NOVATO,
Calif., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to Ride
one of the Top 25 Rides in the World? Then you've got
to ride the Marin Century, in Northern
California, this August 3,
2024.
Take on the west coast's most scenic and challenging rides, the
Marin Century. The setting of the Marin Century is like no other.
The ride starts in the beautiful Stafford Lake State Park in
Novato, California. Riders
navigate to the summits or through the foothills of Mount Tamalpais
and the nearby coast of beautiful Tomales Bay.
Marin Cyclists have been staging the Marin Century for over 60
years, making it one of the longest continuously running events of
its kind in the USA. In 2019, the
Marin Century was named one of the Top 25 Best Bike Rides in the
World, by Outside Magazine.
The ride dates back to 1963 when a group of ambitious
Marin County cyclists attempted
the novel idea of organizing a 100-mile bike ride through the hills
of West Marin County. In its
60-year history, over 50,000 bike riders have enjoyed the scenery,
camaraderie, and delicious post-ride treats.
Three distances for all Abilities
The Compact
Classic is a 62-mile course that goes through West Marin in a clockwise direction, with an
early test of your legs on Marshall
Wall, at mile seventeen. Afterwards, you'll ride through
Chileno Valley, before crossing into Sonoma Country for a few
miles, then head south and west to enjoy the mostly quiet West
Marin roads. Then it's Wilson Hill …it's nearly 500 feet in three
miles. You'll crest the Hill at mile 47 and reach your last rest
stop. Your total climbing for this route will be about 4,300
feet.
The Classic Century, at 100 miles follows the Classic
Century until mile 34, where you will veer away from the Compact
Classic riders and enjoy a few extra miles of serene West Marin, before turning sharp right and
climbing the Wilson Hill, where you'll be climbing nearly 500 feet
during this 3-mile climb. Later, you'll pass through the
breathtakingly beautiful old-growth redwoods in Samuel P. Taylor
State Park. You'll have your last tough climb at mile 92, so be
sure to save up some energy. Total climbing for this route is over
7,150 feet.
Mt. Tam Century includes challenging climbs,
beaches, and small coastal towns. You'll have extended climbs on
isolated roads and views from atop Mt. Tam that will certainly draw
your attention from the task at hand. The Mt. Tam Century is for
experienced cyclists accustomed to extended climbs and fast,
technical descents. The Mt. Tam Century is of course 100 miles, but
it exceeds 9,000 feet of climbing.
When riders finally reach the finish, they will be greeted by
mouth watering cold and hot, freshly prepared treats, ice cold
drinks, creamy gelato and of course, a chilled well earned craft
beer. At the same time, local and regional bands will provide a
melodic backdrop to layback on the grass and rock out to the upbeat
sounds while the afternoon breezes make all the effort
worthwhile.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.marincyclists.com.
Contact:
Jeffrey Sanchez
Marin Cyclists Board of Directors, Events
379991@email4pr.com
415-823-5047
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