People often ask about some of the Epic rides taken by our coaches.  The list
that follows contains some of our coaches favorites and not so favorite.  We
have provided you with elevation charts and route sheets when available. If
you aspire to earn the California Triple Crown or Thousand Mile Club you will
have to train on some of the routes provided below and subsequently do  
some these rides.  

The rides are listed in alphabetical order.  A rating system of A through D is
provided to give some perspective on the difficulty of the ride.  A is most
difficult and D is least difficult.
Assorted Centuries                                Rated A-D  

Looking for century options this page will have centuries that are not events
that you can do self-support included are route sheets and elevation graphs.  
The difficulty rating go from A-D.  Ride at your own risk.  Credit to Chuck
Bramwell and his Orange County Wheelman for the creation and
maintenance of these routes.  For additional information on the routes,
including CURRENT route sheets, photos and other stuff follow this link.



Breathless Agony                            Rated A

Billed as the toughest century in Southern California, Breathless Agony
is definitely a ride for those of you who love to climb.  Click on the link
above to learn more about it.


Butterfield Double Century             Rated C

This event provides riders an opportunity for some great ultra-distance
riding and an opportunity to see the best of Orange, Riverside, and San
Diego Counties.  

Death Ride                                      Rated A

An established and well supported climbing event in northeastern California
129 miles 15,000 feet of climbing


Death Valley Double Centuries       Rated B

Would you prefer to do something a little more remote?  The Death
Valley Double Century challenges riders not only with some awesome
elevation gains, but also with some extreme temperatures.  Click on the
link above for more information and images.


Everest Challenge                          Rated A+

For those of you feeling like climbing champions, learn how you can test
yourself against some of California and Nevada's strongest climbers in
the Everest Challenge.


Furnace Creek 508                         Rated A+

This is a definite challenge.  A 508 mile non-stop race through the Majove and
Death Valley deserts with a 48 hour time limit for solo participants.  If the miles
don't get you then the 35,000 feet of climbing will!  Are you up for it?


The Grand Tour                              Rated C

This event is a qualifier for California Triple Crown.  Starting in Malibu, it
offers riders a variety of distance, terrain, and scenery up to Ojai, Santa
Barbara, Gaviota, or Ventura and back.


Heartbreak Double Century            Rated A

A very difficult Double Century with 16,500 feet of climbing.  Weather very
unpredictable as low as 36 F in 2006 but usually in the 90s F.  Pine Mountain and
of course it's namesake Heartbreak. Where the road pitches above 8% after
climbing 20 miles to get there.  Hardly any stop lights and quite scenic when you
climb above 5800 feet of elevation and take a look around.


Hemet Double Century                   Rated D

The double century is a giant figure eight type route composed of two 100-mile
loops (centuries).  The start/finish and lunch are at the center of the figure eight at
MOTEL 6.  The first loop has 2700 feet of elevation gain spread over the entire
105-mile loop.  The second loop has about 2300 feet of elevation gain, in which
1200 feet of climbing occurs in the first 13 miles.


Mission Bay to Mount Laguna

Century Plus ride that takes you from sea level to 6,100 feet elevation with 152
miles and 13,000 feet of climbing



Mt. Baldy                                        Rated B

Looking for solitude, scenery, and switchbacks?   Mt. Baldy may be just
the ride for you.  Take a look at this link to learn more.

Mulholland Double Century             Rated A

A climbers Double Century 202 miles and 16,500 of climbing in the beautiful and
very scenic Santa Monica Mountains.  


Nate Harrison Grade                       Rated A

If you are bored with South Grade and East Grade of Palomar Mountain try this 10
mile dirt road climb.  Experienced riders only.

Palm Springs                                   Rated B

A great way to get some early miles is to ride to the Palm Springs Century and
back from your home.  Check out this Epic Adventure.


Palomar Mountain                         Rated B

Want to try some Hors Categorie (HC)  climbing by Tour de France
standards without the travel?  Look at Palomar Mountain's impressive
statistics. Perfect mountain to train on for Everest Challenge and Furnace Creek
508.


San Diego Brevet Series               Rated C to A+

For those really dedicated to going the distance on their bikes, here is a
series of 200km, 300km, 400K, and 600K unsupported, nonstop events.



San Diego's Finest Double Century       Rated A+

Coming soon the toughest Double Century in San Diego County.  Dare if you will
to challenge yourself on this epic day of climbing.  Beginning in Escondido
conveniently next to the 15 interstate.  You will climb Lake Wohlford, Palomar
South Grade, Mesa Grande, Julian, Yaqui Pass, Montezuma Grade, Palomar East
Grade, Cole Grade.  


San Luis Obispo 600km                     Rated A+

A very hard but scenic 66km Brevet.  The events starts in Cayucos north to
Carmel along the coast including Big Sur.   Then the route turns inland for climbing
and headwinds.  

Solvang Double Century                   Rated D

194 miles with 7200 feet of climbing.  Very scenic rolling terrain course. Very
Fixed Gear Friendly (FGF)

Tour of Two Forests                     Rated B

A double century that has more than 13,000 feet of elevation gain and
almost no traffic lights, the Tour of Two Forests is another great, scenic
ride through parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and Kern Counties.
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A -       Rides with this rating are the most challenging events.                 
           You can expect remote areas and extreme temperatures.  Many            
           of these rides will  have mountainous terrain. You will suffer from       
           either long mileage, elevation gain or both. The longer brevets fall         
           under this rating  because riders must be  self-sufficient--no support    
           is provided.  A RATED RIDES ARE FOR EXPERIENCED RIDERS
           ONLY  AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY.

B -      Rides with this rating are very similar to A rides however service is       
          provided and these events may not have mountainous terrain.

C-       Rides in this rating have rolling terrain, good support, and provide a      
           challenge for newer riders.  

D-       Rides in this category are great beginner Double Centuries or          
          Centuries.