Originally Posted by
ChillDilettante
So, like I'm sure many of you are, I'm processing my Covid angst by biking most days. Thinking of giving myself a goal - maybe doing a solo century? I'd prefer to start near Sacramento and prioritize roads that are smooth and relatively car free. I'd prefer natural beauty, but the car thing is even bigger. Flat-ish is good too.
Would appreciate any route advice. Also, ideas about water stops these days - prefer to stay super safe. I've done centuries before that were organized, but nothing like this. Any other advice also appreciated. Thanks!
Do the Foxy's Fall route. It gets a bit lumpy as you get towards the back side of Napa and up towards Berryessa, but there's only a couple of proper hills, and it's a beautiful ride. I saw people doing it on fixies and single speeds.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31222665
The old route goes a bit closer to Vacaville on the outbound leg, and adds a couple of small climbs (Steiger barely counts as a climb).
https://www.tourofcalifornia.org/201...l-century.html
Water stops; Detour via orchard Ave if you take the Vacaville route. Mankas Corner, Moscowite Corner, Winters. That should be enough to get you home.