10th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge
Mark July 26, 2008 on your calendar
EVENT:The Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge
DATE: Saturday, 26 July 2008
START: 6:30 - 8:30 AM
REGISTRATION: $45 early registration, $55 after 12 July 2008
Registration closes on 21 July or when event is full - whichever comes first
NO day of event registration
Pre-registration the evening before the ride at the Scotts Valley Hilton - 5:30 to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Scotts Valley High School
555 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley, CA
WEBSITE: http://www.santacruzcycling.org/scmc/index.shtml
CONTACT: century@santacruzcycling.org
TWO CHALLENGING ROUTES:
The Century Challenge: Ride some of the most scenic and challenging roads in the Western US
while gaining over 11,000 feet in elevation (110+ feet per mile).
We start out with a Cat 2 climb on the famous Mt. Charley Road (roadbed was laid out in 1851)
and moving on to other roads like Jamison Creek and E. Zayante.
Number of Category 1 climbs = 1; Cat 2 = 3; Cat 4 = 4.
Finishers surely have earned major bragging rights.
The Metric Century Challenge: The 65 mile route is by no means a wimp ride.
The course will cover many of the same roads as the full century.
With 7,800 feet in elevation gain, clearly a challenge for the most experienced riders.
Sharp switchbacks on steep descents will require alert technical riding.
ALL NEW TIME TRIAL:
Both routes offer all riders the chance to compete for Fastest Man and Woman up Jamison Creek.
A $100 dollar prize each will go to the fastest male and female rider to climb Jamison Creek.
Three miles gaining 1,585' in elevation (528' per mile).
Time trial runs from 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon). Riders must start between 9:00am and 11:00am.
FUEL: Fantastic rest stops loaded with plenty of food and drink to keep you going.
Replenish your body at the end of the ride with a great gourmet burrito and ice cream.
EQUIPMENT: Both routes require that riders have bikes and bodies in excellent shape, especially brakes and tires for a day on our mountain roads.
Layered clothes are a must with Santa Cruz's (usually) cool weather in the mornings and warmer daytime temps.
PARKING: Scotts Valley High School - Please carpool if possible.
Long Sleeve Event Shirts Available:All sizes are $18 except XXL which will cost $20
The Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge is put on by The Santa Cruz County Cycling Club.
Proceeds from this annual event go to support the club's bicycling education activities.
