Event Description
We are excited and honored to be recognized by Active.com as one of the Top 10 Spring Metric Century Rides in the country! Please check out the article by copying this link into your search bar . . . http://www.active.com/cycling/Articles/10-Spring-Metric-Century-Rides.htm?cmp=276&memberid=
The Pleasure Cruise (10 miles) Leave McBean Park and pass through the Cottonwood trees along Auburn Ravine. The course is almost completely Class 2 bike lanes and rolls along a section of the Lincoln Hills Golf Course.
The Rolling Hills (20 Miles) A shorter version of the Country Climb with beautiful scenery, less vertical gain, one rest stop and SAG support.
The Country Climb (40 miles) A beautiful ride winding through the hills and countryside between Lincoln and Auburn. Beautiful valley views, challenging climbs (1500' vertical gain), and passes by several horse ranches. Well-stocked rest stops and SAG support.
The Metric Century (63 miles) Some of the Country Climb plus MORE! More beautiful valley views, more horse ranches, more climbing (3800' vertical gain), more miles. Well-stocked rest stops and SAG support.
Event details and schedule
Join us for a wonderful Spring day of riding the scenic backroads (and front roads) of Lincoln, Loomis and Auburn. Easy check-in, multiple rest stops, and a great post ride barbecue.
All routes begin and end at McBean Park.
All riders may leave on their own immediately after check-in.
Check-in: 7am - 8am for the Country Climb (40 miles) and the Metric Century (63 miles).
Check-in: 8am - 9:30am for the Pleasure Cruise (10 miles) and the Rolling Hills(20 miles).
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS.
This event is a ride not a race. Riders must obey all traffic laws. Riders should carry a spare tube, patch kit, tools, water bottle and identification. Please bring your registration confirmation and ID. No refunds.
Return to McBean Park between 11:30am-2:30pm for a delicious barbecue lunch. We'll also have a beer & wine garden and music.
Friday Night Pre-Registration Pasta Dinner at Turkey Creek Golf Club located at 1525 State Highway 193, Lincoln, CA 95648. Phone: (916) 434-9100
Carb up with pasta, salad, bread and a drink from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Enjoy dinner while picking up your route map and wristband so you can avoid the Saturday morning check-in lines. $15 per person. Purchase with your active.com event registration.
