SALTON SEA CENTURY
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Note: 2007 specifics posted below. 2008 updates coming soon
Will there be registration in Borrego Springs?
Yes, you may register in person in Borrego Springs at Christmas Circle:
Friday, Oct 19: 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, Oct 20: 6:45 A.M to 9:00 A.M.
Cash only, due to the remote location we cannot process Credit Cards or Checks.
Where can I get the Route Queue Sheets?
All routes printed on one page with small font: (click here to download)
Routes printed on individual pages with larger fonts:
100 mile route: (Click here to download)
72 mile route: (Click here to download)
52 mile route: (Click here to download)
25 mile route: (Click here to download)
17 mile route: (Click here to download)
What is the 2007 Salton Sea Timeline?
Friday, Oct 19, 07
4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Rider packet pickup/registration (cash only) in Christmas Circle (CC).
Saturday, Oct 20, 07
6:30 - 8:00 A.M. TTT Team check-in with Time Marshal in CC
6:45 - 9:00 A.M. All riders packet pick-up / day of event registratrion (cash only) in CC
7:00 - 8:00 A.M. TTT team start window
7:15 - 9:00 A.M. Individual riders start window
Rest Stop Hours of Operation:
7:30 - 5:00 P.M. #1 Christmas Circle (mile 17/52/72/100)
8:30 - 2:30 P.M. #2 "Super Stop" S22 (mile 36/56)
9:00 - 2:00 P.M. #3 Turn-around point in Salton City (mi 46)
11:30-3:30 P.M. #4 Lunch/Rest Stop CC (mile 72)
11:00-4:30 P.M. #5 "Hot Corner" intersection Borrego Springs Rd / Yaqui Pass Rd S3 (mile 78/85/95)
11:30-4:30 P.M. #6 Yaqui Summit on S3 (mile 90)
Course cutoff times to outbound cyclists:
1:00 P.M. Rest Stop #2 (mile 36)
3:15 P.M. Rest Stop #4 (mile 72)
4:00 P.M. Rest Stop #5 (mile 78)
Course Closes: 5:00 P.M. All riders
Where are the Rest Stops what are their approximate mileages?
Start/Finish/Rest Stop #4/Lunch: Christmas Circle, full Rest Stop, public restrooms and portajohns (mile 17/52/72/100)
Rest Stop #2: On Borrego-Salton Seaway (S-22) on overlook, full rest stop with extra PB & J sandwiches, portajohns (mile 36 / mile 56)
Rest Stop #3: Intersection of S-22 and 86 in Salton City, turn-around point, water only (mile 46)
Lunch / Rest Stop #4: Christmas Circle, Lunch and full Rest Stop (mile 72)
Rest Stop #5: "Hot Corner" intersection of Borrego Springs Road / Yaqui Pass Road (S-3), water only, portajohns (mile 78 / mile 85 / mile 95)
Rest Stop #6: Summit of Yaqui Pass, full rest stop, portajohns (mile 90)
What are the food items at Rest Stops?
Listed below are the food items we plan on having the day of the event. The final list is subject to change, but this will give you a good idea of what will be available.
Rest Stops:
Fresh Water
Hammer HEED (like Gatorade, but less sugar) premixed in 5-gallon jugs
Hammer Gel packs
Clif Bars (variety of flavors)
Clif Shot Bloks (Margarita Flavor with 3X Sodium)
Bananas
E-Caps (salt tabs, plus potassium and magnesium)
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Fig Newtons
Red Vines
Trail Mix
Pretzels
Cookies (variety)
Halloween candy (variety)
Advil
Cryogel (Vita-minerals topical analgesic)
Suntan Lotion
Hand Sanitizer
First Aid Kits
Port-a-Johns with public restrooms in Christmas Circle
Rest Stop #2 "Super Stop"
All standard rest stop items in super-sized quantity, plus:
Fresh mini sandwiches from Travertine Grill, roast beef, ham, chicken
Ice donated by Travertine Grill
The Super Stop (mile 36 and 56) is designed to help bridge you across to the lunch stop
at mile 72 in Christmas Circle. (Try not to camp out too long, as the back half of the
course is more difficult and you will need time on your side to make cutoff times).
Lunch Station:
All standard rest stop items, plus:
Freshly made Subway roast beef, ham and chicken sandwiches, full garnish table
Bread
PB & J Sandwiches
Sodas
Water
Optional Post-ride BBQ: Purchase with registration $10, $12 Saturday (very limited availability)
Mississippi Barbeque Chicken
Rolls and Butter
Hickory Smoked Beans
Potato Chips or Baked Cookie
Soda or Ice Tea
What's included in the registration price?
For 2007: You will receive entry to the ride, access to several strategically positioned, manned rest stops with water and other nutritional items, a Subway sandwich lunch at Christmas Circle, on-course mechanic and SAG support, and route maps with directions and elevation profiles, an expanded Finish Festival with tables and chairs, DJ Music, sponsor booths, and several food vendors.
You also receive, primarily, a very unique century ride featuring world-class, wide open pristine desert views on low traffic roads, with minimal stop signs in 100 miles, held at the ideal time of year for low desert cycling. One more major benefit is the support of the local citizens and businesses of Borrego Springs. This kind of local support is what any century rider lives for!
As with any event, the organizers deal with myriad roadblocks, issues and expenses such as insurance, law presence, permits, marketing, etc. These challenges partially explain why San Diego has only two century rides of its own.
The goal of Shadow Tour has always been to host exclusive San Diego based century rides. To make this happen, we know no amount of paid advertising will ever match the power, impact, and results of informal individual riders communicating our message to friends and other riders. We hope to earn your endorsement as we build a wide foundation of local, regional, and national support.
Lastly, we know we can always improve. We welcome any comments or suggestions you have on making this event even more enjoyable in the future.
When will I receive my 2007 Salton Sea Century Voler Jersey?
There will be two production runs for Voler jerseys.
Production 1: Riders who registered and ordered an optional jersey prior to September 2, 2007 will receive their jersey and any additional ordered jerseys at packet pick-up. All riders have the option of picking up their packet on Friday, October 20, 2007 at Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
A very limited quantity of jerseys will be ordered for Shadow Tour inventory and will be sold on Saturday. These jerseys are specifically ordered for sales purposes and will not to be used to fill jersey orders before or after the Sep 2 cutoff.
Production Run 2: The second production run will occur immediately after the event and will include riders who registered from Sep 2, 2007 through Oct 20, 2007 and purchased the optional jersey. Please allow approximately six to eight weeks for production and shipping. All shipping and handling charges are included in the cost of the jersey.