Holstein Riders, bring your family! volunteer at the rest stops to cheer you on or help with our luncheon. Give us a call. Renee Hamner THE FREMONT CRANKS Laya Fang Noah Kincaid Robby Kalkbrenner BRANDOW FAMILY Brooke Brandow Clay Brandow SLOGO FARGO Tina Rhodes LARRY'S BIKE CLUB Rose Cholewinski Tor Cross THE UDDER RIDERS Mark Hartwell Taffy Dollard Michael Herbert NUMNUTZ Gerladine Lim Amey Nutter Miriam Tupy 2009 Routes, Elevation Maps & 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. Check elevation chart below.) 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.
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. 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 120 feet of climbing. Per IRS Regulations: A charitable deduction is limited to the excess of the contribution over the value of the goods and services received. The donor should retain this letter in order to fulfill IRS substantiation requirements. Federal Tax ID #68-0239712
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. 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! We liked the Jersey from last year so much that it is back again. 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.
8. Please, no personal SAG wagons.
LODGING AND CAMPGROUND INFO West Marin Lodging Services and Listings West Marin Network -- phone: (415) 663-9543; email: westmnet@svn.net Bear Valley Inn The Olema Inn 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 Approximate driving times to Tomales High
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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” "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. |
