Climb to Kaiser 2018

The Fresno Cycling Club invites all riders to participate in the 42nd Annual Climb To Kaiser on Saturday, July 7, 2018. We offer three different rides to choose from:

• The traditional Climb To Kaiser, rated as one of the 10 toughest rides in America by Bicycling Magazine; It is 155 grueling miles with 15,000 feet of climbing. This ride will test your mental and physical toughness. You never know what mother nature has in store on this unique challenging ride.

    C2K route:      https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27786150

• The Tollhouse Century, perfect for the intermediate climber who has a goal of completing Climb to Kaiser someday, but wants to get a feel of the Fresno foothills and heat first with 95 miles and 7,500 feet of climbing.                    

  Tollhouse Route:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27733181

• Back this year is: The Millerton Metric, perfect for the beginning climber who wants to put their new climbing skills to the test with 71 miles and 3,500 feet of climbing.

    Millerton Metric Route:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27733394

There will be a timed mass start for the C2K at 05:30 am. Riders who need more time can start earlier. Just let the director know what time. Keep in mind the rest stops won't be open until 6 am at Wildcat and 7 am for Sierra Elementary. 

The Tollhouse and Millerton Metric riders shouldn't start any later than 0700.

All three rides are fully supported with SAG, rest stops, lunch stop, and after ride meal. If you register before June 1st, you will also receive a personalized Bib! The Bib will have the route you registered for, the event date and your name.

The last day to register online is 7/5/2018 at 11:59 am. Registering at check-in on Friday night or Day of event is $140.00.

If you are a Finisher of the Climb to Kaiser route, you can purchase the coveted Finisher's Jersey! See the Climb to Kaiser website for more information.

CHECK-IN will be July 6, 2018 5 pm - 8 pm at:

Men and women showers will be available after the ride in the respective locker rooms at the school.

Early Starts are allowed but may not receive accurate finishing time. Best to start on the hour, i.e. 3:30 am, 4:00 am, 4:30 am or 5:00 am. Must have lights front and rear and reflective gear such as ankle straps.

FAQs

What can/can't I bring to the event?

You may not make use of personal SAG in any way. You will be given a DQ if personal SAG is observed by any event staff.

Because we are using a school as our host location, you may not consume alcohol or tobacco products on the premises.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

kaiser@fresnocycling.com

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes, you may transfer the ticket to another rider or you may transfer it to the following year. To transfer to the following year you will need to contact the ride director at kaiser@fresnocycling.com.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes