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Wildflower Century
Date: April 26, 2014
Registration Fee: $75
The Wildflower Century starts and ends in Creston at
Creston Elementary School.
The century takes you through the green hills and secluded valleys of
northeastern San Luis Obispo County. See California the way it was
during the mission days.
Route Choices
All three routes leave Creston on O'Donovan Road that ascends
very gradually for 5 miles. At the intersection of O'Donovan Road and
Highway 58, the 50 Mile Route turns left and the 70 Mile and Century
routes turn right. The 70 Mile and Century routes proceed West on
Highway 58 and turn South on Huer Huero for a lovely climb. At the top
of the climb, the 70 Mile route descends Parkfield while the Century
route descends Las Pilitas. Both are great descents. The two routes join
up again at the rest stop at the Parkhill Fire Station.
Leaving the Parkhill Fire Station, the 70 Mile and Century routes
travel East along the rolling hills of Highway 58 to join with the 50
Mile riders at the Shell Creek rest stop. If we are lucky, the weather
and rain has resulted in a blanket of wildflowers along Shell Creek Road
as everyone descends toward the lunch stop in Shandon.
After lunch, you face the challenge of a long gradual ascent up
Highway 41 to the next rest stop. Shortly after this stop, you will
reach the top of the hills and have wide-open views before you descend
and pass many horse ranches as you turn toward Creston. The 70 and 50
Mile routes will continue into Creston while Century riders enjoy a
beautiful loop along La Panza with a rest stop at
Shadow Run Vineyard
before continuing on Highway 58 and O'Donovan Road on their way to
Creston. At the end of the day, everyone will enjoy a well earned BBQ
at Creston Elementary School.
The Wildflower Ride includes:
- Great food
- Beautiful scenery
- Colorful ride patch
- BBQ after the ride for all registered riders
- Enthusiastic support
- Event Photography by PhotoCrazy.com
- Opportunity to purchase Wildflower Clothing
Wildflower Safety
- Approved helmets are required to be worn by all riders. NO HELMET, NO RIDE!
- All minors must be accompanied by an adult
- All riders are expected to follow Safe Cycling Best Practices
- Rear-view mirrors to monitor overtaking vehicles and cyclists
are encouraged. (California law requires that cycists move right to
allow vehicles to pass.)
- Portable audio devices using ear pieces are discouraged. (California law mandates that ear pieces be used in only one ear.)
Friday Fest - Creston Spaghetti Feed
Eliminate the hassle of the Saturday morning crowds! Come out to
Creston Friday night and pick up your registration materials. While
you're there do a pre-ride carb load-up and benefit our host, the
village of Creston, at the annual Spaghetti Feed put on by the Creston
Women's Club Scholarship Fund.
- Features: Spaghetti, bread and salad
- Price: $10.00 (adults), $5.00 (children under 9)
- Date: Friday, April 25, 2014
- Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: Creston Elementary School
Saturday Morning Coffee
We are proud to support the communities that host our events, as
can you. The Creston School Science Camp will be hosting a booth at
which they will sell coffee and treats you can purchase before you set
out on your ride. You will find their booth near the registration area
Saturday morning.
SLOBC Supports the Community
The SLOBC uses the funds from its rides to support the great work
of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition, sponsor scholarships for the
Cal Poly Wheelmen and Shandon High School, support programs at Creston
Elementary, contribute to the maintenance of mountain biking trails,
support bicycle advocacy organizations, promote helmet use in our area
and other issues of concern to bicyclist.
