FAQ

No, the Sac Century Challenge offers four different-length routes from which to choose! You can ride 100, 63, 36, or 16 miles along the beautiful Sacramento Delta.

The Full Century has the most with less than 960ft! = Flat!

Sac Century is not a timed ride. No bibs are given out and it is a Share the Road ride.

Yes, children are welcome! Any rider under 18 years of age must be accompanied by the adult rider signing the registration waiver for the minor rider. Riders of all ages must register and pay the registration fee.

Yes, all types of bicycles are allowed. Tandem bikes require two registrations.

Yes! Lots of food and water are provided throughout the ride:

• A light breakfast is served on Capitol Mall at the start of the routes.
• Water is served at the ride start and finish on Capitol Mall and along the way at the rest stops.
• Rest stops along the route – including at Dave’s Pumpkin Patch in Clarksburg, at Holland & Oxford, at the Old Schoolhouse/Central Market and in Isleton (for the full century riders) – will serve water, electrolytes, and healthy snacks. Over the counter pain medications (for 18 and over), sunscreen and first aid kits are also available at the rest stops.
• A full and varied lunch (as well as water, electrolytes and soda) is served in Isleton for the full century riders.
• Registration includes a meal and drink ticket to use at a variety of food trucks at the post-ride festival.

Yes, there will be 6-7 SAG vehicles driving the routes. Each will be accompanied by a ham radio operator for constant communication on the route as cell phone coverage along the river can be spotty. SAG drivers carry water and can help with light repairs/service (tube repairs/chain lubricant) or to collect and transport small belongs (clothes, etc.) to Capitol Mall for pick up.

Support vehicles along the routes will be available to help riders with light repairs or to transport riders with disabled bikes back to the starting line at Capitol Mall. A bike repair service – Velofix – will be stationed at Capitol Mall in the morning and later at the century rider rest stop in Isleton.

Yes, click on the “Ride with GPS” link on the Ride page of this website and download the GPX file. You can then upload this file to Strava to create a route.

There is no official cut off time for any of the rides. The rest-stop at Clarksburg closes down by 4:00 pm. Lunch at Isleton for the century riders starts breaking down at 2:00-2:30 pm and the last SAG vehicle sweeps the course at 4:00-4:30 pm and returns to Capitol Mall.

Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the festival. ID required.

No, we love your pets but please leave them home this day.

Rooms are available at the Holiday Inn in downtown Sacramento.

See Visit Sacramento for other hotels and things to see and do.

We love our volunteers! Visit the volunteer section of our website to sign up. And THANK YOU!

Yes, just know their name(s) and the route they registered for. No need for ID, we trust you!

Ride day checking in begins at 7:00 am at Capitol Mall at 9th Street. Only credit cards and cash will be accepted (debit cards and checks cannot be used).