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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there mountain biking at the Rally?
IIs there RV camping as well as tent camping?
If I arrive late, will there still be camping sites?
Are there shower and bathroom facilities for tent
campers?
Can I bring my dog?
How
do I participate in the Swap Meet?
Are the rides
supported?
I can't get a motel reservation, what should
I do?
I don't ride, but my friend wants me to attend.
What is there to do?
Is there mountain biking at the Rally?
The Rally is primarily geared towards
road biking. However, the Rally does provide limited off road and mountain
biking activities. While there are excellent off road trails for mountain
bikers in the Paso Robles area, most of these are located away from the
fairgounds where all Rally ride routes begin and end. Two mountain bike routes
starting and ending at the Fairgrounds are available, but these include a
significant amount of paved road riding to get to and from the off-road
portions. The Rally also offers two off road routes recommended by the local
bicycle club which start at remote locations away from the Fairgrounds. These
are available also, together with a map and directions for getting to the
remote starting locations.
The Rally is primarily geared towards
road biking. However, the Rally does provide limited off road and mountain
biking activities. While there are excellent off road trails for mountain
bikers in the Paso Robles area, most of these are located away from the
fairgounds where all Rally ride routes begin and end. Two mountain bike routes
starting and ending at the Fairgrounds are available, but these include a
significant amount of paved road riding to get to and from the off-road
portions. The Rally also offers two off road routes recommended by the local
bicycle club which start at remote locations away from the Fairgrounds. These
are available also, together with a map and directions for getting to the
remote starting locations.Is
there RV camping as well as tent camping?
Yes. You can bring in RVs of any type. Located at various places around the fairgrounds there are RV hook ups providing electrical power and in a few places, there are water hook ups as well. We charge an additional $20 for the weekend if you use one of these hook ups. This fee is collected during your registration. (You are given a card to put on your dashboard to show you have paid.) In the past, we believe most campers desiring a hook up were able to find one.
Yes. You can bring in RVs of any type. Located at various places around the fairgrounds there are RV hook ups providing electrical power and in a few places, there are water hook ups as well. We charge an additional $20 for the weekend if you use one of these hook ups. This fee is collected during your registration. (You are given a card to put on your dashboard to show you have paid.) In the past, we believe most campers desiring a hook up were able to find one.
If
I arrive late, will there still be camping
sites?
In past years, the entire camping area of the fairgounds has never been completely filled with campers. However, later arrivals will not be able to choose from among the more desirable camping locations. In the past, campers have arrived as late as Sunday and still found space to set up camp.
In past years, the entire camping area of the fairgounds has never been completely filled with campers. However, later arrivals will not be able to choose from among the more desirable camping locations. In the past, campers have arrived as late as Sunday and still found space to set up camp.
Are
there shower and bathroom facilities for tent
campers.
Yes! Portable showers are brought onto the fairgrounds specifically for the Rally. The fairgrounds has a large numer of flush toilet bathrooms and sinks.
Yes! Portable showers are brought onto the fairgrounds specifically for the Rally. The fairgrounds has a large numer of flush toilet bathrooms and sinks.
Can
I bring my dog?
Unfortunately NO. This policy is set by the fairgrounds management. We can give you information on a kennel in Paso Robles which can board your pet during the Rally. Otherwise, we respectfully request that you leave your pets at home.
Unfortunately NO. This policy is set by the fairgrounds management. We can give you information on a kennel in Paso Robles which can board your pet during the Rally. Otherwise, we respectfully request that you leave your pets at home.
How
do I participate in the Swap Meet?
The swap meet is held Friday evening in the main Rally building. It is free to all Registered Rally Participants. Simply bring your spare parts and other bicycle related items which you wish to sell, find an empty space on one of the tables, set out your wares and hope you can sell them. You must be registered at the Rally to participate. The swap meet is NOT intended for commercial sellers of goods. It is intended simply as a way in which Rally Participants can attempt to sell extra or unwanted bike parts etc.
The swap meet is held Friday evening in the main Rally building. It is free to all Registered Rally Participants. Simply bring your spare parts and other bicycle related items which you wish to sell, find an empty space on one of the tables, set out your wares and hope you can sell them. You must be registered at the Rally to participate. The swap meet is NOT intended for commercial sellers of goods. It is intended simply as a way in which Rally Participants can attempt to sell extra or unwanted bike parts etc.
Are
the rides supported?
Generally, no. The Rally offers approximately 25 different routes which are available for riding at any time during the weekend. It would be impossible to provide the type of support typically found on centuries or other fun rides with so many routes to be covered over such an extended period of time. However, all longer rides are routed past locations where food and water and toilet facilities can be found and these are generally indicated on the route slips. Sometimes, when the Rally Century ride goes to locations where food and water are not readily available, the Rally will provide a rest stop to offer these things.
Generally, no. The Rally offers approximately 25 different routes which are available for riding at any time during the weekend. It would be impossible to provide the type of support typically found on centuries or other fun rides with so many routes to be covered over such an extended period of time. However, all longer rides are routed past locations where food and water and toilet facilities can be found and these are generally indicated on the route slips. Sometimes, when the Rally Century ride goes to locations where food and water are not readily available, the Rally will provide a rest stop to offer these things.
BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR: We are offering a supported century and metric century
ride on Sunday. Food rest stops and sag support will be out on the course.
If Rally participants want to ride the century, we are charging a fee of
$10.00 to cover this support. If you are not a Rally participant and are only
coming for one day, the fee is $45.00.
I
can't get a motel reservation, what should I
do?
Unfortunately, Paso Robles has a limited number of motel rooms and many of these are reserved a year in advance by Rally participants who return year after year. Your options are as follows:
Unfortunately, Paso Robles has a limited number of motel rooms and many of these are reserved a year in advance by Rally participants who return year after year. Your options are as follows:
- Camping on the fairgrounds.Ok, if you are looking for motel, you probably aren't into camping, but a lot of people do this, so it's worth considering. We have clean portable showers and hot water.
- Keep calling for cancellations. Although many of the rooms are reserved a year in advance by people who think they will attend this year, inevitably things come up and some will cancel. Of course you have to be lucky to call at the right time to get one of these, but if you don't, someone else will.
- Get a room outside Paso Robles. Templeton, Atascadero San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, and Cambria are all in close proximity and have a lot more rooms available. San Luis Obispo is probably cheaper than motels on the coast and has easier freeway access to Paso Robles. It's only a half hour drive. You can drive to the fairgrounds in the morning to ride or participate in the competitions during the day. Then, if you bring a change of clothes with you, you could shower and change on the fairgrounds and be ready for the evening's activities without returning to your motel. It might not be as convenient as staying in Paso Robles, but a lot better than missing the fun altogether.
I
don't ride, but my friend wants me to attend. What is
there to do?
Plenty! Downtown Paso Robles has great restaurants. shops and wine-tasting rooms and even a brewery. In the evening, the Rally has plenty of activities to do with your friend. We can always use volunteersduring the day, and this is a terrific way to meet other people attending the Rally.
Plenty! Downtown Paso Robles has great restaurants. shops and wine-tasting rooms and even a brewery. In the evening, the Rally has plenty of activities to do with your friend. We can always use volunteersduring the day, and this is a terrific way to meet other people attending the Rally.
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