The
California Gold Rush Randonnée
was the first event of its type in California. The Davis Bike Club invites
you to take part in the second running of the event.
If you have never undertaken a
ride of this length before, be ready for a significant challenge to
your physical and mental abilities.
By way of a brief introduction
here are some details...
- The event will be similar to
other 1200Km events throughout the world.
- The length of the event and
many of the rules by which we operate are set forth by Randonneurs
Mondiaux, an international governing body for these types of events.
- Controles, set at distances
of 80Km --100Km are checkpoints for timing a riders progress and providing
food, drink and shelter if necessary.
- A rider must complete all 1200Km
in the 90 hour time limit.
- Included in the 1200Km event
will be a 1000Km event for those riders who only need 1000Km for
their Randonneur 5000 qualification. The remaining 200Km(optional)
can be used for extra brevet miles. Even though you signup
for the 1000Km, if you ride the extra 200Km after the 1000Km you
will get a Gold Rush Jersey!
Starting in Davis, just 14 miles
west of California's Capitol, the route winds along two great California
rivers and through the famous Sierra Nevada to just within a few miles
of the Oregon border.
Davis
Bike Club
info@davisbikeclub.org
Date Last Modified:
23-Sep-2008
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