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Ride Details 

Century Ride: 100 Miles $95

Elevation Gain: 4,026'

Map showing a cycling route around Lake Almanor with elevation profile chart; 100.2 miles, +4026 ft/-4026 ft elevation change.
  • A beautiful century begins with an out-and-back on Warner Valley Road to Domingo Springs.  Coming back to town, there is a rest stop at Bodfish Bicycles in Chester before you begin the climb up Johnson Grade to A13.  At the end of A13, a left on 147 takes you through Clear Creek to Westwood, where there is a rest stop at the historic Walker Mansion.  From there you follow the arrows through town to A-21, ending at the turnaround at Hwy 44.  The return trip takes you back to the Walker Mansion rest stop. Proceed along Hwy 147 around the east shore of Lake Almanor to Hwy 89, where another full rest stop at Canyon Dam sponsored by the Blue Star Moms awaits you (donations are welcome!). The remainder of the ride follows Hwy 89 along west Lake Almanor back to Chester. Time to party! Enjoy a catered lunch  and a celebratory beer.
Map showing a cycle route around Lake Almanor, with an elevation profile below. Total distance: 68.5 miles, elevation gain/loss: 2604 ft.

Metric Ride  68 Miles $85

Elevation gain: 2,804'

  • A scenic metric century ride begins with a climb up Johnson Grade to A13.  At the end of A13, a left on 147 takes you through Clear Creek to Westwood, where there is a rest stop at the historic Walker Mansion.  From there you follow the arrows through town to A-21, ending at the Swain Mt. Snowmobile Park turnout.  The return trip takes you back to the Walker Mansion rest stop. Proceed along Hwy 147 around the east shore of Lake Almanor to Hwy 89, where another full rest stop at Canyon Dam sponsored by the Blue Star Moms awaits you (donations are welcome!). The remainder of the ride follows Hwy 89 along west Lake Almanor back to Chester. Time to partywith a catered lunch  and a celebratory beer.
Cycling route around Lake Almanor, 32.4 miles with elevation gain of 1145 ft and descent of 1145 ft. Includes elevation profile graph.

Half Metric Ride 33 Miles $75

Elevation Gain: 1,145'

  • A leisurely loop around Lake Almanor begins with a climb up the Johnson Grade to A13. After proceeding through Hamilton Branch via A-13, a right takes you along the east shore of beautiful Lake Almanor to the rest stop at Hwy 89 and Canyon Dam. The remainder of the ride follows Hwy 89 along west Lake Almanor back to Chester. Time to party with a catered lunch  and a celebratory beer!

 

DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE

      LOCATION: 101 MEADOWBROOK LOOP, CHESTER CA
  • 6AM CHECK IN & DAY OF REGISTRATION
  • STAGGERED STARTS:
    • 7AM for Century 
    • 8 AM for Metric 
    • 9 AM  for 1/2 Metric
  • 11AM LUNCH & BREW
    • Music Provided by NextGen Entertainment