The Century Ride begins at 6:30 am, the Metric rides at 7:30 am the half-Metric at 8:30.
Gravel ride group start time is 8:30 am. The Empire Fun Ride begins at 10:30 am.
All rides start at Gate 1 of the Fair Grounds. BBQ and beverages served from 12:30 pm through 4:30 pm.
The Rotary Club of Grass Valley invites you to participate in our seventh annual Gold Country Challenge. The event includes a half metric, 55 and 75 mile metric ride and a 100 mile Century tour of the beautiful Gold Country region of Northern California.
Three gravel rides- a 63 mile, 42 mile and a 10 mile Empire Fun Ride sponsored by
Big Brothers Big Sisters.
The ride is fully supported by friendly volunteers, fantastic rest stops, support vehicles, and well-marked routes.
After your ride, you can relax, visit with other riders, purchase t-shirts and jersey, and enjoy a hearty dinner and entertainment.
| Early Bird | April 1st | June 1st | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century | $ 70.00 | $ 80.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Metric Challenge | $ 60.00 | $ 70.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Milder Metric | $ 60.00 | $ 70.00 | $ 80.00 |
| Half Metric Ride | $ 50.00 | $ 60.00 | $ 70.00 |
| Moore Flat | $ 65.00 | $ 70.00 | $ 75.00 |
| Grizzly Hill | $ 65.00 | $ 70.00 | $ 75.00 |
| Empire Fun Ride | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 55.00 |
Includes 1 BBQ ticket per rider
Additional BBQ tickets $ 15.00
RIDE FOR KIDS SAKE
Raise pledges for Big Brothers Big Sisters using the Online Registration pledge page
$ 300.00 - RIDE FREE
$ 500.00 - RIDE FREE and earn a Jersey
Nevada County Fair Grounds
11228 MCCOURTNEY ROAD
Gate 1
Grass Valley, CA
registration fees
you're invited!
event schedule and times
Saturday September 11th