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Holstein Riders, bring your family! 
Maybe they would like to

volunteer at the rest stops to cheer you on or help with our luncheon.  Give us a call.

Routes, Support & Lodging Information below

All riders head east on Tomales-Petaluma Road at different start times, then most head south onto Chileno Valley and longer routes then go west over Marshall Petaluma Road and the Marshall hill to the coast and northward, some to Bodega and 100-milers to Occidental and all returning to Tomales High.

Route maps provided only at registration.

100 Mile Route: East on Tomales-Petaluma Road, onto Chileno Valley Road heading south, then west over Marshall Petaluma Road and the Marshall hill to the bay and northward to Valley Ford and Bodega, from there a loop to Occidental over Coleman Valley hill to the coast and back via Petaluma-Valley Ford, and a loop around Two Rock, returning on Fallon Road.
Approximately 6,000 feet of climbing.

67 Mile Route: East on Tomales-Petaluma Road, onto Chileno Valley Road heading south, then west over Marshall Petaluma Road and the Marshall hill to the bay and northward to Valley Ford and Bodega, then return via Two Rock and Fallon Road.
Approximately 2,090 feet of climbing.

35 Mile Route: East on Tomales-Petaluma Road, onto Chileno Valley Road and loop back on Spring Hill Road and Fallon Road to Twin Bridges.
Approximately 990 feet of climbing.

15 Mile Route: East on Tomales-Petaluma Road and loop back via Two Rock onto Fallon Road and Twin Bridges

Approximately 120 feet of climbing.

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Starting schedules and other ride-day information may be found at Registration Information


SUPPORT

Ham radio support will be at rest stops and in SAG wagons patrolling the routes and connecting to Red Cross personnel stationed mainly at the high school. Many rest stops are along the routes with toilets, food and drink A gourmet catered meal will be provided at the end of the ride. An emergency contact number will be provided at registration.


T-SHIRTS and JERSEYS

Pre-register by July 25 to reserve your short sleeve 2010 T-shirt and pick it up at the ride. Request appears on the registration form. There is a new design this year!  

ALL RIDERS MUST OBEY THE RULES OF THE ROAD

1. All riders must sign the release form before starting the ride.

2. All riders under 18 years of age must have the form signed by a parent or guardian, and carry the medical release authorizing any needed treatment (see below).

3. ANSI/Snell-approved helmets must be worn at all times during the ride.

4. Bicyclists must obey all California Vehicle Code Laws including all stop signs and signals. Violators may be cited by local authorities.

5. Riders must make certain that their bicycles are in good operating condition prior to the ride.

6. Riders must carry a spare tube or patch kit, pump, tools, water bottle, telephone money and medical I. D.
(Don't forget necessary medications such as inhalers and the like.)


7. Whenever possible, ride in a straight, single file line.  Move over for vehicles.

8. Please, no personal SAG wagons.

 

LODGING AND CAMPGROUND INFO

West Marin Lodging Services and Listings


Bodega Lodging

Inns of Marin

West Marin Network -- phone: (415) 663-9543; email: westmnet@svn.net

West Marin Vacation Rentals

Bear Valley Inn
receive 15% off your lodging if you arrive on your bike

The Olema Inn
receive 10% off your lodging if you arrive on your bike

Petaluma Lodging

Petaluma Inn-Best Western (707) &63-0994

Quality Inn Petaluma (707) 644-1155

Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma (707) 283-2888

Camp Grounds and Hostels

Lawson's Landing - (707) 878-2443

Olema Ranch Campground - (415) 663-8106 / (800) 655-CAMP

Point Reyes Hostel

Approximate driving times to Tomales High from: 
Point Reyes - 35 minutes
Inverness - 1 hour
Valley Ford - 20 minutes
Bodega - 45 minutes
Petaluma - 20 minutes
Freestone - 1 hour
Dillon Beach - 15 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

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Major Sponsors

2010 Sponsors

Click on sponsor links below

Studio Weeren

West County Design
Craig Collins Furniture

Bank of Marin

Genworth Financial

Horizon Cable, TV

McPhail Fuel Company

Real Goods Solar

Nicasio Valley Cheese Company

Bear Valley Inn
Star Route Farms
Clover Stornetta
Sacred Heart Church

Tony's Seafood

Dancing Coyote Beach

MALT

Frank Howard Allen Real Estate

Pt. Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company

Voler Custom Cycling Apparel

Palace Market

Little Organic Farm

Noah's Bagels
O'Donnell's Fairfax Nursery
Whole Foods Market
Alhambra Water

Peet's Coffee and Tea
United Markets

Laurie Sawyer, Artist

Brickmaiden Breads

Stemple Creek Ranch
Gu Energy

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Comments by last year's riders

"You Rock!" ... “I’ve done the ride before. It’s the best ride in California” ... “It was all great. Quick, efficient check-in”
“Great ride! Great people!” ... “Improve? No way. Great job” ... “Volunteers, over the top fabulous!!”
“Party hats on the cows. More cow stuff. That’s why I came.”

"Route is so beautiful. Rest stops were numerous and well stocked and not crowded. Nice support staff”

“Exceeded my expectations.” ... “I had the feeling that the cattle were talking about me as I rode past. Please, tell them not to do that.”

We invite you to return to our website monthly for training tips, discounts through sponsor links and Holstein cow trivia.