We are excited to debut new courses for the 100 mile and 100 Km rides in 2016! There are just SO many great roads in the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounding areas that we’ve decided to share more of them with you!
100-Mile Route
100-Mile Course – This new course for 2016 starts with the signature climb up Mt. Charlie Road upon reaching the summit and passing Mountain Charlie’s Cabin it winds north along Summit Road then along Skyline Boulevard with picturesque vistas of the Santa Cruz Mountains and down into Silicon Valley. Passing HWY 9 the 100 Mile course will continue heading north turning left onto Alpine Road. Arguably one of the most spectacular descents in the Santa Cruz mountains because of the exposed lush green hills, dappled redwood groves and ocean views in the distance. The riders will wind down Alpine Road along Pescadero Creek and into the La Honda area. Turning right onto Pescadero Road then left onto HWY 84 as you head out to the coast. At the historic San Gregorio Market riders will take a left onto Stage Road. This section is a beautiful throwback to old time coastal California with pastoral views, historic barns, peeks of the ocean and an absolutely majestic eucalyptus lined stretch into the town of Pescadero for a lunch stop. From Pescadero the ride will continue south along Cloverdale Road, then out to coastal HWY1 along Gazos Creek. From here riders will usually enjoy a gentle (or strong) tail wind pushing them south. A beautiful jaunt through Swanton Road then back into Santa Cruz and up Glen Canyon back to Scotts Valley where riders will enjoy a great post ride meal.
100-K Route
100-KM Couse – This new course for 2016 starts with the signature climb up Mt. Charlie Road upon reaching the summit and passing Mountain Charlie’s Cabin it winds north along Summit Road then along Skyline Boulevard with picturesque vistas of the Santa Cruz Mountains and down into Silicon Valley. As riders approach HWY 9 they will take a left and descend down into the San Lorenzo Valley. Taking a right onto HWY 236 will send the ride into the oldest state park in California – Big Basin Redwoods, home to the largest continuous stand of ancient Coast Redwoods south of San Francisco– established in 1902. Riders will enjoy a lunch stop nestled in the redwoods before they wind through the heart of the park on Sky Meadow Road and Lodge Road back to HWY 236 and then south into Boulder Creek. From Boulder Creek riders will wind down using some parallel roads to avoid most of HWY 9. From Felton the ride will head up Mt. Hermon Road into Scotts Valley where riders will enjoy a great post ride meal.
10 Mile Route
10 Mile Course – Come enjoy our all ages welcome 10 mile ride through Bean Creek and Scotts Valley. This is a great introduction to the Mountain Charlie Challenge, and all organized rides.
