July 26, 2008

Photos by Doug Smith

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 24 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.
Time Trial Results
These are day-of results, send your comments to Team Santa Cruz

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
We will make every effort to provide the size being ordered, but cannot guarantee the selection.
We may have to provide a size larger than requested.


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.