| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | Event Name | Location | Description | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2013 | Great Western Bicycle Rally | Paso Robles CA | A Rally is the coming together of people for a common interest. In the case of the Great Western Bicycle Rally, that common interest is cycling. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of many long-distance adventures, or a new cyclist looking to learn more about cycling. The Rally provides many opportunities to ride, share stories, learn and simply enjoy the company of fellow cyclists. While we do include some amazing supported Century and Metric Century rides with the Great Western 100, the Rally offers so much more. If you can only make it to Paso Robles for one day, riders can register for only the Velo de Femme or Great Western 100. We hope to see you next May in beautiful Paso Robles for the 49th addition of the Great Western Bicycle Rally. | 562-455-0157 |
| Jun 2, 2013 | America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride | South Lake Tahoe CA | Bike the West and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invite you to participate in the 22nd annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, one of the most scenic and awe-inspiring rides you will ever experience. Spectacular scenery, clean mountain air, great food and full support by experienced ride organizers make this ride a ‘must do’ for any avid recreational bicyclist. | 1-800-565-2704 |
| Jun 22, 2013 | Indian Valley Century Ride | Greenville, CA 95947 | Take Hwy 70 if you're from Sacramento, San Francisco, or Reno. Hwy 36 is best if coming down from the north. All of these routes will connect to Hwy 89. Into Greenville you'll find the high school is on Hwy 89. If you're still lost, follow the old familiar smell of stinky athletic socks. The tables for sign-ups will be there, in front of the gym. Riders start from that parking lot Both the metric and mile century begin in Greenville at the high school. 30 miles out in Genesee is our picturesque lunch stop and turn around for the metric ride. For the milers, fruit & drink stop is another 17 miles and 1,500 ft. higher up at Antelope Lake in the Plumas National Forest. Milers lunch stop is on return at Genesee spot. Juice and fruit stops are found in between. The Metric ride is fast and flat, along rich pasture land and wooded stream. The Miler's climb up and around Antelope Lake is moderate (1,500 ft), before its return to the valley floor. | |
| Jun 22, 2013 | Cycle for LIfe | Half Moon Bay CA | Back in Half Moon Bay for 2013, the Northern California Cycle For Life will feature 2 beautiful but challenging routes. We've adjusted our routes from 2012 to feature more scenic country road riding that you are sure to enjoy. Both routes will start and finish at the renowned Arata Pumpkin Farm featuring food and festivities. Bring the whole family for a day of fun and enjoy this beautiful area of the San Mateo coast. Participants under the age of 18 are not permitted to participate in the Aptalis CF Cycle For Life®. | (301) 951-4422 |
| Jul 20, 2013 | Tahoe Trail 100K | Northstar CA | Austin Rattler 100K Barn Burner 104 Wilmington Whiteface100 Silver Rush 50 MTB Tahoe Trail 100K Qualification System Tahoe Trail 100K Share this: Straddling the borders of Nevada and California, the Sierra Nevada is a mountain biker's dream. The Tahoe Trail 100 offers athletes a 2-loop, 50 kilometer course filled with beautiful views of Lake Tahoe. Rocky summits and breathtaking pine forests are found in every direction from the host location of Northstar California. | 719-219-9351 |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Tour de Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe CA | Lake Tahoe — Big Blue, as it is referred to by many — is North America’s Largest Alpine Lake and the Jewel of the High Sierra … and the Reno Tahoe Territory of the Nevada Commission on Tourism and Bike the West invites you to experience the adventure of riding your bicycle around her 72-mile shoreline by participating in the 10th Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue. Bike the West has been producing America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride – Lake Tahoe for the past 20+ years and has gained a reputation as being one of best Spring rides in the country. It continues to sell out year after year leaving many riders not able to participate. This is your chance to ride around Lake Tahoe at Summer’s end offering fresh mountain air, incredible scenic beauty, great food & entertainment and managed and supported by one of the most experienced bicycle event management teams in the West. | 1-800-565-2704 |
Send us YOUR Event
Do you have an Event you would like to Promote? Please send us your Event Information and we'll try to list it on our Web Site!
In-Store Clinics and Workshops
The expert staff at St Helena Cyclery offers in-store clinics on basic bicycle maintenance and informational sessions on how to prepare for extended bicycle tours. Please call or email us for details about our upcoming clinics and workshops.
Phone: 707-963-7736
Email: Info@StHelenaCyclery.com
Local Rides
The valley has the best riding in the world. Listed here are some of our favorite routes. Each of these originates from St. Helena Cyclery, so please feel free to stop in and say hello, ask questions, or let us know if there's anything we can do to make your ride more enjoyable.
Taste the wine- There's no better way to check out our local wineries than on a bike. There are two options if you're looking for a nice twenty to twenty-five mile loop with access to some of the greatest wine on the planet. Ride south on silverado trail to Yountville and back or north to Calistoga and back. Don't forget your panniers or backpack, you'll need room for the wine.
South loop
South Loop- This ride rolls along the Silverado Trail to the town of Yountville where you'll cross over to a frontage road for Hwy 29 (Solano Ave.) You'll ride almost to Napa before turning west into the vineyards along Orchard Ave. Once you come to Dry Creek Rd. you'll head north and begin a gradual and quiet climb up to the top of Oakville Grade. You'll make sure your brakes are in good shape for the descent down Oakville grade (it's a steep one!) Stop at the bottom of the hill at the Oakville Grocery for refreshments and head back to the Silverado Trail and make your way back to St. Helena.
Another variation of this ride is suited for the adventurous climber looking for more saddle time. This longer loop takes you into Napa where you'll go west on Redwood Rd. Make sure to veer right to Mt Veeder Rd. After several false summits you'll join Trinity Rd./ Oakville Grade. Head east and prepare for the blistering descent down Oakville Grade.
Pope Valley Loop
Pope Valley Loop-Take Howell Mtn Road to Deer Park road. Cross Deer Park to White Cottage road and continue on to Chiles and Pope Valley road. Chiles and Pope Valley road will bring you back to Rt. 128 west. Follow Rt. 128 west to Siverado trail north and back to St. Helena. This route is approximately 40 miles and very hilly.
Calistoga Easy Loop
This is a rolling 30 mile ride up Silverado Trail and around Calistoga. This is a good ride to take in the country side and to take a break from the hills.
North Loop
North Loop - Go north to Callistoga then follow Rt. 128 north to Geyserville. This is approximately 70 miles round trip with some moderate climbs. You can shorten the ride to 60 miles by turning around in Healdsburg. Make sure to stop off at the Jimtown Cafe to refuel.
Weekly Local Rides
LOCAL WEEKLY RIDE INFO
Local St. Helena Group Rides:
If you are interested in riding weekends with a local St. Helena cycling contingent, please contact:
Frank Saldivar (frank@teambuiltinc.com) to be added to the email list to receive notification of
rides/routes. Rides are determined weekly and are weather permitting. All welcome.
Velo Vino Rides
Velo Vino is sponsoring a series of rides, listed below, leaving from and returning to, Velo
Vino, 709 Main Street, St. Helena. These rides are going to be focused on local, avid riders
looking for mileage and challenge. We hope to draw a nice contingency.
Everyone is welcome and there will be turn around points on each ride for those who may not
want to ride long ride. Departure time is between 9:00 and 9:15 a.m. Velo Vino opens at 8:30 for
espressos and ride registration. All rides are on Saturdays.
All riders MUST RSVP to velovino@clifbar.com to include a contact number and e-mail address
by Thursday before the weekend ride. If we do not have at minimum of 10 riders confirmed by
the end of the business day the Thursday before the ride, we will have to cancel it. Cancellations
will be posted on Facebook and we will, of course, contact each rider, who provided contact
information, individually.
1-14-2012 Jimtown Market Ride
We will ride the Silverado Trail from Velo Vino up to Calistoga and connect with
Hwy 128 (via Bennett Lane) and ride all the way to Jimtown Market in
Healdsburg. This is an out and back ride with two modifications. On the way
back, we will ride the Franz Valley Loop and reconnect back on to Hwy 128 back
in to Calistoga. In Calistoga, we will take Hwy 29 back to Velo Vino
(approximate ride distance is about 60 miles +/-)
2-11-2012 Atlas Peak Ride
From Velo Vino, we will ride down the Silverado Trail to the summit of Atlas
Peak (out and back to Velo Vino) –
approximate distance is about 53 miles.
Stay posted for more Velo Vino rides.
Eagle Cycling Club of Napa
Ride levels explained
Level 1 -Average 12 MPH and below
Level 2 -Average 13 to 19 MPH
Level 3 -Average 20 MPH and above
Saturdays
9:00 a.m. Variable route, 30-40 miles –
Level 2
This ride does not always take place. Please call to confirm ride.
Meet at Browns Valley Market, 3263 Browns Valley Road. Tandems welcome.
No drop policy. For more information, contact Cheryl Korte at 707-265-0456.
9:00 a.m. Semi-variable route, 20-50+ miles, Level 2-2.5
Not an official club ride, but a regular ride in which many club members
participate: Ride starts with Bob’s Wednesday ride loop through Carneros. At
Stanley Lane, the group breaks into smaller groups for further riding. Meet at
Azurro, at the corner of Main and Clinton Streets
Sundays
9:00 a.m.
Variable route, 50-80 miles -Level 2.5-3
Meet at Dwight Murray Plaza, at the missing clock tower, on First between Main
and Coombs. This ride leaves promptly at 9:10 a.m. For more information, call
Mark Lucas at 707-224-8873 or Tim Thulin at 707-255-8931.
10:00 a.m.
Variable Route, occasional field trips, 30-60 miles -Level 2
SHARP!
Meet at Bicycle Works, 3335 Solano Avenue. No drop policy. For more
information, contact Cheryl Korte at 707-265-0456, or Jim Fitch or Genny Fox at
707-226-5038.
Wednesdays
6:30 a.m.
20 miles – Level 1
Wakeup ride around Carneros. Meet at Fuller Park. Bring front and rear light.
Contact or text Gabby Gonzalez at 707-815-7436 to let her know you are coming.
8:00 a.m.
50-60 miles – Level 2
This ride does not always take place. Please call to confirm ride.
A challenging ride with significant (5,000 feet +) climbing. Meet at Dwight
Murray Plaza, at the infamous missing clock tower, on First, between Main and
Coombs. You can also meet the ride at the intersection of Atlas Peak Rd and
Westgate Drive, at 9:00 a.m., sharp. The ride will take in three significant climbs,
beginning with Atlas Peak, with grades up to 20%. The exact route will depend on
weather. There will be a few short regrouping stops lasting approx. 10 minutes.
Contact Gabby Gonzalez at 707-815-7436 to be sure this ride is going to happen,
and for more information.
8:30 a.m. 20 miles -Level 1.5-2
SHARP! A leisurely two hour ride in the Carneros district. This is a no-drop ride, which
regroups regularly, and usually takes a group photo at the “Pigs 4 Sale” sign. Meet
at Dwight Murray Plaza, at the infamous missing clock tower, on First between
Main and Coombs. Refreshments at the Model Bakery afterwards. Rain cancels.
For more information, call Bob Hillhouse at 707-253-7000 or 707-252-1246.
5:00 p.m. 21 miles – Level 2-3
The classic clockwise Mt. Veeder loop. Meet at the corner of Browns Valley Road
and Redwood Road. Go over Mt. Veeder and return via Dry Creek Road. Optional
return with the 6:00 p.m. counter-clockwise ride. No Leader.
6:00 p.m. Variable Route, 20-25 miles – Level 2
Usually a counter-clockwise Mt. Veeder loop, going out on Dry Creek Rd., and
returning on Redwood Rd. Meet at Bicycle Works. Bring lights in the winter. This
is a no drop ride, for all levels. For more information, call Dave Pruett at Bicycle
Works, 707-253-7000
Fridays
6:30 a.m. 20 miles – Level 1
Wakeup ride around Carneros. Meet at Fuller Park. Bring front and rear light.
Contact or text Gabby Gonzalez at 707-815-7436 to let her know you are coming.
6:00 p.m. Mountain Biking
Meet at Bicycle Works at 5:45 p.m. Group leaves (driving) at 6:00 for location just
decided upon, often in the Angwin area. Bring lights all year , since this ride often
finishes in the dark. For more information, contact Dave Pruett at Bicycle Works,
253-7000.
For the upcoming season’s century rides, see:
http://www.bbcnet.com/RideCalendar/default.aspx
http://www.bikecal.com/asp/century-result.asp
Eagle Cycling Club
The Eagle Cycling Club provides cyclists with a variety of riding experiences. ECC members can be seen on the road, in the hills, on tandems, on recumbants and often pulling kids in trailers. Their mission is to help the community by promoting safe bicycle riding, having members on Bicycle Advisory Committee, Napa Bicycle Coalition and sponsoring an Adopt a Highway cleanup section on Silverado Trail.