BIKE AROUND THE BUTTES
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Bike around the Buttes started in 1985 by a man named Leroy Ervin, who had type 2 diabetes. The original ride was from Yuba City to the Redding/Red Bluff area, but it was quickly deemed to be too long and intense for the average rider. We are keeping the ride active and local! Today’s ride consists of four courses around the Sutter Buttes. We have a 20, 40, 70, and a 100 mile course. Our ride comes with ample rest stops along the way, support and gear vehicles in case of emergency, and includes a lunch and music after the ride. All proceeds stay locally and benefit people who live with diabetes in our community.
The Cute 20 (20 mile course) Start Time: 8:30 to 10:00 AM
This New short route is great for families and beginners who are looking for a little a bit of
challenge! You’ll start out rolling east to a special Rest Stop hosted by the Sutter Lions Club.
Ride a portion of a bike trail then enjoy the verdant scenery through the open countryside south
of the Buttes. There is a Rest Stop half-way around to refuel before your climb over the Pass
Road summit and the fun descent back to Sutter and the post-ride festivities.
20 mile GPS Map link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38463164
The Classic 40 (40 mile course) Start Time: 7:30 to 8:30 AM
This route was improved in 2022 and has two New Rest Stops sites! You’ll start out heading
northwest for the gentle early morning climb over Pass Rd and the expansive views of the
valley out to the west. Turn north and enjoy your fellow rider’s comradery on this clockwise
tour all the way around “The World’s Smallest Mountain Range!” The two equally spaced rest
stops will keep you well-fueled for your finish into Sutter.
The Challenging 70 (70 mile course) Start Time: 6:30 to 7:30 AM
You get both the Sutter Buttes and a tour along the Sacramento River. Start on the iconic
Pass Road to get a good warm up before your trip to historic Meridian. There are miles of
flat farm road taking you a levee ride along the river back to the Lions Club Hall in Meridian.
Swing north for your tour around “The World’s Smallest Mountain Range!”
Two more rest stops, along with all the scenery youcan handle, will fuel the second half of your
ride back to the finish line Festivities!
70 mile GPS Map link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45299260
The Century ( 100 mile course) Start Time: 6:00 to 6:30 AM
Start your challenging day by heading northwest to roll over the Pass Rd summit as the sun
rises behind you. Turn north for your initial orbit of the Buttes and the first of six well-spaced
rest stops at mile 15. Your morning tour portion will pass quickly as you roll into Live Oak,
then head south to your third stop back down in Sutter. Now it’s your turn to head down to the
rest stop at Lions Hall in Meridian and the Sacramento River!
Travel north on W. Butte Rd, to take on your second Buttes circumnavigation and you’ll enjoy
refueling at the first two rest stops for a second time! Then you can head for your well-
deserved delicious finish line meal after your odometer rolls past 100 miles!
100 mile GPS Map link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38733602
PRINTED MAPS AND CUE SHEETS WILL BE PROVIDED AT RIDER CHECK-IN
