RIDE INFORMATION
The community of North Fork is sponsoring the 20th Grizzly Century ride in order to promote the Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway and to encourage the enjoyment of our treasured resources. Come and spend the day delighting in scenic vistas from the unique vantage point that only a cyclist can claim. "Profits" earned go toward promotion and improvement of the Scenic Byway and to town restoration projects for our mountain community.
Click here for a great video on the Scenic Byway.
WHEN: Saturday, October 6th, 2012. 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.
WHERE: North Fork, California "The exact center of California" (Click Link for Map Quest). Note that the staging area is actually up the hill to the left from the Map Quest star.
The address is North Fork School, 33087 Road 228, North Fork, CA 93643. We're 20 Miles due south of Yosemite National Park.
REGISTER: signmeup.com (Don’t try it yet!)
TAKE A SURVEY: To help us in marketing the Grizzly, would you mind taking this very short 7 question survey if you have ridden the Grizzly before. Use the latest Grizzly you’ve ridden for your answers. Thank you.
Survey site
ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS
Route Map
THE GRIZ (100 miles) Over 10,000 foot elevation gain. Pass Mile High Vista, Jackass Rock, Arch Rock, the red fir forests of Cold Springs Summit, speedily descend to Bass Lake and back to North Fork.
THE METRIC CENTURY (100k = 63 miles) A 5,000 foot elevation gain. North Fork to Mile High Vista and back. Tremendous views of conifer forests, rock formations, and the high Sierra.
LOOP THE LAKE (24 miles) A 1,000 foot elevation gain around Bass lake, the Pines Resort. Beautiful pines and quiet roads. Then return to the staging area along county highway 274.
For route maps and elevations on-line go to RIDE WITH GPS. Search for Grizzly Century 100 mile and Grizzly Century 100k.
RIDE SPECIFICS
Registration includes:
Rest Stops and SAG
T-Shirt (if registration received by 9/18/11)
A Pancake Breakfast provided by the North Fork Lion's Club
Lunch stop at Mile High Vista, Post-ride BBQ dinner
Lots of homemade cookies, fruit, and drinks along the way.
Takes place rain or shine!
Course closes at 5:30 P.M. For everyone's safety, please observe this time. Our SAGs will assist you in getting back to the staging area. Your cooperation is appreciated. Showers are available.