Far and away, the very best routes in Southern California’s most scenic and most popular cycling region!

NO crowds! Great support! Chip Timing! Special Finisher Award! Post-Ride Lunch!

And most importantly, a portion of every entry fee will be donated to Challenged Athletes Foundation!

We’ve put together a wonderful and unique century route, unlike any other organized ride in the area.

Riders will experience the very best of the Santa Ynez valley and then head out to points beyond. This figure eight style course starts with a tour of Solvang, Los Olivos, Ballard and Santa Ynez, and then heads up the well-known Foxen Canyon. The route then loops back around towards Solvang via Zaca Station, Hwy 154 and beautiful Ballard Canyon. Then riders head South towards Buellton and veer off on the famous Avenue of the Flags which becomes Santa Rosa Road. Taking the back roads of Lompoc, riders will head up and over Harris Grade and drop back down to Hwy 135 towards the great little western antique haven of Los Alamos.

From Los Alamos, riders encounter the last big climb of the day, up and over Drum Canyon, a quiet, twisty, 800 foot, 3.4 mile ascent. Drum Canyon has a steep, technical downhill, so please pay close attention to your speed. Once you reach the bottom, you’ll hop onto Hwy 246 back to Buellton, with a big shoulder all the way to town! 100 miles with 4,900 feet of climbing. Four SAG stops along the course.

Metric century ride: Riders will cover the last 60 miles of the fantastic century route.

Entry Fees: $115 includes: Chip timing, finisher pint glass, four fully stocked checkpoints along the course for the full century and three for the metric century, roving SAG, and a delicious post-ride meal at Mother Hubbard’s Restaurant. A portion of every basic entry fee goes directly to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. After October 1st the late entry fee is $125.  Event tech tees are available for sale with online registration. Sale proceeds will be donated to CAF.

At a Glance
  • 21 Oct 2017 7:00am
  • Tickets On Sale
  • Solvang�s Finest CenturySolvang�s Finest CenturyBuellton, California, USA
  • Up to 100 miles (161 km)
  • From 115.00 USD
Buellton,California,93427,USA

Extra Information

SPECIAL REGISTRATION POLICY: Because this is a charity benefit ride for CAF, cancellation vouchers from other events and/or volunteer ride credits may not be used; and there will be no cancellation vouchers provided if you sign up but can’t make it. All no-show registration fees will be donated to CAF.

Solvang’s Finest Century (and Finest Metric Century) is dedicated to raising money for the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

The challenge of riding a century, or participating in any endurance sport, is a lot of fun; but people with disabilities sometimes don’t have access to the special equipment and training it takes for them to pursue this type of lifestyle. Through the Challenged Athletes Foundation, you can provide funding for hand cycles, sports chairs, training and competition needs that will allow athletes with disabilities the freedom to enjoy a fit lifestyle. Since 1994, CAF has raised over $30 million and provided funds to over 5,000 athletes across the United States and around the world.

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