Ride Descriptions
The 100 mile course has a start time of 7 to 7:55 am. The others use an open start time of 8 to 11am. Lunch is from 11 to 3, and the course closes down between 4:00 and 5:00. Help us help our volunteers with the SAG support and rest stops, and wrap up the event before the cows come home. Thank you :)
17.5 mile Fun Course - This is a popular ride for novice riders to gain experience. The rolling hills of beautiful Pass Road go right thru the Buttes with an easy climb of 350 feet followed by
an all flat return along the south edge of the Buttes. Many pretty views. There is one fully stocked rest stop on this course.40 mile Classic
Course - This is the ride that started it all. Up through Pass Road
which used to be the stage coach route from Colusa to Sutter, and then north
around the buttes. Cruise by some historic sites as you keep the Buttes on
your right and wind your way back to the start. Keep your eyes posted on
the north side an you may still see remnants of the once loaded ICBM silos.
100 mile Century Course - Wow! What a treat for you real cyclists. This is a mostly flat course that is just ideal for the early season. You enjoy all the features of the 40 mile and you add some wonderful old time California flair. Meridian is a classic California city with a quaint little cemetery on the outskirts of town. The jaunt along the Sacramento River takes you up and down the levee 5 times with great views. This ride certainly shows much of the beauty we enjoy here in Sutter County.
