Great Western California Bike Century and Metric Century
Sunday, May 24, 2009
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Want to get in a great one-day and not spend the entire weekend? Enjoy the incredible scenery that surrounds Paso Robles by bicycle. You can get a taste of what the Rally is all about without being away from home the entire weekend.

Register Here for the Century.

The Rally staff will choose their favorite century routes and will provide food rest stops, route maps and directions, signage along the road and an end-of-the-ride BBQ. Showers and camping are available for an extra fee on Saturday and/or Sunday nights.

Great Western San Simeon Bike Century

The destination for this year's bike century is San Simeon, a small town on the coast, which is known primarily as the home of Hearst's Castle. We start with a loop out in the country near Creston, and through Templeton before heading to the coast. Then it's out Hwy. 46, with a few interesting detours via Jack Creek and York Mountain Roads, before heading north through Cambria and onward to San Simeon. After making a loop around Sebastian's General Store, retrace your route back to Paso Robles on Hwy. 46 to complete your ride. Map will be coming soon!

PROFILE: Approximately 6000 feet of elevation gain. With that much climbing, this is not an easy century, but the climbing is spread fairly evenly throughout the ride. Nonetheless, there is some steep grades on York Mountain Rd., and of course there is that 9 mile climb coming back from the coast which is unavoidable. Coming near the end of the ride as it does, it is bound to make an impression on you. Just take it easy - you have all day. A mixture of country roads, Hwy. 46, and Hwy. 1.

Century Map (PDF)

Great Western Metric Century

This is a shortened version of this year's century. You ride a similar route as the century riders looping inland to the east, through Templeton, and then heading to the coast. You don't actually go out to the coast and San Simeon as the full century riders do. Instead, you climb over Vineyard Road and Willow Creek Road heading for Adelaida. Then down Chimney Rock Rd. into Hwy. G14 back to Paso Robles and the fairgrounds. Map coming soon.

PROFILE: Approximately 3000 feet of climbing which is spread throughout the course. Mostly country roads with a portion on Hwy. G14 (Nacimiento Lake Dr.).

Metric Century Map (PDF)

Registration: Sunday, May 24, 6:30am - 8:30am
Cost: $45 (non-Rally participants)
Location: Paso Robles, California - See map

Please note: Anyone signed up for the Rally can ride the unsupported metric and century routes provided. We charge $10 extra for those that want sag support, route marking and food rest stops. You may register for the Century when you register for the Rally.

Great Western Bicycle Rally
info@GreatWesternBicycleRally.com
866-909-4927

Great Western California Bike Century and Metric Century Sunday, May 24, 2009Supported!

Great Western California Bike Century and Metric Century
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Supported!