The Route’s GPS links:
- GPS Links (Ride with GPS) (tentative): 100 mile | 85 mile option | 100K | Calaveras Loop (38 mile) | 28 mile Fun Ride
- Route Sheets (TBD) :100 mile (with 85 mile option) | 100K | Calaveras Loop (38 mile) | 28 mile Fun Ride
- IMPORTANT UPDATE: All rides now start at Hyman Hall at Ohlone College in Fremont (43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539). Packet pick-up and sign-in will be at Hyman Hall.
- PARKING: Riders should park in Ohlone lots B, C or D (enter from Witherly Ln./Anza St.). As we approach the ride date we will send out last minute ride info with detailed campus maps.
Note: We reserve the right to change the routes if external events prevent us from using the original route.
Four Routes to choose from:
Complete Century (101 miles, 6400 ft climbing – with 85 mile, 5100 ft climbing option): Start at Ohlone College in Fremont and ride north to Niles Canyon Road (there will be CHP presence in Niles Canyon), to Palomares Road. Ascend Palomares’ cool canyon and at the top enjoy a 5 mile long, beautiful downhill to Palomares Elementary School and a well-stocked rest stop. From there travel the historic Lincoln Highway over the Dublin grade to Dublin and then work your way down Foothill Rd and over to the Rios-Lovell winery rest stop, past vineyards and windmills to the top of Altamont Pass, looping back to lunch at a winery. From there go to Sunol Glen School for another rest stop then up Calaveras Road, and cruise alongside beautiful Calaveras Reservoir, this year going down “The Wall” (life is good!). Continue a three mile long downhill to the Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department rest stop and back to Fremont for a hearty meal. (The 85 mile option bypasses the loop to Altamont Pass, going straight to the winery for lunch).
100K (62 miles, 4200 ft climbing): Same as Complete Century, but skips the loop through Livermore and Altamont Pass, while adding a nice loop through Happy Valley.
Calaveras Loop (38 miles, 2400 ft climbing): A nice moderate ride. Same as the 100k but shorter by bypassing Palomares and Dublin Canyon and going directly to Sunol rest stop via Niles Canyon. There will be a CHP presence in Niles Canyon to insure your safety. You’ll get to enjoy some of the finest scenery in all our rides along Calaveras Reservoir.
Fun Ride (28 miles, mostly flat, 640 ft): Pedal to Coyote Hills Regional Park return using parts of the Alameda Creek Trail on this mostly flat, fun and educational ride. Experience the FUN of an organized ride! Suitable for newer riders, or those riders just returning to bicycling.
Route Arrows:
28 Mile 100 km 100 mile/85 mile 38 mile (tbd)
NOTE: There may be other markings on the road that look similar. Look for the “P” as part of our marking.
The following times may change, so please check back in as we get closer to ride day.
Packet Pickup times:
- Prior Day pickup will be available on Saturday, April 18, between 2:00-4:00PM
- Day of Ride: 6:15-8:00AM: 100 Mile, 85 Mile, 100K & 38 mile
- Day of Ride: 10:00-11:00 AM: The 28-Mile Fun Ride
Ride Start times:
- 6:15 AM- 8:00AM: 100 Mile, 85 Mile & 100K
- 8:00AM – 8:30AM: 38 mile – this must be followed STRICTLY because it is synchronized with the CHP presence in Niles Canyon.
- 10:00 AM: The 28-Mile Fun Ride
Please note the following cutoff times:
The following cutoff times are established to enable riders to return in time to have a nice post ride meal. You may decide to complete your intended route at a slower pace, but please know that you may not have SAG support or available rest stop amenities.
If you start a little early to give yourself extra time, be aware that CHP presence in Niles Canyon does not start until 6:30 AM, and rest stop openings are as posted on the route sheets.
- 100 mile (85 mile option):
- All riders should be through Niles Canyon by 9:00 AM for CHP coverage.
- 100M riders need to be at Junipero and Independence (Pleasanton) by 11:00 AM. If later, take right on Independence (left is the 100M route) and continue on the 100K route.
- 85M riders need to be at Junipero and Independence (Pleasanton) by 11:30 AM. If later, take right on Independence (left is the 100M route) and continue on the 100K route.
- 100M riders doing Altamont loop must leave Rios Lovell rest stop by 11:30 AM .
- Rios Lovell Winery stop closes at 2:00 PM.
- Sunol Glen School rest stop closes at 3:00 PM.
- Spring Valley Rest stop closes at 4:00 PM.
- Entire route closes at 5:00 PM.
- 100 K:
- All riders should be through Niles Canyon by 8:45 AM for CHP coverage.
- Sunol Glen School rest stop closes at 3:00 PM.
- Spring Valley Rest stop closes at 4:00 PM.
- Entire route closes at 5:00 PM.
- Calaveras Loop (38 mile):
- It’s critical that all riders arrive at the Sunol Glen rest stop by 10AM.
- Sunol Glen School rest stop closes at 3:00 PM.
- Spring Valley Rest stop closes at 4:00 PM.
- Entire route closes at 5:00 PM.
- FUN ride (28 mile):
- Quarry Staging Area (Coyote Hills Rest Stop) closes at 2:00 PM
- Beard Staging Area closes at 3:00 PM
- Niles Water Stop at end of trail closes at 4:00 PM
- Entire route closes at 5:00 PM.
Safety and SAG support:
We will have numerous Course Marshall’s positioned along the route for safety. In addition, our SAGs will be patrolling all routes and will be in contact by radio with our base station in case they need to be directed somewhere quickly. SAGs will be carrying some bike repair equipment – if additional repair is required, they will deliver you to a mechanic at the next rest stop.
eBike policy:
Class 1 and 3 (pedal assisted) eBikes are allowed on all rides. Class 2 (throttle assist) are NOT allowed on any rides.
Read the Travelogue for the full route description and highlights!
