Register Now and Save 15% On Entry Fees (Until 1/31/10)

Kick off your 2010 riding resolution by registering for the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour on May 22, 2010. Use discount code SDC10JAN to receive 15% off registration for any distance (37, 66 or 103 miles) by January 31, 2010. We hope it's an offer you can use to kick off 2010 and to pass on some great Southern California riding to your friends!



Sign up now and take advantage of a free training plan from a legendary cyclist and coach. The San Diego Century Bicycle Tour has partnered with John Howard (www.johnhowardsports.com) to assist you with your training. John's training plan will prepare you for 55 miles at the Gran Fondo on March 7 and the full century distance at the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour on May 22.



Want to ride with a great group that is training together for May? Sign up now and join the weekly rides organized by the Trek Superstore. The weekly rides, group support and expert advice are in place to train for 55 miles at the Gran Fondo on March 7 and the full century distance at the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour on May 22.



From scenic to challenging, the San Diego Century offers an incredible ride experience for cyclists of any level. The start on May 22, 2010 is at MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff by the Sea, 92007. Check out the official Interactive Course Map



Take advantage of the early registration discounts and register now. Prices go up between now and May. Online registration for the San Diego Century will be available until Sunday, May 16 at midnight. After May 16, you must take your chances at "Day Of" Late Registration on Friday May 21 or Saturday May 22. There is a late fee for registering on-site.



Interested in riding for a cause? Looking for training tips and advice? Looking for local ride groups and training partners? Check out our blog and leave a comment! Ride on!

by Greg Hendrickson Greg's Blog: WatchMyRace Photos: San Diego Century

Three Century Rides to Kick Off Your New Year Resolutions

It's that time of year again when many of us will take a few minutes to assess life and figure out what we they want to accomplish in 2010. This is the perfect time to pull out the calendar and make some commitments to training and cycling events. Do you want to complete your first 100 mile ride this year? Maybe you have a personal best in mind for your annual century ride?

Here are three suggestions in Southern California to help you kick off your new year resolutions:

1. San Diego has so many riding events that it's tough to select only three. Since it is so early in the new year, a great choice to begin is the to choose from starting with the StageCoach Century on January 16th. This is a fantastic way to tune up the bike and ride off a few pounds that you might have taken on during the holidays. If you aren't ready for 100 miles...that's OK. The StageCoach Century organizers have several shorter routes to select from that are very easy to navigate. The StageCoach Century is situated in Ocotillo, CA so plan to get up early to make the start at 7:00 AM.

2. Trek is starting up their Spring Century training program January 23rd leading up to the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour on May 22, 2010. This has become a very popular training program sponsored by the Trek Bicycle Super Stores of San Diego. You will see at least 50 people showing up regularly. Trek does it right by providing maps, directions and plenty of friendly people to ride with as they build up the weekly mileage. Join the Trek group and you'll be plenty strong and ready for that 103 mile San Diego Century Bicycle Tour on May 22, 2010.

3. Gran Fondo is March 7th and has quickly become another favorite for local cyclists. Gran Fondo means Big Ride in Italian and this one does draw a BIG crowd. You start in Little Italy and have 3 different routes to select from, 32, 53 and 101 miles. This falls in the middle of the Trek Program so they plan to use the 53 mile for their route that weekend.

That's just a taste of what is happening this spring in San Diego. Hope to see you out there riding soon.


by Mike Henderson
Mike's Blog: Finding Way to Help Others
Photo: 2010 San Diego Century

Join the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition

Join the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC) and be a part of getting more people on bikes and help make bike riding safer for everyone. This group works every day to make cycling and cyclists an accepted part of the San Diego scene. The San Diego Century Bicycle Tour is proud to support SDCBC. Registrants for the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour will receive a complimentary 6-month membership and e-subscription to the SDCBC newsletter. Just click on "YES" in the box when you register. What you do to help after that is up to you!


Membership in SDCBC is another way we're hoping to promote more cycling in 2010! Another is our offer to start the new year by training with a friend for the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour on May 22, 2010. Our gift for the new year to help kick off your cycling resolutions is 2 entries for the price of 1 until January 15, 2010. Simply purchase a registration for any distance (37, 66 or 103 miles) and you will get a discount code back by e-mail from us good for a free entry for an equal or lesser distance. We hope it's an offer you can use to pass on some great Southern California riding to your friends and family this holiday season! Don't forget to click "YES" when you register to join the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition!


For more information about the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, click here>>.


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by Greg Hendrickson
Greg's Blog: WatchMyRace
Graphic: Tim Monaghan for the San Diego Century

January Rides and Causes to Help Out in 2010

Happy New Year from the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour!

Looking for group and club rides? Check out our local suggestions for January. Have you thought of using your cycling miles to raise awareness and funds for a great cause? Take a look at two causes that are part of the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour: Tour de H2O working to fund water wells in Africa and the Challenged Athletes Foundation providing training, competition and equipment grants for athletes with physical challenges. Consider riding for a cause this year!

Here are some of the local rides in Southern California over the next few weeks. Click the grey copy for more details on each event. Enjoy!

January 8
Solana Beach: B+L Bike+Sports Store, Weekly Women’s only ride. 8:45am

Check out the B+L Bike+Sports Weekly Wednesday rides, both store locations. 8:00am



January 16:
Ocotillo, CA: 6th Annual Stagecoach Century


EXTRA: FIRST 2 TO REGISTER FOR THE SAN DIEGO CENTURY ON 1/8 ALSO RECEIVE FREE REGISTRATION TO THE STAGECOACH CENTURY IN OCOTILLO ON 1/16!



January 17:
B+L Bike+Sports: We have our Flat repair clinic on the 17th at 4pm, Sports Arena location



January 23:
San Diego: Trek’s 20 mile kick-off ride to an 18 week training program, starting at Fiesta Island at 8:30am. Check out the FREE training program leading up to rides at the Gran Fondo on March 7 and the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour on May 22.



FRIEND RIDES FREE OFFER:
Our gift to kick off your New Year's resolutions is 2 entries for the price of 1 for the ride on May 22, 2010. Your friend rides for free! Simply purchase a registration for any distance (37, 66 or 103 miles) by January 15, 2010 and you will get a discount code back by e-mail from us good for a free entry for an equal or lesser distance. We hope it's an offer you can use to pass on some great Southern California riding to your friends as you start the New Year! Click here for details>>



We'd love to hear from you on more group rides as we move through the preparation for the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour in May.

If you're looking for a group to ride with in a specific area, leave a comment and let us know!

For great resources for club and group rides check out both BikeCal.com, SoCalCycling.com and the San Diego Bike Coalition for local rides in Southern California.

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by Greg Hendrickson
Greg's Blog: WatchMyRace
Graphic: Tim Monaghan for the San Diego Century

Free Training Plans to Kick Off 2010

The San Diego Century Bicycle Tour has partners in the Southern California cycling community to help you get rolling on the bike in 2010. Our friends at Trek provided the free training program that is posted here. Trek also has a great group that will be cycling together and preparing for the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour on May 22, and the Gran Fondo on March 7. You can check out their group ride schedule below.


If you're looking for an expert to lead you through the training, check out the programs from one of our featured "Ride With" athletes: Darryl MacKenzie. Darryl is an accomplished coach, endurance cyclist, bike fitter and leader in the cycling community. Darryl will be leading three stationary trainer programs that lead up to the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour, all 6 weeks long: Power & Endurance is underway as of January 5th, Century Prep starts February 23 and the Hill Climbing Clinic starts on April 13. If you are interested in contacting Darryl for coaching advice, a bike fit, or getting on the list for one of his spinning classes then leave a comment here or contact Darryl directly at DarrylMacKenzie@Cox.Net.


The FREE Century Training Program provided by Trek:





15% OFF Registration (until 1/31) for the San Diego Century Bicycle Tour:
Kick off your resolution by registering for the ride on May 22, 2010. Use discount code SDC10JAN to receive 15% off registration for any distance (37, 66 or 103 miles) by January 31, 2010. We hope it's an offer you can use to kick off 2010 and to pass on some great Southern California riding to your friends! Click here to register>>



TREK BICYCLE SUPERSTORE CENTURY TRAINING SERIES SCHEDULE:





For more information and resources from Trek for the training plan and group rides, click here>>.


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by Greg Hendrickson
Greg's Blog: WatchMyRace
Graphic: Tim Monaghan for the San Diego Century