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RIDE INFORMATION
30th
Annual
Solvang Century, Metric &
Half-Century
March 10, 2012
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| HOTEL CORQUE 400 ALISAL ROAD SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA 93464 |
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| FRIDAY, March 9, 2012 |
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| 6:00 PM | Registration opens, Hotel Corque |
| 6:00 PM | Cycling Festival opens / Italian Dinner-Solvang Festival Theater |
| 7:30 PM | Guest Speaker-Chris Carmichael, CTS |
| 10:00 PM | Registration and Festival close |
| SATURDAY, March 10, 2012 |
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| 6:00 AM | Registration opens |
| 6:30-8:00 AM | 100 + 63 mile ride start (staggered) |
| 9:00 AM | 50 mile ride start (staggered) |
| 9:00 AM | Registration closes |
| 10:00 AM-5:30 PM | Cycling Festival |
| 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | Barbeque lunch |
| 2:30 PM | Raffle (winners must be present to win) |
| 6:00 PM | Courses swept for last riders |
| 7:00 PM | Courses closed |
| PRE-RIDE
REGISTRATION / ENTRY FORM / SOUVENIR ORDERS |
Riders may
pre-register by mail or online before February 23, 2011. Complete entry form
and return with check or money order ($75 single rider, $130 tandem team)
payable to: SCOR, P.O. Box 9065, Brea, CA 92822. You may register online at
www.active.com with your credit card until February 23, 2011.
The Solvang Century, Metric and Half Century will be limited to 5,000 riders
only, so register early to assure your entry position.
SOUVENIR orders will be accepted by mail until February 23, 2011 for pick-up at the event. Souvenirs will be available on a first come, first served basis at the event. Orders will be taken for items we run out of on ride day.
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Day of registration will be available
on Friday evening from 6-10 PM and Saturday morning from 6-9 AM. $95 on ride
day for solo riders and $155 for tandem riders (2 on one bike). So get your
registration form in early!
A confirmation card will be mailed with your assigned Bib Number to all pre-registered riders, and will also list any souvenirs you may have ordered. Please call our office at (562) 690-9693 if you find any discrepancies.
BRING THIS CARD WITH YOU TO THE PRE-REGISTRATION AREA TO PICKUP YOUR ROUTE SLIP, GIVEAWAY ITEMS AND RIDE SOUVENIRS
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Any rider who
has a PRO-BIKE FIT ($150) with Randy Ice, P.T., C.C.S. will have his/her entry
fee waived. Randy has over 25 years of fitting experience and can relieve pain
syndromes with his fitting techniques. Call (800) 548-4447 for information or
to schedule an appointment.
Deadline: February 23, 2012.
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Chris Carmichael is the founder of Carmichael Training Systems and has coached world class cyclists for over 20 years. He is a former Cat 1 racing cyclist who competed on a national and international level. He will be discussing his unique perspectives and training insights with a question & answer session after his talk.
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Periodic updates, news and
new sponsors will be posted on our site.
Join Facebook and become a
fan!
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- Ride registration
- Tire irons and patch kit
- Route slip for 50, 63 or 100 mile route
- Refrigerator magnet
- Bicycle Festival Friday evening and Saturday
- Commemorative patch/goodie bag
- SPIZ energy drink at SAG stops
- Clif bar sample
- Law enforcement control at key intersections
- Roving SAG and mechanical support by KHS at SAG stops
- Bib number
- Ham radio communication
- Packet of Chamois Butt'r
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The family and friends of Norbert Eric Beilschmidt are
joining forces with SCOR to dedicate the 2012 Solvang Century ride to the
memory of our beloved "Norby". It is our hope that you will find the strength
and courage within yourself to participate in LIFE and this beautiful ride.
It's what Norby did! Norby was a faithful rider of the Prelude, the Century and
the Half Century for 20 years. He rode in his final SCOR Solvang Half Century
on March 12, 2011, at the age of 76.
Click here for the full dedication and story of Norbert Eric
Beilschmidt
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All SAG stops will be fully stocked with fresh bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, pineapple, trail mix, salted peanuts, raisins, bagels, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, 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.
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Helmets are mandatory. You do not have to show helmets at
registration. SCOR will have helmets available for purchase at the registration
area. It is recommended each rider bring (2) water bottles, a tube, patch kit,
tire levers, pump, a spare tire and warm clothing in layers that can be shed as
the day warms up. Bring rain gear if need be. Do not leave clothing at SAG
stops.
THIS IS NOT A RACE!
PLEASE BE COURTEOUS OF LOCAL DRIVERS AND TRAFFIC. PLEASE OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS!
The CHP and Sheriff's Dept. will again be on the course to direct traffic at key intersections. Be sure to come to a complete stop at all traffic signals and stop signs not controlled by law enforcement personnel. RIDE SINGLE FILE PLEASE!!
Note: Riders who violate vehicle code
laws, ride unsafely, are discourteous, rude or dangerous to other riders (or
law enforcement personnel) will not be allowed to enter future SCOR events and
will receive tickets for vehicle code violations.
Pacelines: If you ride in a paceline, please announce "on your left" when passing other riders. Please understand that you assume all liabilities and risks for riding in a paceline. Please pass riders with at least two feet of clearance between you and the rider you pass on your right. NO PERSONAL SUPPORT VEHICLES PLEASE!! TRIKKE BIKES ARE PROHIBITED. Headphones, Walkmans and iPod's are forbidden by law!
Please DO NOT urinate in public!! Use the Port-A-Potties we provide at SAG stops.
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The Hotel Corque staff will be providing their excellent BBQ half
chicken meal as in past years from 11 AM to 5 PM. There will be a live DJ and
music, games and over 35 vendors and exhibitors. Lunch tickets are available
for order online, by mail-in entry or on the day of the ride. Beer and wine
will also be available after the ride.
| ROUTES / TOPOGRAPHY
/ RIDE RATING SCALE |
MapMyRide.com (easier) View Half Century Route in Solvang, California
MapMyRide.com (harder) View Half Century Route in Solvang, California
MapMyRide.com 100+ View Century Route in Solvang, California
Topography and both 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 50 mile route is
rated ****
The Metric Century is rated ****
The 100 mile route is rated
*****
| STARS | DIFFICULTY | VERTICAL
GAIN (feet) |
DISTANCE (miles) |
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| ****** | Extremely Difficult | 4000+ | 100+ |
| ***** | Difficult | 2000-4000 | 60-80+ |
| **** | Moderate | 1000-2000 | 40-60+ |
| *** | Easy to Moderate | 500-1000 | 20-40 |
| ** | Easy | 250-500 | 10-20 |
| * | Children's Ride | 0-250 | under 10 |
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For an up to date list of other cycling events visit www.bikelink.com.
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Rider photos will be available at www.brightroom.com within 72 hours after the ride. Purchase a lasting memento of our 30th Annual ride. Please affix your Bib number to your chest. |
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Volunteers are needed to work Friday evening and in a variety of places Saturday (registration, SAG stops, finish line). Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and BBQ lunch for helping out. Call (562) 690-9693 to sign up as a volunteer or for additional ride information.
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The SCOR Cardiac Cyclists
Club has developed a long term affiliation with
Carmichael Training Systems
(CTS), which provides renowned coaching and training programs for amateur
athletes all the way up to Lance Armstrong. . CTS is opening a new facility in
Santa Ynez and will be offering training camps, bike fitting services as well
as bicycle ergometer/VO2 max testing.
Kirk Nordgren MS is the GM/Master Coach of this facility and can be reached at KNordgren@trainright.com for information as well as dates and times of their upcoming training camps and clinics. Kirk will be our guest speaker on November 4th at the Solvang Prelude while Chris Carmichael himself will revel us with his many cycling tales and stories at our March 9th, 2012 Italian Carbo Loading Dinner at the Solvang Theatrefest, a short two block walk from the Hotel Corque. Don't miss it!
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The Hotel Corque is the official host hotel. Call (805) 688-8000 for room reservations. Since local hotels fill up quickly, make reservations early!! We have a limited supply of private in-home rooms available. SCOR office keeps a log of local town folks who, for a fee, will rent out an extra bedroom or two. Call the SCOR office at (562) 690-9693 for a listing and availability. The following Chambers of Commerce and their websites can help you find a room. For overnight camping or RV parking call Flying Flags Campground in Buellton (805) 688-3716. In Santa Maria, call the Radisson Hotel (800) 395-7046 for room reservations.
The following Chambers of Commerce and their websites can help you find a room. For overnight camping or RV parking call Flying Flags Campground in Buellton (805) 688-3716. In Santa Maria, call the Radisson Hotel (800) 395-7046 for room reservations. |
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For those seeking overnight camping, trailer or RV parking, call Flying Flags Campground in Buellton at (805) 688-7829.
| RAFFLE |
Prizes will be raffled off
and announced after the ride starting at 2:30 PM.
Winners must be
present to win. Be sure to place raffle stubs in the Raffle Drum located in
the Event Merchandise booth before the beginning of the ride.
SCOR
P.O. Box 9065
Brea, CA 92822
FOR INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER,
CALL
(562) 690-9693
e-mail: bikeride@roadrunner.com
