107 miles with 6,900 feet of elevation gain
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[GPS Satellite Data]Elevation and grade from bike computer (for location, see interactive map of bike rides):
[Course Data]Wildflower Century - Cities/Towns Visited:
Creston, Pozo, and Shandon
Wildflower Century - Counties Visited:
San Luis Obispo County
Wildflower Century - Climbs:
Mile 3 (cat. 4), 15 (cat. 3), 28 (cat. 4), 34 (cat. 4), 46 (cat. 4), 73 (cat. 4), 78 (cat. 4), 86 (cat. 3), and 96 (cat. 4)
Wildflower Century - Rest Stops:
Mile 27 (Pozo), 46, 72 (Shandon), and 97
Wildflower Century - Description:
The Wildflower Century is a beautiful hilly ride on quiet roads that starts in Creston, close to San Luis Obispo. The course initially leads South on Highway 229, Highway 58, and West Pozo Road, which leads into the small town of Pozo. From here the route heads North on Parkhill Road and Huer Huero Road.
The course then continues East on Highway 58 and leads North again on Shell Creek Road and Truedale Road into the small town of Shandon. From here the route heads South on Highway 41 and La Panza Road. It then continues West on Highway 58, before O'Donovan Road leads back to Creston.
Wildflower Century - Personal Notes:
We experienced another awesome day of cycling. Sandra rode the first 50 miles with me, only five days after running the Boston Marathon. The following day we stopped in San Luis Obispo and went wine tasting in Edna Valley.
Wildflower Century - Pictures:
[Wildflowers]
[Highway 229]
[Shell Creek Road]Wildflower Century - Current Weather:
You might be interested in these centuries, super centuries, and double centuries.
See also Year-Rounder Challenge.
Interactive map of bike rides.
Labels: California April Bike Rides, California Century Bike Rides
