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2012 Solvang Century & Half Century

RIDE INFORMATION

30th Annual
Solvang Century, Metric & Half-Century
March 10, 2012

  START/FINISH
HOTEL CORQUE
400 ALISAL ROAD
SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA 93464
  FRIDAY, March 9, 2012
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
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

Spiz BoothRiders 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.



  DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION

Solvang Rider 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

  FREE ENTRY. . . THAT'S RIGHT!

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.





  GUEST SPEAKER / CATERED ITALIAN DINNER
"A Night with Chris Carmichael"

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.

  Solvang Century Updates and News

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  REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES

  • 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

  RIDE DEDICATION

Norbert Eric BeilschmidtThe 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

 

 

 

  SAG STOP FARE

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.

  SAFETY

Solvang riderHelmets 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.

  CYCLING FESTIVAL AND LUNCH

Solvang lunchThe 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)
****** 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


  RIDE CALENDAR

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


  EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY


Brightroom

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.

Solvang Century Finish

  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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.


  Solvang Century Partner

Chris Carmichael Training ProgramsThe 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!

 

  ACCOMMODATIONS

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.

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.


  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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