In-person registration is still open for the Sequoia Century. You may register at the Bicycle Outfitter in Los Altos between noon and 4, Saturday, June 6 or at the VA on Sunday, June 7. Cash or check only. You can download the registration form and release form to fill out and bring with you or forms will be available at registration.
2009 Sequoia Century
Sunday June 7, 2009
4 routes 50K to 200K
V A Palo Alto Health Care System
Palo Alto, California
presented by the
Western Wheelers Bicycle Club
sequoia century bicycle ride
The Sequoia Century is the Western Wheelers Bicycle Club’s big annual event, providing the opportunity to complete fully supported 100-mile or 200K ride out to the Coast and back. There are shorter 50 K (31 mile) and 100 K (62 mile) options, also.
tour routes
50K route
(8:00–10:00 AM start) — Loops through Los Altos Hills, Portola Valley, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto. This mellow ride is 33 miles with 1200 ft. of climbing.
100K route
(7:00–9:00 AM start) — Climbs Redwood Gulch and Big Basin Way to Saratoga Gap, goes north on Skyline, descends Alpine Road to La Honda, continues to San Gregorio, climbs Tunitas Creek Road, descends Kings Mountain to Woodside, and returns to Palo Alto. This mountainous metric is 68 miles with 6000 ft. of climbing.
100-mile route
(6:00–8:00 AM start) — Follows the 100K route, and adds a loop from Saratoga Gap to Boulder Creek. This scenic century is 102 miles with 9000 ft. of climbing.
200K route
(6:00–7:00 AM start) — Follows the 100–mile route, and adds a loop from San Gregorio down the coast to Pescadero. This challenge is 124 miles with 10,600 ft. of climbing.
SPONSORS
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Bicycle parts generously donated by:
Photography by PHOTOCRAZY®: Be sure to smile when you see one of the folks from PhotoCrazy® (bright orange T-shirts) along the route taking your picture. Each picture can be found the next day on their website.
Raffle prizes generously
donated by
PhotoCrazy.com
(more info).
Rider numbers and raffle prizes generously donated by:
Coffee Cakes generously donated by:
Raffle prize & cyclist wallets generously donated by:
2009 sequoia century contact information
Web: http://www.westernwheelers.org
Postal mail:
Western Wheelers Sequoia 2009
P.O. Box 518
Palo Alto, CA 94302
Last updated June 6, 2009.
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