead and Followed by potluck BBQ See
www.morcamtb.org for details/contacts.
Bakersfield, CA: Wednesday Night Mountain Bike
Ride with Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association! Meet at
6 p.m., Juliet Thorner School parking lot. Intermediate &
advanced riders, 1.5-2 hours. To get to the start site, take
Hwy 178 (past Fairfax Rd.), turn left onto Morning Dr.,
and turn left onto Panorama. Thorner School is on the
right. There are many trails into the foothills extending
out to Hart Park and Lake Ming. For more info, contact
Eddie Gonzalez, (661) 201-7503
Thursday
Ridgecrest, CA: Thursday afternoon Ridgecrest Mountain
bike ride with Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association!
Safe for all riders, starts at Gateway School. Ride is
approximately 13 miles long. Ride Leader Arty Blanco
(760) 608-9878 or gibbysjob@yahoo.com
Friday
Napa CA: Friday Night Lights Napa, join us for a
leisurely mountain bike ride. 10 to 15 mi, Angwin,
Oat Hill, Moore Creek or possibly elsewhere TBD by
group. Meet at Bicycle Works 3335 Solano Ave, Napa
6pm like our page facebook/Friday Night Lights Napa
Marina, CA: Fridays Monterey Off Road Cycling Association weekly ride at 4:30 pm at InterGarrison Road
and Jerry Smith Access Corridor. See www.morcamtg.org
for details Often gather postride for dinner/rehydration!
Led by women. Men welcome (behind the lead) see
www.morcamtb.org for details/contacts
Saturday
Marina, CA: Saturday morning Monterey Off Road
Cycling Association first Saturday of every month at
9 am Ride tailored for beginners but experienced riders
also welcome. Start at 8th and Gigling near CSUMB.
See www.morcamtb.org for details/sign-ups/contacts Bakersfield, CA: Saturday Morning Mountain Bike
Ride with Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association! Meet at
8 a.m., Juliet Thorner School parking lot. Challenging
social ride, 2-3 hours. To get to the start site, take Hwy
178 (past Fairfax Rd.), turn left onto Morning Dr., and
Road bike calendar
There are guided rides and self-supported rides, all
around southern Oregon, in the shadow of Mt. Shasta.
The first days take people around southern Oregon
and into parts of northern California; the final day of
riding takes tandemists around the westside of Klamath
County. www.nwtr.org
7/23 Up & Down: Ashland, OR. Cascade Siskiyou
Scenic Bikeway. Spend the weekend in Ashland and
ride the first Scenic Bikeway in southern Oregon
(much of the former Mountain Lakes Loop). 51 mi.
with 5,100 ft. of climbing, full support, 2 rest stops
and a free, delicious barbecue lunch and beer at the
finish at Emigrant Lake Park. This is not a race, but it
is a strenuous ride for cyclists familiar with mountain
roads. Ride starts anytime between 7 and 9 a.m., check
in available also Fri. 4 - 7. Proceeds benefit the maintenance and expansion of the Bear Creek Greenway.
For info, see upanddownashland.com or https://www.
facebook.com/upanddownashland/ or call ML Moore
(541) 201-1121.
September
9/10 Umpqua Vineyard Tour: Roseburg, OR. 15, 30,
50, 75, to 100 mi. routes along the lightly traveled
rural roads along the scenic Umpqua River. Ride by
vineyards, forests, fields, mountains and orchards, with
opportunities to visit local wineries and tasting rooms.
Great rest stops at scenic locations with good food and
snacks. For info, www.thevineyardtour.com
9/17 3rd Annual Ride The Rim: Crater Lake
National Park, OR. This fully supported bike
and ped-friendly event lets you enjoy 24 of the
33 mi. Rim Drive around Crater Lake without
vehicles. It’s FREE and open to all cyclists.
Register today at www.RideTheRim2016.com
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turn left onto Panorama. Thorner School is on the right.
There are many trails into the toothills extending out
to Hart Park and Lake Ming. For more info, contact
Eddie Gonzalez, (661) 201-7503
Sunday
Modesto, CA: 2nd Sunday MTB ride: with the Stanislaus
County Bicycle Club. 8 a.m. 6-9 mi. mostly flat. ride.
Meet Scout Blvd. next to Scott Park, 800 Morris,
Modesto. The ride goes to the end of Dry Creek Park,
Claus Rd. Contact Stanislaus County Bicycle Club,
(209) 571-7545
Marina, CA: Sunday mornings Monterey Off Road
Cycling Assoc. weekly rides at 9 am on trails of Fort
Ord. Starting point alternates weekly between Creekside Trailhead (near Reservation Road and Portola
Rd) in Salinas and intersection of 8th and Gigling,
near CSUMB. No drop rides. See www.morcamtb.org
Bakersfield, CA: Sunday 8 a.m. mountain bike ride.
Designed for Beginners/Singlespeed riders, includes
customized riding instruction. Ride time approximately 1.5-2 hours. For more info, contact Bob Sughue,
(661) 378-7060
Modesto, CA: 2nd Sunday MTB ride with the Stanislaus
County Bicycle Club. 8 a.m. 6-9 mi. mostly flat. ride.
Meet Scout Blvd. next to Scott Park, 800 Morris,
Modesto. The ride goes to the end of Dry Creek Park,
Claus Rd. Contact Stanislaus County Bicycle Club,
(209) 571-7545
Regular bike
organization meetings
These occur at the same time each month.
Monday
1st Monday Monterey Off Road Cycling Association
monthly mtg at 6:30 pm at the Black Bear Diner,
, from page 22
9/24 3rd Annual Ride The Rim: Crater Lake
National Park, OR: This fully supported bike
and ped-friendly event lets you enjoy 24 of the
33 mi. Rim Drive around Crater Lake without
vehicles. It’s FREE and open to all cyclists.
Register today at www.RideTheRim2016.com
Outside of area
October
10/4-7 Huntsman World Senior Games: Road bike
events. Southern Utah. Race on the road surrounded
by the red rocks. 4 events: Hill climbing, time trialing, criterium and road racing. Got game? Huntsman
Senior Games are for you. For more info go to www.
seniorgames.net
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2450 Fremont St., Monterey. For info/contacts see
www.morcamtb.org Wednesday
4th Wednesday, Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association
(TAMBA) alternates between north and south lake. See
mountainbiketahoe.org for more info.
Trail maintenance
Saturday
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. Bill’s Trail trail work with
Marin County Bicycle Coalition. MCBC is partnering
with Samuel P. Taylor State Park to remove invasive
plants from the Cross Marin Trail and to convert Bill’s
Trail to a multi-use facility. Devil’s Gulch campsite off
Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (look for sign). To RSVP or for
more info, email Tom at tom@marinbike.org
Mountain bike
centuries, fun rides
July
7/16 Tehachapi MTB BrewFondo: Benz Visco Sports
Park, Tehachapi. 13, 17, and 25 mi. rides along pristine
singletrack with breathtaking views of Tehachapi Valley.
Held in conjunction with 3rd annual Tehachapi Beer
and Wine festival Starting time: 1 p.m. Reg.: $50$110 depending on distance and festival entry. All
of the routes lead away from Benz Visco Park to
the nearby Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association
(TMTA)/Lehigh Trail system on the north side of
Hwy 58 - the very same trails that hosted the SoCal
National Interscholastic Cycling Association Mountain
Bike Championships (NICA) in May 2016. For info,
www.facebook.com/events/1002831849772310/
August
8/21 Bodie Bowl: Bodie State Park. Expert/Sport
course, 50 km., Recreational, 30 km. The rides go thru
an historic ghost/mining town in Bodie, a private cattle
ranch and the surrounding hills. Incredible views of the
White Mountains, Mono Lake, Mammoth Mountain
and the Eastern Sierra at 8,000-9,000 ft. elev. Reg.: :
$95. A portion of all proceeds will be donated back to
The Bodie Foundation. Includes entrance fee into the
State park plus 1 guest. Schwag bag with water bottle
and other goodies. www.bodiebowl.com & Facebook.
September
9/24 McCloud Bike-toberfest: McCloud.
30 mi. Great Shasta mtb ride in which riders
are bused to Algoma Campsite. The first 13 mi.
are moderate, technical singletrack on the
McCloud River Trail. Rest Stop at Lakin
Dam, then onto Bigelow Meadow Road,
crossing Highway 89 to connect to the Great
Shasta Rail Trail. 12 mi. McCloud Mountain
bike short ride that begins on Main Street,
tours the Old Mill property, crosses Pilgrim
Creek Road and onto Great Shasta Rail Trail.
Rest stop turn-around at a bridge over Mud
Creek. A festival of biking with road and offroad rides, cyclocross racing, live band. For
more info, go to www.mccloudchamber.com/
Mountain bike triathlon
July
7/23 Dirt, Sweat & Beers MTB Tri: Eagal Lakes
Resort, Tracy. 400 yd. swim; 11 mi. bike ride; 3.1 mi.
run. Swim in a private lake. Transition to the bike ride
along a San Joaquin River levee and through a working
ranch on hard pack, loose gravel, hills. The run is along
a river trail. The perfect event for families, co-workers,
beginning triathletes, and those who just want to have
fun! Compete as an individual or join as a group. New
this year, chip timing! For more info, eagallakes.com
Mountain bike races
July
7/16 Tahoe Trail 100: Leadville Race Series, Northstar.
Solo 50k or 100k. 2-person relay 100k. 2-loop, 50K
course filled with beautiful views of Lake Tahoe. Leadville Trail 100 qualifier. Josh Colley, (719) 219-9357,
JColley@lifetimefitness.com, www.tahoetrailmtb.com
7/24 Kirkwood Mountain Classic: Sierra Cup Series
#5. Kirkwood. Multi-lap XC race with 6 to 24 mi.
depending on category. Experience the high elevation
singletrack through wildflower filled meadows. USA
Cycling sanctioned. $40 to pre-register. Race is a fundraiser for TAMBA. www.sierracupmtb.com
September
9/11 Great Tahoe Flume Race: Sierra Cup Series
#6. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park-Spooner Lake
Entrance. The one race you don’t want to miss. Single
loop 20-24 miles depending on category, world class
trails at high elevation with amazing views. $40 to
pre-register, includes lunch and post race raffle. USA
Cycling Regional Championship podium presentations.
www.sierracupmtb.com
Cyclocross races
September
9/24 McCloud Bike-toberfest: McCloud. These are
presented and sponsored by “Ride-On-Race” Series.
Different riding skills for each race, including novice
and children’s categories that can be entered on race
day. The free kid’s race is for 12 & under. Riders under
18 must have a responsible adult sign for them. 30 mi.
A festival of biking with road and off-road rides, live
band. For more info, go to www.mccloudchamber.com/
Outside of area
Camps
July
7/3-6 Camp of Champions 2: Leadville Race Series,
Leadville, CO. Ride with past champions and experience every inch of the LT 100 MTB course in Leadville.
A question and answer session will offer insight into
proper training, diet and race strategy. Camp riders
will get tons of camp swag, great food and amazing,
unforgettable experience. For more info, Josh Colley,
(719) 219-9357, JColley@lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com
Mountain bike races
July
7/9 Silver Rush 50: Leadville Race Series, Leadville,
CO. Solo or Tandem 50 mi. At 10,000-12,500 ft.
above sea level, this challenging out-and-back course
takes racers through the historic mining district on
Leadville’s east side. This race is known for its long,
lung-burning climbs and rocky, steep terrain. Leadville
Trail 100 Qualifier. For more info, Josh Colley, (719)
219-9357, leadvilleraceseries.com
7/29-31 Leadville Stage Race: Leadville, CO. (100
mi. over 3 days) Team Option Experience the legendary Leadville Trail 100 course over three days. Push
the pace to see what you’re made of, or use the stages
to prepare or qualify for the Leadville Trail 100 in
August. This is one amazing party, with daily stage
prizes, raffles, unmatched swag, food, beer and live
music. Grab some friends and head to Leadville for
an unforgettable experience. For more info, www.
leadvilleraceseries.com
August
8/13 Leadville Trail 100: Leadville, CO. One of the
most notorious and challenging bike races in the world.
100 mi. out-and-back. Qualify for the race at one of
the Leadville Race Series events. For more info, Josh
Colley, (719) 219-9357, JColley@lifetimefitness.
com, leadvilleraceseries.com October
10/10-11 Huntsman World Senior Games: Mountain
bike events. Red Mountain Resort, Southern Utah. Race
on the road surrounded by the red rocks. NORBA-sanctioned and includes Hill Climb, Down Hill and Cross
Country events. Got game? Huntsman Senior Games
are for you. For more info go to www.seniorgames.net
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Calendar
Multi-day Vacations
August
8/1-5 Vail Base Camp: Vail, Colorado is know for it’s world class
skiing; regularly playing host to
both professional ski races and
happy ski tourists. But the lesser
known side of Vail are the excellent
hight altitude cycling across and
over its local mountains and down
the Vail Valley by the Eagle River.
5 days, 5 nights, 287 fully supported cycling mi.
Timberline Adventures www.timbertours.com
(303) 664-8388
8/7-15 Volcanoes North: Enjoy cycling
the Western Cascade Range of the Pacific
Northwest. 9 days, 9 nights, 541 fully supported cycling mi., 5-8 hiking mi. Timberline Adventures www.timbertours.com
(303) 664-8388
8/13-18 Geneva to Alpe d’Huez: (self-guided only).
From the shores of Lake Geneva to the world-famous
alpine resort of Alpe d’Huez, follow an awardwinning route designed for serious cyclists. Climb
some of France’s most famous cols: Colombiere,
Aravis, Saisies, Madeleine, Telegraphe, Galibier, and
Alpe d’Huez. For more info, contact Cyclomundo,
www.cyclomundo.com
8/13-21 Moscow-St.Petersburg bicycle tour: Explore
Russia on your bicycle! Fully-supported 9 day bike ride
from Moscow, the modern Russian capital, to the old
one, St. Petersburg, through the oldest one, Novgorod
the Great (UNESCO world heritage). 250 mi. Fee:
$1,400 includes all meals, sag wagon, hotel lodging,
guides-interpreters, excursions, club T-shirt etc. Small
international friendly group. For more info go to
www.rctc.ru/msp.html or email Russian Cycle Touring
Club info@rctc.ru
8/14-23 Classic Colorado: Colorado’s best is
offered in this trip. Estes Park, Steamboat
Springs, Vail, Breckenridge. Enjoy this
great trip. 10 days, 10 nights, 440 fully supported cycling miles. Timberline Adventures
www.timbertours.com (303) 664-8388
8/15-21 Great Lakes of Michigan: The beautiful
rolling hills and wind swept dunes of Leelanau,
and miles and miles of cycling on the Eastern
shores of Lake Michigan is an amazing setting
for this cycling tour, including a ferry and stay
at Mackinac Island. 7 days, 7 nights, 361 fully
supported cycling mi. Timberline Adventures
8/24-27 Southern Oregon Wine Country: Experience lightly traveled backroads, stunning landscapes,
vineyards, orchards, small farms, boutique wineries,
farm-to-fork and wine pairing dinners, artisan cheese
and chocolate, and an Oregon Shakespeare Festival
play. Stay in charming Ashland and Jacksonville on this
fully supported Via Bike Tours vacation. For more info,
visit viabiketours.com or (541) 292-6220
8/28-9/4 Great Canadian Mountain Traverse: Lake
Louise to Whistler. A very challenging trip that crosses
the Rocky Mountains and Coast Mountains and the
Continental Divide. For very experienced cyclists who
love hard challenges. For more info, Rocky Mountain
Cycle Tours, www.rockymountaincycle.com
8/31-9/3 Southern Oregon Wine Country: Experience
lightly traveled backroads, stunning landscapes,
vineyards, orchards, small farms, boutique wineries,
farm-to-fork and wine pairing dinners, artisan cheese
and chocolate, and an Oregon Shakespeare Festival
play. Stay in charming Ashland and Jacksonville on
this fully supported Via Bike Tours vacation For more
info, visit viabiketours.com or (541) 292-6220
September
9/3-8 Geneva to Alpe d’Huez: (self-guided only). From the
shores of Lake Geneva to the world-famous alpine resort
of Alpe d’Huez, follow an award-winning route designed for serious cyclists. Climb some of France’s most
famous cols: Colombiere, Aravis, Saisies, Madeleine,
Telegraphe, Galibier, and Alpe d’Huez. For more info,
contact Cyclomundo, www.cyclomundo.com
9/3-10 Visually Stunning: Avignon to Nice: Experience
the magic of Provence in this challenging cycling
tour. Travel through low-lying vineyards and the Alps,
making your way towards the Mediterranean Sea. Test
your legs on Mont Ventoux and enjoy magnificent
views. To pack all these dazzling scenes into one trip,
cyclists must be prepared to ride 55-75 miles a day
with a fair amount of climbing. For more info, contact
Cyclomundo, www.cyclomundo.com
9/4-10/13 Ride the historic Route 66 Tour: Chicago
to Santa Monica. Riders experience the prairies
of Illinois, the rollings hills of the northern
Ozark Mtns., the flat wide-open expanse
of Oklahoma, the Sandia Mtns. of New Mexico.
An epic ride! For more info, Timberline
Adventures at www.timbertours.com
or (303) 664-8388.
9/5-10 Coast of Maine: Cycle the best of
Maine’s coastline during this tour. Including
a victory lap through Acadia National Park. 6
days, 6 nights, 330 fully supported cycling mi.
303-664-8388.
9/11-18 Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Minnesota may be our most cycling friendly
state. The state’s network of paved, off-roads,
long distance bicycle trails is without equal in
the United States. 8 days, 8 nights, 421 fully supported cycling miles. Timberline Adventures
9/12-20 Crater Lake & Rogue River Cycling:
Eugene, OR. From the start, the tour goes west
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to the coast for a ride over the Coastal Range
to Siuslaw Nat. Forest and along the Smith
River. From there, they roll to Gold Beach
and then along the Rogue River to Grants
Pass and on to Ashland and to the Cascades
and Klamath Lake. For more info, Timberline
Adventures at www.timbertours.com or
(303) 664-8388.
9/17-24 Arthritis Bike Classic – Oregon: presented by
Amgen. Enjoy a spectacular, fully-supported six day
ride thru Oregon’s Cascades foothills, Coast Range,
Wine Country, state parks and the coast. Camping,
SAG, mechanical support, breakfast/dinner are included. $150 registration fee, $2,500 fundraising minimum
– all participants will receive a 2016 commemorative
jersey, finishers medal and a finish line celebration. To
register visit www.ArthritisBikeClassicOregon.com.
9/17-18 Unknown Coast Weekend: Humbolt County
Fairgrounds, Ferndale. This a fun-filled weekend touring the quiet coastal towns of Ferndale, Honeydew,
and Petrolia. The ride consists of two extremely hilly,
but scenic days – 65 miles on Saturday and 35 miles
on Sunday. Start riding through the lush, green Eel
River Valley on meandering roads that weave their
way through groves of majestic redwoods trees, then
you’ll ride along the beaches of Cape Mendocino;
and finally, along the crest of Rainbow Ridge, which
has some of the best views anywhere. For more info,
www.chicovelo.org/unknown-coast-september.html
9/18-23 Ride from Carmel to Santa Barbara: with
Wine Country Cycling. California’s Big Sur Coastline
is an iconic ride. This fabulous tour is on the bucket list
of any avid cyclist. Start at 17 Mile Dr at Pebble Beach
Golf Course in and finish on the Foxen Canyon Wine
Trail. www.winecountrycycling
9/18-24 Wisconsin’s Door County: We’ll cycle
much of the peninsulas coastline and pass
many charming villages along the way. 7 days,
7 nights, 361 fully supported cycling miles.
(303) 664-8388
9/24-25 Bike MS: Waves to Wine SF to the Wine
Country. Waves to Wine 2016 will take you farther
than you’ve ever gone before and help end multiple
sclerosis. Enjoy a 1-day or 2-day cycling adventure with
2,500 other passionate individuals. Customize your
own challenge: depart from San Francisco and traverse
coastal Highway 1 on one of our longer routes or cruise
the rolling hills and back roads of Sonoma County on a
shorter option. Each day, all routes conclude with our
wine festival at the finish area in Sonoma County. Learn
more at www.wavestowine.org and use discount code
“cycleca” for a $10 discount off registration.
9/25-10/1 Annual OATBRAN – One Awesome
Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada: 420 mi. 5 Days
of Riding Across Nevada on US Highway
50, America’s Loneliest Road. Limited to 50
participants, Fully Supported multi-day motel
July 2016
October
10/2-8 Bryce and Zion National Parks: Deep
canyons, the startling hoodoos of Bryce National Park and the rock temples of Zion National
Park, the breathtaking array of color, are your
to cycle and hike in. 7 days, 7 nights, 235 fully
supported cycling mi. and 23 hiking mi.
(303) 664-8388
10/16-23 Natchez Trace National Parkway:
From animal path to Indian trail to wilderness
road, the natchez Trace once traversed hundreds of miles of unbroken virgin forests.
Today, the Trace is a 442 mile paved roadway,
free of trucks. It is a lovely road to ride. 8 days,
8 nights, 472 fully supported cycling miles.
(303) 664-8388
10/16-20 Moab Base Camp: Join Timberline
Adventures riding in the heart of the country’s ycling country, Moab. This is a base camp
tour so each day we’ll ride from our great
hotel in the heart of Moab to different destinations, returning to Moab for a shower
a rest and a fine dinner. 5 days, 5 nights,
282 fully supported cycling mi. Timberline
Adventures www.timbertours.com (303)
664-8388
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style bike tour follows the legendary Pony
Express Route on US Hwy 50 across the State
of Nevada, from Lake Tahoe to Great Basin
National Park. 17,000+ vertical ft. of climbing
with overnight accommodations in Stateline
Lake Tahoe, Fallon, Austin, Eureka & Ely,
Nevada. Offering rich western history and
wide-open spaces. Pre reg. fees: $1,500 ($400
nonrefundable deposit to reserve space). For
more info, contact Curtis Fong, (775) 771-3246
or go to www.bikethewest.com
Running
Northern California
& Nevada
July
7/2 Graeagle 4th of July Fun Run:
Graeagle Soccer Field. 5K, 10K fun run
under the pines. Enjoy an old fashioned
4th of July after the run! Call (530) 8366811 or www.easternplumaschamber.com
7/9 Dirty Dozen: Point Pinole Reg’l Shoreline. Twelve
hour racing on foot! 12 hour and 6 hour events:
The Dirty Dozen and Dirty Half Dozen! These can be
run by individuals or with teams of two or three. These
races offer the opportunity to run without worrying
about “finishing time”! Anyone who runs a single lap
is a finisher whether their total run time is 15 minutes
or the full 12 hours. For info, brazenracing.com
7/10 Across the Bay 12K & 415K: Sausallito to SF.
The 12K features a point-to-point journey across the
Golden Gate Bridge, finishing in Aquatic Park. The 5k
starts and finishes in San Francisco. The shuttle ride
to the starting area from San Francisco or Sausalito is
free!For info www.race415.com
August
8/6 Salinas Valley Half Marathon: Soledad Mission to
Pessagno Winery. 13.1 mi. point-to-point course. Prices
are $85 with a $10 discount for active military and
runners under 21. www.salinasvalleyhalfmarathon.org
8/7 Water to Wine Half: & 10K. Healdsburg.
The Half Marathon course is 90% paved with two offroad sections through vineyards on hard packed dirt
roads. The 10-k (6.1) course is 99% paved, only the
last 100 yards will be hard packed dirt winery road.
For more info, www.runwinecountry.com
8/13 Cool Moon Trail Races: Cool Horse staging
area. Offroad marathon, half, ultra marathon, 10 mi.
Runners head east on a 14 mil., counter-clockwise loop
from Cool Firehouse, east to Pig Farm and Salt Creek,
north toward the American River and south back into
Cool. The course is singletrack & fire road. For info,
http://elementalrunning.com/races/cool-moon/
8/13 Bear Creek Half Marathon: 5K/10K.
Briones Reg’l Park. Run the hills! From Briones Peak,
the highest point in the park, there are panoramic
views of Mount Diablo and the Diablo Valley to the
east, the Sacramento River and Delta to the north, the
East Bay hills and Mt. Tamalpais to the west, and Las
Trampas Regional Wilderness to the south. For info
brazenracing.com
8/14 The Good Dog - Dirty Dog 5K: Granite Bay,
Folsom SRA. An event for runners, walkers & their
dogs. All athletes and dogs MUST Walk the entire
5K course. The course will have one aid station at
the half way point for both walkers and their dogs.
All Good Dog Walkers and their Dogs will receive a
Finisher Medal and Dog tag at the finish line. For info,
www.totalbodyfitness.com
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8/14 Summer Sizzler 5K/10K: Cedar Grove, Bidwell
Park, Chico. For info, www.fleetfeetchico.com/races/
8/20 FroYo Run 2016: River Walk Park, West
Sacramento. 5K, 10K. USATF certified course for 2016
with more wide roads and fewer paths. The vibe of
thousands of runners and walkers dials up your speed.
Crush miles filled with music, cheer squads, and scenic
lands enroute to the most unique finish in running.
To register, www.eventbright.com/
8/27 Moonlight Madness: Shasta Dam. 2 mi. run/
walk across Shasta Dam via the moonlight. For info,
www.midniteracing.net
8/28 10K on the Bay: Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Ctr. Run or walk along the Bay Trail and enjoy
breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay-Estuary.
Proceeds from this event help to maintain and enhance
the educational programs, exhibits, and facilities of
the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center. For info,
www.10konthebay.org
September
9/10 SLO Ultra: Wild Cherry Canyon, San Luis
Obispo. 50 mi. Ultra, 26 mi. XC marathon, 13 mi. XC
Half marathon, 5 mi. run. This trail race will take you
over wild undiscovered territories along the majestic
California coastline where it’s rough, it’s rugged, and
it’s dirty. In private Wild Cherry Canyon you will have
to dig deep to earn that sweet medal and hot cherry pie.
Also, stay and enjoy the finishline festival, SLO Ultra
Bluegrass Festival. For more info, go to sloultra.com
9/10 Pincushion Hill Climb: Millerton Lk SRA, Friant.
1 mi. straight up. This will be a chip timed hill climb
starting at the San Joaquin River Trailhead in the South
Finegold picnic area, finishing at the top of Pincushion
Mountain. For more info, sanjoaquinrunning.com
9/10 Lagoon Valley Trail Run: Lagoon Valley Reg’l
Park. Half marathon, 5K, 10K. This event showcases
the area’s beautiful, scenic views and expansive natural
lakes that Vacaville is known for. It raises money for
high school cross-country programs in the Vacaville
area. For info, www.luckyrabbitevents.com/lvtr/
9/18 Monterey Bay 15K: Fort Ord Dunes State Park,
Marina. 5K, 15K. Both courses are north and south
along car-free Beach Range Rd. The flat to rolling
course with several aid stations passes by large sand
dunes with periodic expansive views of the ocean.
www.fleetfeetaptos.com/run-the-bay-race-series/
monterey-bay-15k
9/18 Dionysus Dash San Martin: Clos LaChance
Winery, San Martin. 5K run/walk, 10K run. Run
through the beautiful vineyards of Clos LaChance Winery. This event is for the novice and avid runners, wine
tasters and Greek walkers. Reg. includes wine tasting,
t-shirt, wine glass as the finisher award & goodie bag.
For info, www.dionysusdash.com
9/24 Gold Rush 5K: & 10 mi. Granite Bay,
Folsom Lake SRA. A great scenic trail course. Plus
a a custom-designed race tech tee-shirt and hot
post race refreshments for each athlete. For info,
http://totalbodyfitness.com/site/
9/25 Angels Camp Gold Run: Calaveras Visitors
Bureau, downtown Angels Camp. The race ends at
Utica Park. Along the race route, runners will enjoy
many scenic and historic elements along the way to
include Angels Creek, Gold Cliff, Lightner Mine, views
of Bear Mountain and Greenhorn Creek Golf Course.
facebook.com/Angels-Camp-Gold-Run
Southern California
& Nevada
July
7/4 Orange Park Acres 4th of July 10K: Orange. Epic
10K trail run. The course traverses multiple trail surfaces that range from dirt (possibly rutted by animals
or weather), to deep mulch and/or deep sand. There is
steep vertical grade changes, possibly a water crossing,
and some on-road running. For inco, opa5k.com
7/4 Surf City 5K Run: Huntington Beach. Bring the
entire family and enter the kids in the very popular Kids
Run. Kids 6 and under will run .5 miles and 7-12 will
run 1 mile. For info, surfcityrun.com
7/4 Village Runner 4th of July 5K: Redondo Beach.
Chip timed 5K, age division awards and cash prizes to
the top three overall male and female runners in the 5k
run. For info, www.villagerunner.com
7/10 Shoreline Half: 5K, 10K. Ventura. USATF
certified oceanfront course winds along the Ventura
boardwalk & Ventura state beach park. 4 hour time
limit for the half marathon. Expect tacos & beer after!
For more info, http://www.shorelinehalf.com/
7/16 Blaze the Marina Marathon: & half, 10K, 5K.
Long Beach. The course is run along the scenic city
streets around a lake. Marathon & Half course is a
4.37 out-and-back loop where you will pass the
aid station at mile 1 and at 4.37. The course is run
3 times for the half marathon and 6 times for the
full marathon. 10K runners go out 3.1 mi. and back,
and for the 5K, runners go out 1.55 mi. and back.
Well-stocked aid stations. Medal to all finishers. For
info, charliealewineracing.jimdo.com/
August
8/4 Renegade Summer Trail Run: Cedar Grove Park,
Tustin. 5 mi. mud run. Also, kids race. For more info,
renegaderaceseries.com
8/6 Wet n Wild: La Mirada Splash Aquatic Ctr.
A grassy 5K run through the 100 acre scenic park that
concludes with our signature lazy river finish. This is
truly a “family friendly” event as long as the kiddos
are over 42” in height. For more info, runsignup.com
8/6 Jr Hero Run: Chino. Don your best superhero
costume and grab a water gun, this is your chance to
be a real live hero for the day! 2-3K course for kids.
A portion of the proceeds go to Make a Wish Fdn. For
more info jrherorun.com or (909) 605-6889
8/7 Arroyo Creek Half: & 5K, 10K. Rancho Simi
Community park, Simi Valley. A run along the Arroyo
bike path. Aid stations every 1.5 mi. & pancakes for
everyone! www.arroyocreekhalf.com/
8/7 The OC Fair Fun Run 5K: Costa Mesa. Run
thru the OC Fair! Reg. includes t-shirt, timing chip,
entro to the OC Fair, finisher’s medal. For info,
www.ocfair5k.com/
8/27 Bulldog 50K & 25K Run: Malibu Creek State
Park, Calabasas. 25K trail run; 50K ultra run. The
course offers inspirational vistas of untamed terrain and
sweeping ocean views. The challenging trail weaves
through the mountains on single track and fire roads.
For more info, ultrasignup.com
September
9/11 Ventura Marathon: 5K, kid’s races, half marathon.
The routes are flat & scenic, starting in front of the
Ventura Pier. The marathon is a qualifier for the Boston
Marathon. For more info, www.venturamarathon.com
9/18 Shane’s Inspiration Trail Run: Griffith Park, Los
Angeles. 5k/10K trail run. Level course surrounds golf
course. Free T-shirt, refreshments, raffle, and more. For
info, www.shanesinspiration.org
Oregon
July
7/23 Siskiyou Out Back Trail Run: Mt. Ashland Inn.
50 mi., 50K & 15K distances that begin & end at the
Mt. Ashland Lodge, 6,500 ft. The courses meander
along the Pacific Crest Trail with breathtaking views
of Mt. Shasta, Mt McLaughlin, and the Siskiyou and
Cascade mountain ranges. For more info, contact Rob
Cain, robrcain@yahoo.com or (541) 482-4392
August
8/13 Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon: Willamette Valley, OR. Located outside Portland, this half
offers small-town charm, incredible sunrise views,
scenic course, great wines, and post-race Wine & Music
Festival. For more info destination races.com
September
9/4 Moore Mountain Trail Run Festival: Moore
Park, Klamath Falls. Half marathon & 5K. Over 80%
of the courses are singletrack and include views of
Upper Klamath Lake & Mt. Shasta. 5k fun and technically challenging with minimal elevation gain. www.
asanayoga.net
9/18 High Alpine Half: Mt Bachelor, near Bend. this
course will not disappoint. Taking place on some really
scenic sections of the Flagline 50k course runners will
be treated to Hemlock forests, mountain views, and
some breathtaking alpine meadows. For more info,
www.superfitproductions.com
Canada
July
7/16-17 North Face Endurance Challenge:
Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario, Canada. 50 mi., 50K,
Marathon, Marathon Relay, Kid’s 1K on Saturday
and Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid’s 1K on Sunday.
The start site is located 90 mi. outside of Toronto.
Featuring the most pronounced elevation gain trail
race in all of Ontario, The North Face Endurance
Challenge cruises along the Niagara Escarpment on
the western shores of the Georgian Bay and the ski
trails of the Blue Mountains. For more info, go to
www.thenorthface.com
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Events
, from page 11
this event offers four routes that take off
down the Great Meadow Bike Path: 45,
75, 100, 125 miles. Three out of the four
routes feature beautiful redwood groves
with gnarly altitude gain. Expect enthusiastic volunteers and burritos at the finish.
Overnight housing on campus is available.
Proceeds go to local bike-related projects
like Bike Smart, Trips for Kids and Santa
Cruz County’s rail trail project.
MTB
, from page 9
going over the handlebars.” It is perhaps
a good metaphor for those seeking or
providing mountain biking opportunity
generally. There is some risk in forging
new partnerships and encouraging thrill
seekers and sensitive habitats to coexist.
A slow and easy approach that avoids
panicked grabbing for the brakes may
benefit everyone.
News
, from page 2
The Strider World Championship brings
together families with children 2 to 5 years
old who might like to experience the thrill
of racing. Any toddler can enter and ride.
Children of all sizes and skill levels are
welcome to participate. In addition to the
toddler classes, many events also offer race
classes for riders of all ages with special
needs. Admission is free for families and
spectators. Adding to the race fun will be
other activities to tempt a family.
This race series started in Bogotá,
Colombia, in January and will continue all
year, ending in The Phillipines in December.
For more information or to register
your toddler, go to www.striderbikes.com/
stridercup
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July 2016
Calendar
Tri, Du, Adventure
Northern California
& Nevada
July
7/3 Tri Graeagle Independence Weekend:
Graeagle. Sprint: 0.3 mi. swim in the mill
pond, 12 mi. bike ride, 3 mi. run. Olympic:
0.7 mi. swim in the mill pond; challenging 21 mi. bike ride up to Gold Lake Rd.;
6.2 mi. run up to Plumas Pines & back. For info,
www.communitymultisport.com
7/16 Eppie’s Great Race: American River Parkway,
Sacramento & Rancho Cordova. 5.82 mi. run; 12.5 mi.
bike ride; 6.10 mi. river paddle. Awards are given to the
first, second, & third place division winners. This event
is a fundraiser for Therapeutic Recreation Services, a
Sacramento County program for people of all ages with
special needs and developmental disabilities. For more
info, go to eppiesgreatrace.org
7/17 iCAN Tri Triathlon: Fresno. Youth to adult race
divisions. Check the website for distances. USATsanctioned race. For more info, go to www.icantri.org
7/23 Donner Lake Sprint Tri: West End Beach. 1/4 mi.
lake swim; 10 mi. bike ride; 3.1 mi. run. Experience
an epic setting, a beautiful and challenging course, and
is located very near Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.
For more info, http://donnerlaketri.com
8/13 Iron Hills Youth Triathlon: El Dorado Hills.
A fun & safe event for ages 15 & under. For more info,
go to www.capitoladventureracing.com
8/14 2016 Santa Cruz Retro Tri: Santa Cruz. 300
mtr. swim; 6 mi. bike ride; 3K run. For more info,
www.finishlineproduction.com
8/21 32rd Annual Crescent City Triathlon:
Fred Endert Community Pool. Beautiful flat bike
and run courses along the ocean. Adult sprint tri
and duathlon start 8:30 a.m. at the pool. Adult relays
and teams encouraged. Kids ages 5-12 start approx
11 a.m. with distances varying by age groups. Reg.:
Adult tri: Ages 13-18, $40; age 19 & older, $55;
adult duathlon $40; $35 per person adult teams; kids
ages 5-12, $20 Late fees after 7/3. For more info,
www.crescentcitytriathlon.com
September
9/24 Apple Valley Reverse Tri & 5K: Civic Ctr Park,
Apple Valley. 5K run, 12 mi. flat road ride, 150 yd.
pool swim. All events are chip timed, and athletes will
receive a t-shirt and finisher medal. Medals for top 3
overall male/female, and top 3 in each division for
Triathlon event, and top 3 male/female in 5K event.
For info, www.applevalley.org
Southern California
& Nevada
7/23 Dirt, Sweat & Beers MTB Tri: Eagal Lakes
Resort, Tracy. 400 yd. swim; 11 mi. bike ride; 3.1
mi. run. Swim in a private lake. Transition to the
bike ride along a San Joaquin River levee and through
a working ranch on hard pack, loose gravel, hills. The
run is along a river trail. The perfect event for families,
co-workers, beginning triathletes, and those who just
want to have fun! Compete as an individual or join as
a group. New this year, chip timing! For more info,
eagallakes.com
July
7/10 2016 Carlsbad Tri: Tamarack Surf Beach. follows
the coastline of Carlsbad, past scenic beaches, lagoons
and a wildlife preserve. Expect a calm ocean swim, a
rolling bike course and a smooth run for the finish.
For more info, http://www.carlsbadca.gov
7/24 SLO Triathlon: Sinsheimer Park, San Luis
Obispo. Sprint distance: .5 mi. pool swim; 15 mi.
bike ride; 3.1 mi. run. Reg.: $75/person; $125/
team. 12 fee for 1-day USAT license. For more info,
www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/
parks-and-recreation/slo-triathlon
7/24 Goleta Beach Tri: Santa Barbara. Sprint: 1/4
mi. swim; 11 mi. bike ride; 2.5 mi. run. Long course,
1 mi. swim; 22 mi. bike ride, 5 mi. run. Swim in a
protected cove, bike and run on a dedicated recreational
path. A spectator friendly event. Awards are 3 deep
in 5-year age group categories. For more info, www.
goletabeachtriathlon.com
7/31 Oakland Triathlon: Jack London Square. Sprint
distance: Tri: .5 mi. swim in the estuary; 12.5 mi. bike
ride; 3.1 mi. run. Du: .8 mi. run; 12.5 mi. bike ride; 3.1
mi. run. Olympic: 1.5K swim; 24.9 mi. bike ride; 10K
run. Int’l du: .8 mi. run; 40Km bike ride; 10 km. run.
For more info, oaklandtri.com
August
8/7 California Kids Triathlon: Arroyo Park, West
Davis. Supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Kids
get some exercise (swimming, biking and running),
a huge confidence boost, a chance to try something
new (or return to an old favorite), and walk away
with a medal around their neck and a huge sense of
accomplishment. For more info, changeofpace.com/
california-kids-triathlon
July 2016
7/16 Castaic Triathlon: Castaic Aquatic Ctr. 400 mtr.
pool swim; 10 mi. bike ride; 3 mi. run. For more info,
www.canyonxc.com
7/31 Solana Beach Tri: Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach.
Tri: 1/4 mi. open water ocean swim; 9 mi. flat, doublelapped bike ride; 3 mi. flat double-lapped run. Du: 1
mi. run; 9 mi. flat, double-lapped bike ride; 3 mi. flat
double-lapped run. For more info, www.kozevents.com
August
8/14 Chula Vista Challenge Triathlon: Bay Side Park,
Chula Vista. 1.2 mi. swim, 56 mi. bike, 13.1 mi. run.
spectator friendly layout with a beautiful view of the
Coronado Bay Bridge and the San Diego Skyline.
Triathletes will enjoy a Calm Bay Swim with
a in-the-water start along the beach to the pier.
The bike leg features a closed multi lap course, 4 laps for the Half Distance equaling 56 miles,
28
2 laps for the International Distance equaling
28 miles, and a single lap Sprint distance of
14 miles. The fast flat run for all events will be
along the bay shoreline walking and bike paths. For
more info, www.chulavistachallenge.com
8/27-28 Santa Barbara Triathlon: East Beach,
Santa Barbara. 827: Long: 1 mi. swim, 34 mi. bike,
10 mi. run; Aquabike: 1 mi. swim, 34 mi. bike. 8/28:
Sprint course: 500 yd. swim, 6 mi. bike, 2 mi. run;
Duathlon: 1 mi. run, 6 mi. bike, 2 mi. run. Reg. includes lunch, shirt, water bottle. For more info, go to
www.santabarbaratriathlon.com
September
9/10 Castaic Tri: Lake Castaic Park. 400 mtr. lake swim
at Lower Castaic Lake swim beach; 10 mi. bike ride;
3 mi. run. For more info, www.canyonxc.com
Oregon
July
7/16 Deschutes Dash Tri: at part of the Deschutes
Dash Multi Sports Fest! Old Mill District, Bend, OR.
Tri: 700 mtr. swim; 25 mi. bike ride; 10km. run. Du:
10km. run, 25 mi. bike ride; 5km. run. For more info,
http://deschutesdash.com/
7/23 Tri at the Grove: Cottage Grove Lake, OR. Sprint
tri distance: 750 mtr. swim; 12 mi. bike ride; 3.1 mi.
run; Du: 12 mi. bike; 3.1 mi. run. Olympic: 1,500 mtr.
swim; 40 km. bike ride; 10 km. run; Du: 40 km. bike
ride, 10 km run. Must have 1-day USAT license to
compete. Pre-reg.: Sprint tri/du: $90, by 7/20; $100
day of. Olympic tri/du: $105, by 7/20; $115 day of.
For more info, www.triatthegrove.com
August
8/7 Rogue River Tri: On the Rogue River, Agness,
OR. Sprint: .5 mi. swim; 5km run; 12 mi. bike ride.
No entrance fee, but donations gratefully accepted.
This event is a benefit for the Agness Volunteer Fire
Dept. & the Adness Community Library. For more info,
www.roguerivertri.com
8/20 Trinity Bikes RAT Race: Sam Johnson Park,
Redmond, OR. Sprint tri distance: 500 mtr. pool swim;
12 mi. bike ride, 3.1 mi. run; Sprint du: 12 mi. bike,
3.1 mi. run. For more info, www.racetherat.com
September
9/10 Lake of the Woods Tri: Klamath Falls, OR. Sprint
tri: Lake swim; 3 mi. trail run; 9.25 mi. bike ride.
Olympic: 1,500 mtr. lake swim; 46 km. bike ride; 10K
run. Also, Try a Tri: 250 mtr. lake swim; 5 mi. bike ride;
1.5 mi. run, for those who want to take a baby tri steps!
For more info, lakeofthewoodstri.com
9/10-11 Best in the West Tri: Lewis Creek Park,
Sweet Home, OR. Sprint distance: 500 mtr. lake
swim; 12 mi. bike ride; 5 km. run. Olympic: 1,500
mtr. lake swim; 40 km. bike ride; 10 km. run. HalfIron du: 56 mi. bike ride; 13.1 mi. run. For more info,
www.bestinthewesttriathlon.com
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