Northern California - Mile High 100

Anyone know anything about this ride? It's around Lake Almanor. Has anyone riden it? Any idea of support, elevation gain, etc?

Anyone know anything about this ride? It's around Lake Almanor. Has anyone riden it? Any idea of support, elevation gain, etc?


My parents drive sag on this every year since its their summer home. Not to tough and it seems to be well supported. Im thinking Ill be doing the ride this year. Have you seen this link?

http://www.milehigh100.com/first.html

My parents drive sag on this every year since its their summer home. Not to tough and it seems to be well supported. Im thinking Ill be doing the ride this year. Have you seen this link?

http://www.milehigh100.com/first.html

I was thinking of this one but it may be too far to drive in time I have available...

My parents drive sag on this every year since its their summer home. Not to tough and it seems to be well supported. Im thinking Ill be doing the ride this year. Have you seen this link?

http://www.milehigh100.com/first.html

Yeah, I've seen their site. No route maps or really much info on the rides. I'm not familiar enough with the area to know if this means 2000 feet of climbing, 5000 feet, or 10,000, etc. I assume that it is relatively flat, but I just wanted to make sure.

Yeah, I've seen their site. No route maps or really much info on the rides. I'm not familiar enough with the area to know if this means 2000 feet of climbing, 5000 feet, or 10,000, etc. I assume that it is relatively flat, but I just wanted to make sure.

I think the mid range ride goes around the lake basin area and is relatively flat... that's what I'll do if I go...

I think the mid range ride goes around the lake basin area and is relatively flat... that's what I'll do if I go...

I think I am going to shoot for the 108 miler. I am doing my first century in 3 weeks (Lodi Sunrise) which is relatively flat (total climbing of 2500 feet). I am pretty sure I can handle that. I am a little concerned about stuff in the 5,000 + range.

I think I am going to shoot for the 108 miler. I am doing my first century in 3 weeks (Lodi Sunrise) which is relatively flat (total climbing of 2500 feet). I am pretty sure I can handle that. I am a little concerned about stuff in the 5,000 + range.

I'm doing Lodi as well, but the metric... where did you get the total climbing for the century??? I see they talk about one climb of about 2000 feet but nothing about the total .... ;)

I'm doing Lodi as well, but the metric... where did you get the total climbing for the century??? I see they talk about one climb of about 2000 feet but nothing about the total .... ;)


Uh....I don't remember where I saw 2,500. Pretty sure I saw that somewhere, but now I don't know. :o

Uh....I don't remember where I saw 2,500. Pretty sure I saw that somewhere, but now I don't know. :o

well, if you bump back into it, can ya tell me where you found it? I don't think I'm ready for 100 regardless, but maybe... :rolleyes:

It's a beautiful area. I am there a few times a year for work but have never ridden around the lake on a bike. Lots of rolling hills around the lake but there are some steep roads.

well, if you bump back into it, can ya tell me where you found it? I don't think I'm ready for 100 regardless, but maybe... :rolleyes:

I can't find it now. Here is a pretty decent description of the ride though: [URL="http://felixwong.com/news/2005/05/lodi-sunrise-century"[/URL] and a map can be found here:
http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5269/171/1600/722289/Sunrise-Century-2003-Page-2.jpg

Not sure if I am ready for a century either. I rode 70 miles yesterday and I didn't die, which is probably a good sign. The ride had maybe 800 feet of climbing (600 of it all in one climb), but it was at 5,000 feet so hopefully.....

I can't find it now. Here is a pretty decent description of the ride though: [URL="http://felixwong.com/news/2005/05/lodi-sunrise-century"[/URL] and a map can be found here:
http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5269/171/1600/722289/Sunrise-Century-2003-Page-2.jpg

Not sure if I am ready for a century either. I rode 70 miles yesterday and I didn't die, which is probably a good sign. The ride had maybe 800 feet of climbing (600 of it all in one climb), but it was at 5,000 feet so hopefully.....

I'm sure you'll be just fine :p If you can do 70, you can do 100 :D

We go up there several times each year. The Greenville/Indian Valley area is very flat. The roads around the lake have some rollers but not to technical. You can get into some climbing very quickly. There are several other century and other rides in that area. http://www.indianvalley.net/centuries.html (http://www.indianvalley.net/centuries.html)http://www.summersolsticecentury.org/
http://www.chicovelo.org/quincywkend.html
It is beautiful up there.

We go up there several times each year. The Greenville/Indian Valley area is very flat. The roads around the lake have some rollers but not to technical. You can get into some climbing very quickly. There are several other century and other rides in that area. http://www.indianvalley.net/centuries.html (http://www.indianvalley.net/centuries.html)http://www.summersolsticecentury.org/
http://www.chicovelo.org/quincywkend.html
It is beautiful up there.

I've been eyeing that Quincy weekend ride for quite a while... thanks for the reminder to check it out for this year!

I believe there is about 5000ft of climbing. My dad is 70 and says its too much for him, but he really doesnt like climbing. I dont think its too bad. He knows the route and I can probably figure it out if I look at a map. Ill call him later and refresh my memory.

I believe there is about 5000ft of climbing. My dad is 70 and says its too much for him, but he really doesnt like climbing. I dont think its too bad. He knows the route and I can probably figure it out if I look at a map. Ill call him later and refresh my memory.

Cool... gonna come ride it?

Cool... gonna come ride it?


I really want to. Like I said my parents drive sag support, and it gives me a chance to go up and see them. Its a beautiful area and I just dont get up there enough. Jada really likes it to. We go fishing in the river right down the street from mom's house.:D

If you get the route please share. We are thinking of the Memorial Day Greenville Ride. It is a tradition for a bunch of us to go up to a friends house not far from there and go Hang gliding that weekend. I think a nice century might be a fun thing to add. We sure do love it up there.

I really want to. Like I said my parents drive sag support, and it gives me a chance to go up and see them. Its a beautiful area and I just dont get up there enough. Jada really likes it to. We go fishing in the river right down the street from mom's house.:D

Okay, its settled then! You're going! :p It'll be a weekend of riding and fishing ;) ... okay, I'm not fishing, but I'll ride ;)

Ok, just talked to my Dad. He said its not much in the way of climbing at all. He said maybe 2000ft. He said its more of a scenic ride. It does venture through Indian Valley. However he did mention that the elevation there is 4500ft, so that will make it a bit more challenging.

Ok, just talked to my Dad. He said its not much in the way of climbing at all. He said maybe 2000ft. He said its more of a scenic ride. It does venture through Indian Valley. However he did mention that the elevation there is 4500ft, so that will make it a bit more challenging.

I live in Reno, so my rides are generally in the 4,000-6,000 foot range anyway. If Lodi goes well I will probably be there for this ride.

*Another bump*

Is anyone doing this one besides dbp13 and I???? Sean, you in???

seriously considering it

*Another bump*

Is anyone doing this one besides dbp13 and I???? Sean, you in???


Yes I am. Looking forward to it. Plus I get to see my mom while Im there.:)

Yes I am. Looking forward to it. Plus I get to see my mom while Im there.:)

YEAH!!!!!! Okay, I feel better knowing you're going and hopefully Dauphin will be there... at least someone can make sure I make it in okay or come and get me if I don't ;) No Sean, I do not think I'm going to have a problem... I'm talking strictly mechanical, serious illness etc. ;)

I was going to say yes, I'm in ... but then I saw the date. That's the weekend before Grand Tour, and it's also the weekend that I am on call. Sorry, can't do it.

YEAH!!!!!! Okay, I feel better knowing you're going and hopefully Dauphin will be there... at least someone can make sure I make it in okay or come and get me if I don't ;) No Sean, I do not think I'm going to have a problem... I'm talking strictly mechanical, serious illness etc. ;)


Your riding the LOOK I assume. I am planning to ride mine. Not that you'll need it, but my dad is driving sag, and he's pretty handy on bike repairs too.:D

Your riding the LOOK I assume. I am planning to ride mine. Not that you'll need it, but my dad is driving sag, and he's pretty handy on bike repairs too.:D

Yes Sir, I am riding the LOOK... complete w/new wheels hopefully (although I doubt my bars and seatpost will be here by then :mad: ) YIPPEEEEE!!!!!!

I keep toying w/the idea of getting rid of the Roubaix but I've got to say, I still really like it... especially on the downhill Saturday, it was rock solid and I think the LOOK would have been much more squirrelly and scared me.... not to mention the fact that the granny gear came in handy ;)

I might break down just so I can meet your dad anyway :p

I was going to say yes, I'm in ... but then I saw the date. That's the weekend before Grand Tour, and it's also the weekend that I am on call. Sorry, can't do it.


ACK!!!!! No issues w/the Grand Tour thing, this one is supposedly a very easy century (just my type!)...
just switch w/someone for the Saturday on call thing and show up!!!! :D

Yes Sir, I am riding the LOOK... complete w/new wheels hopefully (although I doubt my bars and seatpost will be here by then :mad: ) YIPPEEEEE!!!!!!

I keep toying w/the idea of getting rid of the Roubaix but I've got to say, I still really like it... especially on the downhill Saturday, it was rock solid and I think the LOOK would have been much more squirrelly and scared me.... not to mention the fact that the granny gear came in handy ;)

I might break down just so I can meet your dad anyway :p

That look should decend 10 times better then the Roubaix. You just need to get used to the difference. I know the Madone felt twitchy when I first got it, but now I love it. It carves great. Lean and go. You just need some time on it. The Roubaix is slower and more relaxed.

That look should decend 10 times better then the Roubaix. You just need to get used to the difference. I know the Madone felt twitchy when I first got it, but now I love it. It carves great. Lean and go. You just need some time on it. The Roubaix is slower and more relaxed.

Yeah, I realize that, I'm just not very skilled at descending yet. I really needed the stability of the Roubaix this weekend. Heck, even the Roubaix felt twitchy after riding a touring bike for so many years :eek:

YEAH!!!!!! Okay, I feel better knowing you're going and hopefully Dauphin will be there... at least someone can make sure I make it in okay or come and get me if I don't ;) No Sean, I do not think I'm going to have a problem... I'm talking strictly mechanical, serious illness etc. ;)

Hey now. What am I? Chopped liver?

ACK!!!!! No issues w/the Grand Tour thing, this one is supposedly a very easy century (just my type!)...
just switch w/someone for the Saturday on call thing and show up!!!! :D
I already switched with someone, because originally, I was supposed to be on-call the very same weekend as Grand Tour. These work obligations suck when it interferes with training and fun!

I already switched with someone, because originally, I was supposed to be on-call the very same weekend as Grand Tour. These work obligations suck when it interferes with training and fun!

Just another example of the man keeping you down.

Yeah, I realize that, I'm just not very skilled at descending yet. I really needed the stability of the Roubaix this weekend. Heck, even the Roubaix felt twitchy after riding a touring bike for so many years :eek:


Its just as stable, just different. It also seems that the bike wants to corner faster. ;)

Hey now. What am I? Chopped liver?

Not at all :p but I didn't know if you were willing to babysit me on my first 100 in almost a year ;)

I already switched with someone, because originally, I was supposed to be on-call the very same weekend as Grand Tour. These work obligations suck when it interferes with training and fun!

well then switch back for 1/2 the weekend of Grand Tour and it'll be no prob :p

Its just as stable, just different. It also seems that the bike wants to corner faster. ;)

... and w/my limited skills that means either into or off of a mountain :p
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

... and w/my limited skills that means either into or off of a mountain :p
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:


Start following faster decenders, thats how I learned.;)

Not at all :p but I didn't know if you were willing to babysit me on my first 100 in almost a year ;)

It may end up being the other way around. What kind of time are you hoping for? I did Lodi in 7:17, which was a bit slower than I had hoped (was hoping for 6:30ish).

Start following faster decenders, thats how I learned.;)

that's why I like to descend behind VMC, I can follow his line that way...

However, that descent was too long for me :rolleyes: (I know you are thinking WTF???? right now) but I was kinda nervous and grabbing the brake most of the way and my hands were really hurting at the bottom :p

that's why I like to descend behind VMC, I can follow his line that way...

However, that descent was too long for me :rolleyes: (I know you are thinking WTF???? right now) but I was kinda nervous and grabbing the brake most of the way and my hands were really hurting at the bottom :p


You need to start letting go of the brakes, grab hard before the turn and release before going in. That way your not braking so much.

that's why I like to descend behind VMC, I can follow his line that way...

However, that descent was too long for me :rolleyes: (I know you are thinking WTF???? right now) but I was kinda nervous and grabbing the brake most of the way and my hands were really hurting at the bottom :p

Don't follow me on descents! I rode the Woodside Loop again Monday and had TWO cars take pullouts on King's Mountain Road to let me pass!:eek: My top speed was only 39.7mph, but I was coasting... Thanks again for inviting me on the ride, you're a great group! I think I'm hooked this climbing stuff.

Don't follow me on descents! I rode the Woodside Loop again Monday and had TWO cars take pullouts on King's Mountain Road to let me pass!:eek: My top speed was only 39.7mph, but I was coasting... Thanks again for inviting me on the ride, you're a great group! I think I'm hooked this climbing stuff.


You must be if ya went back up there again on monday. I cant climb that often right now, my legs just are'nt ready yet.:(

Don't follow me on descents! I rode the Woodside Loop again Monday and had TWO cars take pullouts on King's Mountain Road to let me pass!:eek: My top speed was only 39.7mph, but I was coasting... Thanks again for inviting me on the ride, you're a great group! I think I'm hooked this climbing stuff.
Wow, that's really motoring. However, I didn't check what my speed was going down King's Mountain. I was more concerned with descending without becoming a hood ornament.

It may end up being the other way around. What kind of time are you hoping for? I did Lodi in 7:17, which was a bit slower than I had hoped (was hoping for 6:30ish).

I have no idea but I'll be lucky if I do it in 7:17 for sure :p

I have no idea but I'll be lucky if I do it in 7:17 for sure :p

You'll do it in 6:30 easy. There is'nt much climbing.

You'll do it in 6:30 easy. There is'nt much climbing.

Sean... it took me 8+ hours to crawl through cool breeze last year w/a similar amount of climbing... we'll see how it goes, I'm just gonna enjoy the ride and get in the 100 miles :D

Sean... it took me 8+ hours to crawl through cool breeze last year w/a similar amount of climbing... we'll see how it goes, I'm just gonna enjoy the ride and get in the 100 miles :D


Yes, but you have graduated to riding which happens to be much faster.:p :p :p Trust me! Have I steered you wrong yet?

Yes, but you have graduated to riding which happens to be much faster.:p :p :p Trust me! Have I steered you wrong yet?

maybe? :p