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People Powered Ride 2010

Hans Christian Andersen Park

Sunday, October 10, 2010 @ 6:30 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, October 10, 2010 @ 6:30 AM

Additional Date Information

6:30 am to 5:00 pm

Address

Hans Christian Andersen Park
Solvang, CA

Fees

Single rider $ 50
Tandem $ 100

Registration Closing Date

Friday, October 8, 2010 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description



ABOUT GOLETA VALLEY CYCLING CLUB
We’re a non-profit recreational and sport touring association committed to promoting safety, health and fitness through bicycling. Your registration fee enables us to support the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition, Safe Routes 2 School, Bici Centro, California Bicycle Coalition, Adventure Cycling, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, and the League of American Bicyclists. We thank you for your participation.

BOB McFARLAND PEOPLE POWERED RIDE

The Goleta Valley Cycling Club invites you to the 30th Annual People Powered Ride on October 10, 2010. The rides tour the scenic Santa Barbara County wine country and surrounding hills. The start/finish is at Hans Christian Andersen Park in the city of Solvang..

ONLINE REGISTRATION

ALL RIDERS MUST PRE-REGISTER. NO DAY-OF-RIDE REGISTRATION. Register online (no added fees) at www.goletabike.org
Single Rider: $50
Tandem: $100
Extra BBQ tickets for non-riders: $15

ROUTES FOR 2010

Cabernet 100 Mile. From Solvang to Sisquoc, back through Los Alamos, on to Lompoc and return. This route has several challenging climbs. Merlot Metric. Solvang to Los Alamos joining the 100 mile route to Lompoc and return including some challenging climbs. Chardonnay 30 Mile. Although short, the ride is challenging and the route is new.

START TIMES

Check-in begins at 6:30 am.
• Cabernet Start 6:30-8:00 am
• Merlot Start 6:30-9:00 am
• Chardonnay Start 6:30-10:00 am
No century starts after 8 am! All riders must be off the course by 5:00 pm—NO EXCEPTIONS! The ride takes place rain or shine - no refunds.

SUPPORT

SAG support with phone/radio communication will be available on all routes. Please make sure your bike is in good working condition prior to the ride, and be prepared to handle your own minor repairs.

FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT

The People Powered Ride is famous for its food! At the ride start and morning rest stops, you’ll find home-baked breads, fruit, juice and bagels. Later in the day, the rest stops will provide fruit, cookies and breads, and at the lunch stop for the Cabernet and Merlot riders, pasta salads and cold cuts. Relax at ride’s end with a BBQ (your choice of meat or vegetarian), served from 12:00-4:00 pm. BBQ is included in your registration fee.

RULES OF THE ROAD

Helmets are required and must be worn. Bicyclists must obey all CA Vehicle Code laws, including all stop signs and signals. Violators may be cited by local authorities. Riders should carry water, patch kit or spare tube, pump, phone money or cell phone, identification, and critical medical information. All riders, including tandem partners, must sign the release form before starting the ride. Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult, and a parent or guardian must sign the release form.

MORE INFORMATION

Check out our web page at www.goletabike.org, or call Doris at 805-968-3143 (day or evening 9am-9pm).

ACCOMMODATIONS

For lodging, camping, dining & tourist information, please contact these Visitor’s Centers: Buellton www.buellton.org Solvang www.solvangusa.com Lompoc www.lompocshopping.com Santa Maria www.santamaria.com Santa Barbara www.santabarbaraca.com

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