The 2009 Solvang Prelude
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FREE ENTRY... THAT'S RIGHT!

Prelude Family
Yes! A free entry to the Prelude for any entrant who has a PRO-BIKEFIT($120) or EXERCISESTRESSTEST($400). Get fitted right by Randy Ice, P.T.,C.C.S. or determine your cardiovascular fitness level. Call (800) 548-4447 for information or to schedule an appointment. Deadline for free entry is October 21, 2009.
Routes
The 25 mile (easy) and 50 mile (moderate) routes are similar to 2008. For those looking for a challenge there will be a hard, hilly Metric Century (63 miles) again this year. The 50 mile route is not the same as the 50 mile route used in our March ride.
Sag Stop Fare
All SAG stops will have fresh bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, pineapple, trail mix, salted peanuts, raisins, freshly baked oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies from the Solvang Bakery, Fig Newtons, Bottled Water and SPIZ, the only nutritionally complete energy drink (www.SPIZ.net). Additional food items may be added as available.
Volunteers and Information
Volunteers are needed to work Friday evening and on ride day at registration. SAG stops and the finish line. Volunteers will receive a free BBQ lunch. Call (562) 690-9693 to sign up or for additional ride information.








Accommodations
The official host of the Solvang Prelude is the Alisal Ranch and Guest Resort (800) 4 ALISAL (www.alisal.com). For information on motel/hotel accommodations call the Solvang Visitors Bureau (805) 688-6144, the Lompoc Chamber of Commerce (805) 736-4567 or the Buellton of (805) 688-7829.
For those seeking overnight camping, trailer or RV parking, call Flying Flags Campground in Buellton (805) 688-3716 and mention the Prelude for a discount.
Post-Ride Barbeque Lunch
A barbeque lunch will be available to riders/family/friends after the ride at the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort. Lunch will be served from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM on a first come, first served basis. SCOR CCC is the host of the BBQ lunch, however the cost is NOT included in the entry fee. BBQ lunch tickets are $12/person available for pre-order on the entry form, or at the event.



Rider Photos
Available at www.brightroom.com after the ride.

Prelude Riders

Safety

Helmets are mandatory for all riders. Helmets will be available for purchase from SCOR. If you ride in a paceline, please announce "on your left" when passing other riders. Please ride single file and understand that you assume all liabilities and risk for riding in a paceline. No personal SAG vehicles are allowed. Headphones, Walkman and iPods are also forbidden by law. TRIKKEBIKESPROHIBITED.

Trikke three-wheeled vehicles are prohibited for use on the ride.


Law Enforcement

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol will be providing intersection control throughout the courses. Please follow their directions. At unmanned intersections and on the route, please obey all applicable vehicle code laws. These roads are open to normal traffic, but are generally lightly traveled due to the rural nature of the area. Riders who violate vehicle code laws, ride unsafely or are rude, discourteous or dangerous to other riders (or to law enforcement personnel) will NOT be allowed to enter any future SCOR events and face ticketing by law enforcement personnel.

Raffle
A 50/50 raffle will be held this year. Winner must be present to win.



ROUTES / TOPOGRAPHY / RIDE RATING SCALE
Topography and routes available for review at www.SCORCCC.com The Bicycle Ride Directors' Association of America (BRDAA) has developed the ride difficulty rating scale described in the chart shown here.


The 25 mile route is rated easy **
The 50 mile route is rated moderate ****
TThe Metric Century is rated difficult *****

Ride Calendar
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  The 2009 Solvang Prelude
    Information at a glance...    
   
Place
Solvang, CA
2009 Date
Nov. 7, 2009
Start/Finish
Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort,
150 Alisal Road
Solvang, CA 93463
Registration
Deadline

October 21, 2009
Presented by SCOR
P.O. Box 9065 • Brea, California 92822 • (562) 690-9693
E-mail: bikeride@roadrunner.com

Brightroom
Photos will be available after the ride

   



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