Page Last Updated: 04.17.2008 @ 11:43 PM

 

WHEN:  Saturday April 19th, 2008

WHERE:  starts/ends Yokuts Park (parking lot right before entering the park)

ROUTES:  4 routes to choose from

  1. Century:  107 miles -- approximately 10,000’ elevation gain
    = A strenuous ride only for those in superb cycling shape. Starts at Yokuts and goes up through Woody and Glennville to Greenhorn Summit. Riders MUST start by 7am.($45)
  2. Metric and a Half: 90+ miles -- approximately 8,000’ elevation gain
    = Same as above, except turn around at Glennville. ($45)
  3. Metric: 60+ miles. -- approximately 5,000’ elevation gain
    = Does the Woody Crossover route. ($45)
        JUST IN (04.17.2008 @ 11:43 PM): Starts at Yokuts Park, goes west on the bike path to Manor, then North
        on Manor to North Chester to the North Chester Extension, past the speedway.
        Then right on Granite Road.  It then climbs to the Woody Y where there is an
        aid station at about 20 miles into the ride.  It then continues Northeast
        on Woody Road, into Woody.  You then go right up to the crossover road up
        past Granite Station and then descend back down Granite Road to the Woody Y and
        another visit to the aid station.  Then back the way you came.  Approx 65
        miles and a 5000' foot elevation gain in total riding.
  4. Yokuts Park to Hart Park: 28 miles --
    = with a bump or two along the way, passing Ethel's Coral. ($30)
Comes with BBQ (11am-5pm), SAG support and aid stations.
Register on Kern Wheelmen, Inc. website through Active.com or day of event starting at 5 AM.
Check weather and layer accordingly.  It can be quite cold at the top of the summit.
$45 for routes 1-3, except Hart Park, which is $30 (route 4).