COURSE DESCRIPTION

Enjoy the Western Sierra Scenery including Pine Flat Lake and Bass Lake. We have eliminated about 2,000 feet of climbing to the route but have kept the quiet country roads of Fresno County.

The first 15 miles will follow the old route out of Clovis, but at Belmont and Oliver the route turns south through Little Dry Creekrural Fresno County. Through the first 2 rest stops, the course will be relatively flat so enjoy the view on the almost traffic free roads.

After, the 2nd rest stop at Winton Park (which will also be the 1st rest stop!), the climbing will begin as the course resumes the normal route around Pine Flat Lake and into the surrounding foothills. The lunch stop has been moved further on the course to Auberry School in the town of Auberry.

The Jose Basin descent has been eliminated due to bridge construction, replaced by the southern descent into Powerhouse and the steeper northside ascent.

The next 22 miles will be a relatively comfortable ride around Bass Lake. After leaving the Bass Lake area the course is generally down hill until you reach Powerhouse station again and must climb back out of the river basin. The next rest stop will be a repeat of the lunch rest stop for those wanting to pickup clothes or lights left behind.

Atfter the rest stop, the course will divert from past years backtracking some from the morning's route before arriving at the last rest stop of the day Pine Flat Lakeat Millerton Store at 183 miles.

Time Limit: Please check in at each Rest Stop to receive California Triple Crown credit. Moreover, since we are offering “bailout options” along the course, it is going to be imperative to check in at each of these rest stops. Riders not able to complete the course in the required time may be asked to bailout.

We have moved up the starting time to accomodate those riders who need more time but the Rest Stop schedules will remain the same. The course opens at 3:15 A.M. but the first Rest Stop doesn't open until 6:00 A.M. The course will close at 12:00 A.M, no exceptions please!!