Sierra to the Sea is a scenic and challenging
8-day bicycle and camping tour through Northern California, June 20-27, 2009. Starting in the
Sierra Nevada Mountains, the tour
traverses the Sacramento and Napa Valleys, passes down the Pacific Coast,
crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and concludes at Golden Gate Park in San
Francisco. See Tour Overview and Where We Go or click on of the tabs above to see photos and video of past tours.
The basic tour route is approximately 420 miles long and averages 60 miles per
day for each of seven cycling days. It is challenging and designed for
experienced riders. Some less strenuous route options are provided, as well as
options for riders who wish greater challenges.
For 2009, we are also offering a Lake Tahoe Prologue Option, June 17-20, 2009. This 3 day tour will start in South Lake Tahoe and end in Bear Valley to join the regular Sierra to the Sea tour. You will be able register for this 3 day tour even if you elect not to join the Sierra to the Sea tour. See Lake Tahoe Prologue Tour Overview and Where We Go
Sierra to the Sea and the Lake Tahoe Prologue are organized by the Almaden Cycle Touring Club of San
Jose, a not-for-profit organization whose Tierra Bella Century has, for over
thirty years, been one of the most respected and successful rides of its
kind in California.
See our Staff Page for this year's tour.
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January 4, 2009
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