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jeremyb
03-05-04, 05:02 PM
Hey there---I'm looking at doing a century on my fixed gear and was wondering what people thought about century rides in Northern California in the May-June window?

I saw the I Care Classic (ICC) webpage says that its relatively flat----but has anyone done it, how flat is it?

Any advice, ideas welcomed.

jeremyb

SD Fixed
03-05-04, 05:17 PM
There's the mexico 50... something to ensenada.
BlastRadius
03-05-04, 05:49 PM
Lucklust is riding his Bianchi Pista in the AIDS Lifecycle, 500+ miles. That's sounds challenging and fun.

lucklust
03-06-04, 10:33 AM
It's going to be a blast! jeremyb, I've started riding a 50 mile loop every Wednesday and a 100+ every Sunday. If you don't mind riding solo, there are some incredible rides out here in Marin County. I don't know much about organized centuries, but if you're ever in Marin, let me know, and I can tell you of a thousand different rides, from flat to rolling to thigh-burning-knee-killing-sadomasochistic torture-fests.
na975
03-06-04, 01:42 PM
i'd like to try that, but it's a long ride from NY to cal.
tommasini
03-07-04, 11:02 AM
The Wine Country Century on May 1st might be a good bet, some people ride it fixed, but have only done it geared myself. It is very well supported and organized, and details are at http://srcc.com/