RIDE INFORMATION

CENTURY & HALF CENTURY

March 12, 2011

START/FINISH
HOTEL CORQUE 400 ALISAL ROAD SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA 93464
FRIDAY, March 11, 2011
6:00 PM	Registration opens, Hotel Corque
6:00 PM	Cycling Festival opens
10:00 PM	Registration and Festival close
SATURDAY, March 12, 2011
6:00 AM	Registration opens
6:30-8:00 AM	100 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
7:30 PM	Courses closed

PRE-RIDE REGISTRATION / ENTRY FORM / SOUVENIR ORDERS

Riders may pre-register by mail or online before February 25, 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 25, 2011. The Solvang Century 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 25, 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.

Day of registration will be available on Friday evening from 6-10 PM and Saturday morning from 6-9 AM. IF WE HAVE NOT SOLD OUT AHEAD OF TIME. Add a $40 fee ($115 single, $170 tandem team). The ride will be limited to the first 5,000 registered riders, so get your registration form in early! Note: Our Day of Event fee was increased to encourage pre-registration, so save money and sign-up 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

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 25, 2011.

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• Ride registration
• Bicycle chain key ring
• Route slip for 50 or 100 mile ride
• Refrigerator magnet
• Cycling Festival
• Commemorative patch/Finish line goodie bag
• SPIZ at SAG stops
• Law enforcement control at key intersections
• Roving SAG and mechanical support by KHS at SAG stops
• Bib Number

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.

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.

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

The 50 mile route is rated ****
The 100 mile route is rated *****

For an up to date list of other cycling events visit www.bikelink.com.

Rider photos will be available at www.brightroom.com within 72 hours after the ride. Purchase a lasting memento of your experience in Solvang.

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.

Ride with Team World Vision at the Solvang Century to send bicycles into Africa!
You can check it out at www.teamworldvision.org/solvang

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.

For those seeking overnight camping, trailer or RV parking, call Flying Flags Campground in Buellton at (805) 688-7829 and mention the Solvang Century & Half Century for a discount.

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.

  • ONLINE entry form

  • PRINT OUT entry form

SCOR
P.O. Box 9065
Brea, CA 92822
FOR INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER,
CALL (562) 690-9693
e-mail: bikeride@roadrunner.com

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