Training & Resources
Death Ride Training Series by Alta Alpina Cycling Club
ALTA ALPINA CHALLENGE TRAINING SERIES
Ride at Your Peak! In partnership with Alta Alpina Cycling Club (AACC), we offer the Death Ride Training Series to help you prepare for the big event on July 12th! Whether it’s your first time tackling the Tour of the California Alps - Death Ride® passes and you want to be ready to complete the whole course, or you’re a veteran looking to ride your best time this year, the Training Series is designed to help you ride at your peak.
- Choose from 1 to 5 rides on five dates beginning May 3rd, and then every 2 weeks thereafter on May 17th, May 31st, June 14th and June 28th.
- Each ride is supported by AACC members and tackles different Sierra mountain passes to develop familiarity with the area and skills to be at your best for the Death Ride. Coaching materials are provided regularly to help you make the most of your training.
* Be sure to take advantage of this Training Series $30 Coupon code: DRTS25
The training series registration page is active on BikeReg now.
The URL is: https://www.bikereg.com/alta-alpina-death-ride-training-series
Grizzly Peak Century
Sunday, May, 4th 2025
Road Route Options
There are four paved routes to choose from, all of them very hilly: 35 miles, 50 miles, 75 miles, and 100 miles. The 100 mile route starts earlier and does a full south loop first. For more information see the Routes pages and the RideWithGPS Event page.
The 75 mile and 100 mile routes will again use a section of the San Francisco Bay Trail between Pinole and Rodeo. When you get to this section, be sure to slow down, be courteous to other trail users, and enjoy the view. Please don't jeopardize our future use of this great resource!
The Sequoia 2025
SATURDAY June 1, 2025
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Join the Western Wheelers Bicycle Club on Sunday June 1, 2025 at The Sequoia for a thrilling cycling experience set amidst the captivating coastal mountains and redwood forests of the San Francisco Bay Area. With a variety of course options including a Century, a 75-mile Challenge, a Metric Century, and a 38-mile Fun Ride, The Sequoia offers a chance to immerse yourself in the "Challengingly Beautiful" mountain scenery that defines our region. Hosted entirely by dedicated volunteers, our mission is to foster a love for recreational cycling in the Bay Area's stunning landscape, welcoming cyclists of many levels to revel in the excitement and camaraderie of our event. Beyond the ride, your participation supports local coastside communities and cycling organizations. To date, the Western Wheelers Bicycle Club has donated over $76,400 from The Sequoia to Coastside charities and cycling organizations. |
Gold Country Cycling Challenge
SATURDAY June 7, 2025
- Join us for the tenth annual gold country Challenge. A ride through the historic gold mining country of western Nevada County.
- Gold Country Challenge: sponsored by Grass Valley Rotary and benefiting Bright Futures for Youth: Ride the beautiful and historic back roads of the Nevada County gold country and along the scenic Yuba River. Road rides include challenging 100, 75, 55 and 35 mile options and our new 18 mile recreational ride. Excellent route support. Enjoy the post-ride meal and beer under the pines. Early discounts. E-bikes are welcomed.
The Experience:
- Quiet roads with well stocked rest stops hosted by local non-profits
- Lunch at the halfway point
- Experienced SAG and intersection control, well-marked route
- Join us for the post ride BBQ – beer and wine garden
- Visit historic gold mining towns after the ride
Reach Out:
- Care to volunteer or maybe you just have a question? Feel free to reach out to us.
Want to ride one of the top 25 rides in the world? Then you've got to ride the Marin Century.
SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 2025
The Marin Century has been staged every year since 1963, which means that the Marin Cyclists Cycling Club has an extended history and first hand experience to host an unforgettable event. 5 Routes to choose from, including Double Metric @124 miles with 11,000' climbing.
Our Club goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and enjoyment our riders have come to expect. Well marked routes, SAG, qualified first aid, bike mechanics at rest stops and medical response teams posted where necessary. Legendary post ride expo includes craft beer, fresh gelato, live music and much more.
Year after year in our post ride survey, 98% of our past riders responded that they “Would recommend the Marin Century to a friend”
Phoenix Cycling Systems
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