100 miles with 4,300 feet of elevation gain
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[GPS Satellite Data]Altitude, ascent, and temperature from bike computer (for location, see interactive map of bike rides):
[Course Data]Stagecoach Century - Cities/Towns Visited:
Ocotillo and Shelter Valley
Stagecoach Century - Counties Visited:
Imperial County and San Diego County
Stagecoach Century - Climbs:
Mile 34 (cat. 4) and 85 (cat. 4)
Stagecoach Century - Rest Stops:
Mile 13 (Carrizo Badlands Overlook), 26 (Agua Caliente), 39 (Box Canyon), 55 (Shelter Valley), 74 (Agua Caliente), and 87 (Carrizo Badlands Overlook)
Stagecoach Century - Description:
The Stagecoach Century is a scenic desert century. The out-and-back course starts in Ocotillo and follows the historic Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849 to Scissors Crossing, passing through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Two short loops at the half-way point make it a full 100 miles. The first half of the course ascends slightly from below sea level to above 2,000 feet, which makes for a fast second half.
Stagecoach Century - Personal Notes:
2008:
This year the course was slightly different, turning around after 50 miles, as opposed to the two short loops at the half-way point in the previous years.
I was riding with Sandra and Lisa, and both did an awesome job. It was Lisa's first century attempt, and she completed 75 miles - probably the only 13 year old to go so far. We also met John U., Susen S., and Mike G. from the San Clemente Renegades.
2007:
Due to an arctic cold front, the temperature remained in the 30s and 40s for most of the ride. While the wind was not too bad this year, it contributed to the coldness.
I rode the entire ride with Bart B. from the San Clemente Renegades. We did not stop at any of the rest stops except for lunch, which was served indoors in a heated building. On the way back, we ran into John U. and Susen S., also from the Renegades, who were riding their tandem.
2006:
At the lunch stop, I met Kenji F. from San Clemente and rode back with him. It turned out that I knew his dad Ken, whose swim clinic I attended three years ago. Ken is the person who got me interested in the Ironman triathlon.
Stagecoach Century - Pictures:
[Ocotillo Tree]
[Sweeney Pass]
[2008 - Lisa (l) and Bernd (r)]
[2007 - Bernd (l) and Bart (r)]
[2006]Stagecoach Century - Current Weather:
You might be interested in these centuries, super centuries, and double centuries.
See also Year-Rounder Challenge.
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Labels: California Century Bike Rides, California January Bike Rides
