Bakersfield Active - 2007

Alta Sierra Challenge

April 14, 2007 6:15 am to 5:00 pm.
Posted In Event, Cycling, Road

110 Mile Challenge
95 mile ride
71 Metric plus
27 mile Family Ride

The Kern Wheelmen Bicycle Club invites you to enjoy our third Alta Sierra Challenge Century. Registration includes four great routes to choose from, fully stocked rest stops, marked routes, maps, full sag support, lack of traffic and a post-ride BBQ.

Registration Opens at 6:15 am!
THE RIDES

Introducing the companion challenge to the Kern Wheelmen Spooktacular!! A century to start out your season with a bang. The 107 mile ride and 10,000+ feet of clilmbing is for those serious riders who did not get enough climbing on the Spooktacular. Starting at Yokuts Park, you soon leave the city behind and start the beautiful climb up Alta Sierra. You will reach the summit at about the half way point and start the dizzying descent into Glenville and back to Bakersfield. Be prepared with warm clothes and an attitude for this ride.
Alta Sierra Challenge 110

95 miles and 7200 feet of beautiful scenery. A great ride for someone looking for something a little more challenging than the Metric+. Be prepared with warm clothes and an attitude for this ride.
Alta Sierra Challenge 110

Enjoy the beauty of the spring hills surrounding Bakersfield, You may even think you are in Ireland. This ride will go out Granite Road toward Woody. From Woody you will do the crossover road then back to Bakersfield and a fantastic lunch. This fairly challenging ride will be 71 miles with 5000 ft.
Alta Sierra Challenge Cross-Over 71

This 27 mile route follows the bike path to Hart Park, continuing on to a moderate route that circles around. With at least 2000 ft. of climbing and rest stops, this is a fun day out for the whole family. Start Before 10:00am

If you are thinking of showing up the day of the Ride, please click here to print out a registration form

Map to the start / finish

After the ride, all riders will enjoy the hometown hospitality of a post ride BBQ meal! (We are serious when we say we ride to eat!).

Helmets are required for all riders, and you must obey all traffic laws
Make certain you bring clothing to accommodate all weather conditions - could be warm, could be cold!
For those riding the 95 or Century - at registration, bags will be provided for you to pick up cold weather clothing at the summit or in Glenville. You will then be able to drop off your clothes at the Woody Y, where they will be transported back to the registration desk at the finish of the ride
All rides are fully supported with rest stops, remote communication, SAG vehicles and mechanical support
Start training NOW for the 110 mile ride!!!

$30 for the 27 mile ride
All other rides are $45

Rest stops, SAG support and a full post-ride meal are included in the price.

All riders doing the 100 mile ride must start by 7:00
All other riders need to start before 9:00
Course closes at 5pm

This ride is limited to 600 riders.

Contact Earl Norcross (661-301-7441) with any questions.

Kern Wheelmen Time Trial Series

September 23, 2007 7:00 am to 10:00 am.
Posted In Event, Cycling, Road

Registration opens at 7:00am and closes at 7:55am. The first rider will leave at around 8:00am, with remaining riders leaving in 60-second intervals.

Registration Fee: $10

New location is Comanche & Breckenridge Rd. Start form Comanche Rd to the first look-out on Breckenridge Rd.

There will be Port-a-potties available.

The course WILL NOT be closed to traffic. Use caution when passing slower riders, and watch for on coming traffic and other hazards on the path. The course distance is 5.5 miles, with 1245 ft elevation gain. See profile here.

Event Promoter: Bryan Day Tel (661) 343-0206 e-mail bday@bak.rr.com

This should prove to be a very challenging course! Bring your guts, go for glory.