START/FINISH LOCATION

HOTEL CORQUE 400 ALISAL ROAD SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA 93464

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2013

6:00 PMRegistration opens, Hotel Corque
6:00 PM Cycling Festival opens
10:00 PM Registration and Festival close

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013

6:00 AM 6:30-8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM-5:30 PM 11:00 AM-5:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM

Registration Opens 100 + 63 mile ride start (staggered) 50 mile ride start (staggered) / Registration Cycling Festival BBQ Lunch Raffle (winners must be present to win) Courses swept for last riders

PRE-RIDE REGISTRATION / ENTRY FORM / SOUVENIR ORDERS

Riders may pre-register by mail or online before February 22, 2013. 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 @ www.bikescor.com with your credit card until February 22, 2013. Register early to assure your entry position.
SOUVENIR orders will be accepted by mail until February 22, 2013 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

Event registration will be available on Friday evening from 6-10 PM and Saturday morning from 6-9 AM. ($85 for single riders and $140 for a tandem team.)
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 . . . YOU READ THAT 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 27 years of fitting experience and can relieve pain syndromes with his fitting techniques. His Fitting Service is mobile and can come to your location.
Call (800) 548-4447 for information or to schedule an appointment. Deadline: February 22, 2013.

 

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REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

• Ride registration • Cool-tech performance visor • Route slip for 50, 63 or 100 mile route • Refrigerator magnet • Commemorative Patch and Goodie Bag • SPIZ energy drink at SAG stops • Clif Bar sample • Law enforcement control at key intersections • Mechanical support by KHS at SAG stops • Bicycle Festival Friday evening and Saturday • Bib number • Ham radio communication • Packet of Chamois Butt'r • Wella Haircare Sample

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THE EVENT IS DEDICATED TO DAN HENRY

Dan Henry's biking interests were wide ranged. He lead bicycling tours in Europe and the USA with the International Bicycle Society. The route markings you see on the Solvang Century and Prelude as well as other rides are called "Dan Henry Markers." He also invented the first recumbent bike with a front and rear suspension as well as a "sling" saddle. He was an advocate for cycling facilities in Santa Barbara County and the Dan Henry Bike Trail on Alamo Pintado and Grand Ave was named after him.
Dan was a supporter and participant in our rides, and even at age 98 came by to enthusiastically ask "how many riders this year?" Dan was one of a kind and will be missed.

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CHRIS CARMICHAEL TRAINING CAMPS

July Climbing Camp promo/discount

Carmichael Training Systems is happy to offer participants of the Solvang Prelude and Solvang Century an exclusive $250 discount to our July 11-14 Climbing Camp in Santa Ynez, CA. Prepare for the Prelude, Century or your other riding goals with 3 days of coach-led riding on the roads of the Santa Ynez Valley.

 

We’ll equip your bike with a PowerTap power meter and teach climbing, descending and group riding skills, as well as provide individualized training and performance feedback to enhance your 2012 season. Finish the camp with a climb of the infamous Figueroa Mountain! Read more details on the CTS website and mention this promo to receive your $250 discount: http://trainright.com/events/49/climbing-camp/

Solvang Century Camp

Jumpstart your 2013 riding season by attending one of Carmichael Training Systems’ annual Spring Training Camps. You’ll be treated like a pro-cyclist in every way, while experiencing the excellent spring riding of the Santa Ynez Valley.

 

Join Chris Carmichael at our March 4-9, 2013 camp, concluding with the Solvang Century. Check www.trainright.com for details on our spring camps.

SAFETY

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 and carried with you. 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 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 the right.
No personal support vehicles please!! Trikke bikes are prohibited.
Headphones, Walkmans and iPods are forbidden by law! Please DO NOT urinate in public!! Use the Port-A-Potties we provide at SAG stops.

New Wireless Brake Light Sponsor

If cars have brake lights, why not bicycles? Our new Sponsor Maxxon has generously donated 10 Wireless Brake Lights for our raffle. SCOR will also have a number of these available for sale on ride day at the SCOR merchandise booth in the Cycling Festival area. They turn on automatically within 30 seconds of starting to ride, turn off automatically when you stop and use rechargable batteries.They also can be seen in a 260 degree arc. For more information visit: www.sungoinc.com/light/products.html

 

CYCLING FESTIVAL AND LUNCH

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, and many vendors and exhibitors.

Lunch tickets are available for order online, by mail-in entry or on the day of the ride.

Beer will also be available after the ride.

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ROUTES / TOPOGRAPHY / RIDE RATING SCALE

Please click the links below for a detailed view of the routes and the Topography.

 

1. 2013 Solvang Century Route

2. 2013 Solvang Metric Century Route

3. 2013 Solvang Half Century Route

 

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

 

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WEBSITE

Check our website (www.bikescor.com) for ride updates, the latest news and new sponsors. Become a fan on facebook.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

(www.brightroom.com)

Rider photos will be available at www.brightroom.com within 72 hours after the ride. Purchase a lasting memento of our 31th Annual ride. Please affix your Bib number to your chest, front of bicycle and front of helmet.

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EVENT VIDEOGRAPHY

A 35 minute DVD of the 30th Annual 2012 Solvang Century is available on our souvenir order form. You may be a star in it!

 

 

 

Video Production by Pure Designs

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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.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Hotel Corque is the official host hotel. SCOR has a number of "Platinum Hotel Corque Room Packages" available. SCOR also has a limited supply of private in-home rooms available to rent. We keep a log of local homeowners who for a fee, will rent out an extra bedroom or two for the weekend. Call the SCOR office at (562) 690-9693 for either the Platinum Package info or to obtain in-home room contacts. 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.

 

Solvang CC (800) 765-6255 www.solvangusa.com   Buellton CC (805) 688-7829 www.buellton.org

Santa Maria CC (805) 925-2403 www.santamaria.com Santa Barbara CC (805) 985-3023 www.passportmag.com

Lompoc Valley CC (805) 736-4567 www.lompoc.com   Pismo Beach CC (805) 773-4382 www.pismochamber.com31st

 

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RAFFLE

Prizes will be raffled off and announced after the ride starting at 3:00 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.

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DEDICATION

The event is dedicated to the memory of Solvang's "Grand Old Man of Cycling," the legendary Dan Henry.

 

Dan died on March 7th , a few days before his 99th birthday and the 2012 Solvang Century.

 

Read more about this amazing 1992 Paul Dudley White award winner on our dedication webpage.

 

 

Read more about this amazing man...

 

 

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To Benefit The

SCOR CARDIAC CYCLISTS CLUB, Camp Del Corazon, Camp Bon Coeur & Camp Taylor

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