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Cover photo: Cross country racing at the Sea Otter Classic. Unlike previous years, the 2016 edition promises a little mud.
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Contents photo: Gran fondo season is here. The Sea Otter Classic gran fondos go two different ways: One through the Carmel
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April 2016
A look ahead
Upcoming Rides and Events

April: The season, which has been here all year, really
gets going this month. From road rides like Eroica
Calfornia ride (more on that below) to the start of the
Sierra Cup Mountain Bike Race Series, you can count
on a ride or race every Saturday and Sunday, all month
long. You can also count on the Cycle California! calendar having many of these events. Check out page 14.
flat ride that takes bicyclists around the campus and into the
country a great tune-up ride for the epic rides due up later
this year. The spring offers really nice weather along the Sacramento River: Its not too hot and the hills still have some green
to them. The Red Hawk Ride raises money for scholarships for
students attending Simpson University.
This month there are several multi-day events and on

the weekend of April 8-10, Eroica California is one.
Rolling away from Paso Robles, Eroica riders can enjoy one of
four routes: 38, 65, 85, 120 miles around the hilly country of
the Central Coast. This event gives riders the opportunity to
enjoy a weekend of cycling entertainment, ocean views during
the rides, and a vintage bike Concource dElegance.
Heroic weekend
If soaring with the hawks seems too high, you can opt
instead to run with the pigs at the April 9 Mt. Tam Wild Boar
Half Marathon. This also has a 10K component if youre not
feeling the half marathon distance. From Rock Springs, participants run a combination of paved roadways and the rolling
dirt singletrack trails of Mt. Tam. The course offers views of
Bolinas Lagoon, the Pacific Ocean and Marin County watershed. This event takes place at Mt. Tamalpais State Park.
Soaring raptors
Classic dirt race
Singletrack running
That same weekend on April 9, the Red Hawk Ride rolls out of
Redding for rides of 6, 18, 38, and 64 miles. This is a relatively
April is also the month in which the mountain bike racing takes
off: On April 10 the 23rd edition of the Napa Valley Dirt Classic
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fires away on the grounds of Pacific Union

College in Angwin. This cross country race
consists of a 22 mile lap along single and
double track trails. Racers head downhill,
climb a hill and take on fire roads. Its one
of the last classic mountain bike races.
There is a post-race prize giveaway.
San Diego Big Ride
On April 10, the Campagnolo GranFondo

San Diego rolls away from Little Italy for 20,
34, 56, and 105 mile rides. This event is chiptimed, so participants can exchange bragging
rights and back up their claims. There will
be a timed King and Queen of the mountain
competition. This event is a fundraiser for the
Challenged Athletes Foundation.
Sea Otter happening
events, the 2016 edition of the Sea Otter

Classic, takes place April 14-17 at Laguna
Seca in Monterey. This multi-ringed happening has activities for everyone: from
all categories of mountain biking to road
racing and a gran fondo, to fun rides (both
on and off-road) and early morning yoga
sessions, theres no opportunity to get
bored. Off the bike the marketplace and
expo has all sorts of wonder for the bike
tech geek! Stop by the Cycle California!
booth to say hi. If youre wearing you
CycleCA! jersey, there will be a special
gift waiting.
Climbing the Sierra ride
April 16 that road riders road ride,

the Sierra Century, offers six routes for
Another one of Aprils multi-day
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Rides and events

the seasoned cyclist. Beginning at the
Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth,
the routes are 41, 65, 69, 102, and 122
miles. All of these have elevation gain.
There is also a new shorter ride this
year: the Amador Wine Country Tour,
an 18-22 mile ride with 1,000-1,300
feet of climbing. This one takes cyclists
on a route that visits the wineries in the
Shenandoah Valley. Expect beautiful
and sometimes challenging riding through
the Amador and El Dorado wine country
and historic Gold Rush towns.
More off-road racing
On April 23, Grass Valley hosts the first

race in the Sierra Cup regional championship
series. This USA Cycling-sanctioned series
begins with a multi-loop cross-country race
on private property. Participants race a 4 mile
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mostly singletrack loop under the trees.

All the series events that take place before
July will be qualifiers for Mountain Bike
Nationals at Mammoth.
Santa Cruz pioneer ride
On April 23 the ride named after the

legendary Mountain Charlie rolls away from
Skypark in Scotts Valley. The Mountain
Charlie Challenge is made up of 10 mile,
100 kilometer, and 100 mile rides through
the Santa Cruz Mountains. The high point
(literally) of the experience is a grind up
steep Mountain Charlie. The after-ride
party has music, food, an expo with artists
and sponsor booths, and family activities.
Classic spring rides
Europe has Spring Classics races and

on April 24, BICYCLING offers its
Spring Classic bike ride (although unlike

the Euro events, this one isnt a race).
These rides explore the roads of southern
Santa Clara County. For your participation, there are 25, 60, and 90 mile routes
along on the same scenic climbs and descents that Specialized uses as its proving
grounds for its bikes and equipment. Your
fee includes the riding, chip timing (with
prizes for five fastest climbers on the long
route); and a post-ride party with lunch,
family activities, expo, and more.
From the Great Northwest
Our peeps from Salem, Oregon, call

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Metric Century. This 62 mile ride starts
at the State Capitol Mall in Salem and
takes riders over back roads to Champoeg
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Country for rides through ranch, forest,
farms, and vineyards. The longer rides are
66, 82, and 95 miles through a canyon with
two climbs and awe-inspiring scenery.
The short, 35 mile route has rollers to keep
the novice rider happy. All rides have well-
May 1 that other Wine Country showcases the Tour de Cure Napa Valley Wine
Country. The rides, which start from the
Veterans Home in Yountville, have something for every level of rider: From a
10 mile easy ride along residential and
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Sonomas rolling and hilly Wine Country.
Riders experience the valleys: Alexander,
Dry Creek, and Russian River.
stocked aid stations, and delicious riverside

dinner with live music. Post-ride, soak in the
cool river, enjoy a hot shower, massage, or
sample the craft beers and local wines.
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Racing through meadows of wildflowers

is the hallmark of the Kirkwood Mountain
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April 2016
Fat bike adventure
Reservoir slogs
Did you ever see something you wanted

so badly that you had to conceive a lifestyle
change to justify getting it? So it was when
I first saw a fat bike. Those fat, soft tires
looked like they could roll over anything
a Mad Max rider could point them at.
Trails? Fat bikes scoff at trails.
Anyway, my fantasies were overblown,
lurid, and incessant, so I needed a purpose
for getting one. It wasnt going to be snow
riding because, lets face it, brrr. And it wasnt
going to be beach riding, because no matter
how tough the bike, the idea of riding in
salt spray and using a knobby tire to churn
sand onto the bikes drivetrain seems like
an indignity to heap on a machine. It had
to involve exploring areas out of reach
of a conventional mountain bike without

damaging habitat, running afoul of park
managers, or just annoying foot- or hoofbound brethren.
Thats when it hit me: In year four of a
drought, where is there abundant public dirt?
Where else but on the erstwhile reservoir
bottoms, now deserts of rocks, stumps, and
sand, planed free of anything green by the
wide seasonal fluctuations in water level?
Who knows, maybe Id even find lost cities
or detective badges and firearms or cars or
bodies or other weird artifacts such as found
earlier in this drought. All in former habitat
of fishes and well below the sometimehaunts of jet skiers and house boaters.
With the lifestyle image in place, I
By Mick Klasson
plied my wife with so-called reasoning

for a new acquisition. With good-natured
disbelief she conceded to another bike
cluttering the garage. If you dont use it,
you sell it, agreed?
I could face that negotiation if it ever
came up.
So I bought the bike and started rolling.
I headed out to the local greenbelt to practice
a few trips down (and partway up) some
gentle stairs and through faux ravines landscaped with baby head cobbles. I ran the 4
inch wide tires as soft as 6 pounds per square
inch (psi) but settled on about 10 psi as a
compromise between soft rock-wrapping
traction and at least some protection against
rim flats. It was time to go for a real ride.
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Proof of Concept:
The Shores of Shasta
Lake Shasta in summer is a sweltering solar cooker with a lake surface for a
reflector. When I arrived at Centimudi
boat ramp on a July afternoon my car
seat was soaked in sweat and the first of
my water bottles was down to the sloshy
dregs. I should have thrown a teabag in
the other one to mask the inimitable flavor
of warm plastic.
The hills around the lake were densely
covered in manzanita and gray pines
above the full water line, but below
that was nothing but red earth and blocky
chunks of rocks temporarily arrested in
their slide into the bottom of the reservoir.
They looked like so many

boxy cheese graters just waiting for the fresh flesh of an
unwary biker.
From above I could see the
terraces, like tree rings, or,
more appropriately, the very
topographic contours they were,
showing former shorelines
carved by waves and boat wakes
as the water level dropped and
held and dropped some more
through weeks, months, and now
years of drought. All I had to do
was get down to one and start
Blocky rocks like so many cheese graters await the

unwary fat bike rider. Photo by Mick Klasson.
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Getting it done!
Advocacy groups are created out of a
need for something to happen. A need for
positive change. A need to shake up the
status quo. That was certainly the case in
1987, when the East Bay mountain biking
community was threatened with being
locked out of the trails of the popular
urban open space, Oaklands Joaquin
Miller Park. In response, the Bicycle
Trails Council of the East Bay (BTCEB) was created, said the groups current
president Mike Udkow.
The group was one of five charter
members of the international organization called International Mountain Bike
Association (IMBA). The Bicycle Trails
Council is now one of the oldest mountain

bike advocacy groups in the U.S., said
Udkow. The other four groups were
Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers (ROMP), now known as Silicon Valley
Mountain Bikers, Concerned Off Road
Bicyclists Association (CORBA), Bicycle
Trails Council Marin (now a part of Marin
County Bicycle Coalition), and Sacramento
Rough Riders.
The BTC-EB has been very busy in the
intervening 29 years solidifying its reputation as an organization that advocates for
open access to trails, that works to help
land managers maintain trails, educates
the public through a trail-side bike patrol
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program, and offers monthly bike rides for

anyone who wants to participate.
Since the groups founding, it has been
a proactive force in encouraging low-impact, environmentally friendly riding and
just as important, cooperation between the
different trail user groups. We advocate
for where we like to ride, Udkow said.
Stewardship of the East Bays trails
comes easy to BTC-EB. The groups
members get out to local parks to do the
regular trail work that most land managers
have neither the human power nor
the budget for. Their volunteers also
participate in the Oakland Bike Patrol,
which is affiliated with IMBAs national
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BTC-EB, in addition to working on
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offers monthly rides not only for their
members, but for anyone wishing to get
out on the trails with a group.
One of these events, the Gala Ride,
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different park on the second Saturday of
the month. The group welcomes novice
and advanced trail riders to come out and
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Depending the size of the group it will
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They also offer regular night rides and a
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BTC-EB volunteers also take underpriviledged kids out to Point Pinole for
monthly rides. The children are lent bikes
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For four years running, BTC-EB has
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than we ever have before, although it was
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April 2016
Reservoirs
pedaling this all-terrain sidewalk along the
reservoir.
On the descent to my chosen terrace,
I quickly found that my seat was too
high, and because of the bolts on my seat
tube-mounted water bottle cage, the seat
couldnt go low enough to shake a feeling
that I was perpetually about to nose dive
over the bars and into that sharp-edged
rock jumble. I wound up walking the bike
or pogoing one leg as I slid astride the bike
down to the apparent terrace. Here I discovered that the fat, high-inertia tires have
some pluses and minuses. Yes, they rolled
over all matter of glop and clatter, but they
were not very sensitive to precise instructions as to where this beast-cycle should go.
The bike lumbered in the general direction
I pointed it, mostly doing just fine in the
landscape of sand and brick- to shoebox-
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sized rock, but what if, say, I really didnt

want to float over the rock on the edge of
this wisp of a terrace in case it would slide
and carry me into the drink? On this first
trip I was never quite sure the bike was
going to oblige.
It was a short trip and I had a case of the
cumulative willies after the ride. But as
soon as I was driving away, I wanted to be
out there again pedaling flabby donuts of
traction into the unknown.
Next up: Lake Oroville
Standing on Oroville Dam a month

later, sweltering again, I was disgusted.
I couldnt ride this. The inner face of
the dam was covered with rock rip-rap.
The chunks ranged in size from refrigerator
to ice chest. Even the naked shoreline at
both flanks of the dam was just too steep,
like Shasta without the terraces. So I

drove to the nearby visitor center, which
happened to be along a shoreline that
appeared less steep on my topographic
map. The attendant told me yes, it was
okay to ride a bike below the shoreline.
He also looked at me like perhaps my
reservoir wasnt all the way full either.
Happily, there were bike-legal trails
from the visitor center to and along the
shoreline, and soon I was dropping out
from under an oak tree onto the one-time
lakebed. On this mid-drought August day,
the water was about 220 vertical feet
below the maximum full line, exposing a
sloping shoreline 800 feet or more wide.
The upper part of this shoreline had
been barren for so long that there was a
mat of grass over the ground, and I rolled
over this amidst small rocks interspersed
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with the occasional stump or skeletal

remnants of a tree or shrub drowned with
the first filling of the reservoir. Soon I was
below the grass and rolling on a thin layer
of sediment out to a point in the lake that
would have been an island earlier in the
year or bass habitat in a normal year.
On the back side of the point the flaking
bedrock was exposed, and the challenge
was to ride as far as I could without dabbing
a foot down when the boulders got too big
or inopportunely strewn. In that skillbuilding fashion, I continued south to the
boat ramp, past a grid of boats at anchor
in the shrinking lake, hunting stretches of
level terrace and the smallest connecting
boulder gardens I could traverse. From the
boat ramp it was a short ascent to the swift
and rolling trail through gray pines and
oaks that finished about a five-mile loop
back to the visitor center.

I was as happy as could be this side of a
half-gallon frosted drink.
At last: Folsom Lake
Of these three reservoirs, Folsom has the

shallowest slopes and thus the easiest
potential riding. In September 2015 it was
just months from hitting its record low since
first filling in the 1950s, exposing broad
swaths of sandy lake bottom more than
half of its nearly 18-square mile full surface
area that was eminently (fat) bikeable.
Acres of mud near the receding lake shore
created a new flotation/traction challenge.
And by challenge, I mean I got mired
by getting too close to the soggy soils at
waters edge and had to push my way out
through muck over my ankles. Away from
the goop, sandy flats made for fast, swoopy
it starts with you.
riding until they curved into sandy slopes

where power and torque control were vital
to avoid spinning out. Turning the front
wheel too much was a sure way to plow up
a berm of sand and stop abruptly. Closer to
the upstream end of the lake, steeper terrain
exposed rocks galore for challenges similar
to those I encountered at Lake Oroville and
Shasta. Much of this shoreline had been
traversed by vehicles, but there was plenty
of exploring to be done out of the reach
of the motorized set. There was way more
land than I could explore in the time I had,
so Ill be back.
Unless it rains. A lot. Our state depends on
the water behind these shrinking reservoirs,
and Im rooting for the rumored El Nio to
do its wet and wonderful thing. If so, I may
have a lightly-used fat bike for saleor I
may need to buy better snow clothing.
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April 2016
Redddg: WWth the Ride!
yclists from all over plan to Visit Redding for The Shasta Cascade Sports Festival, May 27-29th, 2016. This includes a long course
triathlon, a marathon and half marathon, Olympic distance tri and duathlons, 5K and 10K run/walks, non-competitive bike tours, live
entertainment, food and beverages, a beer garden, and more for the 2,000 athletes and their families.
Sacrame
The Sacramento
River National Recreation Trail is a two-trail arrangement that crosses the internationally-acclaimed Sundial Bridge and
travels north to Shasta Dam alongside an historic abandoned railway; a scenic ride for the whole family. Cookie-cutter family vacations
may take the guesswork out of travelling with kids, but they also leave out the stuff that makes for lasting memories. Take the crew
somewhere original, where they can get dirty, be wide-eyed, and experience things no one in their classes can compete with. A soaring
sundial, bubbling mud, volcanos, waterfalls, and caves are all on your itinerary when you make Redding, CA your family vacation
destination. Mountains all around, 225+ miles of hiking and biking trails, a river running through it, and national parks nearby....sneak in a
sunny vacation to Redding this May.
The areas surrounding Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area offer abundant unpaved trails that are popular with
single track bicyclists, and the mountains neighboring this growing river city-and home of the American Trails organization- present
endless opportunities for great trail experiences. Many trails in Castle Crags State Park grant unmatched views of Mt. Shasta, and Lassen
Volcanic National Park has scenic trails that take visitors to bubbling mud pots, boiling lakes, and majestic vistas. With all these trails and
300+ sunny days per year, its no wonder the San Francisco Chronicle named Redding the gem of the U.S. trail system. If you seek happier
trails, visit Redding!
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Calendar
Road biking
Northern California
& Nevada
Daily rides
These occur at the same time each day.
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 Visitors 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 (22 mi.)back to Page Mill and Foothill, with
longer options on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
or breakfast. Return at a social pace through the quiet,

residential streets in Menlo Park, Atherton, Redwood
City, San Carlos, and Belmont. A hill climbers option
adds 12-16 mi. Meet at Los Prados Park at 8:30 a.m.,
leave at 8:45 a.m. Directions: From Hwy 101, drive
east on Hillsdale Blvd., take the first right Norfolk
St., right again on La Selva; take the first left onto Casa
de Campo. The park is on the left. For more info, call
Tom Prager (650) 219-9206, trprager1200@gmail.com.
Rain/muddy conditions cancel.
Los Altos, CA: Java Jive Double Expresso. 9:20 a.m.
Jump out of the starting blocks with a fast pace-line
to Caf Borrone in Menlo Park. The group works its
way back along the foothills after coffee. No sweep;
one regroup for coffee. Meet in the Luckys parking
lot, Arboretum and Foothill Expressway, about 14
mile north of Homestead Rd. Leader: Dave Fitch,
davidfitch@prodigy.net.
These occur at the same time each week or month
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.
Monday
San Mateo, CA: Java Jive, a Monday morning ride on
the Peninsula and across the Bay. Flat (except overpasses) to Caf Borrone, Menlo Park for coffee and/
Tuesday
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
Weekly rides
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, 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 RiteAid 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
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.
Calendar Users Guide

The calendar is broken into sections for easy reference.
Road biking................................................................page 14
Mountain biking & Cyclocross....................................page 26
Multi-day tours and vacations....................................page 28
Triathlons, duathlons, and adventure races...............page 30
Running events...........................................................page 30
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Call the coordinator or contact before you attend to be
sure there are no changes. Events are often coordinated by
volunteers; please do not call after 9 p.m. Listings are provided for reference only; be sure to choose events within your
physical abilities.
To have your event listed: Visit our web site for the calendar
instructions, or contact us. To make changes to a current listing,
clearly label it as a correction. You must send us a new listing
request each year for annual events.
Listings are provided free of charge on a spaceavailable basis,
and at the sole discretion of Cycle California! Magazine.
The deadline for submitting calendar listings is five weeks
prior to the cover date: for example, March 25 for the May
issue. Requests that incomplete or that we cannot read will
not be printed. Send to calendar@cyclecalifornia.com,
fax: (408) 924-0270.
April 2016
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Wednesday
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. For more info, 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. For more info, 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
reqd. Go to www.pobox.com/~skyline
Thursday
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
for coffee. The ride is free; helmet, a working bike and
spare tube is reqd. 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 RiteAid 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. Nonclub 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 after-work 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
Los Altos, CA: The Friday B Ride. Meet Andy Kirk in
front of Peets Coffee and Tea in Los Altos State Street
at 10 a.m. Park outside the downtown area, as there is
a two-hour time limit. Details of the ride including the
distance will be hammered out by the riders. Lunch at a
deli towards the end. Lets meet and see what develops.
Rain cancels. Contact: andrewk962@yahoo.com or

(650) 941-1287.
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 DJs 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
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 womens 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
Stockton, CA: 1st Sat LSD (Long, Slow, Distance) ride
w/San Joaquin Bicycle Coalition! 8 a.m. 2 options:
Western Wheelers Bike Club Presents...
JUNE 5, 2016
3 challenging routes on scenic northern
California Roads
Foothill Community College in Los Altos Hills, CA
Enjoy an epic challenge with tons of climbing in the incredibly
beautiful Santa Cruz Mountain Range
70
Miles (6700 ft)

REGISTRATION FEES:
$70 per person

AFTER MAY 13TH:
$80 per person
100 120
Miles (8500 ft)
Miles (10000 ft)
Easy starting location off

Hwy 280 in Los Altos, CA
Stunning Routes
Outstanding Rest Stops
Roving SAG Support
Great Post Ride Meal
Redwood Gulch and Tunitas
Creek Roads all in one day
To register or learn more, visit us at www.westernwheelers.org/sequoia
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April 2016
10 mi. or 30 mi. Meet at McNabb St., north of Bear

Creek High School, 10555 Thornton Rd. For more info
go to www.sjbike.org
Los Altos, CA: Alto Velo BIntermediate group ride.
Ride leaves from Peets Coffee & Tea, 367 State St.,
9:10a.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 Peets where riders
can hang out and have a cup of Joe. www.altovelo.org
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 dBici Bike Ride:
10 a.m. Start from 5715 Cottle Rd. for a 40 mi. spirited
fellowship ride. This is a road ride. Helmets reqd. 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
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? meredithnielsen@wenzelcoaching.com or
call (415) 516-0409
Carmichael, CA: 1st Saturday Recumbent ride:

Sacramento. 10:30 a.m. Meet at the 5 Points Center, at
Fair Oaks & Arden Way in Carmichael. For more info,
contact David Stock, Recumbent Riders of Sacramento,
e-mail: sacbent@aol.com or (916) 483-4435.
Los Altos, CA: Alto Velo A Ride leaves from Peets

Coffee & Tea, 9:10a.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
4,500-9,500 ft. of climbing.If rain is in the forecast, rain
route will be posted.Ride ends at Peets where riders
can hang out and have a Cup of Joe together. Weekly
routes postedhttp://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/
AltoVelo/or go to www.altovelo.org for more info.
Oakland, CA: The Oakland Yellowjackets bicycle club

for riders of all levels and ages. The group invites new
riders to join them for a ride every Saturday and holiday
year-round. Meet at the Childrens Fairyland parking
lot at Lake Merritt in Oakland. For start times, info,
go to www.oaklandyellowjackets.org. Helmets reqd.
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 womens weekly club ride is a
moderate to fast paced ride with re-grouping. Rides
are typically 40-60 mi. with 4,000-6,000 ft. climbing.
Contact Michel Courtoy at (408) 887-1880 or visit
www.sccc-cycling.org
Sunday
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
reqd.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
no-drop ride, with regroups at the top of all sustained
climbs! Rainy weather cancels the ride. For questions
emailsouthbayevents@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 & Fairview and
are canceled in case of rain. 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
15th Annual
Tour de Lincoln
Saturday, May14th
McBean Park - Lincoln, CA

Cont. BreakfastSAGRest StopsPost Ride BBQ
Dont miss this beautiful day
of cycling South Placer County!
JULY 23, 2016
10 mi. $20 - 20 mi. $40

40 mi. $55 - 100K, $55
A barn-to-barn cycling event

through West Marin farmland.
Supported 40-mile and 60-mile
rides finish to a farm-to-table
lunch. Your ride helps
protect Marins farms and
ranches forever.
(After May 9th, Add $10)
Special Tour T-shirt and 15th

Anniversary Jersey available!
NEW!!! Fri. Night Pre-Reg. Dinner - $15

Sat. Post Ride Party - BBQ, Music, Beer&Wine
Overnight lodging deals at: placertourism.com
Download Rider App. - Tourdelincoln.org

(916) 645-6254
Register now at www.malt.org/tourdemalt

April 2016
A Benefit Bike Ride For The Lincoln Volunteer Center
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fast pace. It is for fast riders with some hills. Text

Dave P at (925)-980_2076 or www.deltaped.org
Woodside, CA: Melo Velo beginners road ride, Woodside
Town Hall. 10 a.m. Dec. - Feb. 9 a.m. March - Nov.
A weekly 15 mi. beginner-friendly womens road ride
led by members of Team Velo Girls. The start site is
located at 2955 Woodside Rd. For more info, go to
www.velogirls.com or email melovelo@velogirls.com
San Francisco, CA: Join the Sports BasementSunday
Riders Club 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 1315 mph on the flats. The ride is no-drop with a sweep
rider at the back. For more info contact Michael Tanner
atmtanner@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
designed 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 ride calendar for details.
Sausalito, CA: Paradise Loop Ride: 9 a.m. every Sunday.
Meet at Mikes Bikes of Sausalito parking lot, at #1
Gate 6 Rd. Easy to moderate pace so beginners are

welcome. For more info, 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 reqd. 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 Knights 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 theres no
obligation to wait. Contact Stanislaus County Bicycle
Club, (209) 571-7545
Corralitos, CA: 1st Sunday ride with the Bike

Friday Club of AmericaSanta 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. Contact Dan Fallorina
and Anna Kammer, (831) 728- 4031 (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.
Nevada
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.
Swap meet
April
4/10 Giant Bay Area Swap Meet: Wells Middle School,
Dublin. The site is located at 6800 Penn Dr. Sell,
Swap or Just Plain Look. For more info, contact Bonnie
Powers, (925) 828-5299
benefits Eldorado Adventist School
Join us Sunday, May 15, 2016
for a ride through Apple Hill and the scenic Sierra foothills.
Location
The tour begins and ends at El Dorado Adventist School,

not far from Placervilles quaint downtown.
Registration*
Century
$60
Half-Century $50
Family Ride $25
*Registration now open! Prices increase $5

the 1st of each month after March.
More Information
Pre-registration includes: Post-ride meal, T-shirt, Water bottle*, Swag bag

Please visit our website or call (530) 417-2857
*For first 200 registered
for route information and registration.
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April 2016
Rally
May
5/22-25 Great Western Bicycle Rally: Raso Robles.
The rally has something for everyone. Four days of
bike riding from short family rides to a full century.
Rides range from fully supported and self-guided.
Racers will find a hill climb and time trial. Wine, beer,
and cheese tastings, pasta feed and more are on tap.
For more info visit www.greatwesternbicyclerally.com
or (917) 35-1317.
Festivals
cargo biking, custom, cruiser, fixed gear, low rider,

recreation and bike polo playingcommunities, clubs,
riding groups and their familiesfor a day of celebrating
cycling and its history, family fun. For more info,
www.siliconvalleybikesfestival.org
5/27-29 Shasta Cascade Sports Festival: Redding,
Anderson & Shasta Lake. Events for everyone in the
family: For adults, a Half-Iron Tri, Endurance Du,
Olympic distance Tri/Du, marathon, half marathon,
5K/10K; 4,15,40 mi. bike tours & Kids events: Splash,
Pedal-n-Dash, 1/2 mi. & 1 mi. Dash. Entertainment &
fun! For more info, go to shastasportsfest.com
Volunteers
April
4/14-17 Sea Otter Classic: Laguna Seca, Monterey.
A variety of races and recreational rides plus a demo
zone to see and try your next bike. Events take place
on a combination of rural roads inside the Laguna
Seca Recreation Area, the Laguna Seca Raceway,
and public roadways of the Monterey Peninsula and
Carmel Valley. Festival entry includes race viewing,
marketplace with hundreds of vendors, kids zone, and
more. For more info, go to www.seaotterclassic.com
or call (800) 218-8411.
April
4/30 Mt. Hamilton Challenge & Ascent Bicycle
Tours: Volunteers are wanted! Help needed for various
shifts of clerks at HQ in Santa Clara and SAG drivers
throughout the 125mi. route. Contact: Don Worn of
the Pedalera Bicycle Club, 95 Wadsworth Ave. Los
Gatos, CA 95030; Phone (408) 354-2944; or Email:
donworn@hotmail.com.
May
5/15 Silicon Valley Bikes! Festival & Bicycle Show:
History Park, San Jose. A day with Silicon Valleys
bicycling communities, food trucks, craft beer,
kids space, bicycle show, free valet bike parking,
Expo, demonstrations, history exhibit. Come join the
Valleys racing, road, recumbent, mountain, BMX,
April
4/2California Classic Weekend: Chukchansi Stadium,
Fresno. 35, 60,100. mi. routes.The courses range from
flat to a maximum elevation of 2,000 ft. through the
beautiful foothills of Fresno County before returning to
the Park in the heart of downtown Fresno and the home
Centuries, fun & charity rides
of High-Speed Rail! Riders are lead by a police escort to

Freeway 168, where all riders can ride the freeway for
10 mi, vehicle FREE!Want more of a challenge - stay
the night and run a half marathon on Sunday and earn
the rides interlocking companion finishers medallion!
Pre-reg.: 60, 100 mi: until 4/1. 35 mi.: 80 until 4/1. Fee
includes BBQ, timing, event shirt, finishers medallion.
For moreinfo, go to CaliforniaClassicWeekend.com
4/8-10 Eroica California: Paso Robles. Four routes:
38, 65, 85, 120 mi. around the hilly vineyard country
of the Central Coast. Enjoy a weekend of cycling
entertainment, ocean views during the rides, a
Concource dElegance w/vintage bikes. For more info,
go to www.eroicacalifornia.com
4/9 Red Hawk Ride: Redding. 6, 18, 38, & 64 mi. routes.
Fun and relatively flat, around the campus and into the
country -- a great spring tune up ride! $25, $35, $55 OR
$75 for the 6, 18, 38, & 64 respectively. Fee includes
Maps, SAG, wrench, parking, safety personnel;
schwag. For more info, go to http://simpsonu.edu/
Pages/About/News/Events/Red-Hawk-Ride.htm
4/9 40th Anniversary Cinderella Classic & Challenge:
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. A women-only
recreational ride! Ride through the Amador, Livermore,
Diablo & San Ramon Valleys. Mostly flat, a few
modest hills. Classic route is 65 mi. Challenge route
an additional23 mi., 2,000 ft. of climbing.Limited to
2,000 riders! Advance on-line registration only, no
day-of reg., reg. may be transferred.40th anniversary
Cinderella jersey & windshell vest available for advance
orders only. For reg. or info, www.valleyspokesmen.org
May 28, 2016 | Tulelake, CA | Klamath Falls, OR

Located on the Oregon/California border between Mt. Shasta and
Crater Lake. Pedal through farm country, cross two states and three
counties, and experience the beauty, wildlife and historical magic of the
region. Choose Century (with option to add 18 mi.), 45 mi., 16 mi. family
friendly route; or a 20 mi. mountain bike route through forest lands.
Come ride, play, learn, see, touch, and Survive with us.
www.survivalcentury.com or contact Linda at 541-723-3181

100, 75, 55, & 35 mile options.
Excellent ride support followed by a
delicious meal, wine & beer pavilions
and a live band under the pines.
Join us April 23,2016 for the 14th

Annual MCC!
A ride to benefit the
Scotts Valley Educational Foundation.
We have a redesigned 100m, and 100k

course, along with the favorite10m
family ride, and an all day festival!
Epic Ride, Local Artisinal Food,
A great cause!
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on a combination of rural roads inside the Laguna Seca
Recreation Area, the Laguna Seca Raceway, and public
roadways of the Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Valley. Fee includes participant pack for racing and Gran
Fondo; showers, lunch, and fully-supported ride for the
Gran Fondo. For more info, go to www.seaotterclassic.
com or call (800) 218-8411.
4/16 41st Sierra Century: Amador County

Fairgrounds, Plymouth. Six routes for the
seasoned cyclist. New this year: Amador Wine
Country Tour, 18-22 mi. w/1,000- 1,300 ft. of
climbing, visits wineries in the Shenandoah
Valley. Other routes: 41 mi. w/3,200 ft. of
climbing; 65 mi. w/4,500 ft.; 69 mi. w/6000 ft.;
102 mi. w/7,800 ft.; and 122 mi. w/9,600 ft. Beautiful, challenging terrain through the Amador
and El Dorado wine country and historic
Gold Rush towns, including Ione, Sutter Creek,
Volcano, Daffodil Hill, Fiddletown, Mt. Aukum,
Fair Play, Slug Gulch, Omo Ranch, and the
Shenandoah Valley. Post-ride meal w/expo.
1,200 rider limit, so register early! For more
info, go to sierracentury.org
4/16 Bike around the Buttes 2016: Pack up your bikes
and head out to Sutter, CA for the Annual Bike Around
the Buttes ride. Tour the old stage coach route from
Colusa to Sutter, then head north thru the majestic
Sutter Buttes mountain range on a 17.5, 40 or 100 mi

ride. These routes unveil rolling hills, little elevation
change and long stretches of beautiful countryside. The
100 mi. route adds a trek by the Sacramento River. Post
rideactivitiesinclude a bbq in the park and live music.
For more info,www.bikearoundthebuttes.com
4/16 Cycle for Sight/Rotary Ride for Veterans: Justin
Siena High School, Napa. 15,25,50 mi.rides through the
Napa Valley Wine Country. Followed by the Bay Areas
Best Post-ride- wine, food and music festival, featuring
Pride & Joy and wine tasting of 30 Napa wineries.
Registration fee includes event t-shirt and wine glass.
Pre-reg.:$60, adults before 3/16/16: $70 after. Under
age 21, $25. Adult festival only $30. For more info, go
to www.cycle4sight.com or (707) 257-5611.
4/16 Mr. Frogs Wild Ride: Feeney Park, Murphys.
Wild Ride approx. 50 km, Wilder Ride approx. 100 km.
Enjoy a springtime ride in the Sierra foothills with fantastic
timing to view the wildflowers! Both rides have climbing,
along with rolling green pastures including New
Melones Lake views on the Wilder Ride. Note that
the Wilder Ride includes a one mi. stretch of perfectly
rideable gravel. Wild Ride: $45; Wilder Ride: $55 until
midnight 3/1/16; after, add $5 to each reg. Fee includes
rest stops, SAG, BBQ dinner, free massage, music,
and Time Trials. Helmets reqd. For more info go to
www.mrfrogswildride.org
4/17 44th Annual Primavera Century: Mission San
Jose High School, Fremont. 5 routes: 25 mi. mostly
flat; 65 km. Calaveras Loop; 100 km. metric century;
85 mi., 100 mi. century. Ride along beautiful tree lined
lanes, through vineyards, to the top of Altamont Pass,

past wind turbines and through scenic canyons. The
25mi. Fun Ride goes through scenic Coyote Hills
Park with lots of wildlife. For more info, go to https://
ffbcprimavera.wordpress.com/
4/23 14th Annual Mountain Charlie Challenge:

Skypark, Scotts Valley. 10 mi., 100K, 100 mi.
route. The 100 mi. includes a grind up steep
Mountain Charlie. Expect the after-ride party
to include music, food, expo with artists &
sponsor booths, and family activities. For more
info, www.MountainCharlieChallenge.com
4/23 Wildflower Century: Creston Elementary School.
50, 70, 100 mi. routes that travel rural roads through
oak woodlands and ranch lands. Pre-reg.: $75. Fee
includes SAG, bike mechanic at the start & midpoint
of century, post ride barbecue, ride patches. For more
info, go to www.slobc.org/wildflower
4/24 Chico Wildflower Century: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico. So many rides: Wildcat 125 or 100,
and Wildflower 100 or 65, Flatflower rides (60, 30 or 12
mi.), Childflower 12. Huge cyclists expo on Saturday,
packed rest stops, SAG, mechanics, catered meals,
and much much more! Online reg. from 2/1 through
midnight 4/20. Fees $15-$85, depending on the route
chosen. For more info, https://www.chicovelo.org/
wildflower-april.html
4/24 BICYCLING Spring Classic: Morgan

Hill. 25, 60, 90 mi. routes thru south Santa
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Location: Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens,
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40th Annual Tour of Napa Valley

Yountville, California
Sunday August 21, 2016
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April 2016
Clara County. The Editors of Bicycling

Magazine and Specialized invite cyclists to
ride of 25, 60, or 90 mi. on the same scenic
climbs and descents used as proving grounds
for Specializeds bikes and equipment.
Fee includes exceptional roads, scenic views,
attentive on-course support including attentive nutrition and hydration support, mechanical and medical staff; timing chips (with
prizes for five fastest climbers on the 90mi.
route); and a post-ride party with a healthy
lunch, family activities, bicycle industry expo,
more. For info, BicyclingSpringClassic.com
4/30 Tierra Bella Bike Tour: Join Almaden Cycle
Touring Clubs (ACTC) 39th annual ride through the
scenic country roads ofMorgan Hill and Gilroy, beginning and ending atGavilan Collegein Gilroy. Includes
hot catered meal, 6 rest stops with fruit, snacks, baked
goods and drinks, SAG support, and a free commemorative patch. Families are welcome! Choose between 4
beautiful routes: ride the easier35 mi. (56K) reservoir
loop; enjoy a hilly & rolling metric century (62 mi.); or
ride our challenging 100 mi. (160K) or 124 mi. (200K)
route. Register early and save. Reg. 3/21 4/13: $70
per rider / $140 per family. 4/14 30: $85 per rider /
$170 per family. Reg. closes when the number of riders
reaches 2,000. Visitwww.tierrabella.orgor call (408)
255-7957 to register.
4/30 Motherlode Century Spring Classic: Lotus Valley.
Roll thru ranch, forest, farms, and vineyards. 35 mi.
(2,824 of elev.) loop samples of the best of riding in the

Gold Country, while 66 mi. (6,430 gain), 82 mi., and
95 mi. (9,177 gain) routes add a canyon w/two climbs.
Riders receive attentive SAG, well-stocked aid stations,
lunch on the 3 longer rides, riverside dinner w/live music, hot showers, massage, craft beers and local wines.
Spend time in the area: Lodging includes $10 camping
at venue, tent cabins, RV spaces and cabins or hotels
and B&Bs. A benefit for Friends of El Dorado Trails.
For more info, (530) 545-0698; motherlodecentury.com
4/30 Healdsburg Harvest Bicycle Tour:

Healdsburg Community Ctr. 20 mi. 40 mi.
60mi. routes through Sonomas Wine Country.
Moderately challenging ride through the
Aleaxander, Dry Creek and Russian River
Valleys. The start site is located at 1557 Healdsburg Ave. Pre-reg.: After 2/29, individual
$85, team 10+ $75 each person. Fee includes
continental breakfast, rest stops, SAG, hot
lunch after the ride and schwag. No day of
ride registration. Call (707) 433-6935for team
promo code. For info go to http://healdsburg.
com/biketour
4/30 Mt. Hamilton Challenge: & Ascent Bicycle Tours.
Santa Clara. These are Century Rides with options of
either 70 mi. or 125 mi., all on roads. Pre-reg. is $20 by
4/21; $30 on ride day. Helmets reqd. Proceeds benefit
the Livestrong Foundation. Fees include SAG, medical
standby, and delivery of rider supplied lunches to each
of three stops. Contact: Don Worn of Pedalera Bicycle
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(408) 354-2944; Email: donworn@hotmail.com.
May
5/1 Tour de Cure Napa Valley Wine Country:

Veterans Home, Yountville. 10 mi. easy ride
along residential and rural backroads. 25 mi.
flat ride in the heart of Napa Valley. 50 mi.
rolling terrain brings you to Calistoga on the
Silverado Trail. 80 mi. follows 29/128 past
Calistoga out of Napa Valley into picturesque
Alexander Valley w/ some hill climbing. 100 mi.
continues past Healdsburg almost to 101
and Russian River. For more info call
510.654.4499, ext. 7460). To register, go to
diabetes.org/napavalleytourdecure. Use code
CYCLE16 for a discount.
5/1 2016 Grizzly Peak Century: Campolindo High
School, Moraga. 75, 101, 109 hilly scenic mi. in the
east bay hills and north to Martinez. Optionally ride
an additional loop in the east bay hills south to Castro
Valley. Reg.: $60, by 4/9; $70, after. Fee includes: rest
stops with food, lunch, route sheet, map, route marking,
SAG and radio support and a souvenir bandana. For
more info, www.grizzlypeakcyclists.org/century
5/1 Delta Century: Jessies Grove Winery, Lodi.
100, 62, 26 mi. All loops cover scenic vineyard,
farm, and Delta roads--and a ferry ride on metric and
full centuries--with rest stops along the way. Commemorate the ride with entertainment and a delicious
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Fees before 4/15: $45 for full and metric centuries; $30
for quarter century. Add $5 after 4/15. For more info,
www.stocktonbikeclub.org
5/7 25th Annual I Care Classic Bike Tour: Morgan

Hill. Enjoy a beautiful spring ride through
South Santa Clara County. 100 mi., 100k, 50k
and 20 mi. routes. Reg includes continental
breakfast, SAG support, rest stops, t-shirt, hot
BBQ lunch, ice cream sundaes, raffle prizes, etc.
Jerseys will be available for purchase.
All proceeds support the Almaden Lions programs to provide glasses for needy children and
families. The Almaden Lions is a 501c3 Corporation. For more info go to icareclassic.org
5/7 3F Century: A flat, fast & fun bike ride!
Colusa. Century, Metric Century and 37 mile
rides. A great first century. The course is really
flat. It travels through farmland, primarily
rice fields and around the Sutter Buttes, the
smallest mountain range in the world. And
at the end of the ride is a great pulled pork
meal provided by the Colusa Lions Club. All
proceeds from the ride are used by the Colusa
Lions Club to support youth activities. For
more info, go towww.3fcentury.com
5/7 Tour of the Unknown Coast: Ferndale. 10 mi. farm
tour; 20 mi. family fun ride, 50 mi. scenic ride explores
the Eel River Valley and Ave. of the Giants; the 100K
adds on a longer ride along the Ave. of the Giants; the
100 mi. takes riders along the ocean, upt the WALL,
the down Wildcat back to Ferndale, toughest century in
California! For more info, www.tuccycle.org
5/14 Gold Country Challenge: sponsored by

Grass Valley Rotary: Nevada County Fair
Grounds, Grass Valley. Century, Metric
(74 or 54 mi.), and half Metric. The course
rides through the historic gold country of the
Western Sierra Foothills; crossing the Yuba
River several times. The century is a difficult,
greater than 9500 foot, climb. The metric and
half metric are milder rides. Pre-reg.: Century
$80, Metric $70, and Half Metric rides $60.
After 5/1, Century, $90, Metric, $80, and Half
Metric rides $65. BBQ, beer booth, live entertainment starts at 12:30 For more info, go to:
www.rotarygoldcountrychallenge.com
5/14 Central Coast Double: Paso Robles. 2 routes:
a lowland route of 197 mi. w/ 12600 ft. of elevation
& a 211 mi. w/14,000 ft. elevation gain. Both will be
credited toward the Triple Crown. For more info go to
www.caltriplecrown.com
5/14 15th Annual Tour de Lincoln: McBean

Park. 10 mi. Pleasure Cruise, 20 mi. Rolling
Hills, 40 mi. Country Climb, or 100K. PreRegister before 5/7: 10 mi. $20; 20 mi. $40;
21
40 mi. & 100K $55. After 5/7 and day-of,

add $10. Fee includes Continental breakfast,
route maps, well-stocked rest stops w/food
and potties, SAG, great postride BBQ, with
beer & wine garden. T-shirt available for $15.
Helmets reqd. NEW option for 2016, Friday
night pre-reg. dinner $15 (RSVP required).
For more info call Lincoln Volunteer Center
(916) 645-6254, or visit tourdelincoln.org
5/14 West Marin Metric Century & Tour of Novato:
Novato City Hall. 100, 40, 12 km rides, 5km walk.
100km of scenic West Marin rural roads, including
gentle rolling hills and a few challenging climbs
(3,760 ft). Other distances are in/around Novato.
The start site is located at 901 Sherman, Novato.
This ride is a fundraiser for School Fuel - The Novato
Foundation for Public Education. For more info, go
towww.tourofnovato.org
5/15 Apple Blossom Bike Tour: El Dorado

Adventist School, Placerville. Metric century,
half metric, & family routes. The routes wind
their way thru the orchards and vineyards of
Apple Hill, an hours drive east of Sacramento
on Hwy. 50. Riders can expect 3,500 to 6,000
vertical ft. in the Sierra Nevada foothills w/
spectacular views of the Sacramento Valley as
they descend toward the finish. Reg includes
post-ride meal, SAG and rest stops and a tshirt. A benefit ride for the scholarship fund
April 2016
for El Dorado Adventist School. For info, go

to www.appleblossombiketour.com or call
Calvin, (530) 417-2857.
5/15 Strawberry Fields Forever: Pajaro Valley High
School, Watsonville. The three routes are 100 mi, 65 mi
and 30 mi. Pre-reg.: $65 by 3/16; $75, after. For more
info, Sff@strawberryfields.org (831) 818-5656
5/21 Tour delle Vigne: formerly Lodi sunrise Century).
Michael David Winerys Bare Ranch Estate, Lodi. 50k,
100k and 100 mi. Pre-reg.: $55, includes t-shirt, by
5/1. $60, after, t-shirt not included. Fee includes SAG,
water stops, snack stops, and post ride meal provided.
For more info, www.tourdellevigne.com or email
Info@tourdellevigne.com
5/21 Gold Country Tour de Cure: Johnson

Springview Park, Rocklin. Escape with us as we
ride through the Gold Country historic mining
communities of the foothills to the farm and
ranches of the valley floor. Choose from either
a 10 mi family ride, 22 mi, 42 mi or 64 mi.
Youll enjoy a safe and supported ride, no
matter your experience, stay for lunch and
post-party. For more info, www.diabetes.org/
sacramentotour or (916) 924-3232 x 7490. Use
code CYCLE16 for a discount.
5/28 The Art of Survival Century: Tulelake.
Century, 45 mi., 20 mi. family friendly routes;
or a 20 mi. mountain bike route through the

Modoc Forest. All road routes are light on
traffic and have mostly flat terrain. Celebrate
the National Parks Centennial by riding
through the Lava Beds and the WWII Valor
of the Pacific National Monuments. Ride also
winds through the Tule Lake National Wildlife
Refuge where waterfowl and wildlife
abound.Rest stops combine excellent food and
beverages. RV and camping sites available.
Fee includes SAG, post-ride celebratory
dinner, entertainment and prizes. For info
www.survivalcentury.com.
5/28 Indian Valley Century Bike Rides: Start at Greenville High School. 65 or 100 mi. routes. Experience true
alpine vistas as you ride through 3 Gold Rush townsand
Plumas National Forest. The 100 mi. route has agood
climb to Antelope Lake, while the metric is fast and
flat. Fee includes lunch, rest stops, SAG, & a shower.
For more info, go to www.indianvalley.net
June
6/5 Americas Most Beautiful Bike Ride Lake

Tahoe: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Resort,
Stateline, South Shore Lake Tahoe. Fully supported 72 mi. ride around Lake Tahoe or full
100 mi century. Boat Cruise 35 mi. bike tour;
Fee includes goodie bag, event number, event
long sleeve 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. Traditionally sells out. For
more info, call (800) 565-2704 or go towww.
bikethewest.com.
6/5 Sequoia Century: Foothill College, Los Altos
Hills. 70 to 120 mi. routes, climbs range from
6,700 to 10,000 ft. One of the most beautifully
challenging rides in the San Francisco Bay
area. Riders will travel through Stevens Canyon and Redwood Gulch past redwood forests
and through small towns on the way to the
Pacific Ocean. Stop at all of the outstanding
rest stops to fuel up because after a ride along
the coast, riders again pass through rural areas
and then get ready for a quiet yet challenging
limb up Tunitas Creek, one of the best biking
roads in the Bay Area, or anywhere else.
Riders are invited to stay after for a great
post-ride meal. For more information visit
www.westernwheelers.org/sequoia.
6/11 Incarnation 100: Downtown Santa Rosa. 45,
100 mi., & 100K routes starting and finishing at the
historical Church of the Incarnation. The 45 mi. route
goes through Sonoma Countys Russian River Valley
and highlights Wohler Bridge, Martinelli Rd., and
historic downtown Graton. The 100 km. route has the
hidden gem and challenge of Sweetwater Springs Rd.
The 100 mi. route is a challenging, grand tour of Dry
Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, and West Sonoma
County; riders head further west. This event is a fundraiser for support three Sonoma County homeless
organizations. The fee includes t-shirt, rest stops, SAG,
and gourmet meal at the after ride party. For more info
www.incarnation100.org
6/12 Silicon Valley Tour de Cure: HewlettPackard, Palo Alto. 25 km., 50 km., 75 km.,
100 km., 120 km., routes which explore the
micro-climates of the SF peninsula leading
over Skyline Blvd., through Pescadero to San
Gregorio and back to Palo Alto. Festivities
include our family-friendly Kids Zone,
healthy living fair and entertainment
throughout the day! For more info, go to
diabetes.org/siliconvalleytourdecure or call
Karen Zimmerman at (408) 241-1922 ext.
7470. Use code CYCLE16 for a discount.
34th Annual Mile High 100
Saturday, June 18th 2016

Century Ride (108 mi) - $75
Metric Century Ride (56 mi) - $55
Half-Metric Century Ride (33 mi) - $55
Sponsored By:
Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce

Visit us at: www.lakealmanorarea.com
#milehigh100
April 2016
Early registration ends May 15th, 2016!

Please visit: www.milehigh100.com
For online registration and much more!
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6/18 CF Cycle for Life for Cystic Fibrosis

Foundation: Half Moon Bay. A fully-supported
ride with route options of25, 40, and 65mi.
From breakfast to the post party, you can
enjoy fully stocked rest stops every 10-12 mi.,
bike mechanics, ride marshals to cheer you
along the way and plenty of support vehicles
to help you complete the ride. This event
empowers participants to take action and
demonstrate their fight in finding a cure for
cystic fibrosis. Pre-reg.: $35, by 4/30; $45, by
6/17; $50, day of + $150 minimum fundraising.
For more info, ebernstein@cff.org or (415)
989-6500, nca.cff.org/cycle
6/18 34th Annual Mile High 100:Chester

Park. 108 mi. century, 56 mi. metric, 33 i.
half metric. Located where the scenic Southern Cascades bump into the gentle Northern
Sierra, the Mile High 100 will treat you to
an exciting day on the back roads through
the lush green forests surrounding Lake Almanor and the Indian Valley. Breathtaking
views of Mt. Lassen.This is not a race, but a
collection of tours for cyclists of all abilities.
Four rest stops with delicious high-quality
natural foods, along with SAG and all the
fresh mountain air you can handle. A catered
lunch will be offered at the finish line for all
participants and a second lunch is offered at
Taylorsville for century riders. For more info,
visitwww.lakealmanorarea.comor to register,
www.milehigh100.com.
6/18 Castle Crags Century: Mt. Shasta City. Super
Century, 125 mi. 8,800 ft elev.; Full Century, 97 mi.
8,500 ft elev., Mountain Metric, 62 mi., 6,300 ft elev.,
Valley Metric 62 mi., 2,200 ft elev, half Metric, 36
mi., 2,200 ft. elev. The 3 longest rides include the
Castle Crags Loop, short sections of gravel and some
potholes. Half-Metric and the second leg of the Full
Century follow the Shasta Valley Loop. For more info,
www.castlecragscentury.com
6/18 Terrible Two: Analy High School, Sebastopol.
200 mi. & 200K. Expect four big climbs: Trinity
Grade, the Geysers, Skaggs Springs, and Fort Ross.

Numerous smaller but pesky hills add to the overall
challenge. Trinity, the Geysers, and Fort Ross are
all double-summit climbs, while Skaggs Springs is a
long series of climbs and descents. For more info srcc.
memberlodge.com
6/25 Alta Alpina Challenge: Turtle Rock Park,

Markleeville. Enjoy smooth, low traffic roads
and spectacular scenery in the beautiful Eastern
Sierra near Lake Tahoe. Most popular options
include: Wild Sierra Metric (Luther-Blue
Lakes), Wild Sierra Century (Kingsbury,
Ebbetts, Monitor), 5 Pass Challenge (CarsonEbbetts-Ebbetts-Monitor Monitor), 8 Pass
Challenge (The Worlds Toughest Double
Century). Friendly support, SAG, many wellstocked rest stops with, fresh fruit, energy
bars, water, and ice. Reg. includes rest stops,
post-ride meal. For more info and online reg.
go to www.altaalpina.org/challenge
6/25 Climb to Kaiser: Clovis. 155 mi. w/13,900 ft. elev.
Riders reach the top via six different climbs, and there
are three small climbs on the way back. For more info,
www.climbtokaiser.com
6/25 Country Coast Classic Bike Ride: Cambria. 25,
50, 100 mi. rides along the beautiful Central Coast.
Beautiful scenery & cool ocean breezes soothe the
soul as you ride the scenic coastline and hills. Reg.
includes well-stocked rest stops, SAG, an after ride
Great Historic
Hotel Bike Ride
6/25 Giro Bello Bike Ride: Sebastopol.27, 67 mi. 102

mi. routes. Gorgeous ride options showcasing scenic
Sonoma County wine country. Constantly changing terrain including Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Vineyards,
and West County redwoods make this ride a must do
for every cyclist. Ride includes well stocked rest stops,
yummy lunch stop with custom made sandwiches,
post ride meal, Expo with live music and of course,
Lagunitas beer! For more info, www.girobello.com
6/25 The Endue Classic: San Mateo Event Center/
Fairgrounds. Flat 30 km ride along the San Francisco
Bay or the 30 km with rolling hills. 70 km w/no major
mountain climbs. 100 km, over 3,000 ft of climbing
with rolling hills. The 100 mi., 7,000 ft. to the Pacific
Ocean and back. Reg. by 6/24, $55 (adults) (Children
6-14) $20. Tandem $75. Same day reg. $65 (adults).
Fee includes snacks, breakfast, pasta lunch, t-shirt,
sag, maps, live music, five rest stops. A benefits for the
Endue Foundation. For info, info@enduefoundation.
org or call (650) 349-9879.
July
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 cel-
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Saturday - July 23, 2016
Ride to Conquer
Childhood Cancers!
Fort Bidwell Hotel to Niles Hotel, Alturas
For information and registration visit

WWW.MODOCPARKSANDREC.COM
or CALL 530-233-7128
Fun and flat scenic routes

that start and finish on
Capitol Mall and wind
through the Scenic Delta
Wine Region.
Wild West Century Ride. I highly recommend it to

my cycling friends. Beautiful country, great support,
roads were in decent condition and hardly any traffic.
So happy I took the weekend off to make this ride and
cant wait to do it again. Brooke Padilla - Redding
Celebrate and relax at

our post-ride Beergarden
Festival with live music by
local bands, great food,
and local beer and wine
vendors.
info@sacramentocentury.com
www.sacramentocentury.com
Sponsored by Modoc Parks and Recreation District
barbecue & raffle ticket. This event is a fundraiser for

youth development programs in Cambria. For more
info, www.countrycoastclassic.org
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April 2016
ebration of this landmark Silver anniversary

year, riders can expect special touches at the
start finish area and as always, riders will
receive 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. For
more info, go to www.bike4breath.org.
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 registerearly! For more info, go towww.
santacruzcycling.org
August
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. For more info, www.malt.org/
tourdemalt
8/6 Marin Century & Double Century. Marin

County fairgrounds. 50 km., 100 km., 200
km., 100 mi. adn 200 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. For more info, go to
www.marincyclists.com
7/23 Devils 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 until 7/22; $108 day
of. Metric: $88 until 7/22; $98 day of. 36-mi)
ride: $65 until 7/22; $75 day of. Fee includes
lunch, t-shirt, aid stations, snacks, refreshments, cue sheets/maps, SAG. For more info,
www.devilsslideride.org
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 years theme is the 1970s, in recognition
of the inaugural year. Find more info at at
www.eaglecyclingclub.org/tour
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 Refuge and open Modoc Valley. Reg.: 100 km, $65; for 150 km., $80. Reg.
includes lunch, T-shirt and transportation.
For more info, modocparksandrec.com
7/30 Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge: UCSC
8/27 Kendall-Jackson Tour de Fox - Wine

Country Edition: Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate
and Gardens, 5007 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, CA
95439. Join hosts Kendall-Jackson, Team Fox
and other local businesses for a bike ride (82,
51, 31.5 and 10 miles) to raise funds and awareness for Parkinsons research. All of the proceeds will go to the Michael J Fox Foundation.
Riders will experience true wine country
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. To register visit www.Tourdefox.org/
winecountry.
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.
For more info, go to www.centralcoastclassique.com
September
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 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
9/11 Annual Tour de Tahoe Bike Big Blue:

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Stateline South
Shore, Lake Tahoe. Fully Supported 72 mi.
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
9/10 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! For more info, https://www.chicovelo.org/
challenge-fondo-september.html
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! For more info, go to
www.tehachapigranfondo.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 familyfriendly 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, non-profit dedicated
to cancer research. For more info, contact Jesse Murillo,
(650) 646-3199, or go to www.canarychallenge.com.
9/24-25 Bike MS Waves to Wine: SF to the Wine

Country.Bike MS: Waves to Wine 2016 will
April 2016
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take you farther than youve 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.
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 more 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. SWAG
sizes and quantities guaranteed for those registered
by 8/31/16. A project of the Rotary club of Lakeport.
For more info, 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: $65 through 4/30; $75 from 5/1 6/30;
$95 from 7/1 9/27; $150 on Ride Day; Kids
under 12: $35. All participants 18+ are asked
to fundraise $150. Fee includes pre-event support & fundraising website, breakfast and mechanical support, snacks, hydration, medical
support, bike mechanics, and restrooms at the
rest stops, SAG wagons, lunch, and entertainment. A fundraiser for the ALS Association
Golden West Chapter, (510) 251- 2572,
www.NapaValleyRidetoDefeatALS.org
Use code CYCLECA for a $20 discount.
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
10/15 Foxys Fall Century: Davis. 50 km. family ride;
100 km. metric century; 100 mi. century. Foxys 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
10/27 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. For more info, go to
www.kernwheelmen.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 prestine coastline and over epic eye candy climbs.
For more info, www.slogranfondo.com/
Southern California
& Nevada
Regular events

Tuesday
San Diego, CA: San Diego Bicycle Touring Society,
weekly ride. Routes vary from week to week. For more
info, call (619) 448-2718.
Saturday
Solvang, CA: 9:10 AM Saturdays at Dr. Js 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. Js Bike Shop for info (805) 688-6263
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. Fixie and Roadie approved!
For info contact Andre at slowpokedre@gmail.com or
(248) 974-4460.
Centuries, fun & charity rides

April
4/10 Campagnolo GranFondo San Diego: Little
Italy, San Diego. 20, 34, 56, 105 mi. routes. Expect
5 fully stocked rest stops, timed King & Queen of
the mountain, chip-timed route. A fundraiser for
the Challenged Athletes Fdn. For more info, go to
www.sdgranfondo.com
June
6/4 Eastern Sierra Double: Bishop. 200 mi., 10,000
ft. elev. A mass start, after a fast, flat warm up through
the Owens River region, thru Round Valley and up to
Crowley Lake, along Old Sherwin Grade to enter Mono
County to Mammoth Lake. For info, planetultra.com
6/11 Ride Around the Bear: Sylvan Park, Redlands.
100 mi. Very hilly ride to Big Bear Lake, then lunch at
Dana Point, then up Onyx summit. Very fast downhill.
For more info, www.ocwheelmen.org
6/11 Tour of Two Forests: Santa Clarita. Brevet-style 200
mi. Los Angeles, Ventura and Kern Counties, through
Ojai, then up Pine Mountain to Lebec and back to the
finish. Reg: $55. The single support vehicle will carry
snacks, water and drop bags. Riders must be willing and
able to ride the entire distance with minimal support,
or bring private SAG. For more info, planetultra.com
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6/12 Los Angeles River Ride: Griffith Park, Los Angeles. 100 mi., 70 mi., 50 mi., 36 mi., 25 mi., and 15
mi. rides, plus a Kids Ride + Fun Fair. enjoy a great
day of bicycling fun, exploration, a post-ride expo, a
raffle, live music, and more. All participants receive a
t-shirt, goodie bag, and finishers medal. All proceeds
benefit the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. For
more info www.la-bike.org/riverride
6/25 Grand Tour: Malibu. 100, 200, 300, 400 mi. fully
supported routes. All routes offer the best of scenic
Southern California: beaches, valleys, mountains,
luxury homes, orange groves, ranches, farms. For more
info www.lawheelmen.org
Oregon
Weekly rides
Monday
Phoenix, OR: 9:30 a.m. Monday Coffee Ride, 25-30
mi., moderate-to-brisk pace, flat, from Colver Park,
4005 Colver Rd. For more info, 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. For
more info, www.siskiyouvelo.org
Saturday
Bend, OR: 9:30 a.m. Hutchs Hammer Ride, Saturday,
40 mi. tough road ride, out-and-back from Hutchs
Bend-Eastside, 820 NE 3rd St. email: eastside@
hutchsbicycles.com or (541) 382-6248
Centuries & Fun Rides

April
4/24 Monster Cookie Metric Century: Salem, OR. 62
mi. The ride starts at the State Capitol Mall in Salem
and takes riders over back roads to Champoeg State
Park and back to Salem. For more info or to register,
http://www.salembicycleclub.org
June
6/18 Tour de Fronds: Powers County Park, Powers, OR.
Expect 7 rides 5 asphalt rides from 30 to 101 miles, mixed
gravel/asphalt rides of 55 and 71 mi. on low-traffic r
oads in Southern Oregons beautiful Coast Range.
Enjoy views of old-growth forests, wildflowers,
waterfalls, rivers, streams, and mountain vistas. All
routes are on either Forest Service or Bureau of Land
Management land on low-traffic roads. Reg.: $50$70, includes SAG, maps, cue sheets, snacks at rest
stops, and a post ride lasagne dinner. For info contact
Slim Stauffer, (541) 598-5087, tourdefronds.com
July
7/23 Up and Down: Emigrant Lake, OR. An inaugural
ride on The Cascade Siskiyou Scenic Bikeway,
the first such designated route in Southern Oregon.
51 mi. w/5,100 ft. elevation along narrow, winding,
low-traffic roads through oak savannah, across a
shady plateau, and finallywith a long descent with
unparalleled views of the Bear Creek Valley and
Ashland. Not a ride for the faint-hearted! For info,
www.upanddownashland.com
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April 2016
Calendar
Mountain biking & Cyclocross

Northern California
& Nevada
Weekly rides
These occur at the same time each week

or month
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
Monday
Palo Alto, CA: Dirty Velo Girls weekly
beginner-friendly 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: 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. For more info, contact Eddie Gonzalez, (661)
201-7503.
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
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
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.
Friday
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
USA Cycling Regional Championship

Series for Northern California/Nevada
April 23
Nevada City Dirt Classic #1

Grass Valley, CA
May 21
Pine Nut Cracker

Gardnerville, NV
May 28
Ridin High at the Ranch

Susanville, CA
June 26
Sagebrush Scramble
Reno, NV
July 24
Kirkwood Mountain Classic

Kirkwood, CA
September 11 Great Tahoe Flume Race

Spooner Lake, NV
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April 2016
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
turn left onto Panorama. Thorner School is on the right.
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 Natl Monument and BLM lands. 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 for details/contacts
Bakersfield, CA: Sunday 8 a.m. mountain bike ride.
Designed for Beginners/Singlespeed riders, includes
customized riding instruction. Ride time approxi-
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mately 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
Trail maintenance
Saturday
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. Bills 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 Bills
Trail to a multi-use facility. Devils 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
April
4/16 Sea Otter Classic MTB Tour: Laguna Seca,
Monterey County. Enjoy a nontimed mountain bike
run ride surrounded by beautiful vistas of the Fort Ord
National Monument, and take time for the refreshment
and camaraderie that awaits you at a rest stop. For more
info, seaotterclassic.com
May
5/28 The Art of Survival Century: Tulelake.

20 mi. mountain bike route through the
Modoc Forest. Celebrate the National Parks
Centennial by riding through the Lava Beds
and the WWII Valor of the Pacific National
Monuments. Ride also winds through the Tule
Lake National Wildlife Refuge where waterfowl and wildlife abound.Rest stops combine
excellent food and beverages. RV and camping
sites available. Fee includes SAG, post-ride
celebratory dinner, entertainment and prizes.
For info www.survivalcentury.com.
Mountain bike races

4/6 Wednesday Prairie City Race Series: Prairie City
OHV Park, Rancho Cordova. 6 p.m. Cross country,
moderate hills, singletrack & jeep roads. Distances vary
weekly, 3 - 4mi. laps. Beginner 2 laps, Sport 3 laps,
Expert and ProExpert 4 laps. Reg.:$30 on-line pre-reg,
add $10 for race day reg., only $20 each race thereafter.
No license or parking fees! Check website for Kids
race info. For more info, go to BicyclingEvents.com
4/10 23nd Annual Napa Valley Dirt Classic: Pacific
Union College, Angwin, CA. Cross country 22 mile lap
consisting of single track, double track, down hill, hill
climb, fire roads. Its one of the last classic mountain
bike races. Online registration at www.puc.edu/nvdc
Pre-reg. $40 before 4/5, after, $45. Same day reg.
$45. Post-race prize giveaway. For more info Michael

Hellie (707) 965-6346, mlhellie@puc.edu and visit our
website and register at www.puc.edu/nvdc
on the single- and double-track routes winding their
way through the massive Laguna Seca Recreation
Area. For more info, go to www.seaotterclassic.com
or call (800) 218-8411.
4/23 Sierra Cup Series #1: & Dirt Classic

Series #1. Grass Valley. Multi-loop XC race
on private property. 4 mi. mostly singletrack
loop under the forest canopy. Opening race for
both the Sierra Cup regional championship
series and Nevada City Dirt Classic Series!
Qualifier for MTB Nationals at Mammoth.
$20-$35 entry fee depending on category.
USA Cycling Sanctioned. Youth Bicyclists
of Nevada County, www.ybonc.org or www.
sierracupmtb.com
4/27Wednesday Prairie City Race Series: Prairie City
May
5/1 Race Behind Bars: Folsom. Cross country MTB
event. Moderate hills, single track, flume, fire breaks
and three bridge crossings in oak woodlands on the
Folsom State Prison property. 6 mi. laps/425 feet of
climbing per lap. Beginner 2 laps, Sport 3 laps, Expert
and ProExpert 4 laps. $35 online pre-reg., add $10
for race day reg., only $30 each race thereafter. No
license or parking fees! Kids race at noon. Fee includes
t-shirt for the first 200 racers registered. For more info
BicyclingEvents.com

BicyclingEvents.com
5/21 Pine Nut Cracker: Sierra Cup Series #2.

Douglas County Fairgrounds, Gardnerville,
NV, 10 am start, 11 to 29 miles depending on
category. Some of the best dirt that Nevada
has to offer. USA Cycling Sanctioned. Qualifier
for MTB Nationals at Mammoth. Alta Alpina
Cycling Club, www.altaalpina.org or
www.sierracupmtb.com
5/28 Ridin High at the Ranch: Sierra Cup Series #3. Susanville, CA. Experience the bermy
flowy goodness of Susanville Ranch Park.
Qualifier for MTB Nationals at Mammoth.
9-26 miles depending on category. USA
Cycling sanctioned. Susanville Area Bicycle
Association, www.sabadirtriders.com or
BicyclingEvents.com
June
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6/5 Sagebrush Scramble: Sierra Cup Series

#4. Reno, NV. Great technical singletrack on
Peavine Mountain. 13 to 26 mi. depending on
category. USA Cycling Sanctioned. Qualifier
to race at MTB Nationals at Mammoth. Race
is a fundraiser for the Poedunks/Biggest Little
Trail Stewardship. www.sierracupmtb.com
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. USA
Cycling sanctioned. Race is a fundraiser for
TAMBA. www.sierracupmtb.com
September
9/11 Great Tahoe Flume Race: Sierra Cup

Series #6. Lake Tahoe Nevada State ParkSpooner Lake Entrance. Single loop 20-24
miles depending on category, world class trails
at high elevation with amazing views. Includes
lunch and post race raffle. USA Cycling
Regional Championship podium presentations.
Southern California &

Nevada
Mountain bike centuries,
fun rides
April
4/30 50 Miles for Rwanda: Rancho Magarita. 10, 25,
50 mi. The 10 mi. has 400 ft. of climbing along Tijeras
Creek and Arroyo Trabuco trails. The 25 mi. course
begins along the Tijeras Creek and Arroyo Trabuco
trails, but then travels north to ONeill Park, up Live
Oak trail. The 50mi. route also adds VISTA in ONeill
and WATERWORKS in the Arroyo. For more info
http://50mr.com
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April 2016
Calendar
Multi-day Vacations
May
5/8-14 Bryce Zion Natl Park: with
Timberline Adventures. Deep canyons, the
startling hoodoos of Bryce National Park
and the rock temples of Zion National
Park, the breathtaking array of color, are
yours to cycle and hike in. 235 fully
supported cycling mi. & 23 hiking mi. For
more info, go to www.timbertours.com,
(303) 664-8388
5/9-14 Kentucky Blue Grass: with Timberline

Adventures. Spring in Bluegrass country is refreshing, lovely with a fascinating character to the region,
an excellent break from winter. 326 fully supported
cycling mi. For more info, go to www.timbertours.com,
(303) 664-8388
5/12-15 NorCal AIDS Cycle: Sacramento and Auburn.
300+ mi. over 4 days. Minimum fundraising amount
of $2,000 (+$75 reg. fee) for cyclists or $500 for crew
(+$75 reg fee) is due by 4 p.m. on 5/11. Riders are
allowed to continue to raise funds until 6/24 if needed
to self-donate by the due date. For more info, go to
http://norcalaidscycle.org
5/15-24 Northern New Mexico: Cycle the great Enchanted
Circle around Taos and into lovely Santa Fe. Explore
and ride the San Luis Valley northward into Colorado,
visit the Great Sand Dunes National Park and then
the mighty Southern San Juan Mountains. 10 days,
10 nights, 572 fully supported cycling mi. Timberline
Adventures www.timbertours.com (303) 664-8388
5/17-23Follow the Race Cycling Vacation: Santa
Barbara with Wine Country Cycling. Follow the
AMGEN Tour of California Stages 3 thru 8 along
with some epic cycling and luxury accommodations.
www.winecountrycycling.com
5/22-26 Climate Ride California: Fortuna to San
Francisco. Fortuna to San Francisco, 365 mi. A 5 day
charitable cycling adventure beginning in Californias
historic Redwood Empire near Eureka, travels along
the scenic coast, and ventures into the famed Russian
River Valley before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
into San Francisco. Fully supported, week long ride
with custom jersey included. Participants can select
from list of 100+ non-profits working towards sustainability, bike advocacy, and conservation.A pledge ride.
For more info, www.climateride.org
June
6/8-15 Greek Islands: Get to know the amazing
Cyclades islands with its picturesque villages, gorgeous
beaches, cosmopolitan Mykonos, Byzantine churches,
to-die-for sunsets. Ferry hop from five islands, plus
Santorini hiking add-on. Guided with vehicle support.
Total 215 mi. Cycle Greece www.cyclegreece.gr/pages/
tour_Cycle_Cyclades.htm
6/15-21 Sellaronda Bike Day: Come and experience

the Sellaronda Bike day, an annual bike festival that attracts more than 20,000 cyclists! Riding on closed roads,
riders can experience the mythic Sellaronda course,
36 miles with 6,988 feet of climbing! Our itinerary
includes classic rides to Passo Giau, the Umbrail Pass,
April 2016
and Tre Cime. Experience famous climbs such as

Stelvio, Gavia, and Mortirolo. For more info, contact
Cyclomundo, www.cyclomundo.com
6/17-7/10 Climate Ride Summer Session: Portland
to Santa Barbara. Summer Session is a new Climate
Ride program designed to engage young adults (ages
18-24) in the bike advocacy, conservation and sustainability movement. The 2016 inaugural ride is a 24-day,
1,200-mi. van-supported bike trip from Portland, OR
to Santa Barbara, CA through some of the Pacific
Coasts most beautiful locales. For more info, Kelly
Kraft, kelly@climateride.org or www.climateride.org/
events/summersession
6/20-27Greece Gals Only!:Bike the Cyclades island
with a pack of fun-loving other females, pedaling on
luscious islands like Syros, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos,
and a Santorini hiking add-on. We didnt plan a bike
tour just for us girls but that is how it shaped up and
now were sticking to it! Tour leader, Colleen McGuire, founder of CycleGreece. For more info, go to
www.cyclegreece.gr
6/21-25 Nor Cal Base Camp: with Timberline

Adventures. The Santa Cruz Mountains will provide
the backdrop for this glorious challenging week.
294 fully supported cycling mi. For more info, go to
www.timbertours.com, (303) 664-8388
6/26-7/1 Deluxe Icefields Parkway: Banff/Jasper road
bike ride, Canada. the Icefields Parkway traverses
beneath some of the most majestic mountains of the
world. Flanked by dozens of massive glaciers that
plummet to the roadsides, it follows three major river
systems and passes by exquisite scenery studded with
turquoise lakes and brilliant wild flowers. Expect riding
2 mountain passes. For more info, Rocky Mountain
Cycle Tours, www.rockymountaincycle.com
6/24-27 GFNY Ventoux: This June, take on one of the
best cycling routes in France with the cyclosportive
GFNY Ventoux. Relax before the race in a 4-star hotel,
stretching your legs on a ride to Vaison-la-Romaine.
The day of the race, tackle the impressive bald mountain,
Mont Ventoux. With proper training, its nothing you
cant handle! For more info, contact Cyclomundo,
www.cyclomundo.com
6/26-7/3 Tour Grand Tetons National Park: with
Timberline Adventures. Assemble in Jackson and
ride beneath the spires of the Tetons into Grand Teton
Park, then into Yellowstone National Park and beyond.
480 fully supported cycling mi., 14 hiking mi. For
more info, go to www.timbertours.com, (303) 664-8388
Tour de France, take part in a mass-timed cycling event,

and achieve personal goals. Climb mythic mountain
passes such as the Col du Glandon, the Col du Galibier, and Alpe dHuez. All in all, an event that should
not be missed! For more info, contact Cyclomundo,
www.cyclomundo.com
July
7/3-8 Best of the West - Rocky Mountain Lakes Tour:
Banff, Canada. The ride goes into the Kootenay Mountains
of British Columbia. Participants cruise past spectacular
alpine vistas, through quaint mountain towns, and
beside meadows of Rocky Mountain wildflowers.
Crystal clear alpine lakes nestled in secluded valleys
beckon cyclists to cool off in their invigorating waters
while at days end, natural hot springs soothe your tired
muscles. For more info, Rocky Mountain Cycle Tours,
www.rockymountaincycle.com
7/3-14 Golden Ring of Russia bicycle tour: Explore
Russia on your bicycle! Fully-supported 12 day bike
ride through the most interesting historic region
of Russia including a day in Moscow. Since 1996.
400 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/gring.html or email Russian
Cycle Touring Club info@rctc.ru
7/10-18 Bitterroot/Sawtooth Mountains: The rugged alpine summits of the Bitterroots and Sawtooths,
the gentle beauty of the Bitterroot and Salmon River
Valleys, the surreal setting of Redfish Lake -the Bitterroot/
Sawtooth is western bike touring at its best. 9 days,
7/10-19 Big Sky Classic: If your image of the West is
one of majestic, snow-capped mountains, crystalline
glacial lakes, cascading streams, secluded valleys,
the Big Sky Country if Montana and Wyoming is
the embodiment of the West. 10 days, 10 nights, 514
fully supported cycling mi., 14 hiking mi. Timberline
Adventures www.timbertours.com 303-664-8388 or
timber@earthnet.net
7/15-20 Geneva to Alpe dHuez: (self-guided only).
From the shores of Lake Geneva to the world-famous
alpine resort of Alpe dHuez, follow an awardwinning route designed for serious cyclists. Climb
some of Frances most famous cols: Colombiere,
Aravis, Saisies, Madeleine, Telegraphe, Galibier, and
Alpe dHuez. For more info, contact Cyclomundo,
www.cyclomundo.com
6/29-7/2 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
7/16-23 Washington Bicycle Ride: Goldendale, WA.

Cross the high plains of sagebrush, juniper and scrub
oak before descending into the Yakima River Valley.
Climb up into the Cascade Mountains into the Gifford
Pinchot National Forest, passing by mountain lakes
with fantastic views of the Cascade volcanoes.
The ride goes close to Mt. Saint Helens, overlooking the crater that remains from the 1980 eruption.
For more info, www.bicycleridesnw.org
6/30-7/3 La Marmotte A+: For 30+ years, the Marmotte

has allowed serious riders to experience the thrill of the
7/17-22 Cycling through Lavender: Embrace the wonderful colors and scents of Provence! Pass through the
28
Gorges of Verdon, the hilltop village of Valensole and

its awe inspiring lavender-covered plateau, and meander through hills and valleys bordering the Luberon.
This tours terrain includes some climbs, meaning that
this extraordinary tour is best enjoyed by those who
bike regularly. For more info, contact Cyclomundo,
www.cyclomundo.com
7/23-31 Crater Lake & Cascades: From Eugene,
explore Oregons forested wilds, cascading rivers,
breathtaking mountain passes, high desert ranchland,
snow-capped volcanic peaks, and majestic Crater Lake.
Stay in riverside cabins, Bend, and Crater Lake Lodge
on this fully supported Via Bike Tours adventure. For
more info, visit viabiketours.com or (541) 292-6220
7/24-29 Deluxe Icefields Parkway: Banff/Jasper road
bike ride, Canada. the Icefields Parkway traverses
beneath some of the most majestic mountains of the
world. Flanked by dozens of massive glaciers that
plummet to the roadsides, it follows three major river
systems and passes by exquisite scenery studded with
turquoise lakes and brilliant wild flowers. Expect riding
2 mountain passes. For more info, Rocky Mountain
7/25-31 Glacier Park & Waterton Lakes Adventure:
Experience the magnificence of Glacier/Waterton in the
best possible way. Cycle the epic Going to the Sun Road.
7 days, 7 nights, 282 fully supported cycling mi., 20 hiking mi. Timberline Adventures www.timbertours.com
(303) 664-8388.
August
8/1-5 Vail Base Camp: Vail, Colorado is know for
its 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 dHuez: (self-guided only).
From the shores of Lake Geneva to the world-famous
alpine resort of Alpe dHuez, follow an awardwinning route designed for serious cyclists. Climb
some of Frances most famous cols: Colombiere,
Aravis, Saisies, Madeleine, Telegraphe, Galibier, and
Alpe dHuez. 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. 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: Colorados 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

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,
8/24-27 Southern Oregon Wine Country: Experience
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
8/31-9/3 Southern Oregon Wine Country: Experience
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 dHuez: (self-guided only). From
the shores of Lake Geneva to the world-famous alpine
resort of Alpe dHuez, follow an award-winning route
designed for serious cyclists. Climb some of Frances most
famous cols: Colombiere, Aravis, Saisies, Madeleine,
Telegraphe, Galibier, and Alpe dHuez. 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. 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 Maines coastline
during this tour. Including a victory lap through Acadia
National Park. 6 days, 6 nights, 330 fully supported
cycling mi. Timberline Adventures www.timbertours.
com 303-664-8388 or timber@earthnet.net
9/12-20 Crater Lake & Rogue River Cycling: Eugene,
OR. From the start, the tour goes west to the coast for
a ride over the Coastal Range to Siuslaw Nat. Forest
and along the Smith River. From there, they roll to
29
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 Oregons 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 weekendtouring 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
youll 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
9/24-25 Bike MS: Waves to Wine SF to the

Wine Country.Waves to Wine 2016 will take
you farther than youve 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, Americas Loneliest Road. Limited to 50
participants, Fully Supported multi-day motel
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
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April 2016
Calendar
Tri, Du, Adventure

Northern California
& Nevada
April
4/9 Du the Golden Bears: San Pablo
Reservoir. Short: 2.35 mi. run, 18.62
mi. bike ride; 2.2 mi. run. Long: 5 mi.
run, 18.62 mi. bike ride; 2.2 mi. run. 5
mi. run/walk. All participants receive
customer finisher medals. For more info, go to
www.wolfpackevents.com
4/30-5/1 Wildflower Triathlons: Lake San Antonio.
Long course: 1.2 mi. swim, 56 mi. bike ride, 13.1 mi.
run. Sprint: .25 mi. swim, 8.5 mi. off-road bike ride
(Saturday); 20K road bike ride (Sunday); 2 mi. off-road
run (Saturday); 3 mi. road run (Sunday). Olympic: 1.5K
swim, 40K bike ride; 4.2 mi. run. For more info, go to
www.wildflower.tricalifornia.com
June
6/10-12 Triathlon at Pacific Grove: Lovers Point,
Pacific Grove. Distances: Tris: Olympic, Sprint. Run:
5K & 10. Dri-fit participant t-shirts and finisher medals
for all Triathletes with age division awards, 3-deep;
5 & 10K receive race t-shirts and finisher medals no
age division. For more info, www.tricalifornia.com

6/26 Positive Energy Kids Tri: Arroyo Park, West
Davis. For ages 3 to 18 years that incorporates exercise
into a fun event. Participation, a positive experience
and a sense of accomplishment are what the young
athletes walk away with after the event. For more
info, changeofpace.com/postive-energy-kids-triathlon
The start site is South Shore Park. A USAT sanctioned

event. For more info, go to kozevents.com
June
6/26 San Diego International Tri: Spanish Landing
Park. Intl distance: 1K swim; 30K bike ride; 10K run.
Sprint: 1/2K swim; 20K bike ride; 6K run. For more
info, go to kozevents.com
August
8/2 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/
6/26 Breath of Life Ventura Triathlon: Ventura Harbor.

Sprint/Relay: 750 mtr swim; 20.4 km. bike; 5 km run.
International/Relay: 1.5km swim; 40km. bike; 10km
run. Fast, flat and scenic course. For more info, http://
renegaderaceseries.com/upcoming-events/eventdetail/28/breath-of-life-ventura-triathlon
Southern California
& Nevada
June
6/11 Granite-Man: Applegate Lake, Jacksonville.
Off-road tri & 10 mi. mountain run. Adult & kids tri &
dus. Nestled at 2,000 feet in the Rogue River National
Forest. Applegate Lake has been a; long time Southern
Oregon favorite for outdoor sports but this is the only
multi-sport competition held there. New this year we
are adding a 17.3 mi. time trial Mountain Bike Race
around the lake. For more info, http://granite-man.com/
May
5/1 Spring Sprint Tri & Du: Mission Bay, San Diego.
A calm bay swim and a flat bike and run course, the
Spring Sprint is the perfect race to kick off your season.
Oregon
Mountain bike events

Oregon
Mountain Bike Festival
May
5/21-22 Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival:
Ashland, OR. A Cross Country Race on Saturday that utilizes some of the finest single tracks in Southern Oregon
with over 4,000 feet of climbing and descending
for the elite and expert riders. The event starts on Saturday
with the 2060 XC loop and the Kids Race. It continues
on Sunday with a Downhill race starting up at 4 Corners
and a shorter Downhill course for sport and beginners.
For more info, http://ashlandspringthaw.com/
Mountain bike races

April
4/9 Mudslinger XC: Experience Oregons Coast
Range. 21 mi. long course, 3,000 ft. elevation gain.
11 mi. Short course, 1,700 ft. Fenders, gloves & wool
socks recommended! For more info, mudslingerxc.com
or mike@mudslingerevents.com
May
5/14 Coast Hills Classic MTB Race: Newport, OR.
Race on an awesome course designed with gorgeous
ocean views, meadows, sick down hill, gnarly single
track, killer climbs, and whats sure to be a wet &
muddy course! For more info, coasthillsclassic.com
5/29 Sisters Stampede: Sisters, OR. The Sisters Stampede
April 2016
became the largest cross country mountain bike race

in Oregon in 2011, and continues every Memorial day
weekend as the largest and best mountain biking experiences of the season. For more info, sistersstampede.com
Out of area
Camps
June
6/29-7/2 Camp of Champions 1: 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 swag, great food and amazing, unforgettable
experience. For more info, Josh Colley, (719) 219-9357,
leadvilleraceseries.com
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 swag, great food and amazing, unforgettable
experience. For more info, Josh Colley, (719) 219-9357,
Mountain bike races

April
4/9 Austin Rattler MTB: Austin, TX. (Rocky Hill
30
, from page 27
Ranch, Smithville) 100K, 25K, Relay, Tandem. The

first race in the 2016 Leadville Race Series, the first
chance to qualify for the legendary Leadville Trail
100 in August. Enjoy the Texas-style post-race party
with food, beer and live music. For more info, www.
June
6/5 Wilmington Whiteface: Wilmington, NY. (Whiteface Mountain, NY) 100K, 50K, Relay, Tandem. This
challenging race takes place in the Adirondack region
of upstate New York. The course is an out and back loop
with a mix of rugged backcountry roads, a smidge of
single track, fast descents over ski trails, and plenty of
climbing. Arrive Friday to enjoy Wilmington Whiteface
Bike Fest. For more info, www.leadvilleraceseries.com
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
Leadvilles east side. Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier.
For more info, Josh Colley, (719) 219-9357, JColley@
lifetimefitness.com, 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 youre 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.
For more info, www.leadvilleraceseries.com
Calendar
Running
Northern California
& Nevada
April
4/3 California Classic Weekend:
Chukchansi Stadium, Fresno. The
California Classic Century ride and
California Classic Half Marathon are on
the same weekend again! On Sunday,
4/3 join 2,500 runners in our Half Marathon, Half Marathon
Relay and our Rock and Run 5kas participants pass
through the Chaffee Zoo along with elephants, lions
and tigers with a grand finish along home-plate inside
Chukchansi Stadium. Finishers medallions earned
in both events, they even interlock! Pre-reg.: Half &
relay: $70 until 1/31, $75 until 3/31, $90 until 4/1.
5K: $40 until 1/31, $45 until 3/21, $50 until 4/1. Fee
includes Run through African Adventure, tech shirt, hot
breakfast, medallion, beer garden. For more details go
to CaliforniaClassicWeekend.com
4/9 Mt. Tam Wild Boar Half Marathon: & 10K run.
Mt. Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley. From Rock
Springs, run the rolling singletrack on Mt. Tam with
views of the Pacific Ocean below. Includes a combination
of paved roadways and dirt singletrack trails with views
of Bolinas Lagoon, the Pacific Ocean and Marin County
watershed. For more info envirosports.com
4/30 American River Parkway Half Marathon:
Sacramento. 5K & half. This event takes place on the
paved, mostly flat Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail.
Separate race courses for walkers & runners, race
shirt (tech shirt for half marathon and cotton for 5K),
medals for half marathon participants, post-race food,
bottled water, race expo, aid stations. For more info,
www.parkwayhalf.com
May
5/7 Where in Walnut Creek: Walnut Creek. 5K run/
Scavenger hunt throughout downtown. Reg.: $30,
includes the event, breakfast, t-shirt. For more info
http://diabloviewrotary.org/meetings-and-events/
where-in-walnut-creek/
5/21 Wildcat Half Marathon: 10K & 5K. Wildcat
Canyon Regl Park. Expect views of San Francisco,
the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Mount Tamalpais,
the Bay and even the ocean await you. Age group
awards will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in 5 year
categories (less for the younger ages). For more info,
go to brazenracing.com
5/28 Nitro Trail Half Marathon: 10K & 5K. Point
Pinole. Home of gunpowder and dynamite manufacturers for almost 100 years, Point Pinole became part
of the East Bay Regional Park District in the 1970s.
With panoramic views of the bay, wildflowers, over 100
species of bird and eucalyptus woodlands For more
info, go to brazenracing.com
June
6/4 Trail Quake Half Marathon: 10K, & 5K. Sanborn Park, Saratoga. Those new to the trails will also
discover a whole new world of running where it is
perfectly normal (and highly recommended!) to walk

the hills and save your energy for the flat and downhill
sections. For more info, go to brazenracing.com
6/19 SuperHeroes Run: Aptos Village Park. Part
of the Run the Bay Race Series. 5K, 10K, 15K run.
Feel free to run in costume. feature out-and-back
races in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Both
runs climb a short hill, and then head into the State
Park, where the heat of summer will disappear in the
dense patches of trees. Both races are on paved and
dirt fire road. For info, www.fleetfeetaptos.com/
run-the-bay-race-series/superhero-race
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
8/16 Golden Arches Run: Downtown Sacramento.
5K, 10K, 1 mi., Kids half mi. The inaugural event! The
courses will provide scenic views of the State Capitol,
Old Sacramento, the Sacramento River, and of course,
Sacramentos very own set of golden arches, the iconic
Tower Bridge. A wildcard race for Part II of the NorCal
Tour de FIT series. For more info, http://changeofpace.
com/golden-arches-run
Southern California
& Nevada
April
4/17 Kids 4 Kids: LA Live, Los Angeles. 5K, 10K run/
walk. A benefit for Childrens Cancer Research Fund.
For more info, www.RenegadeRaceSeries.com
4/30 E-3 Partners 5K run/walk: Laguna Niguel Community Park. 5K, 10K, kids run. For more info, go to
www.iamsecondrun.com
May
5/1 805 BeachFest: Ventura Harbor. 8.05, 5K, Kids
805 meter run. The start site is located at 1867 Spinnaker Dr. For more info 805beachfest.com
5/1 Castaic Lake 5K Run: Lower Lake, Castaic.
5k run/walk and 10 mi. splash run. For info,
www.castaicareatowncouncil.org
5/1 Cooley Ranch Scholarship 5K Fun Run: Colton.
Students, adults, running teams, happy pets, strollers
and wheelchairs all participated in the 2015 Third
Annual Scholarship 5K Fun Run.All proceeds go to
provide scholarships for graduating seniors in the
Colton Joint Unified School District this year. For more
info, eventful.com
5/30 Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon:
Laguna Hills. 5K, 10K, kids run. A benefit for USMC
Darkhorse Battalion. For more info, www.RenegadeRaceSeries.com
Oregon
April
4/2 Shotgun Trail Run: Shotgun Creek Recreation
Area, Marcola, OR. 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K. If you
like trees, mud, streams, hills and incredible views,
then heres the event for you. For more info,
http://level32racing.com
4/3 Horse Butte 10 Miler: Bend, OR. From dirt road
to singletrack in the first half mile and stays singletrack for the next 9.5. The course is mostly uphill for
the first 5 miles with much of the gain for the
whole loop coming from miles 2-5. For more info,
www.superfitproductions.com
May
5/14 Mud Factor: Central Point, OR. 5K obstacle run.
This is a fun, no timing, no first or last place, kind of
mud run. 1.5-2 mi. Kidz run as well. For more info,
mudfactor.com
5/23 Ridgeline Ramble: Eugene, OR. 10K, 20K.
Run the length of the Ridgeline Trail. For more info,
http://level32racing.com
June
6/11 Siskiyou Out Back Trail Run: Mt. Ashland Inn,
Ashland, OR. 15K, 50K, 50 mi. The three runs begin
and end at the Mt. Ashland Lodge at an altitude of 6500
feet. 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 siskiyououtback.com
6/12 Dirty Half: Bend, OR. 1/2 Marathon. The course
is 13.1 mi. loop in the Phils Trail area. The trail has
a handful of small technical sections. After 1.5 mi.
you will hit singletrack and begin the romp through
the woods on some twisty trails with lots of ups and
downs. For more info, www.superfitproductions.com
6/18 Marys Peak 50K/25K: Corvallis, OR. choose
the 50K or the 25K you will be running through
a beautiful and lush forest canopy with views on
a clear day of the Pacific Ocean. For more info,
http://maryspeak50k.com/
6/19 Bite of Bend Beer Run: Bend. 5K, fun run. 5k race
loop through Drake Park along the Deschutes River and
back through Columbia Park. The official Beer Run of
the Bit of Bend festival! Bonus prizes to runners in the
best costumes! For ore info, bikeofbend.com
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
Connect with us www.FoundbyBike.com

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