COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is exactly the same as 2011.

Enjoy the Western Sierra Scenery including Pine Flat Lake and Bass Lake.

The first 15 miles will follow the old route out of Clovis, 'but have simiplied the coursed to eliminate some night riding turns. Through the first 2 rest stops, the course will be relatively flat so enjoy the view on the almost traffic free roads.

After, the 2nd rest stop at Winton Park (which will also be the 1st rest stop!), the climbing will begin as the course resumes the normal route around Pine Flat Lake and into the surrounding foothills. The lunch stop has been moved further on the course to Auberry School in the town of Auberry.

The next 22 miles are mostly up, then rolling hills around Bass Lake. After leaving the Bass Lake area the course is generally down hill until you reach Powerhouse station again and must climb back out of the river basin. The next rest stop will be a repeat of the lunch rest stop for those wanting to pickup clothes or lights left behind.

The final miles will be predominately downhill with some short uphill bumps.

Time Limit: Please be prepared to check in at each Rest Stop to receive California Triple Crown credit. Moreover, since we are offering “bailout options” along the course, it is going to be imperative to check in at each of these rest stops. Riders not able to complete the course in the required time may be asked to bailout.

We have moved up the starting time to accomodate those riders who need more time but the Rest Stop schedules will remain the same. The course opens at 3:05 A.M. but the first Rest Stop doesn't open until 6:00 A.M. The course will close at 12:00 A.M, no exceptions please!!