Saturday, September 12
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER ON RACE DAY BEGINNING AT 6:15AM AT NEGRO BAR.
GOLD RUSH METRIC CENTURY (70 Mile) & HALF METRIC CENTURY (36 Miles)As tenacious pioneers forged their way up steep canyon walls and descended deep gullies seeking riches, they created paths that became some of the best cycling routes in Northern California. Visit 19th century towns like Lotus, Coloma, and Cool; and, peddle streets of ghost towns, forgotten by time. See sights like the Sutter's Mill where gold was discovered in 1848 and started the California Gold Rush. Climbs hills like Prospector's Road, transverse the beautiful and unforgettable foothill country side while glimpsing the distant Sierra Mountain tops. Enjoy the American River as you pass over it several times and plunge to the bottom of the South Fork Canyon.
This event will be a fully supported ride coordinated by Capitol Adventure and the dedicated members of Cycle Folsom and the Folsom Area Bicycle Advocates. This route is fortunate to travel through several small boom town communities including Rescue, Coloma and Cool. You’ll be rewarded with some of the best views of the countryside as you travel through these rural communities along the way, with a couple of challenging climbs including the Prospector Climb! (A 2-1/2 mile, 1,100 foot thigh burning climb!) The course is fully supported with great volunteers and a wide variety food to keep you energized.
This year we have added the Gold Rush Half Metric Century, a 36 mile ride up to Rescue and back. This beautiful ride is perfect for beginners and family members who want to join the first leg of the full Metric Century.
SUPPORT - Gold Rush Metric Century
Rest Stops:
There are two rest stops and two water stops on the Gold Rush Metric Century route. The two rest stops will provide restrooms, food and drinks. The water stop will only provide water and limited food. In addition, a free feast will be provided at the end of the ride at the cyclebration festival site at Negro Bar.
Rest Stop No. 1 will be at the Coloma State Park
Rest Stop No. 2 is at the Northside Elementary School in Cool
Water Stop No. 1 will be at the Rescue Fire Department (Turn around point for Half Metric - Mile 18)
Water Stop No. 2 to be determined
Food:
One of the highlights of this ride is the great food offered at the rest stops. The exact selection and quantities will vary from year to year based on availability and feedback from riders.
The two rest stops are planning on having peanut butter, jam, cream cheese, bagels, fruit, nuts, crackers, cookies, sodas, Gatorade, cliff bars, etc. So don’t worry about running out of energy on this ride.
There will also be a free “after ride” meal for all riders at the finish. It will be an all-you- can-eat salad, garlic bread and baked pasta.
Restrooms
Restrooms and/or porta potties will be available at both rest stops.
SAG – Support and Gear
There will be a sag wagon patrolling the entire route. The sag is equipped with tools and supplies to repair minor bike problems (flats, etc.) and a broom to take care of roadside glass if such is reported to them. Riders are asked to report any glass to sag or to the rest stop volunteers.
Sag support is the not the same as a taxi. Our Sags are on the course for everyone’s safety and the best we may be able to do is move you forward to the next rest stop, where you will have to wait until another sag can move you forward one more rest stop (and on to the finish). We will make every effort to accommodate you.
Riding Ambassadors
In addition to our sag wagon there will also be Riding Ambassadors. They will leave at various times and will try staying with the larger groups of riders. They will have cells phones and will have contact with our dispatch for any emergencies and sag support.
Mechanical
Some mechanical support at the start/finish as well as at some rest stops will be available. While this arrangement may not be able to fix serious issues, it should be able to resolve minor ones to allow you to potentially finish. If the mechanic recommends that your bike is not safe to continue on, we ask that you respect this recommendation and allow us to sag you to the finish.
Safety / Rules of the Road
-This is not a race and there is no winner.
-ANSI/Snell-approved helmets must be worn at all time during the ride.
-All riders must carry a driver’s license or other form of ID.
-All riders are responsible for the safety and condition of your bicycle and equipment.
Riders must carry:
Spare tube
Patch kit
Pump
Tire irons
Tools
Water bottles
-All riders must check-in at start.
-Please be courteous to local drivers and respectful of traffic.
-Bicyclists must obey all California Vehicle Code laws, including all stop signs and signals.
-Local authorities may cite violators.
-Ride single file and stay right.
-When passing another cyclist announce “on your left” to all riders being passed.
-Private sag vehicles are prohibited. Riders with private sags will be disqualified.
Saturday, September 12 - 7:00am – 5:00pm
Negro Bar State Park
Fee: $35 Half Metric Century (36 miles)
A $10 increase per event for same day registration.
Gold Rush Metric Century (70 Mile)
Map: [click here]
MotionBased Interactive: Coming Soon!
Elevation Chart: [click here]
Gold Rush Half Metric Century (36 Mile)
Map: [click here]
Elevation Chart: [click here]
Event Flyer: [click here]
Presented by: Capitol Adventure
Contact: Todd Drybread: capitoladventure@yahoo.com
If you prefer to register by mail, download and print the attachment [click here]
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
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