Solo century route in Central Valley or Wine Country?
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Solo century route in Central Valley or Wine Country?
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!
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!
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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!
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!
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.
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This looks like a real possibility. Will check it out. Thanks.I mean if fixies can do it......
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If you want flat, you can't get much flatter than this: https://1bvcds2l78kp3btc1c45z7tx-wpe...century.v3.pdf
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Perhaps farther from Sac than you care for but you can do a century in the Sierra Valley which takes you along farms, ranches, etc... by taking two laps that are nearly completely flat and very limited traffic. Google Sierraville and Loyalton, if it’s not too far away I can better describe the route.
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Perhaps farther from Sac than you care for but you can do a century in the Sierra Valley which takes you along farms, ranches, etc... by taking two laps that are nearly completely flat and very limited traffic. Google Sierraville and Loyalton, if it’s not too far away I can better describe the route.
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Starting in Sierraville, head West on Hwy 49 to Sattley
At Sattley head North on Beckworth/Calpine Rd to Hwy 70
Take 70 East to Vinton
Take 49 South back to Sierraville for one full lap. You will pass through Loyalton on your way to Sierraville.
On your second lap you will stop in Loyalton which is about 10 miles before Sierraville ending up with a total of about 104 miles. (Sierraville to Sierraville x2 is about 114 miles) It makes more sense to stop there than reach a true 100 stopping in the middle of nowhere. This route is basically a big square (sort of) around the Sierra Valley. Great roads, very little traffic. great scenery and SAFE. I'm planning on doing it solo with gf support in September on a cool day, you are welcome to join and I think there might be one or two others.
At Sattley head North on Beckworth/Calpine Rd to Hwy 70
Take 70 East to Vinton
Take 49 South back to Sierraville for one full lap. You will pass through Loyalton on your way to Sierraville.
On your second lap you will stop in Loyalton which is about 10 miles before Sierraville ending up with a total of about 104 miles. (Sierraville to Sierraville x2 is about 114 miles) It makes more sense to stop there than reach a true 100 stopping in the middle of nowhere. This route is basically a big square (sort of) around the Sierra Valley. Great roads, very little traffic. great scenery and SAFE. I'm planning on doing it solo with gf support in September on a cool day, you are welcome to join and I think there might be one or two others.
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That sounds fantastic! I love how simple the wayfinding it, which seems key for a solo ride. I think I'll go ride one lap sometime soon to scope it out. Any suggestions on water stops? I can't quite tell if there might be stores or parks in the middle section. Please do keep me in the loop on your September plan! Thanks so much.
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That sounds fantastic! I love how simple the wayfinding it, which seems key for a solo ride. I think I'll go ride one lap sometime soon to scope it out. Any suggestions on water stops? I can't quite tell if there might be stores or parks in the middle section. Please do keep me in the loop on your September plan! Thanks so much.
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