The Route’s GPS links:
- GPS Links (Ride with GPS) : **PRELIMINARY** 100 mile (85 mile option) | 100K | 25 mile Fun Ride
- Route Sheets: Check back near the event date
- All routes start at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont.
Note: We reserve the right to change the routes if external events prevent us from using the original route.
We’ve have listened to the riders and have brought back a loop route that once again includes Niles and Palomares Canyons, reduced urban riding, maximized right turns, and reduced turns in general. The basis is the traditional route in reverse, getting through Niles Canyon early. The plan is to have CHP presence in the canyon.
Three Routes to choose from:
Complete Century (101 miles, 6300 ft climbing – with 85 mile option): Start at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont and ride north to Niles Canyon Road (there will be CHP presence in Niles Canyon), to Palomeras Road. Ascend Palomares’ cool canyon and at the top enjoy a 5 mile long, beautiful downhill to Palomeras 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 (63 miles, 4300 ft climbing): Same as Complete Century, but skips the loop through Livermore and Altamont Pass, while adding a nice loop through Happy Valley.
Fun Ride (25 miles, mostly flat, 460 ft): Pedal to Coyote Hills Regional Park 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:
25 Mile 100 km 100 mile/85 mile
NOTE: There may be other markings on the road that look similar. Look for the “P” as part of our marking.
Packet Pickup times:
- 6:30-8:00AM: 100 Mile, 85 Mile & 100K
- 10:00-11:00 AM: The 25-Mile Fun Ride (time is preliminary)
- Early check-in for all rides is available 1:30-3:30PM on Saturday (4/20) at Mission San Jose High School . Just look for signs directing you when you arrive.
Ride Start times:
- 6:30 AM: 100 Mile, 85 Mile & 100K
- 10:00 AM: The 25-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 8:45 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.
- 25 mile:
- Coyote Hills Rest Stop closes at 2:30PM
- Beard Staging Area closes at 3:00PM
- Niles Water Stop at end of trail closes at 4:00PM
- Entire route closes at 5:00 PM.
Safety and SAG support:
We will have numerous Course Marshalls 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!
