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California — Northern Nevada — Southern Oregon
Bike fit vs.
bike sizing
How did yours
make you feel?
Riding’s good:
A Look Ahead
The Calendars!
Bike – Tri – Run
August 2016
Vol 22, #8
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Free!
A look ahead
Upcoming Rides and Events
Wow! The summer’s flying
by, isn’t it? Around the state,
schools are ramping up and back
in session, so family rides are
relegated to weekends. Check out
the offerings in the August issue.
There are rides and events all
the way through to November.
The calendar begins on page 13.
Mt. Tam gone?
This August 6 expect some changes at
the Marin Century. The multi-route event
has lost the Mt. Tam and double centuries,
but there are 50, 100 kilometer routes,
a 107 mile century and 135 mile route
around the rural roads of West Marin and
southern Sonoma Counties. Expect gentle
rolling hills along the coast and a few very
challenging climbs inland. Your registration
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includes a post-ride feast and expo, water
bottle, SAG, and lane closures on some
of the rides.
A supportive kids tri
On August 7 Arroyo Park in West
Davis hosts the California Kids Triathlon.
Kids compete in a supportive atmosphere
as they get 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.
Bike summer camp
Summer is for camping and the week
of August 8-14, Oakland’s Feather River
Camp presents Bike Week. The camp,
near Quincy in Plumas County, is near
miles and miles of new singletrack and
offers stunning alpine road riding, camp
activities and all meals, as well. Bike
Week is perfect for families with one or
two riders or riders of different skills.
Stop ’n swap
The final two weeks of the month
are busy with events all over northern
California, some of which aren’t rides.
On August 20, Sports Basement Sunnyvale
is holding its 8th Annual Cycle Swap from
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. You, too, can grab a 10 x 10
space for $10 to sell off your bike stuff.
If you’re coming to shop, there is a $3
entry fee, while those ages 18 and under
get in for free. Your entry fee is a donation
to Hope Services, an organization whose
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Cycle California! Magazine
What’s where
Articles and features
Bike fit vs. bike size: A bike fitter explains, by Jennifer von Geldern, .............................................................................................. 6
That first bike: Did yours make you feel like this?, by Shawn Reynolds................................................................................... 11
Regular stuff
A look ahead, . ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Marketplace, ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Tour & Travel Directory, ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Road Biking calendar, ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
MTB & Cyclocross calendar, . .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Multi-day Vacation calendar, .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Running calendar, ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Triathlon calendar, ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Cover photo: Flying through the air, imagining being a WWI flying ace at the Calabasas Park BMX track. Did your bike
ever make you feel free like this? Photo by Bob Mack.
Contents photo: Two up, one down. An early morning bike ride on one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s favorite bike routes.
Cycle California! staff photo.
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August 2016
Rides and events
mission is to improve the quality of life
for people with developmental disabilities.
Ebbetts invites you!
Back on the bike, also on August 20,
the 9th Annual Ebbetts Pass Century:
Bear Valley challenges all comers with
a demanding 101 mile ride in the
California Alps. Riders experience
breathtaking vistas, challenging climbs
and exhilarating descents. The metric
century packs a lot of punch while
riders explore the terrain that includes
Spicer Reservoir, Lake Alpine and the
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westside of Ebbetts Pass. The half-century
offers a balance of climbs, descents,
distance and of course, spectacular
scenery. The quarter century is a good
introduction to Sierra Nevada cycling
with smooth roads, exhilarating descents and substantial climbs. All the
rides provide strategic support stations
to keep you pedaling.
Celebrating the ’70s
On August 21 the Eagle Cycling Club
rolls back the clock for the 40th Annual
Tour of Napa Valley. The four courses
take off from the California Veterans
Home in Yountville. The options are a
flat 35 mile, hilly 40 mile, 62 mile metric and standard 100 mile century rides.
There is some elevation gain on the
metric (3,000 feet of climbing) and the
full century (over 6,500 feet). Show your
inner psychedelia with a 40th Anniversary
Tour of Napa Valley jersey.
Tri Crescent City
August 21 the 32rd Annual Crescent
City Triathlon takes off from the Fred
Endert Community Pool. After a 500
yard pool swim, individuals and teams
take off for a beautiful flat 12 mile bike
ride and 3.1 mile run along the ocean. Duathlon participants start with a 3.1 mile
run then move onto a 12 mile bike ride
and finish with a 3.1 mile run. There are
also kids races with distances that vary by
age groups. Roadside Assistance
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On August 27, the Central Coast Classique
rolls away from Heritage Square Park in
Arroyo Grande for hilly 30, 64, and 100
mile rides that showcase the area from the
hills to to the coast. For your registration,
you can expect SAG, rest stops on the
ride, a barbecue meal after the ride, expo,
and a wine tasting card.
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On Sunday, August 28, the Marin
County Bicycle Coalition’s Dirt Fondo
hits the trail in the birthplace of mountain biking. This truly epic event takes
riders on a journey across three parks,
starting in the Marin Headlands and
traveling north to Mt. Tamalpais before
returning to the Headlands for a barbecue
hoe-down. The route includes fire roads,
including Miwok, Deer Park, Bobcat
and Old Rail Road Grade; and some of
the best trails in Marin, including Old
Springs, Coast View, Dias Ridge and
Middle Green Gulch.
There is just one route for everyone: a
series of intersecting crossover loops, so
participants can cover the entire 46 mile
challenge or turn back at key locations
for shorter ride options. Complete route
details will be distributed to participants
before the event.
Valley tour & taste
September in the Santa Maria Valley
starts off with the Tour & Taste of the
Valley on September 3. The rides begin at
the Orcutt Union Plaza in Orcutt and roll
for 31 and 62 miles along the hills around
the Santa Maria Valley. The bonus of this
event is the best food festival in the area
with tasting booths, an artisan market
and music after-ride music by Steppin’
Out. The tasting portion of this event
includes over 60 wineries, breweries,
and food stations. This Tour & Taste of
the Valley is a fundraiser for Boys & Girls
Clubs of Santa Maria Valley.
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August 2016
Bike fit vs. bike sizing
A bike fitter explains
By Jennifer von Geldern
JvG: Why is having a professional bike fit important?
ML: Cycling is one of the world’s most motion-repetitive sports.
During an average century, a cyclist pedals more than 50,000 times!
Any bike fit problems will eventually lead to injury. An accurate
bike fit helps minimize the likelihood of injury and maximize
efficiency and comfort. Many cyclists unconsciously expect to be
somewhat uncomfortable, but optimal positioning allows for greater
ease and enjoyment that can help a rider experience actual comfort.
Matt Larson, professional bike fitter and coach for over a
decade, operates his Propel Bike Coaching and Fitting business
at the Oak Grove Bicycle Performance Center in Concord. He’s
a USA Cycling Level 2 certified coach with a M.A. in psychology. Here he answers some basic questions about bike fitting and
explains the difference between and bike sizing.
JvG: Many people go to a shop to get a bike fit. What’s the
difference between what happens at a shop and what you do?
ML: It’s possible to get a good fit at a shop, but what most
people receive is a “bike sizing” – shop employees use a few
basic measurement tools to ensure that you purchase the right
size bike and move the saddle to approximately the correct
position. Bike fitting involves much more knowledge, training,
and better tools, and potentially moving or changing many more
bike parts than are covered in a “sizing.”
JvG: What kind of training is required to be a professional
bike fitter?
ML: Some bike fitters have college degrees in biomechanics
or physical therapy. There are bike fit training courses ranging
from one day to several weeks. I began as a bike coach, studied
under a master coach and sports medicine doctor who’d been a
team doctor on several pro bike teams, and learned bike fit basics.
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After years as a coach, I began using the Retul 3D motion
capture bike fit system. I’ve participated in multiple bike
fit training programs over the past five years, and have
done extensive reading and self-study on physiology,
biomechanics and related topics. I’ve earned my certification as a Specialized Body Geometry Level 3 (highest
level) fitter, and am eligible for their master fitter certification exam this year.
JvG: What kind of common aches and pains can be
alleviated by proper bike fitting?
ML: Aching in a particular spot doesn’t necessarily
mean the problem is in that spot. Typical issues arise
around the three main bike contact points: saddle, feet
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Systems like the Retul 3D motion capture measures positioning
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Bike fit vs. bike sizing
, from page 7
improve performance. Also, a fit can be “tuned” to riding goals.
For example, the fore/aft position of the cleat helps determine if
you’ll have an easier time climbing or sprinting.
and hands. People also come in for knee pain, commonly caused
by improper saddle placement, foot/pedal interface problems, or
undiagnosed hip issues. Another typical complaint is the lower back.
Almost all these symptoms can be alleviated by a proper bike fit.
JvG: Why is 3D motion capture advantageous in a fitting session?
ML: The best way to analyze cycling position is observing
and measuring the rider while pedaling. Retul 3D motion capture
technology measures the rider in motion, rather than in a fixed
position (static bike fit). Retul measurements of the rider’s
position yield data on the rider’s movements which an expert
uses to determine necessary changes. Analyzing a static position
can’t provide the same accuracy as 3D motion capture.
JvG: What’s a common bike fitting mistake you see?
ML: : Most riders have the wrong saddle for their skeletal
structure, or are so poorly fit it’s impossible for them to know
whether they’ve found the right saddle. It’s almost impossible
to assess a saddle’s “correctness” without a good bike fit.
I’m always concerned when someone comes to me with a brand
new (usually expensive) saddle — odds are it won’t be optimal
for them. Saddle selection is best done with a fitter’s guidance.
JvG: What can a client expect during a bike fitting session?
ML: The cyclist should bring his or her current bike. If a
cyclist is being fit for a new bike, I use a bike close in correct
size to accurately determine what size and brand will work best.
I’ll talk with them about their riding, goals, and athletic and
injury history, then assess body flexibility and alignment issues
(hamstring flexibility, spinal curvature, arch height, etc.) and
JvG: Can proper bike fit improve a cyclist’s overall performance?
ML: Yes, that’s the heart of a professional fit. Improving
comfort and decreasing the likelihood of injury are both typical
outcomes of fit sessions, and enable people to spend more time
(more happily) riding. More time riding is one of the best ways to
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inspect their equipment. The bike is then mounted
on a trainer, and I watch them pedal, forming a
general impression of fit. Then I affix velcro dots
to skeletal landmarks on both sides of their body,
and attach the LED wiring harness to those dots.
The LEDs send light beams to the motion
capture camera, which measures body angles
while pedaling. The data is my guide for moving
bike parts, which I review with the client. The fit
session is comprised of objective measurement
data, my eyes and experience, and the rider’s
subjective experience as we change position or
size of parts. With each change, we take more
measurements until the client and I are satisfied.
Then I measure the bike in its new position using
a “Zin” tool which measures the bike to within
2mm of accuracy. The client receives a final fit
report, including body measurements and angles,
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That first bike
Did yours make you feel like this?
By Shawn Reynolds
The other day while wasting a good deal
of time trying to postpone taking out the
garbage, I was reading a bicycle magazine.
The magazine had several articles reviewing
the latest two-wheeled high tech dream machine soon to be passing me and my bike on
the street and disappearing over the horizon
ahead of me. My feelings were: With all due
respect to bicycle companies, my bicycles
deserved their own write-ups. So, I present
to you a consumer review of my first bicycle.
Beware!
The Starfighter XK3 is a wonder on two
wheels. It is a combination of deadly speed
and firepower designed to chase down
flying saucers from the Martian invasion.
Whether going around the block or around
the planet Jupiter, this bicycle is the best
fighter bike Santa’s workshop has ever
produced. Martians beware!
Let’s look at the features of this bicycle.
The Starfighter is painted Red Baron red
in remembrance of the greatest fighter
pilot of World War I. Riding this bicycle,
you have a sense you are walking with the
likes of the greatest of World War I pilots,
like Manfred von Richthofen, Billy Bishop,
or Eddie Rickenbacker.
Hi-energy engine
boy’s tennis shoe engines. No engine has
ever been built to have a higher energy
output. The coaster brakes were made with
space age composite material developed
by NASA so they lock up the back wheel
allowing you to spin around 180 degrees
for a fast change of direction in a dogfight.
The banana seat offsets the incredible
G-forces the afterburners can generate.
This allows the pilot to go from zero to light
speed in 2.7 seconds and even faster if
going downhill. The raised handlebars allow
for amazingly precise maneuvering at slower
speeds and solid control at high speeds.
The bike is powered by two sized 8½
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That first bike
, from page 11
From the handlebars, a streamer technology, developed by a Japanese plastics
corporation, allows the pilot to read his
relative speed without trying to discern tiny
numbers on a conventional speedometer.
Speed makes this bicycle hard to hit and a
frustrating opponent among UFO invaders.
But wait! It’s more!
The Starfighter XK3 is more than just a
fast bicycle. It also houses on the stem
just above the front fender twin electron
HGWells laser blasters that can fire
gazillion volts in both single shot and
automatic settings. For more precision
shooting, smaller diamond cutter lasers
are equipped for taking a leg off the threelegged Martian invasion landing craft
or an alien communication disk off their
flying saucers.
Also for short range firepower, it carries
next to the front wheel two neutron torpedo
tubes firing Ninja neutron torpedoes.
With Ninjas, the aliens will never know
what hit them. In short, this bicycle can
out-run and out-gun anything in the galaxy.
With you riding this bicycle, the last thing
any Martian wants is a close encounter of
any kind.
What impressed me the most about the
XK3 was the responsiveness of the
machine. It seemed the bicycle wants to
ride off with me into battle, like riding
spirited stallion excited to be off on a fox
hunt jumping fences and galloping over
hill and dale. There is eagerness to this
bicycle I have never felt in any other bike.
It joins the fight!
If this cycle could talk, it would say
“Bandits at three o’clock! Let’s get
’em lad! Talley Hoooooo,” as it speeds
to dodge the Martians’ lasers, then the
targeting system for the weapons instantly
locks on the flying saucer and powerful weapons blast them. The noise is
incredible! Just listen for a second:
“eeeeEEEEEEAAAUUUUGGGGHHH!
Uhuhuhuhuhuhuh! Pitchew! Pitchew! PKKKKKKKKKKKKKgh!” Uproarious!
Slow is not possible
If there are any downsides to this bicycle,
first, it is babysitters. They really cannot
handle the speed, and will insist that you
slow down; at least that is what I think
she was saying. If you put together every
word you hear as you fly by (I could only
hear only one word as I passed by her
on each lap before I was gone eeeEEEAUUUUUUUuuuu!), I believe she was
saying “Shawn — you — are — going
— too — fast —— slow — down.” But
slowing down the XK3 is like telling the
sun not to be so hot or telling a black hole
not to be so grabby. It is just impossible.
The other downside is all that speed
makes for ravenous fuel consumption.
This may be a problem in households with
strict refrigerator controls. Fuel stops
may be limited to when Mom is busy with
the baby. But get that fuel you must, for
food is the fuel that fights for freedom!
What Martian can withstand a Starfighter
XK3 powered on peanut butter?
History remembers
In conclusion, this is not a bicycle for
the timid, for the complacent, for those
timid souls unwilling to “go up in fame
or down in flames.” This is a bike for
the valiant, the daring, the heroic, the
swashbuckler. This is a bike for showing
those space aliens they can’t take our
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August 2016
Calendar
Road biking
Northern California
& Nevada
Daily rides
These occur at the same time each day.
Fort Bragg CA: 10 a.m., Skunk Depot
parking lot, Monday through Friday.
12 mi. Ride north along the Ten Mile
Haul Road, an old blacktop road once used for logging
trucks, now exclusively used for bicyclists and walkers.
The road runs out at the dunes; return for snacks and
coffee at the Mendo Cookie Company. A must for bike
tourists. Jim Bogue, [email protected]
Livermore, CA: Noontime training ride, with the Valley
Spokesmen Racing Team and Lawrence Livermore Cyclotrons. 20 to 25 mi., at a fast/brisk pace. Meet at Lawrence Livermore National Lab Visitors Center, Greenville Road (I-580 to Greenville Rd. exit, go north on
Greenville for about 3 mi). Parking lot for the Visitor’s
Center is on the right. Art Wong, (510) 422-9368.
Palo Alto, CA: Page Mill Weekday Noon Ride, starts
at 12:06 p.m. rolling past the Page Mill Rd. Park and
Ride. 1-hour loop back to Page Mill and Foothill, with
longer options on Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday. The loop is about 22 mi.
Weekly rides
These occur at the same time each week
or month
Monday
Menlo Park, CA: Java Jive Double
Jump out of the starting blocks at 9:15
with a fast pace-line to Café Boronne
in Menlo Park. We will work our way
back along the foothills after coffee.
No sweep; one regroup for coffee. Meet
at the Bicycle Outfitter, 963 Fremont
Ave (Loyola Corners), Los Altos, near
the corner of Fremont, Miramonte
and Foothill Expressway. Leader:
Dave Fitch, [email protected].
Los Altos, CA: Java Jive Double
Expresso. 9:20 a.m. Jump out of the
starting blocks with a fast pace-line to
Café Borrone in Menlo Park. The group
works its way back along the foothills
after coffee. No sweep; one regroup for
coffee. Meet in the Lucky’s parking lot,
Arboretum and Foothill Expressway,
about 1⁄4 mile north of Homestead
Rd. Leader: Dave Fitch, davidfitch@
prodigy.net.
Brentwood, CA: Monday Night Ride
with the Delta Pedalers. 7 pm at
the Krispy Kreme and Ross at the
intersection of Sand Creek and the
Hwy. 4 Bypass. A casual 12 mi. loop.
Lights & helmets required. Rain
August 2016
& holidays cancel. Call Jan at (925) 437-2045.
www.deltaped.org.
Mountain View, CA: Meet Tom Stephany(650) 4834273 or Pat Elson (408) 718-7363 or patelson@mac.
com at Rengstorff Community Ctr 201 S. Rengstorff
Ave., Mountain View in the parking lot near the
Community Ctr off Rengstorff Avenue. Meet 8:45
a.m. for a 9 a.m. departure for Café Borrone in Menlo
Park. Very flat; the group travels at a mild, social, and
comfortable pace. Nobody left behind. Rain cancels.
San Mateo, CA: Java Jive. Flat (except overpasses)
route to Café Borrone in Menlo Park for coffee and/
or breakfast. Return at a social pace through the
quiet, residential streets in Menlo Park, Atherton,
Redwood City, San Carlos, and Belmont. The Hill
Climbers’ Option adds 12 to 16 mi. to the ride. Meet
at Los Prados Park at 8:30 a.m. for a departure at
8:45 a.m. call Tom Prager [email protected]
or (650) 219-9206, Rain/muddy conditions cancel.
Tuesday
Hollister, CA Tuesday evening ride leaving sharp at
6pm from Off the Chain bike shop, 101 Mc Cray St.,
#101. 22 miles out on Hollister’s beautiful back roads.
2 groups, moderate & fast. Re-grouping. Call Brian or
Chris at (831) 636-0802 with any questions
Sunnyvale, CA: Tuesday Loop Ride. All rides meet at
10:45 a.m. for a prompt 11:00 a.m. departure. Retired,
home executive, between jobs, playing hooky? Join
Western Wheelers on Tuesdays, rain or shine, at
Westmoor Shopping Center, corner of Fremont and
Mary. The route is a variation of the Portola loop with
lunch stops at places in the Palo Alto area. There are
hilly C and D routes as well as a flat route. The hilly
route varies through the month. Everyone assembles
together at regroups and lunch and coffee near the end
of the ride. Leader: Vern L Tucker, [email protected],
home (408) 730-2548, cell (409) 893-6008. Bring
lunch or buy.
Castro Valley, CA: Show up at 8:20 a.m., ride leaves
promptly at 8:30 a.m. Meet on the east side of the Rite-Aid
Store parking lot, at 3848 Castro Valley Blvd. The ride is
32 to 40 mi., includes around 2,800 ft. of climbing, with
a usual coffee stop in Moraga or Montclair. Non-club
riders are welcome to join the ride! Bring $ for coffee/
eats. The group arrives back at the start between 11:30
a.m. and noon. Rain cancels. Contact: John Barclay,
(510) 569-1669, [email protected] or
www.TuesdayThursdayBikeGroup.com
Los Altos, CA: Tuesday night Egan Ride. 6 p.m. Ride
regroups after every climb. If you can do Old La Honda
Rd. in under 25 min. you should be able to keep up. Bring
lights. 16 mi., 1,980 ft. of climbing.
Go to www.altovelo.org
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• Multi-day tours and vacations............................... page 26
• Running events..................................................... page 27
• Triathlons, duathlons, and adventure races.......... page 28
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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
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Benicia, CA: Tuesday Standard Ride,
9:30 a.m. Meets at Starbucks, 90 Solano
Sq. Casual, no-drop on rolling hills,
Bridge-to-Bridge counterclockwise.
Wednesday
Reno, NV: Wednesday 10 a.m. 20-60 mi.
fun, No Drop social rides out of High Sierra Cycling, 1141 Steamboat Pkwy. Ride
starts 5-10 minutes after the scheduled
time and they only roll if weather
permits so if it’s raining or snowing
the ride will be cancelled. Helmets are
mandatory and dress in layers according
to weather. www.HighSierraCycling.
com. RSVP: (775) 852-8850 or text
(530) 545-1613
Woodside, CA: Team Velo Girls Midweek
Miles road ride, 9 a.m., Woodside
Town Hall. This ride is led by Team
Velo Girls members. 25 + mi. go to
[email protected]
Napa, CA: Wednesday Training Ride:
6 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. rollout. Ride over
Veeder (spring/summer/fall) or through
the beautiful Carneros district (fall/
winter/spring). 16+ mph avg pace, no
drop. Starts off from Bicycle Works,
3335 Solano Ave. call (707) 253-7000,
www.bicycleworksnapa.com
Los Altos, CA: Wednesday Youthful
Seniors Ride with Skyline Cycling Club!
10:30 a.m. October - May; 9:30 a.m. June - September.
All levels, and ages, of riders with all types of bikes
welcome. Several route options from fairly flat 15
mi. to major hills 30 mi., class 1-4. Ride starts and
ends behind The Bicycle Outfitter, 963 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos. Rain cancels. Helmets req’d. Go to
www.pobox.com/~skyline
Thursday
Reno, NV: Thursday 10 a.m. 20-60 mi. fun, No Drop
social rides out of High Sierra Cycling, 1141 Steamboat
Pkwy. Ride starts 5-10 minutes after the scheduled time
and they only roll if weather permits so if it’s raining
or snowing the ride will be cancelled. Helmets are
mandatory and dress in layers according to weather.
www.HighSierraCycling.com. RSVP: (775) 852-8850
or text (530) 545-1613
Hollister, CA: Thursday evening ride leaving
sharp at 6 p.m. from Off the Chain bike shop, 101 McCray St., #101. 22 miles out on Hollister’s beautiful
back roads. 2 groups, moderate & fast. Re-grouping.
Call Brian or Chris at (831) 636-0802 with any questions
Pleasanton, CA: Pleasanton Pedalers invite you to
join their weekly social ride at 9 a.m. Start from the
east parking lot of the Pleasanton Senior Center,
5353 Sunol Blvd. Ride 25-35 mi. at 12-15 mi. per hour.
The route changes from week to week, but always
includes a stop along the way for coffee. The ride is
free; helmet, a working bike and spare tube is req’d.
Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Steven McGinnis (925) 426-1290
Benicia, CA: Thursday 9 a.m. join the Benicia Bicycle
Club for a ride. Meet at Starbucks Coffee, 90 Solano
Square, Benicia. For info, www.beniciabicycleclub.org
Castro Valley, CA: Show up at 8:20 am as the ride
leaves promptly at 8:30 a.m. Meet on the east side of
the Rite-Aid Store parking lot, 3848 Castro Valley Blvd.
The ride is 35 to 45 mi. Route varies each Thursday
as the group head out to the Pleasanton/Livermore
Valley area. Non-club members are welcome! Bring
$ for food/coffee. The group arrives back at the start
between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Rain cancels. Contact:
John Barclay, 510 569-1669, john_barclay@sbcglobal.
net or www.TuesdayThursdayBikeGroup.com
Brentwood, CA: Pizza & Beer Ride with the Delta Pedalers.
Extreme Pizza in the Safeway Shopping Center at
Fairview & Balfour. A easy no drop ride around town
with socializing at the end. Lights and helmets required.
Call Jan at (925) 437-2045. deltaped.org.
Castro Valley, CA: Weekly Thursday intermediate ride
begins at Lake Chabot: 6 p.m. Meet Lake Chabot Rd.
near the driveway leading up to the public safety offices
and Nike classroom. A fast-paced 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, [email protected], (510) 888-9757.
Los Altos, CA: Thursday Youthful Seniors Ride with
Skyline Cycling Club! 10:30 a.m. October - May, 9:30
a.m. June - September. All levels, and ages, of riders
with all types of bikes welcome. Several route options
from fairly flat 15 mi. to major hills 30 mi., class 1-4.
Ride starts and ends behind The Bicycle Outfitter,
963 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos. Rain cancels.
Helmets req’d. Go to www.pobox.com/~skyline or call
(650) 948-8092.
Friday
Reno, NV: Friday 10 a.m. 20-60 mi. fun, No Drop
or text (530) 545-1613
Los Altos, CA: The Friday B Ride. Meet Louis Rustenburg
(408-420-0443, [email protected]) every
1st and 3rd Friday and Vern Tucker (408-730-2548,
[email protected]) every 2nd and 4th Friday at
10 a.m. at McKenzie Park for a 10:15 a.m. ride start.
Rides will be a mix of hills and flatter residential roads,
with a lunch stop along the way.
San Jose, CA: 3rd Friday Bike Party 7:30 p.m. Rides are
typically 17 mi. w/two 47 minute regroups that have a
mobile dance floor provided by Guerillaz in Da Mixx.
Different live DJ’s each month, as well as 8-10 food
trucks. Each month has a different route and theme.
Themes are announced each month, and ride details 48
hours before the ride at www.sjbikeparty.org
Saturday
Hollister, CA 8 a.m., meet at Off the Chain bike shop,
101 Mc Cray St., #101. Slow, Casual ride 22 mile bike
ride. Great ride for beginners. Re-grouping. Call Brian
or Chris at (831) 636-0802 with any questions.
Fremont, CA: First Saturday of the month, join the
Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club for the monthly
Calaveras Clockwise loop. This route starts in the
downtown Niles area of Fremont (meet in the parking
lot on Niles Blvd. across from H St. at 8:30 a.m.) and
goes through Niles Canyon to Sunol before heading
out to scenic Calaveras. The ride continues through
Milpitas for a coffee stop and then back to Fremont.
Rain, or a serious threat of rain cancels.
Los Altos & Cupertino, CA: Sunnyvale Cupertino
Cycling Club (SCCC) Saturday Ride 8:30 am. Ride
start location alternates between the 76 Gas Station at
Rancho Shopping Center on Foothill Expressway near
Springer/Magdelena in Los Altos or Cupertino Bike
Shop, 10625 S. Foothill Blvd, Cupertino. Friendly,
no-drop, men and women’s club ride is a moderate to
fast paced ride with re-grouping. 40-60 mi. with 40006000 feet of climbing. Check www.sccc-cycling.org or
www.facebook.com/sunnyvalecupertinocyclingclub
for where the start is for the week.
Places to go and things to do found by bike
Routes to ride. Places to eat and sleep.
New things to explore. Activities without your bike.
www.FoundbyBike.com
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Stockton, CA: 1st Sat LSD (Long, Slow, Distance) ride
w/San Joaquin Bicycle Coalition! 8 a.m. 2 options:
10 mi. or 30 mi. Meet at McNabb St., north of Bear
Creek High School, 10555 Thornton Rd. For more info
go to www.sjbike.org
Los Altos, CA: Alto Velo “B” Intermediate group ride.
Ride leaves from Peet’s Coffee & Tea, 367 State St.,
9:10 a.m. Come early for coffee and conversation.
good pack skills are needed. General ride distance from
45-80 miles, with 4500-7500 ft. of climbing. Regroups
at tops of major climbs. If rain is in the forecast, rain
August 2016
route will be posted. Ride ends at Peet’s 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 d’Bici Bike Ride:
10 a.m. Start from 5715 Cottle Rd. for a 40 mi. spirited
fellowship ride. This is a road ride. Helmets req’d.
Contact Larry Brandt, (408) 238-1649 or Ahmed Massood
(408) 265-2883 or www.actc.org
Los Altos & Palo Alto CA: Sunnyvale Cupertino Cycling Club (SCCC) Pink Ladies Saturday
Ride 9:30 am. Rides start at the Rancho Shopping
Center Starbucks on Foothill Expressway at Springer/
Magdelena then roll onto Gunn High School in
Palo Alto to meet additional riders at 9:45 under the
school sign at Arastradero Road and Foothill Expressway.
A friendly social- to moderate-paced weekly club ride with
no-drop, typically with 20-40 mi. and 1,000-4,000 feet
of climbing. Men and women are all welcome. Contact
Peggy Benenato at [email protected],
visit website www.sccc-cycling.org,
Carmichael, CA: 1st Saturday Recumbent ride:
Sacramento. 10:30 a.m. Meet at the 5 Points Center,
at Fair Oaks & Arden Way in Carmichael. contact
David Stock, Recumbent Riders of Sacramento, e-mail:
[email protected] or (916) 483-4435.
August 2016
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 Children’s Fairyland parking
lot at Lake Merritt in Oakland. For start times, info,
go to www.oaklandyellowjackets.org. Helmets req’d.
having FUN! Road bikes, hybrids preferred; helmets
req’d. Rides led by Meredith Nielsen, a USA Cycling
Level 2 coach. Meet at the back door of Sharp Bikes,
969 Moraga Rd. Be ready to roll at 9:30 a.m. Questions?
email [email protected] or call
(415) 516-0409
Los Altos, CA: SJBC North training ride: 9 a.m. Meet
at Homestead Road and Foothill Expwy. A hilly ride.
San Jose Bicycle Club, (408) 287-SJBC.
Los Altos, CA: Alto Velo “A” Ride leaves from Peet’s
Coffee & Tea, 9:10 a.m. The start site is located at
367 State St. An advanced level ride with plenty of
climbing and fast descents. If you are unsure if this
ride is right for you, please attend a Saturday B ride
first and see how you do on that ride. Fewer & shorter
regroups. General ride distance from 60-90 mi., with
4,500-9,500 ft. of climbing. If rain is in the forecast, rain
route will be posted. Ride ends at Peet’s where riders
can hang out and have a Cup of Joe together. Weekly
routes posted http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/
AltoVelo/ or go to www.altovelo.org for more info.
Los Altos, CA: Sunnyvale Cupertino Cycling Club
(SCCC) Saturday Ride: 8:30 a.m. Meets at the Los Altos
Rancho Shopping Center (near the 76 gas station) on
Foothill Expressway and Springer/Magdalena. Friendly
men and women’s weekly club ride is a moderate to
fast paced ride with re-grouping. Rides are typically 4060 mi. with 4,000-6,000 ft. climbing. Contact Michel
Courtoy at (408) 887-1880 or visit www.sccc-cycling.
org or search for SCCC on Facebook.
Sunday
Reno, NV: Sunday 10 a.m. 20-60 mi. fun, No Drop
or text (530) 545-1613
Lafayette, CA: 3rd Sunday women-only ride, 15-30
mi., easy-paced (10-12 mph average speed), nodrop. Emphasis on basic bike skills and etiquette and
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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
or more info email southbayevents@sportsbasement.
com. Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied
by a parent. Brentwood, CA: Sunday Morning Road Rides with
The Delta Pedalers. 8 a.m. & 9 a.m. These rides begin
at The Bagel Street Cafe at Balfour & 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 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 beginner’s road ride, Woodside
Town Hall. 10 a.m. Dec. - Feb. 9 a.m. March - Nov.
A weekly 15 mi. beginner-friendly women’s road ride
led by members of Team Velo Girls. The start site is
located at 2955 Woodside Rd. go to www.velogirls.com
or email [email protected]
San Francisco, CA: Join the Sports Basement Sunday Riders Club every Sunday for a “beginnermediate”level group bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge into
Marin County. Routes range from about 30 to 45 mi.
and average 13-15 mph on the flats. The ride is no-drop
with a sweep rider at the back. For more info contact
Michael Tanner at [email protected].
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 and see the ride calendar
for more details.
Sausalito, CA: Paradise Loop Ride: 9 a.m. every Sunday.
Meet at Mike’s Bikes of Sausalito parking lot, at #1
Gate 6 Rd. Easy to moderate pace so beginners are
welcome. go to http://mikesbicyclecenter.com
hills with approx. 50-100 ft. of climbing. This ride is
for strong to very strong riders; it requires paceline
riding; may regroup every 15-20 mi., but there’s no
obligation to wait. Contact Stanislaus County Bicycle
Club, (209) 571-7545
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 [email protected].
Corralitos, CA: 1st Sunday ride with the Bike Friday
Club of America—Santa Cruz chapter: 9 a.m. Meet
Corralitos market, corner of Corralitos and Hames Rds.
Take Hwy 1 south, exit Freedom Blvd., head left, go for
4-5 mi., left on Hames Rd., stay on Hames until you hit
Corralitos Rd. May stop for a bite at Corralitos market.
Contact Dan Fallorina and Anna Kammer, (831) 7284031 (h), email [email protected]
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
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.
Los Altos, CA: Sunday Casual Road Ride with Skyline
Bicycle Club! 10:30 a.m. A ride is for all levels of riders.
20 to 32 mi. loops with some hills to major hills. Meet
behind The Bicycle Outfitter, 963 Fremont Ave. Rain
cancels. Tandems and recumbents always welcome.
Helmets req’d. Go to www.pobox.com/~skyline or
(650) 948-8092.
Hollister, CA: 1st Sunday of every month. 9 a.m.
Meet 190 Maple St., at the World Gym parking lot.
Pace dependent on riders who show up, occasional
regrouping during the ride. Rides are from 20-30 mi.,
1.5 to 2 hours in length, with a different person leading
the ride each month. Contact Jeff, (831) 636-0241, or
[email protected]
Modesto, CA: 1st Sunday ride with the Stanislaus
County Bicycle Club. 8 a.m. Meet in the parking lot
at Marie Calendars, corner of Sylvan & Coffee. 62 mi.
very fast ride to Knight’s Ferry. The terrain is rolling
Nevada
Reno, NV: Sunday Ride w/Procrastinating Pedalers
of Reno/Tahoe. Meet at Roy Gomm Elementary
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Knights Ferry, California
Gran Fondo — 100 miles - 3,800’ elevation gain
Medio Fondo — 66 miles - 2,402’ elevation
Piccolo Fondo — 25 miles - 1,025’ elevation gain
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Chip-timed segments
T-shirt (pre-reg only)
Continental breakfast to fuel your ride
Well-marked routes and maps to guide your way
Ham radio support from the Stanislaus Amateur Radio Association
Well-supplied rest stops on the road
Post-ride meal & entertainment
Stanislaus County Bike Club
www.stancobike.org
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August 2016
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,
[email protected]. Bike organization
meetings
These occur at the same time each month.
Monday
1st Monday, Peninsula Velo regular monthly meeting,
7:30 p.m., Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las
Pulgas, Belmont. For info see www.peninsulavelo.org.
1st Monday of the month, Kern Wheelmen regular
monthly meeting. 6 p.m. at Rusty’s Pizza Meeting
Room at 6675 Ming Ave, Bakersfield on the corner of
Ashe Ave. It includes a guest speaker, club news and
information. Visit www.kernwheelmen.org
Tuesday
2nd Tuesday Solano Cycling Club monthly meeting,
Wah Shine Restaurant, 145 Peabody Road in Vacaville
at 7 pm. For more information email solanocycling@
yahoogroups.com or Facebook at Solano Cycling Club.
2nd Tuesday, Sacramento City/County Bicycle Advisory
Committee, monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Planning Commission conference room, 1231 I Street, Sacramento.
2nd Tuesday, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Meet at Design Workshop Group, 128 Market Street,
Suite 3E (in the TRPA building). contact Ty, (775)
586-9566, www.tahoebike.org
2nd Tuesday. County Bicycle Club. 7-9PM. Meetings
are indoors from September through April, and at local
parks for a potluck barbecue from May through August.
For more information, stancobike.org, or phone Jack,
(209) 818-3448.
4th Tuesday, Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates,
monthly meeting, usually noon, American Lung Association conference room, 909 12th St., Sacramento. Call
(916) 444-6600 to confirm or go to www.sacbike.org
Wednesday
1st Wednesday, Milpitas Bicycle Club monthly meeting,
7 p.m. for ride leaders. Regular meeting begins 7:15 p.m.
Calaveras Coffee Roasting Co. in the shopping mall at
Calaveras and Milpitas Blvd.
2nd Wednesday, Cherry City Cyclists (San Leandro
based club) monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., San Leandro
Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro.
www.cherrycitycyclists.org Eva Fallis, (510) 568-7279
3rd Wednesday, Sonoma County Bicycle & Pedestrian
Advisory Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Sonoma
County Permit & Resource Management – Hearing
Room, 2550 Ventura Ave., Santa Rosa. For info,
contact Steven Schmitz at (707) 585-7516 or steven@
sctransit.com. Agenda and minutes posted on website
sctransit.com.
3rd Wednesday, East Bay Bicycle Coalition. Oakland,
www.ebbc.org
Thursday
1st Thursday, Bicyclists of Nevada County
(BONC) meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Citizen’s Restaurant at
221 Broad St. in downtown Nevada City. call (530)
274-DIRT
4th Thursday, Morgan Hill Bicycle and Trails Advisory
Committee. 6:15 p.m., City Council Chambers,
17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill. www.morgan-hill.
ca.gov/html/gov/boards/boards.asp?c_id=240000022.
The public is always welcome at these meetings.
Sunday
1st & 3rd Sundays Diablo Cyclists meeting & breakfast
ride, starting at the Countrywood Shopping Center
on Treat & Bancroft in Pleasant Hill to the Sunrise
Bakery Cafe, Danville. contact Thurman Martin,
Diablo Cyclists, at [email protected]
Swap meet
August
8/20 Sports Basement 8th Annual Cycle Swap:
Sports Basement, Sunnyvale 10am - 2pm.
10x10 booth space is $10. $3 entry for non
vendors (free 18 and under). Entry fee is
donated to the charity Hope Services!
For more info email: southbayevents@
sportsbasement.com.
Sunday, September 11, 2016
14th Annual Tour de Tahoe
Bike Big Blue & Nine Eleven Memorial Ride
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Another opportunity to enjoy the end of
the Summer and ride around
Tahoe's 72 mile shoreline.
2000 participants.
August 2016
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Summer camp
August
8/8-14 Oakland Feather River Camp BIKE WEEK:
Quincy. With miles and miles of new singletrack right
outside your tent, stunning alpine road riding, great
camp activities, all meals, Bike Week is perfect for
families with one or two riders or riders of different
skills. The road rides include a loop ride to Buck’s Lake
or a steep climb to La Porte. Reg. open until filled. Fee
includes tent cabin accommodations, all meals, family
programming, camp activities, shared rides. call (510)
336-2267 or go to www.featherrivercamp.com
Centuries, fun & charity rides
August
8/6 Marin Century: Marin County fairgrounds. 50 km.,
100 km., 200 km., 100 mi. The courses travel the rural
roads of West Marin and Southern Sonoma Counties.
The terrain varies from gentle rolling hills along the
coast to a few very challenging climbs. Reg includes
Post-ride feast and expo, water bottle, SAG, some lane
closures. go to www.marincyclists.com
8/6 Ryde for Lyme: Marin County Fairgrounds. Ryde
for Lyme is an event within the Marin. LymeLight
Ryders raise funds via an online pledge campaign to
help children and young adults suffering with Lyme
disease get medical treatment. The minimum pledge
is $250. Distances are available for all levels: half
metric, metric century, Marin century and double
metric century. LymeLight Ryders receive pre-ryde
dinner Friday night, Ryde day massages, custom jerseys
are available. Register at RydeforLyme.org. For more
details: [email protected] or call (650)
348-5509. LymeLight Foundation. 8/14 Tour d’Organics: SCCC, The Barlow,
Sebastopol. Unique ride experience with
the 30 mi. Coaster (1,125’ elev.), the 63 mi.
Explorer (2,295’ elev.), the 100 mi. The Full
Bounty (4,817’ elev.), and a 16 mi. Family Ride,
through west Sonoma County wine country.
Rest stops are at beautiful organic farms, and
includes a post-ride organic feast that offers
sumptuous, high quality foods that you don’t
normally see in a ride (ok, Lagunitas beer isn’t
organic, but it’s for this we make an exception!)
Fully supported, with post-ride expo.
Limited to 800 riders! Register now at
https://tourdorganics.com
8/20 Tour de Menlo: Menlo Atherton High School,
Atherton. 35, 46, 65 mi. routes around the San Francisco Peninsula. The longer routes feature the hills of
the peninsula, while the short route is flat. For your
fee you get full SAG, rest and water stops, and lunch.
www.tourdemenlo.com
8/20 9th Annual Ebbetts Pass Century: Bear
Valley. A demanding 101 mi. ride. Riders
experience breathtaking vistas, challenging
climbs and exhilarating descents. The metric
century packs a lot of punch while explore
OCT 29-30, 2016
some of the best terrain of the Ebbetts Pass
Century including Spicer Reservoir, Lake
Alpine and the westside of Ebbetts Pass. The
half-century offers an enjoyable balance
of climbs, descents, distance and of course
spectacular scenery. The quarter century is
a good introduction to Sierra Nevada cycling
with smooth roads, exhilarating descents &
substantial climbs. All the rides provide spectacular scenery with strategic support stations
to keep you pedaling. At the end of your ride is
a tasty post-ride meal. www.mtadventure.com/
categories/ebbetts-pass-century/
8/21 40th Annual Tour of Napa Valley: California
Veterans Home, Yountville. Four course options for
riders to choose from – a flat 35 mi., hilly 40 mi.,
as well as metric (62 mi.) and standard century (100
mi.) rides. The metric is about 3,000 ft. of climbing;
full century over 6,500 ft. This year’s theme is
the 1970s, in recognition of the inaugural year.
www.eaglecyclingclub.org/tour
8/27 Kendall-Jackson Tour de Fox - Wine Country
Edition: Join hosts Kendall-Jackson, Team Fox and
other local businesses for a bike ride (82, 51, 31.5 and
10 mi.) to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s
research. Riders will experience true wine country lifestyle as they ride amongst the rolling hills of Sonoma
County and finish at the K-J Wine Estate and Gardens
with a celebration including local wine, beer, food and
live music. All of the proceeds will go to the Michael
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Ride to Conquer
Childhood Cancers!
Fun and flat scenic routes
that start and finish on
Capitol Mall and wind
through the Scenic Delta
Wine Region.
Celebrate and relax at
our post-ride Beergarden
Festival with live music,
great food, and beer and
wine vendors.
HOSTED BY
BOB ROLL
Be a Challenge Champion:
Free Registration and a
2016 Jersey!
S LO G R A N F O N D O. CO M
Register at: www.sacramentocentury.com
100 – 61 – 25 MILE ROUTES
[email protected]
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J Fox Foundation. Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and
Gardens, 5007 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95439.
To register visit www.Tourdefox.org/winecountry.
medal, post ride meal at the festival. Use coupon code
CAMAG16 for a 15% discount on your entry! go to
www.tehachapigranfondo.com
8/27 Central Coast Classique: Arroyo Grande. Hilly
30, 64, 100 mi. rides from the hills to to the coast! Ride
for your finisher medal! Expect SAG, full rest stops
on the ride, barbecue after the ride, expo, wine tasting
card. www.centralcoastclassique.com
9/17 V3 Hopfest: San Ramon. 30, 60, or 100 mi. rides
through the majestic foothills of Mount Diablo, the San
Ramon and Livermore Valleys. Pre-reg.: 30 mi. $60;
60 mi., $85; 100 mi. $85, by 8/16. After, add $15 to
each ride. Just the Hopfest is $35; $45 at the door. Fee
includes full support, well-stocked rest stops, post-ride
meal. Commemorative t-shirt, if you are registered by
9/7. This ride supports DVSR Rotary Club programs
& charities. www.v3hopfest.com
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
9/10 Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle. 15, 30,
62, 100 mi. routes down the California Coast to Hearst
Castle for an apres-ride party with entertainment by
the Beach Boys. There is also a 5K run/walk being led
by Olympic great, Carl Lewis. The 100 mi. starts at
Quail Lodge Golf Resort in Carmel; the 62 mi. starts
at Big Sur; the 30 mi. route from Sand Dollar Beach;
the 15 mi. from Ragged Point. Only the 15 mi. ride
offers a flat course; all the others have some climbing.
On 9/9, mountain bikers have the opportunity to ride
the off-road trails of the Land Rover Experience at
Quail Lodge, demoing premium Cannondale mtbs.
(Or, they can ride their own mtbs!) For reg. info,
www.bestbuddieschallenge.org
9/17 Tour de Fresno: Kingsburg Memorial Park. 30,
52, 74, 100 mi. routes. Reg. includes goody bag, t-shirt,
fresh fruit/food/water at rest stops, bib number, ride
festival, End of the ride meal, relaxed parking, Entertainment, motorcycle escort/law enforcement control,
SAG, mechanical support. www.tourdefresno.com
9/18 The 13th Great Lake Tahoe Bike Ride &
Race: Tahoe City & Zephyr Cove. The 35 mi.
route starts in Tahoe City; the Classic 72 mi.
starts at Zephyr Cove for a clockwise ride
around the lake. The 35 mi. ride is a clockwise
ride from Tahoe City over Spooner summit
and downhill to Zephyr Cove. The 72 mi. route
has time achievement awards and finishers
medals for everyone who finishes the race or
ride! There are also purse prizes for the fastest finishers. go to www.TahoeBikeRace.com
9/24 Canary Challenge: Palo Alto. Routes: 100
mi. (8,200 elevation), 75 km. (6,400 elevation),
50 mi. (2,000 elevation), 50 km. (1,700 elevation)
and family-friendly 5 km. Rest stops packed
with food & drinks. Family-fun activities
at Canary Village. Music and entertainment.
Reg. + $400 fundraising, min. 100% of donations benefit early cancer detection research.
Brainchild of Canary Foundation, nonprofit dedicated to cancer research. contact
Jesse Murillo, (650) 646-3199, or go to
www.canarychallenge.com.
9/24 McCloud Bike-toberfest: McCloud.
30 mi. McCloud Dam picturesque rolling
hills ride begins on Main St. Wind your
way around McCloud Lake to the Dam
and return. Fall colors and the Mt Shasta
views are spectacular. 12.5 mi. bike ride
w/rest stop out to rest stop at Friday’s
Resort is a gradual downhill. The return ride is
uphill back to downtown McCloud. A festival
of biking with road and off-road rides, cyclocross
racing, live band. www.mccloudchamber.com/
mccloud-events//bike-toberfest
9/24 Carquinez Century Ride: Martinez Waterfront
Park. Riding along both sides of Carquinez Strait.
Choose a challenging 100k ride or an easier 40k ride.
Reg.: 40k/25 mi ride, $35 by 9/10 $40 after. 100k/65
mi ride $70,by 9/10, $75 after. Reg. includes event
7th Annual
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
Wheels for Meals Ride
is back!
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 massstart, timed riding. Also, all-abilities expo, rest
stops, SAG, catered meal, awards, ceremonies,
raffle and more! https://www.chicovelo.org/
challenge-fondo-september.html
October 29, 2016
Ride to end senior hunger
Tour the Livermore Valley on your choice of 15,
35 or 70 mile fully supported rides. Return for a
post-ride celebration and BBQ lunch.
Save the date! Registration open soon.
www.feedingseniors.org
Shadow Cliffs Park, Pleasanton
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
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t-shirt, beverage, snack, mobile aid stations along the
route and delicious veggie (or not) lunch provided by
El Ranchero Catering. Go to www.martinezrotary.org
to register online or for add’l info
9/24-25 Bike MS Waves to Wine: SF to the Wine Country. Bike MS: Waves to Wine 2016 will take you farther
than you’ve ever gone before and help end multiple
sclerosis. Enjoy a 1-day or 2-day cycling adventure with
2,500 other passionate individuals. Customize your
own challenge: depart from San Francisco and traverse
coastal Highway 1 on one of our longer routes or cruise
the rolling hills and back roads of Sonoma County on a
shorter option. Each day, all routes conclude with our
wine festival at the finish area in Sonoma County. Learn
more at www.wavestowine.org and use discount code
“cycleca” for a $10 discount off registration.
9/25 Mount Diablo Challenge: The Athenian School,
Danville. A timed ride (family-friendly) or race (USAC
categories) climbing up Southgate Rd. 3,249 ft to the
summit of Mount Diablo. Early Registration $80 (until
midnight 8/21); add $3.75 to reg. for USAC racers;
after: $100 (8/22 until 9/18 midnight); add $3.75 to
reg. for USAC racers. VIP Donation: $100 (ride in
VIP wave 15 minutes before USA Cycling racers; reg.
at Athenian). Reg. includes bbq lunch by Slow Hand
BBQ. For info, SaveMountDiablo.org
9/25 Fetzer Harvest Ride: Hopland. 31 mi., 11 mi., 65
mi. hilly metric; 62 mi. rolling metric, 100 mi. route.
The hilly metric century is a challenging course with a
timed section and awards for the fastest climb up Boonville grade. For the less adventurous, the Rolling metric
century course offers beautiful scenery with few hills.
Our family friendly 31 mi. and 11 mi. rides course the
valley floor. Apres ride, lunch buffet, bluff top vineyard
views, live music, beer and wine. When registering, use
the discount code “CycleCA” for 10% off your registration fee. For info, www.harvestride.com
October
10/1 Konocti Challenge: Skylark Shores Resort - Lakeport. 20, 40, 65, 100 mi. options.
The 65 & 100 mi. routes follow the north
and east rim of Clear Lake and wind into
the foothills of the south and west, offering
breathtaking views of the lake and vineyards.
The 40 mi. follows the shore of Clear Lake
into the beautiful vineyard region of Finley.
The 20 mi. is an adventure for those looking
for a leisurely pace! Rest stop competition,
SAG and end of ride BBQ on the lake shore.
Reg from $40-$80. Sizes and quantities
guaranteed for those registered by 8/31/16.
A project of the Rotary club of Lakeport. go to
www.konoctichallenge.com or www.facebook.
com/KonoctiChallengeLC
10/1 Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk:
Yountville Veterans Home. 12, 28, 62, 100
mi. routes around the beautiful Napa Valley.
Reg. fees: $95 from 7/1 – 9/27; $150 on Ride
Day; Kids under 12: $35. All participants
18+ are asked to fundraise $150. Fee includes
pre-event support & fundraising website,
breakfast and mechanical support at the
start, snacks, hydration, medical support, bike
mechanics, and restrooms at the rest stops, SAG
wagons, lunch, and entertainment. Register
with the code CYCLECA for a discount off
your reg. A fundraiser for the ALS Association
Golden West Chapter, (510) 251- 2572,
www.NapaValleyRidetoDefeatALS.org
10/1 Sacramento Century Challenge: Capitol
Mall, Sacramento. Flat & Scenic routes that
wind thru the Delta wine region. Apres ride, relax at the beer garden festival with live music,
great food, and beer and wine. For more info
go to www.sacramentocentury.com
10/1 Grizzly Century: North Fork.
Choose from the Loop the Lake, 24 mi.
and 2,000 feet of climbing, [dam 1/2 loop
available] the Metric Century with 5,000 ft. of
climbing or the Griz [72, 80 or 100 mi.] with
8-10,000 ft. of climbing. This year, there’s
also The Back Loop Grinder that takes
off at Arch Rock, includes 9 mi. of gravel
and new vistas. Other off-pavement rides
available. Light traffic, free camping, pancake breakfast by the Lions Club, numerous
rest stops, great volunteers, unparalleled
scenery and post ride BBQ. T-shirt with
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community projects and Sierra Vista
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10/2 4th Annual Wine Country Howl-OWheel’n: Windsor. Get into the Halloween
spirit! Enjoy the mostly flat Freaky 15 mi., or
for a more challenging ride with climbs and
rolling hills choose the Frankenstein 48 or
Morbid 65 mi. routes. All routes have hauntingly beautiful vineyard views, Halloween
themed rest stops, SAG support, and a ghoulishly good post ride meal. Reg fees are $25
for 15 mi. and $55 for the 48 or 65 mi. routes.
Proceeds returned to the community thru the
100% volunteer organization’s participation
in charitable programs and activities. call
(707) 433-2731 or visit www.bike2provide.com
Happy Howl-O-Wheel’n!
10/2 Arthritis Bike Classic – Pescadero: presented by
Amgen. Portola Valley to Pescadero. Two scenic route
options: A beginner friendly, 20 miles; 55 miles with
significant climbing for intermediate to advanced. $75
flat fee reg., or $25 reg. with an additional $50 fundraising commitment. Participants who raise $300 or
more will receive a 2016 commemorative jersey. Fully
supported ride all participants receive finishers medal,
lunch at Harley Goat Farms and more. To register:
www.ArthritisBikeClassicPescadero.com.
10/8 Golden Hills Gran Fondo: Knights
Ferry. 3 routes: 25 mi. Piccolo Fondo; 66 mi.
Medio Fondo; 103 mi. Gran Fondo. The Gran
Fondo has three 3-mile segments that are
timed & 3,800 ft. elevation gain. The Medio
has 2,402 ft. elev. w/two timed sections & the
Piccolo, 1,025 ft. elev. & 1 timed section. All
the rides roll on the country roads around
historic Knights Ferry. For info or reg.,
www.stancobike.org
10/15 Foxy’s Fall Century: Davis. Flat 50 km. ride;
100 km. metric century; 100 mi. century. Foxy’s offers
challenges, distances, and scenery for riders of all levels.
Fee includes maps, SAG support, bike mechanics,
corner marshals, CHP traffic control, free digital
on-course photos, rest/lunch/water stops, and cheerful
volunteers, post-ride meal. There is no day-of reg.
For more info go to www.davisbikeclub.org
10/22 27th Annual Canyon Classic Century: Modesto.
Choose from three routes. 53, 91, & 112 mi. routes.
The 53 mi. is scenic and moderately strenuous ride
through golden valley farmlands and a climb into
Del Puerto to the Junction. The 111.6 mi. century rolls
thru valley farmlands and climbs 5,500’ up Del Puerto
Canyon. The 91 mi. option is the Mt. Hamilton/Lick
Observatory Climb through valley farmlands and up
Del Puerto Canyon. The ride then proceeds down to
San Antonio Valley Rd. and journeys south and up
to the summit of Mt. Hamilton to the historic Lick
Observatory and back. All routes have fully-stocked rest
stops, and finish with a post ride meal. For more info
visit www.canyonclassiccentury.org
August 2016
10/23 Tour de Cure Women’s Series: Shadow
Cliffs Park, Pleasanton. 12, 35, 55 mi. routes.
The only Tour de Cure ride designed for
women of all fitness levels. Catered breakfast
and great schwag! After the ride, have fun
meeting new friends and bonding with old,
while enjoying food tastings, DIY booths,
music, free massages, fun interactive games
with prizes and more! www.crowdrise.com/
womensseriestour/
10/27 Kern Wheelmen Spooktacular: Lake
Ming/Kern River Group Picnic area. Two
easy routes: Trembling 20 and Frightful 40, a moderately Morbid Metric and
Nightmare 90, and two extreme rides: a
Horrible 100 that promises 8,600 ft. of climb
and the Hideous 100 with 10,800 climbing.
Expect plenty of rest stops, SAG, and a meal.
go to www.kernwheelmen.org
10/29 7th Annual Wheels for Meals Ride:
Shadow Ciffs Reg’l. Park, Pleasanton. 15,
35, 70 mi. rides. The 70 mi. ride rolls thru
beautiful Livermore Valley. Participants
will have the opportunity to win awesome
cycling gear and Wheels for Meals swag all for
fundraising. Following your ride enjoy the
post-ride expo and savory BBQ lunch, plus
music and games for the entire family.
Proceeds benefit five Meals on Wheels
providers that prepare and deliver nutritious
meals to local homebound seniors in Alameda
County. For info, www.feedingseniors.org. 10/29-30 SLO Gran Fondo: Avila Beach Golf
Resort. A Classic Italian Cycling Festival
with four timed rides through the beautiful
California Central Coast. Enjoy scenic coastal
and wine country vistas, in 70 degree fall
weather over rolling miles of clean open road.
The course travels through the heart of SLO
Town, up the pristine coastline and over epic
eye-candy climbs. www.slogranfondo.com/
March 2017
3/11 Solvang Century: Hotel Corque.
Half century, metric, full century rides
around Santa Barbara County’s wine country.
Rolling hills, vineyards, and farms! Reg. includes
cycling festival on 3/10. Limited to 3,000
riders. Pre-reg.: $115, single riders; $195,
tandem teams), by 2/22/17. Reg. includes
goodie bag, samples, BBQ lunch, chain link
key chain. For info or to register, bikescor.com
or email [email protected] or (800) 548-4447.
Track Racing
August
8/17 FFWD Wednesday Night Track League:
Hellyer Park Velodrome, San Jose. Mens &
Womens Omnium. 3 races per night. For more info,
www.ridethetrack.org
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8/24 FFWD Wednesday Night Track League:
Hellyer Park Velodrome, San Jose. Mens &
Womens Omnium. 3 races per night. For more info,
www.ridethetrack.org
Road races
August
8/7 Red Kite Criterium: Livermore. Categories: Pro,
1,2; Cat 2,3; Cat 3,4; Cat 4; Women Cat 3,4; 35+
1,2,3; 45+ 3,4; 55+ 1,2,3; 45+ 3,4. For info, www.
redkitracing.com
8/14 Suisun Habor Crit: Suisun City. A race in the
VeloPromo Race Series. Categories: 1,2,Pro, Cat 3;
Women 1,2,3; Masters 35+ 1,2,3; Masters 45+ 1,2,3.
For more info, www.velopromo.com
8/21 University Road Race: Santa Cruz. Categories:
1,2,Pro, Cat 3; Women 1,2,3; Masters 35+ 1,2,3; Masters 45+ 1,2,3. For more info, www.velopromo.com
8/27 Winters Road Race: Winters. Categories: 1,2,Pro,
Cat 3; Women 1,2,3; Masters 35+ 1,2,3; Masters 45+
1,2,3. For more info, www.velopromo.com
September
9/5 Giro di San Francisco: San Francisco. Categories:
1,2,Pro, Cat 3; Women 1,2,3; Masters 35+ 1,2,3; Masters
45+ 1,2,3. For more info, www.velopromo.com
9/18 The Great Lake Tahoe Bike Race:
Zephyr Cove. This race is for riders who
would like to ride in a peloton for as long as
possible and earn time achievement awards
for completing the ride under 3, under 3.5, and
under 4 hours. License plate holders will be
given to all who finish under 6 hours. And all
who finish the race or ride around the lake will
receive a finisher’s medal. For more info, go to
www.tahoebikerace.com
9/18 Oakland Grand Prix: Oakland. Categories:
1,2,Pro, Cat 3; Women 1,2,3; Masters 35+ 1,2,3; Masters
45+ 1,2,3. For more info, www.velopromo.com
9/25 Mount Diablo Challenge: The Athenian School,
Danville. A timed ride (family-friendly) or race (USAC
categories) climbing up Southgate Rd. 3,249 ft to the
summit of Mount Diablo. Early Registration $80 (until
midnight 8/21); add $3.75 to reg. for USAC racers;
after: $100 (8/22 until 9/18 midnight); add $3.75 to
reg. for USAC racers. VIP Donation: $100 (ride in
VIP wave 15 minutes before USA Cycling racers; reg.
at Athenian). Reg. includes bbq lunch by Slow Hand
BBQ. For info, SaveMountDiablo.org
Southern California
& Nevada
Regular events
These occur at the same time each week or month
Tuesday
San Diego, CA: San Diego Bicycle Touring Society,
weekly ride. Routes vary from week to week. call
(619) 448-2718.
Thursday
Rancho Santa Fe, CA: Thursday After-work Fast Ride,
with the San Diego Sierra Club, Bicycle Section.
An invigorating Thursday evening rides through the
Fairbanks Ranch/Rancho Santa Fe area. Meet at 5:45
p.m. in the Wherehouse Records parking lot at the
corner of Del Mar Heights Rd & El Camino Real, 1/2
mi east of I-5. Be prepared for some hills and a fast
pace. Route and leaders vary each week. contact Mark
Ginsburg, San Diego Sierra Club, Bicycle Section,
[email protected]
Saturday
Solvang, CA: 9:10 AM Saturdays at Dr. J’s Bike Shop.
Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Club hosting this weekly
arduous fast paced 55 mile ride with regrouping and
some climbing for advanced riders and strong intermediates. Dr. J’s Bike Shop for info (805) 688-6263
San Diego, CA: San Diego Wheelmen club rides, several
routes of different distances for all levels of rider.
Training rides, also. call (619) 453-5739
Agoura Hills, CA: Sundance Ride, 7:30 a.m. Meet
at Sundance Cycles, 5019 Kanan Rd. Various routes
of 50 to 60 miles (both hilly and less hilly) including
Rock Store, Fernwood, and Latigo Canyon. Contact
Ashton Johnson or Steve Dozier at (818) 991-9103 or
[email protected].
Sunday
Newport Beach, CA: Sunday Moanin Mash Newport
Back Bay 2301 University Drive at the corner of
University and Irvine Ave. This is a medium-fast paced
ride that covers 30-50 miles of some of the best that
Newport Beach, Laguna, and Long Beach has to offer.
Fixie and Roadie approved! For info contact Andre at
San Diego, CA: 3rd & 4th Sundays, Mission Bay
Sunday Ride with the San Diego Sierra Club, Bicycle
Section. Meet 9 am in the parking lot immediately north
of the Mission Bay Visitor Center. Route and leaders
vary each week. Come for the social pace of this ride of
about 25 mi. contact Mark Ginsburg, San Diego Sierra
Club, Bicycle Section, [email protected]
Centuries, fun & charity rides
August
8/6 Tour de Big Bear: Big Bear Lake. 100, 70, 50,
and 25 mi. It is part of a week-long bike festival at Big
Bear Lake, packed with events for all the family, riders
and spectators. The week begins 7/30 with mountain
biking, continues with multiple rides and expos, and
ends with a time trial on 8/7. http://tourdebigbear.com
8/20 Cool Breeze Century: Ventura. 34 mi. flat coastal
cruise, 62, 100, hillier 100, & challenging 124 mi.
routes. The 124 mi. route goes to Ojai & Casitas Pass.
Full support, sags, and a catered lunch will be served
after the ride. Reg. is open Friday evening and Saturday
morning. For info, www.cibike.org/cool-breeze.html
September
9/3 Tour & Taste of the Valley: Orcutt Union Plaza,
Orcutt. 31, 62 mi. routes along the rolling hills of the
Santa Maria Valley. Also, enjoy the best food festival
in the area w/tasting booths, an artisan market & music by Steppin’ Out. The Tasting portion of the event
hosts over 60 wineries, breweries, and food stations.
This is a fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria
Valley. Save For info, tourandtasteofthevalley.org
9/10 Mammoth Gran Fondo: Mammoth Lakes. 42 mi.
Piccolo, 70 mi. Medio, 102 mi. Gran Fondo. New this
year, a timed KOM/QOM section on the gran fondo.
Over 3/4 of the roads of the Gran Fondo will be closed
to vehicle traffic. Experience cycling in the Eastern
Sierra! http://www.fallcentury.org.
9/10 Amtrak Century: Irvine. This beautiful, mostly
flat ride starts from Irvine, lunches in Oceanside,
ends in San Diego, and returns by a private Amtrak
train -- IF you got that reservation early. For info,
www.ocwheelmen.org
9/11 Giro di San Diego 2016: Solana Beach. 38, 66,
106 mi. Southern California meets Italy! a celebration
of cycling, food, and San Diego’s North Coast. This
two-day festival features five mass-start, timed cycling
events for road and mountain bikers, and the Bike &
Fitness Expo. www.girodisandiego.com
October
10/15 7th Annual Tour de Turtle: Angeles National
Forest, Lake Hughes. 3 SAG routes: pro 62 mi., elite 36
mi., and sport 18 mi. Reg.: $25, and the top 25 fundraisers
will receive a free custom riding jersey. Anyone who
raises a minimum of $1,000 can stay at camp the night
before to enjoy a great meal, campfire experience, and
no commute on race day. All riders will enjoy breakfast
and a post-race festival with lunch, live music. For info
www.teamseriousfun.org/tourdeturtle2016
November
11/12 Tour de Foothills: Upland. 31, 62,
100 mi. rides, also walk and run options.
The start site is across the street from the
Metrolink station, between 2nd & 3rd Ave.
www.uplandchamber.org
March 2017
3/11 Solvang Century: Hotel Corque. Half century, metric, full century rides around Santa
Barbara County’s wine country. Rolling hills,
vineyards, and farms! Reg. includes cycling
festival on 3/10. Limited to 3,000 riders.
Pre-reg.: $115, single riders; $195, tandem
teams), by 2/22/17. Reg. includes goodie bag,
samples, BBQ lunch, chain link key chain.
For info or to register, bikescor.com or email
Oregon
Weekly rides
These occur at the same time each week or month
Saturday
Bend, OR: 9:30 a.m. Hutch’s Hammer Ride, Saturday,
40 mi. tough road ride, out-and-back from Hutch’s
Bend-Eastside, 820 NE 3rd St. email: eastside@
hutchsbicycles.com or (541) 382-6248
Centuries & Fun Rides
August
8/20 Crater Lake Century: Fort Klamath Museum.
Looking for a few good climbs? This ride follows the
Wood River Valley, climbs to Crater Lake, for a trip
around the lake then back to Wood River Valley. A fundraiser for the museum. http://craterlakecentury.com/
8/20 Beaverton Banks & Beyond: Beaverton. 35, 64,
& 100 mi. tours that explore beautiful farmlands as you
wind through the country roads of North Plains and
work your way toward the paved Banks-Vernonia State
Trail. Enjoy the serenity of the countryside, glimpses
of wildlife. A fundraiser for the NW Bicycle Safety
Council. For info, http://nwbicyclesafetycouncil.org/
8/21 Yaquina Lighthouse Century: Bike Newport Bike
Shop, Newport. Ocean, coastline, coastal mountains
& old-growth forest: This ride has it all! For info,
www.yaquinawheels.org/Century.html
September
9/10 Vineyard Tour Bike Ride: Roseburg, OR. 15,
30, 50, 75, to 100 mi. routes along the lightly traveled
rural roads along the scenic Umpqua River. Ride by
vineyards, forests, fields, mountains and orchards, with
opportunities to visit local wineries and tasting rooms.
Great rest stops at scenic locations with good food and
snacks. For info, www.thevineyardtour.com
9/17 3rd Annual Ride The Rim: Crater Lake
National Park, OR. This fully supported bike
and ped-friendly event lets you enjoy 24 of the
33 mi. Rim Drive around Crater Lake without
vehicles. It’s FREE and open to all cyclists.
Register today at www.RideTheRim2016.com
9/17 Cycle the Lakes: Bohemia Park, Cottage Grove.
32, 42, 67, 77, 102 mi. routes. All routes include the
nationally renowned 16 mile Row River Trail. The
routes also include a major portion of the Covered
Bridges Scenic Bikeway. Pre-reg.: $39, by 9/3; after,
add $10 to each reg. For info, cyclethelakes.org
9/24 3rd Annual Ride The Rim: Crater Lake
National Park, OR: This fully supported bike
and ped-friendly event lets you enjoy 24 of the
33 mi. Rim Drive around Crater Lake without
vehicles. It’s FREE and open to all cyclists.
Register today at www.RideTheRim2016.com
Out of area
Monday
Phoenix, OR: 9:30 a.m. Monday Coffee Ride, 25-30 mi.,
moderate-to-brisk pace, flat, from Colver Park, 4005
Colver Rd. www.siskiyouvelo.org
Road bike races
Wednesday
Ashland, OR: 10 a.m. Coffee Ride, Wednesday. Meet
at The Rogue Valley Roasting Company, 917 E. Main
St. 32-60 mi. moderate-to-brisk pace, some hills.
www.siskiyouvelo.org
October
10/4-7 Huntsman World Senior Games: Road bike events.
Southern Utah. Race on the road surrounded by the red
rocks. 4 events: Hill climbing, time trialing, criterium
and road racing. Got game? Huntsman Senior Games
are for you. For more info go to www.seniorgames.net
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August 2016
Calendar
Mountain biking & Cyclocross
Northern California
& Nevada
Weekly rides
These occur at the same time each week
or month
Monday
Palo Alto, CA: Dirty Velo Girls weekly
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 [email protected]
Bakersfield, CA: Monday Night Mountain Bike Ride
with Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association! Meet at
6 p.m., Juliet Thorner School parking lot. To get to the
start site, take Hwy 178 (past Fairfax Rd.), turn left
onto Morning Dr., and turn left onto Panorama. Thorner
School is on the right. There are many trails into the
toothills extending out to Hart Park and Lake Ming.
For more info, contact Eddie Gonzalez, (661) 201-7503
Tuesday
Grass Valley, CA: MTB night ride 5:15 p.m. Meet at
Xtreme Outfitters (1200 E. Main St.). Bring lights and
dress appropriately for this brisk-paced ride on nearby
trails. Very bad weather cancels. Call (530) 477-2377.
Wednesday
Marina, CA: Wednesday nights Monterey Off Road
Cycling Association weekly ride on trails of Fort Ord
National Monument and BLM lands at 6 p.m. Starting
point either at 8th and Gigling Ave in Marina or Creekside
Trailhead and Followed by potluck BBQ See
www.morcamtb.org for details/contacts (MORCA is a
chapter of IMBA, Int’l Mtn Biking Assoc.)
Bakersfield, CA: Wednesday Night Mountain Bike
Ride with Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association! Meet at
6 p.m., Juliet Thorner School parking lot. Intermediate
& advanced riders, 1.5-2 hours. To get to the start
site, take Hwy 178 (past Fairfax Rd.), turn left onto
Morning Dr., and turn left onto Panorama. Thorner
School is on the right. There are many trails into the
foothills extending out to Hart Park and Lake Ming.
For more info, contact Eddie Gonzalez, (661) 201-7503
Thursday
Ridgecrest, CA: Thursday afternoon Ridgecrest Mountain
bike ride with Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association!
Safe for all riders, starts at Gateway School. Ride is
approximately 13 miles long. Ride Leader Arty Blanco
(760) 608-9878 or [email protected]
Friday
Napa CA: Friday Night Lights Napa, join us for a
leisurely mountain bike ride. 10 to 15 mi, Angwin,
Oat Hill, Moore Creek or possibly elsewhere TBD by
group. Meet at Bicycle Works 3335 Solano Ave, Napa
6pm like our page facebook/Friday Night Lights Napa
Marina, CA: Fridays Monterey Off Road Cycling
Association weekly ride at 4:30 pm at InterGarrison
August 2016
Road and Jerry Smith Access Corridor. Often gather
postride for dinner/rehydration! Led by women. Men
welcome (behind the lead) see www.morcamtb.org for
details/contacts
Saturday
Marina, CA: Saturday morning Monterey Off Road
Cycling Association first Saturday of every month at
9 am Ride tailored for beginners but experienced riders
also welcome. Start at 8th and Gigling near CSUMB.
See www.morcamtb.org for details/sign-ups/contacts Bakersfield, CA: Saturday Morning Mountain Bike
Ride with Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association! Meet at
8 a.m., Juliet Thorner School parking lot. Challenging
social ride, 2-3 hours. To get to the start site, take Hwy
178 (past Fairfax Rd.), turn left onto Morning Dr., and
turn left onto Panorama. Thorner School is on the right.
There are many trails into the toothills extending out
to Hart Park and Lake Ming. For more info, contact
Eddie Gonzalez, (661) 201-7503
Sunday
Modesto, CA: 2nd Sunday MTB ride: with the Stanislaus
County Bicycle Club. 8 a.m. 6-9 mi. mostly flat. ride.
Meet Scout Blvd. next to Scott Park, 800 Morris,
Modesto. The ride goes to the end of Dry Creek Park,
Claus Rd. Contact Stanislaus County Bicycle Club,
(209) 571-7545
Marina, CA: Sunday mornings Monterey Off Road
Cycling Assoc. weekly rides at 9 am on trails of Fort
Ord Nat’l 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 approximately 1.5-2 hours. For more info, contact Bob Sughue,
(661) 378-7060
Modesto, CA: 2nd Sunday MTB ride with the Stanislaus
County Bicycle Club. 8 a.m. 6-9 mi. mostly flat. ride.
Meet Scout Blvd. next to Scott Park, 800 Morris,
Modesto. The ride goes to the end of Dry Creek Park,
Claus Rd. Contact Stanislaus County Bicycle Club,
(209) 571-7545
Bike organization
meetings
These occur at the same time each month.
Monday
1st Monday Monterey Off Road Cycling Association
monthly mtg at 6:30 pm at the Black Bear Diner,
2450 Fremont St., Monterey. For info/contacts see
www.morcamtb.org Wednesday
4th Wednesday, Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association
(TAMBA) alternates between north and south lake. See
mountainbiketahoe.org for more info.
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Trail maintenance
Saturday
Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon. Bill’s Trail trail work with
Marin County Bicycle Coalition. MCBC is partnering
with Samuel P. Taylor State Park to remove invasive
plants from the Cross Marin Trail and to convert Bill’s
Trail to a multi-use facility. Devil’s Gulch campsite off
Sir Francis Drake Blvd. (look for sign). To RSVP or for
more info, email Tom at [email protected]
Mountain bike
centuries, fun rides
August
8/21 Bodie Bowl: Bodie State Park. Expert/Sport
course, 50 km., Recreational, 30 km. The rides go thru
an historic ghost/mining town in Bodie, a private cattle
ranch and the surrounding hills. Incredible views of the
White Mountains, Mono Lake, Mammoth Mountain
and the Eastern Sierra at 8,000-9,000 ft. elev. Reg.: :
$95. A portion of all proceeds will be donated back to
The Bodie Foundation. Includes entrance fee into the
State park plus 1 guest. Schwag bag with water bottle
and other goodies. www.bodiebowl.com & Facebook.
8/28 MCBC Dirt Fondo: An epic ride in the birthplace
of mountain biking! Soft start at 7 a.m. Developed from
the original 2012 Mt Tam Fondo – This epic route takes
riders on a journey across three parks, starting in the
Marin Headlands (GGNRA) and traveling north to Mt.
Tamalpais (California State Park and MMWD) before
returning to the Headlands for a BBQ hoe-down!
Reg.: $95 includes lunch, t-shirt, SAG, maps, route
markings and amazing trails with spectacular views!
$50 youth rate for riders 17 and under. Helmets req’d.
Marin County Bicycle Coalition. For info
https://mcbcdirtfondo.eventbrite.com
September
30 mi. Great Shasta mtb ride in which riders
are bused to Algoma Campsite. The first 13
mi. are moderate, technical singletrack on
the McCloud River Trail. Rest Stop at Lakin
Dam, then onto Bigelow M ;eadow Road,
crossing Highway 89 to connect to the Great
Shasta Rail Trail. 12 mi. McCloud Mountain
bike short ride that begins on Main Street,
tours the Old Mill property, crosses Pilgrim
Creek Road and onto Great Shasta Rail
Trail. Rest stop turn-around at a bridge over
Mud Creek. A festival of biking with road and
off-road rides, cyclocross racing, live band.
For info, go to www.mccloudchamber.com/
Mountain bike races
August
8/13 Northstar Enduro Race #2: Truckee. Pro Men,
Women, Experts, Sport. 2 timed special stages linked
together by 2 untimed transfer stages. The timed
Special Stages will be a variation of mainly downhill
courses. The untimed transfer stages will require uphill pedaling and possible use of chair lifts. For info,
www.northstarcalifornia.com
at the end, vendor village, kids rides. For more info,
www.guickndirtymtb.com
8/20 Beckwourth 100 MTB Endurance Race:
Diamond S Ranch, Beckwourth. Reg. includes t-shirt,
beer pint, awards for finishers, showers, beer. Racers
will tackle 5 - 20 mile laps. This course has it all:
single track, double track and fire roads. For info,
northlanderevents.com
Mountain bike races
September
9/11 Great Tahoe Flume Race: Sierra Cup Series
#6. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park-Spooner Lake
Entrance. The one race you don’t want to miss. Single
loop 20-24 miles depending on category, world class
trails at high elevation with amazing views. $40 to
pre-register, includes lunch and post race raffle. USA
Cycling Regional Championship podium presentations.
www.sierracupmtb.com
Cyclocross races
September
These are presented and sponsored by “RideOn-Race” Series. Different riding skills for
each race, including novice and children’s
categories that can be entered on race
day. The free kid’s race is for 12 & under.
Riders under 18 must have a responsible
adult sign for them. 30 mi. A festival of biking with road and off-road rides, live band.
For more info, go to www.mccloudchamber.com/
Oregon
September
9/11 Oregon 12/24: Wanoga Snow Park, Bend, OR.
Pick your event, your team, or go solo: Fat bike,
singlespeeds, duo men, duo women, duo coed. Reg.:
Outside of California
Mountain bike races
August
8/13 Leadville Trail 100: Leadville, CO. One of the
most notorious and challenging bike races in the world.
100 mi. out-and-back. Qualify for the race at one of the
Leadville Race Series events. For more info, Josh Colley,
(719) 219-9357, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com October
10/10-11 Huntsman World Senior Games: Mountain
bike events. Red Mountain Resort, Southern Utah.
Race on the road surrounded by the red rocks.
NORBA-sanctioned and includes Hill Climb, Down
Hill and Cross Country events. Got game? Huntsman Senior Games are for you. For more info go to
www.seniorgames.net
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Mountain bike
centuries, fun rides
August
8/21 Bodie Bowl: Bodie State Park. Expert/Sport
course, 50 km., Recreational, 30 km. The rides go thru
an historic ghost/mining town in Bodie, a private cattle
ranch and the surrounding hills. Incredible views of the
White Mountains, Mono Lake, Mammoth Mountain
and the Eastern Sierra at 8,000-9,000 ft. elev. Reg.: :
$95. A portion of all proceeds will be donated back to
The Bodie Foundation. Includes entrance fee into the
State park plus 1 guest. Schwag bag with water bottle
and other goodies. www.bodiebowl.com & Facebook.
October
10/30 Filthy 50+ MTB Ride with Benefits: Escondido.
30 & 50 mi. courses for all skill levels around San
Pasqual Staging Area. Reg. Limited to 350 riders.
Reg. includes swag bag, Filthy 50 + t-shirt, participant dog-tag, raffle, e-timing, live entertainment
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Fit
, from page 9
bike set-up and measurements, and a
personalized summary of fit findings and
recommendations.
JvG: Do you ever recommend that someone move to a completely different bike?
ML: Manufacturers offer such a broad
range of sizes that most people can be
fit on a stock bike. With huge variety
in parts, I can fit someone very close to
optimally on his or her existing bike.
Occasionally, somebody whose body
proportions (torso to leg ratio, or overall
size) are so outside of the normal range
that they need a custom bike. Once I fit
a 6’9” guy and a 4’10” gal in the same
week – both needed a custom bike.
Occasionally somebody comes in with
a brand-new bike, and I have to tell him
the bike is sub-optimal for his body.
The client was better off getting fit as best
as possible rather than staying in his previous position and remaining uncomfortable.
The overarching goal is to optimize the
fit for that person’s body to the greatest
degree possible.
Generally, I aim to fit someone to within
90 percent of an absolutely optimal fit (that
is, if the bike were designed from the
ground up for his body).
XK3
, from page 12
planet, or for beating your brother in a
race to the library.
As Winston Churchill said of the
Starfighter XK3, “Never has so much,
been owed by so many, to so few, who
rode so fast.” With the Starfighter XK3,
the neighborhood was never safer from
Martians.
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August 2016
Calendar
Multi-day Vacations
August
8/14-23 Classic Colorado: Colorado’s
best is offered in this trip. Estes Park,
Steamboat Springs, Vail, Breckenridge.
Enjoy this great trip. 10 days, 10 nights,
440 fully supported cycling miles.
Timberline Adventures www.timbertours.
com (303) 664-8388
8/15-21 Great Lakes of Michigan:
The beautiful rolling hills and wind swept
dunes of Leelanau, and miles and miles of cycling on
the Eastern shores of Lake Michigan is an amazing setting for this cycling tour, including a ferry and stay at
Mackinac Island. 7 days, 7 nights, 361 fully supported
cycling mi. Timberline Adventures www.timbertours.
com (303) 664-8388
8/24-27 Southern Oregon Wine Country: Experience
lightly traveled backroads, stunning landscapes,
vineyards, orchards, small farms, boutique wineries,
farm-to-fork and wine pairing dinners, artisan cheese
and chocolate, and an Oregon Shakespeare Festival
play. Stay in charming Ashland and Jacksonville on this
fully supported Via Bike Tours vacation. For more info,
visit viabiketours.com or (541) 292-6220
8/28-9/4 Great Canadian Mountain Traverse: Lake
Louise to Whistler. A very challenging trip that crosses
the Rocky Mountains and Coast Mountains and the
Continental Divide. For very experienced cyclists who
love hard challenges. For more info, Rocky Mountain
Cycle Tours, www.rockymountaincycle.com
8/31-9/3 Southern Oregon Wine Country: Experience lightly traveled backroads, stunning landscapes,
vineyards, orchards, small farms, boutique wineries,
farm-to-fork and wine pairing dinners, artisan cheese
and chocolate, and an Oregon Shakespeare Festival
play. Stay in charming Ashland and Jacksonville on
this fully supported Via Bike Tours vacation For more
info, visit viabiketours.com or (541) 292-6220
September
9/3-8 Geneva to Alpe d’Huez: (self-guided only). From the
shores of Lake Geneva to the world-famous alpine resort
of Alpe d’Huez, follow an award-winning route designed
for serious cyclists. Climb some of France’s most
famous cols: Colombiere, Aravis, Saisies, Madeleine,
Telegraphe, Galibier, and Alpe d’Huez. For more info,
contact Cyclomundo, www.cyclomundo.com
9/3-10 Visually Stunning: Avignon to Nice: Experience
the magic of Provence in this challenging cycling
tour. Travel through low-lying vineyards and the Alps,
making your way towards the Mediterranean Sea. Test
your legs on Mont Ventoux and enjoy magnificent
views. To pack all these dazzling scenes into one trip,
cyclists must be prepared to ride 55-75 miles a day
with a fair amount of climbing. For more info, contact
Cyclomundo, www.cyclomundo.com
9/4-10/13 Ride the historic Route 66 Tour:
Chicago to Santa Monica. Riders experience
the prairies of Illinois, the rollings hills of the
northern Ozark Mtns., the flat wide-open
August 2016
expanse of Oklahoma, the Sandia Mtns. of
New Mexico. An epic ride! For more info,
Timberline Adventures at www.timbertours.
com or (303) 664-8388.
9/5-10 Coast of Maine: Cycle the best of
Maine’s coastline during this tour. Including
a victory lap through Acadia National Park. 6
days, 6 nights, 330 fully supported cycling mi.
Timberline Adventures www.timbertours.com
303-664-8388 or [email protected]
9/11-18 Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Minnesota may be the most cycling-friendly
state. The state’s network of paved, off-roads,
long distance bicycle trails is without equal in
the United States. 8 days, 8 nights, 421 fully supported cycling miles. Timberline Adventures
www.timbertours.com (303) 664-8388
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 Gold Beach
and then along the Rogue River to Grants
Pass and on to Ashland and to the Cascades
and Klamath Lake. For more info, Timberline
Adventures at www.timbertours.com or
(303) 664-8388.
9/17-24 Arthritis Bike Classic – Oregon: presented by
Amgen. Enjoy a spectacular, fully-supported six day
ride thru Oregon’s Cascades foothills, Coast Range,
Wine Country, state parks and the coast. Camping,
SAG, mechanical support, breakfast/dinner are included. $150 registration fee, $2,500 fundraising minimum
– all participants will receive a 2016 commemorative
jersey, finishers medal and a finish line celebration. To
register visit www.ArthritisBikeClassicOregon.com.
9/17-18 Unknown Coast Weekend: Humbolt
County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. The ride consists
of two extremely hilly, but scenic days – 65
miles on Saturday and 35 miles on Sunday.
Start riding through the lush, green Eel River
Valley on meandering roads that weave their
way through groves of majestic redwoods
trees, then you’ll ride along the beaches of
Cape Mendocino; and finally, along the crest
of Rainbow Ridge, which has some of the best
views anywhere. For more info, https://www.
chicovelo.org/unknown-coast-september.html
9/18-23 Ride from Carmel to Santa Barbara: with
Wine Country Cycling. California’s Big Sur Coastline
is an iconic ride. Start at 17 Mile Dr at Pebble Beach
Golf Course in and finish on the Foxen Canyon Wine
Trail. www.winecountrycycling
9/18-24 Wisconsin’s Door County: We’ll cycle much
of the peninsulas coastline and pass many charming
villages along the way. 7 days, 7 nights, 361 fully
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supported cycling miles. Timberline Adventures
www.timbertours.com (303) 664-8388
9/24-25 Bike MS: Waves to Wine SF to the Wine
Country. Waves to Wine 2016 will take you farther
than you’ve ever gone before and help end multiple
sclerosis. Enjoy a 1-day or 2-day cycling adventure with
2,500 other passionate individuals. Customize your
own challenge: depart from San Francisco and traverse
coastal Highway 1 on one of our longer routes or cruise
the rolling hills and back roads of Sonoma County on a
shorter option. Each day, all routes conclude with our
wine festival at the finish area in Sonoma County. Learn
more at www.wavestowine.org and use discount code
“cycleca” for a $10 discount off registration.
9/25-10/1 Annual OATBRAN – One Awesome
Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada: 420 mi. 5 Days
of Riding Across Nevada on US Highway
50, America’s Loneliest Road. Limited to 50
participants, fully supported multi-day motel
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
October
10/2-8 Bryce and Zion National Parks: Deep canyons,
the startling hoodoos of Bryce National Park and the
rock temples of Zion National Park, the breathtaking
array of color, are your to cycle and hike in. 7 days, 7
nights, 235 fully supported cycling mi. and 23 hiking
mi. Timberline Adventures www.timbertours.com
(303) 664-8388
10/3-8 California Dream Ride: San Luis Obispo to Los
Angeles. Join the California Bicycle Coalition on the
annual fundraising ride, as they ride 5 days, 280 mi..
“The best multi-day ride I’ve ever experienced,” according to one past participant. Charming hotels, great
food and drink, fully supported. www.cadreamride.org
10/16-23 Natchez Trace National Parkway: From
animal path to Indian trail to wilderness road, the
natchez Trace once traversed hundreds of miles of
unbroken virgin forests. Today, the Trace is a 442
mile paved roadway, free of trucks. It is a lovely road
to ride. 8 days, 8 nights, 472 fully supported cycling
miles. Timberline Adventures www.timbertours.com
(303) 664-8388
10/16-20 Moab Base Camp: Join Timberline Adventures riding in the Moab. This is a base camp tour so
each day we’ll ride from our hotel in the heart of Moab
to different destinations, returning to Moab for a shower
a rest and a fine dinner. 5 days, 5 nights, 282 fully
supported cycling mi. Timberline Adventures www.
timbertours.com (303) 664-8388
Calendar
Running
Northern California
& Nevada
August
8/6 Salinas Valley Half Marathon:
Soledad Mission to Pessagno Winery.
13.1 mi. point-to-point course.
Prices are $85 with a $10 discount for
active military and runners under 21.
www.salinasvalleyhalfmarathon.org
8/7 Water to Wine Half: & 10K. Healdsburg.
The Half Marathon course is 90% paved with two
off-road sections through vineyards on hard packed
dirt roads. The 10-k (6.1) course is 99% paved, only
the last 100 yards will be hard packed dirt winery road.
For more info, www.runwinecountry.com
8/13 Cool Moon Trail Races: Cool Horse staging
area. Offroad marathon, half, ultra marathon, 10 mi.
Runners head east on a 14 mil., counter-clockwise loop
from Cool Firehouse, east to Pig Farm and Salt Creek,
north toward the American River and south back into
Cool. The course is singletrack & fire road. For info,
http://elementalrunning.com/races/cool-moon/
8/13 Bear Creek Half Marathon: 5K/10K. Briones
Reg’l Park. Run the hills! From Briones Peak, the
highest point in the park, there are panoramic views
of Mount Diablo and the Diablo Valley to the east,
the Sacramento River and Delta to the north, the East
Bay hills and Mt. Tamalpais to the west, and Las
Trampas Regional Wilderness to the south. For info
brazenracing.com
8/14 The Good Dog - Dirty Dog 5K: Granite Bay,
Folsom SRA. An event for runners, walkers & their
dogs. All athletes and dogs MUST Walk the entire
5K course. The course will have one aid station at
the half way point for both walkers and their dogs.
All Good Dog Walkers and their Dogs will receive a
Finisher Medal and Dog tag at the finish line. For info,
www.totalbodyfitness.com
8/14 Summer Sizzler 5K/10K: Cedar Grove, Bidwell
Park, Chico. For info, www.fleetfeetchico.com/races/
8/20 FroYo Run 2016: River Walk Park, West
Sacramento. 5K, 10K. USATF certified course for 2016
with more wide roads and fewer paths. The vibe of
thousands of runners and walkers dials up your speed.
Crush miles filled with music, cheer squads, and scenic
lands enroute to the most unique finish in running.
To register, www.eventbright.com/
8/27 Moonlight Madness: Shasta Dam. 2 mi. run/
walk across Shasta Dam via the moonlight. For info,
www.midniteracing.net
8/28 10K on the Bay: Hayward Shoreline Interpretive
Center. Run or walk along the Bay Trail and enjoy views of
the San Francisco Bay-Estuary. Proceeds help to maintain
and enhance the educational programs, exhibits,
and facilities of the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive
Center. For info, www.10konthebay.org
September
9/10 SLO Ultra: Wild Cherry Canyon, San Luis
Obispo. 50 mi. Ultra, 26 mi. XC marathon, 13 mi. XC
Half marathon, 5 mi. run. This trail race will take you
over wild undiscovered territories along the majestic
California coastline where it’s rough, it’s rugged, and
it’s dirty. In private Wild Cherry Canyon you will have
to dig deep to earn that sweet medal and hot cherry pie.
Also, stay and enjoy the finishline festival, SLO Ultra
Bluegrass Festival. For more info, go to sloultra.com
9/10 Pincushion Hill Climb: Millerton Lk SRA, Friant.
1 mi. straight up. This will be a chip timed hill climb
starting at the San Joaquin River Trailhead in the South
Finegold picnic area, finishing at the top of Pincushion
Mountain. For more info, sanjoaquinrunning.com
9/10 Lagoon Valley Trail Run: Lagoon Valley Regional
Park. Half marathon, 5K, 10K. This event showcases
the area’s beautiful, scenic views and expansive natural
lakes that Vacaville is known for. It raises money for
high school cross-country programs in the Vacaville
area. For info, www.luckyrabbitevents.com/lvtr/
9/18 Monterey Bay 15K: Fort Ord Dunes State Park,
Marina. 5K, 15K. Both courses are north and south
along car-free Beach Range Rd. The flat to rolling
course with several aid stations passes by large sand
dunes with periodic expansive views of the ocean.
www.fleetfeetaptos.com/run-the-bay-race-series/
monterey-bay-15k
9/18 Dionysus Dash San Martin: Clos LaChance Winery,
San Martin. 5K run/walk, 10K run. Run through
the beautiful vineyards of Clos LaChance Winery.
This event is for the novice and avid runners, wine
tasters and Greek walkers. Reg. includes wine tasting,
t-shirt, wine glass as the finisher award & goodie bag.
For info, www.dionysusdash.com
9/24 Gold Rush 5K: & 10 mi. Granite Bay,
Folsom Lake SRA. A great scenic trail course.
Plus a a custom-designed race tech tee-shirt and hot
post race refreshments for each athlete. For info,
http://totalbodyfitness.com/site/
9/25 Angels Camp Gold Run: Calaveras Visitors
Bureau, downtown Angels Camp. The race ends at
Utica Park. Along the race route, runners will enjoy
many scenic and historic elements along the way to
include Angels Creek, Gold Cliff, Lightner Mine, views
of Bear Mountain and Greenhorn Creek Golf Course.
facebook.com/Angels-Camp-Gold-Run
October
10/1 Race for Awareness: Yuba City. This event gathers
family, friends, co-workers, athletes and even dogs
to celebrate breast cancer survivors or the memory of
a loved one. For info, www.pink-october.org/home/
race-for-awareness/
10/9 Healdsburg Half Marathon: Downtown
Healdsburg. The first mile runs through the residential area of Healdsburg past 100 year old homes and
quaint streets. Just outside town are miles of vineyards
and dozens of wineries waiting for your viewing
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pleasure. Nice gently rolling roads with breathtaking
views of Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys. For info,
www.runwinecountry.com
10/23 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, Sacramento’s 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
August
8/4 Renegade Summer Trail Run: Cedar Grove Park,
Tustin. 5 mi. mud run. Also, kids race. For more info,
renegaderaceseries.com
8/6 Wet n Wild: La Mirada Splash Aquatic Ctr. A grassy
5K run through the 100 acre scenic park that concludes
with our signature lazy river finish. This is truly a “family
friendly” event as long as the kiddos are over 42” in
height. For more info, runsignup.com
8/6 Jr Hero Run: Chino. Don your best superhero
costume and grab a water gun, this is your chance to
be a real live hero for the day! 2-3K course for kids.
A portion of the proceeds go to Make a Wish Fdn. For
more info jrherorun.com or (909) 605-6889
8/7 Arroyo Creek Half: & 5K, 10K. Rancho Simi
Community park, Simi Valley. A run along the Arroyo
bike path. Aid stations every 1.5 mi. & pancakes for
everyone! www.arroyocreekhalf.com/
8/7 The OC Fair Fun Run 5K: Costa Mesa. Run
thru the OC Fair! Reg. includes t-shirt, timing chip,
entro to the OC Fair, finisher’s medal. For info,
www.ocfair5k.com/
8/27 Bulldog 50K & 25K Run: Malibu Creek
State Park, Calabasas. 25K trail run; 50K ultra run.
The course offers inspirational vistas of untamed
terrain and sweeping ocean views. The challenging trail
weaves through the mountains on single track and fire
roads. For more info, ultrasignup.com
September
9/11 Ventura Marathon: 5K, kid’s races, half marathon.
The routes are flat & scenic, starting in front of the
Ventura Pier. The marathon is a qualifier for the Boston
Marathon. For more info, www.venturamarathon.com
9/18 Shane’s Inspiration Trail Run: Griffith Park,
Los Angeles. 5k/10K trail run. Level course surrounds
golf course. Free T-shirt, refreshments, raffle, and more.
For info, www.shanesinspiration.org/
Oregon
August
8/13 Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon: Willamette
Valley, OR. Located outside Portland, this half offers
August 2016
September
9/4 Moore Mountain Trail Run Festival: Moore
Park, Klamath Falls. Half marathon & 5K.
Over 80% of the courses are singletrack and include
views of Upper Klamath Lake & Mt. Shasta. 5k fun and
technically challenging with minimal elevation gain.
www.asanayoga.net
9/18 High Alpine Half: Mt Bachelor, near Bend. this
course will not disappoint. Taking place on some really
scenic sections of the Flagline 50k course runners will
be treated to Hemlock forests, mountain views, and
some breathtaking alpine meadows. For more info,
www.superfitproductions.com
October
10/2 Running Y Humane Society Fun Run: Klamath
Falls. 5K on paved pathway, good for strollers, pets
on leash, etc. Race starts 10 a.m., reg. accepted until
9 a.m. For info, www.linkvillelopers.org or Mindy at
[email protected]
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small-town charm, incredible sunrise views, scenic
course, great wines, and post-race Wine & Music
Festival. For more info destination races.com
Tri, Du, Adventure
Northern California
& Nevada
August
8/7 California Kids Triathlon: Arroyo
Park, West Davis. Supportive, noncompetitive 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/
8/13 Iron Hills Youth Triathlon: El Dorado Hills.
A fun & safe event for ages 15 & under. For more info,
go to www.capitoladventureracing.com
8/14 2016 Santa Cruz Retro Tri: Santa Cruz. 300
mtr. swim; 6 mi. bike ride; 3K run. For more info,
www.finishlineproduction.com
8/21 32rd Annual Crescent City Triathlon:
Fred Endert Community Pool. Beautiful flat bike
and run courses along the ocean. Adult sprint tri and
duathlon start 8:30 a.m. at the pool. Adult relays
and teams encouraged. Kids ages 5-12 start approx
11 a.m. with distances varying by age groups. Reg.:
Adult tri: Ages 13-18, $40; age 19 & older, $55; adult
duathlon $40; $35 per person adult teams; kids
ages 5-12, $20 Late fees after 7/3. For more info,
www.crescentcitytriathlon.com
September
9/4 Bear Valley Tri: Bear Valley. 600 yd. swim,
10.5 mi. bike, 3.4 mi. run. Water temperature will
be approximately 70+ degrees; wet suits allowed
but are not necessary. The bike is a rolling, climbing
loop course. The run is rolling road. Water available
on the run. Reg.: Individual: $75; relay teams: $200.
Awards to overall male/female and masters. Medals to
top 3 in age group 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39,
40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+. http://bearvalleytriathlon.
itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=5754
Southern California
& Nevada
August
8/14 Chula Vista Challenge Triathlon: Bay Side
Park, Chula Vista. 1.2 mi. swim, 56 mi. bike,
13.1 mi. run. spectator friendly layout with a beautiful
view of the Coronado Bay Bridge and the San Diego
Skyline. Triathletes will enjoy a Calm Bay Swim
with a in-the-water start along the beach to the pier.
The bike leg features a closed multi lap course, 4 laps for the Half Distance equaling 56 miles,
2 laps for the International Distance equaling
28 miles, and a single lap Sprint distance of 14
miles. The fast flat run for all events will be along
the bay shoreline walking and bike paths. For more
info, www.chulavistachallenge.com
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8/27-28 Santa Barbara Triathlon: East Beach,
Santa Barbara. 827: Long: 1 mi. swim, 34 mi. bike,
10 mi. run; Aquabike: 1 mi. swim, 34 mi. bike.
8/28: Sprint course: 500 yd. swim, 6 mi. bike, 2 mi.
run; Duathlon: 1 mi. run, 6 mi. bike, 2 mi. run. Reg.
includes lunch, shirt, water bottle. For more info, go to
www.santabarbaratriathlon.com
September
9/10 Castaic Tri: Lake Castaic Park. 400 mtr. lake swim
at Lower Castaic Lake swim beach; 10 mi. bike ride;
3 mi. run. For more info, www.canyonxc.com
9/24 Apple Valley Reverse Tri & 5K: Civic Ctr Park,
Apple Valley. 5K run, 12 mi. flat road ride, 150 yd.
pool swim. All events are chip timed, and athletes will
receive a t-shirt and finisher medal. Medals for top
3 overall male/female, and top 3 in each division for
Triathlon event, and top 3 male/female in 5K event.
For info, www.applevalley.org
October
10/2 Mission Bay Triathlon: Bonita Cove Park,
San Diego. 1/2K swim; 15K bike ride; 5K run. This
year is an event with new kids events, & individuals
earn points for the San Diego Triathlon series. For more
info, www.kozevents.com
10/16 Esprit de She: South Shores Park, San Diego.
Super Sprint: .24 mi. swim; 6.25 mi. bike ride; 1.59 mi.
run. Sprint: .46 mi. swim; 12.06 mi. bike ride; 2.76 mi.
run. For more info, www.espritdeshe.com
Oregon
August
8/7 Rogue River Tri: On the Rogue River, Agness,
OR. Sprint: .5 mi. swim; 5km run; 12 mi. bike ride.
No entrance fee, but donations gratefully accepted.
This event is a benefit for the Agness Volunteer Fire
Dept. & the Adness Community Library. For more info,
www.roguerivertri.com
8/20 Trinity Bikes RAT Race: Sam Johnson Park,
Redmond, OR. Sprint tri distance: 500 mtr. pool swim;
12 mi. bike ride, 3.1 mi. run; Sprint du: 12 mi. bike,
3.1 mi. run. For more info, www.racetherat.com
September
9/10 Lake of the Woods Tri: Klamath Falls, OR.
Sprint tri: Lake swim; 3 mi. trail run; 9.25 mi. bike
ride. Olympic: 1,500 mtr. lake swim; 46 km. bike ride;
10K run. Also, Try a Tri: 250 mtr. lake swim; 5 mi. bike
ride; 1.5 mi. run, for those who want to take a baby tri
steps! For more info, lakeofthewoodstri.com
9/10-11 Best in the West Tri: Lewis Creek Park,
Sweet Home, OR. Sprint distance: 500 mtr. lake
swim; 12 mi. bike ride; 5 km. run. Olympic: 1,500
mtr. lake swim; 40 km. bike ride; 10 km. run. HalfIron du: 56 mi. bike ride; 13.1 mi. run. For more info,
www.bestinthewesttriathlon.com
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