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2010 Salton Sea Century
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| ~~ Ride Retired after 2010 and Moved to Palm Desert ~~ |
| "Purveyor of Safe, Scenic, and Sensational Rides on Roads Less Traveled" |
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Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Registration Closed
Distance: 100/83/72/55/45/28/17 mile options
Location: 600 Christmas Circle
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Field Limit: 1,000
Start Times: All Time Trial Riders: 7:00 - 7:05 A.M.
Individual Riders: 7:05 - 9:00 A.M.
SALTON SEA CENTURY PHOTO GALLERIES
Click on year below to view photos
2007 2008 |
| Accuweather Forecast: Tba |
~~ IMPORTANT ~~
2010 FINAL RIDER INSTRUCTIONS
ALL RIDERS MUST READ BEFORE RIDING
Final Rider Instructions Download: Click here
Course Cue Sheets Download: Click here
Solo/Tandem/Team Time Trial Form: Click here
San Diego Waiver Download: Click here
- Save time by completing SD Waiver in advance,
bring to reg desk when picking up rider packet. |
++++ 2010 Latest News ++++
~ 2010 has 207 Registered Riders, click here ~
12-03-10: 2nd Run Jerseys mailed USPS (3-7 days)
10-23-10: Salton Sea gallery photos posted
10-19-10: Rider photos posted, Sport Action Photos
10-16-10: Full Century Finisher List posted
- Paul Leek sets New Course Record 5:05!
- 68 Full Century Finishers
10-6-10: Final Instr. email sent to registered riders
10-5-10: Important Downloads posted
- Final Rider Instructions: Click here
- Course Cue Sheets: Click here
- San Diego County Waiver: Click here
- Solo/Tandem/Team TT Form: Click here
9-09-10: T-shirt artwork posted
9-07-10: Jersey artwork posted
9-07-10: Medal and Pin artwork posted
8-15-10: Check out the "Rider Levels"
8-14-10: Nytro joins as Bike Shop Sponsor
8-14-10: The Springs at Borrego: Special Offer
8-14-10: Palm Canyon Resort: Special Offer
7-31-10: Borrego Valley Inn: Special Offer
7-12-10: Updated 2010 ride description posted
6-23-10: Registration Open!
6-20-10: Palm Canyon Resort Host Hotel for 2010!
6-12-10: Course maps & Cue sheets for all courses
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Lodging Options:
Alliances: Click here for links to lodging options. Some have special promotional rates.
Complete List of hotels and camping: Click here for lodging information from the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce. Borrego Springs has about 350 rooms at all price points and sizes. Each room sleeps at least 2 and the total hotel capacity is about 1,000. Booking early is recommended for rooms, camp sites, and RV spaces. Mention the Salton Sea Century when you book reservations for possible discounts.
All riders receive with paid entry:
• Ride registration
• 3 Laps allow riders to select distances
of 17, 28, 45, 55, 72, 83, or 100 miles
• Ultimate 100-mile Individual and 4-person
Team Time Trial Challenge (optional)
• Cue sheets for all distances
• Six fully stocked rest stations, and
lunch/rest stop items at Christmas Circle
• Photography services
• Dedicated Law Enforcement
• Tom Cody's Bike Mobile roving support van
• Lunch Meal at Christmas Circle
• Post-ride music, DJ, and festivities at
Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs
• Free Parking
• Rider goodie bag
• Full Century Finishers posted on website
• Time Trial Results posted on website
• NEW: Long & Short Course pricing options
• NEW: Individual & Team Time Trial options
• NEW: Tandem Team Time Trial option
• NEW: Custom Salton Sea Medallion and Pin |
| CUSTOM MEDAL & PIN FROM CROWN AWARDS |
2010 Salton Sea Medal |
2010 Salton Sea Pin |
| WELCOME NEW VISITORS! |
Western States
- Ride Calendar
Facebook
El Tour
NCCC
Bikelink.com
Cibike.org
Solvang Century
Solvang Prelude
Northcountycycleclub.com
Raceplace.com
Breakaway-training.com
Prerace.com
BicyclingMagizine.com
Active.com
SDC
Tour de Poway
Raceplace.com
MomentCycleSport.com
TeamLunaChix.com |
Bikeride.com
Socaltrailriders.com
Team in Training
TandemBicycling.com
Rideofthecentury.com
Velogirls.com
Tour de Poway
efgh.com
Latriclub.com Rexcycles.com
Prerace.com Beginnertriathlete.com
WorldCycles.com
BBC Network
Constant Contact
Rexcycles.com
Runnersworld.com
Ellsworthbikes.com
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3rd Annual Salton Sea Century
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Borrego Springs - Salton Sea
California, USA
2010: Michael Rupley, Aliso Viejo, CA (#29), Bob Andrews, La Jolla, CA (#540) at the base of Yaqui Pass. Photo courtesy sportactionphotos.com
2010 Finish Area: Robert Farrell, Poway, CA (#83),
Scott Delson, Chula Vista, CA (#507), Timing Marshal
John (vest), Salton City, CA.
Avery family desert statues appear along the route
Photo Courtesy Brightroom.com
2007 Cheryl from Palm Springs, CA out on the
course. Photo courtesy Brightroom.com
Riders at Christmas Circle rest stop #1
Photo courtesy Brightroom.com
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2010 Ride Description:
The Salton Sea Century is a recreational road bicycle event held in the low-to-middle desert elevations in and around Borrego Springs, California, USA. Individuals may ride various distances, and the century course features optional Individual, Tandem, and 4-person Team Time Trials. The low-traffic roads and pristine desert scenery flanked by soaring mountains make this ride another marquee “safe, scenic, and sensational century ride on roads less traveled” Shadow Tour century experience. The ride starts and finishes at the grassy community park in the heart of Borrego Springs, known as Christmas Circle, at an elevation of 600 ft above sea level. The course has three distinctive laps.
Each rider may select which laps to ride and in what order to ride them (see Rider Levels for more details). The order preferred by most Full Century riders, is to ride Lap 1, the 28-mile lap containing the 5-mile Yaqui Pass climb first. Next is Lap 2, a scenic 17-mile tour around Borrego Springs. Last is Lap 3,a 55-mile out-and-back segment heading east toward the Salton Sea on S22, over a 975 ft elevation desert pass, creating pano-views of the Salton Sea, mountains, and desert, before descending to Salton City at about 75 ft below sea level.
The Salton Sea is the largest lake in California and one of the largest saltwater lakes in the world. It was formed from 1905 to 1907 when a poorly constructed temporary dam on the Colorado River collapsed. The Salton Sea is a breathtaking sight from a distance and is home to hundreds of species of birds; however the lake is not recommended for water activities due to high saline content and poor overall water quality. Several local and federal projects are underway to improve the fragile ecosystem of the lake. Learn more about the Salton Sea on the SDSU Salton Sea website (click here).
Lap 1: Southeast on Borrego Springs Road toward SR 78 and back to the Montesora intersection, known as the "Hot Corner", where the course turns south on S3 and climbs up a 5-mile ascent from 508 ft el. to the Yaqui Pass Summit at 1,750 ft el. The route returns down the well-earned 5-mile downhill stretch, across the flat, usually breezy, 5-mile desert floor to the Christmas Circle/Rest Stop. Distance is approximately 28 miles. There are fully stocked rest stops and portajohns at Christmas Circle and at the summit of Yaqui Pass.
Lap 2: Riders proceed north on Borrego Springs Rd for a 17-mile mid-morning grand circular tour of the City of Borrego Springs, returning to Christmas Circle at approximately mile 45. Once again, there is a fully-stocked rest stop and rest room/portajohn facilities. Lunches will be served at Christmas Circle starting at 10:30 A.M.
Lap 3: Riders head due east on S22 toward Salton City. There is a rest stop approximately mile 62. At the rest stop, riders may turn around and return to Christmas Circle for a 78 mile ride. Full century riders continue east over the 975 ft el. desert pass, to the turnaround point in Salton City at mile 72. As the course desends below sea level, the road surface becomes rougher from mile 68 to 71. Riders should slow down and use extra caution on this section. There is a mini rest stop at the turnaround point (mile 72) with portajohn(s). The route returns west bound on S22 to the intermediate rest stop, and then continues on to the full century finish at Christmas Circle.
Summary: The Salton Sea Century's primary draw for most riders is virtually traffic-free roads, with mostly wide bicycle lanes. There are no stop lights at all. Fabulous scenery graces the entire route. However, desert riding is more advanced than most urban cycling events. Weather and hydration definitely are in play. For first-time desert riders the course is designed to allow maximum flexibility and rest stop support. All Full Century riders, and those attempting Lap 3, need to be well prepared. The Lap 3 section, out to the Salton Sea and back, is more challenging as desert heat, afternoon winds, and gradual elevation gains creep up during the ride. Expect tailwinds on the way out (which you probably won't feel) to Salton City and strong head winds on the way back (which you definitely will feel!). Roughly 2,400 feet of climbing accumulates in the first 45 miles on laps 1 & 2. The remaining 2,000 feet of climbing is embedded in lap 3.
Riders may decide the order of the laps, unless weather conditions, or field size, dictate otherwise. Rider update emails will provide more details at the end of Aug and Sep. Safety is always the primary consideration!
Full Century Finishers names and cities will be posted on the website. Only riders who register for the Full Course are eligible for the Full Century list. The finish line festival will feature music, a mini expo, food and beverage catered by local restaurants, other local vendors, and sponsor booths. There's also the opportunity to chill with your friends post ride! There are shade trees, picnic tables, public restrooms, and plenty of grass to spread out a blanket and hang out with friends and family after the ride.
The 100-mile course has about 4,400 feet of gentle climbing and we rate it as average difficulty overall. For a beginner century rider, the first 28 miles of the route involves riding longer and steeper desert climbs and descents on secondary desert roads. The second half of the course is non-technical and has very gentle grades with long sight lines and low vehicle traffic. Expect predictable rising afternoon winds and temps in the high 80s to low 90s, which combine to challenge many riders. For more experienced riders, there is plenty of challenge if you want to ride a more spirited pace, or participate in the optional Time Trial with divisions for Individuals, Tandems, and 4-person Teams. The Yaqui Pass leg is the steepest climb on the route, rising 1,242 feet in 5 miles. The Yaqui Pass summit at 1,750 feet elevation is the highest point on the course and is followed immediately by a fast 5 mile descent. Overall, the ride is not a technical challenge, but variable afternoon winds and potentially hot conditions in the desert in October must be respected when selecting your distance. We have purposely designed the course to be flexible, with three distinct laps allowing riders several decision-points to modify actual riding distances based on the weather conditions and how riders feel out on the course on the day of the ride.
Team "Salton See Ya When We Get There" at Yaqui Pass Summit, photo by Larry Gitman
2008 Tony Darr, Imperial, CA completes his
solo century in 5:09 including rest stops!
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2010 Salton Sea Century Jersey, Club Fit, 3/4 Front Zipper, 3 Rear Pockets, Full Color
Orders by Aug 26, '10 receive jersey at event, after Aug 26, jerseys mailed in Dec '10.
  2010 Salton Sea Century Front 2010 Salton Sea Century Back
See sizing chart below, or visit www.voler.com for more details
| Men's Club Jersey Sizing Chart |
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| X SMALL |
26-29 |
100-120 |
5'5" and under |
33-35 |
8.5 |
| SMALL |
29-31 |
120-145 |
5'4" to 5'8" |
35-37 |
9 |
| MEDIUM |
32-34 |
145-170 |
5'7" to 5'11" |
38-40 |
9.5 |
| LARGE |
35-37 |
170-190 |
5'10" to 6'2" |
40-42 |
10 |
| X LARGE |
38-41 |
190-220 |
6'1" to 6'5" |
42-44 |
10.5 |
| XX LARGE |
42-45 |
220-250 |
6'3" and over |
44-46 |
11 |
| XXX LARGE |
46-50 |
250-260 |
6'3" and over |
46-48 |
11.5 | |
| Woman's Club Jersey Sizing Chart |
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| X SMALL |
0-2 |
22-24 |
31-32 |
95-115 |
5'2" and under |
30-32 |
7.5 |
| SMALL |
4-6 |
25-27 |
34-36 |
110-120 |
5'1" to 5'5" |
32-34 |
7.75 |
| MEDIUM |
8-10 |
27-29 |
36-38 |
120-145 |
5'4" to 5'8" |
34-36 |
8 |
| LARGE |
12-14 |
30-32 |
39-41 |
140-165 |
5'7" to 5'11" |
36-38 |
8.25 |
| X LARGE |
16-18 |
33-35 |
42-44 |
160-185 |
5'10" and over |
39-41 |
8.5 |
| XX LARGE |
20-22 |
36-38 |
45-47 |
190-205 |
5'10" and over |
41-43 |
8.75 |
| XXX LARGE |
24-26 |
39-40 |
48-50 |
210-225 |
5'10" and over |
43-45 |
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2010 Salton Sea T-shirt, Beefy-t, extra wide 14" full-color artwork front, B&W back (draft displayed)
T-shirt Sizing: Small, Medium, Large, X Large, XX Large, XXX Large
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Ride Sponsors, Affiliates, and Volunteers:
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Course Maps and Elevation Profiles (Updated with 2008 Course Modifications):
Regional View of Borrego Springs, Salton Sea, Salton City, and Salton Sea Century Course:
Century Maps and Profiles:
 Century Map (Click on "100 Mile" button for jpeg image, click on jpeg to enlarge.)
 Century Profile
 Century 3D Profile
Lap 1 Map and Profile: Distance Elevation
 28 Miles 1,734 Feet
Lap 2 Map and Profile:
 17 Miles 379 Feet
Lap 3 Map and Profile:
 55 Miles 2,708 Feet
Display of all Salton Sea Century Maps: Click here
Garmin Connect Map: Much more detailed and interactive mapping functions are available on the map below. Garmin users may even upload the century course. Please note, however, clicking "View Details" will take you away from the Salton Sea Century webpage. To return to the page, you will need to either use your "back" button, or navigate to www.shadowtour.com, then select "Salton Sea" from the top menu bar.
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Registration:
Registration now open!
We encourage all riders to register early and SAVE BIG!
• Concerned about committing early? Please visit our Refund, Rollover and Transfer Policy
Payment by Credit card entries: processed online through Active.com. Riders receive a confirmation email from Active.com when their entry has processed successfully. For riders without computers, call Active.com Customer Service at 1-877-228-4881 to register by phone.
Payment by Check entries: download the registration form complete, sign and mail with check.
IMPORTANT EMAIL & SPAM NOTICE: All our rider correspondence is through email. Please insure we always have a valid email for you or a friend who can relay messages to you. Additionally, be sure your spam filter allows inbound email from these two sources:
support "@" active.com AND support "@" shadowtour.com
Regrettably, we cannot verify bounced emails from spam filters requiring the sender (us) to actively respond (type a response). We are not responsible for missed emails caused by rider spam filters. We understand and support controls of unwanted spam. However, with thousands of emails to our riders, it is impossible for us to individually respond to these kinds of active response spam filters.
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Time Trial Options:
ST Promotions offers a special challenge for Salton Sea Century riders: Individual, Tandem, and 4-Person 100-mile Time Trials (TT) . In the spirit of epic events like Furnace Creek 508 , Fireweed 400 , Tour De France , and Race Across America (RAAM) , we have created our own TT format. This is not a relay, for the Team category, all four members ride together in a single, safe, paceline, from start to finish. The Fireweed 400 motto sums it up best: "Safety first, Fun second, Success third."
The Salton Sea Century Ultimate 100-mile TT requires teams to strategize, work together, ride safely, and handle all Mother Nature's most wicked wildcards. For a few well-prepared teams, this promises to be a worthy platform for an exciting monster day in the saddle, that can likely rank as one of the most memorable events of a riding career. Make no mistake, despite the perceived gentleness of this low desert course, a full-speed, 100-mile Individual, Tandem, or Team Time Trial in desert heat and wind will be beyond difficult for those wishing to test their limits. Prepare carefully, train well in advance as a team, practice smooth team paceline rotations, work out rehydration strategies, rehearse "Plan B's", and above all, ride safely!
Salton Sea Century Time Trial Categories:
Club Men Four Rider (4 men, same club, active members) (average age 20+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+)
Club Women Four Rider (4 women, same club, active members) (average age 20+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+)
Open Men Four Rider (4 men or 3 men + 1 woman) (average age 20+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+)
Open Women Four Rider (4 women or 3 women + 1 man) (average 20+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+)
Open Mixed Four Rider (2 men + 2 women) (average age 20+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+)
Tandem Open (2 men, 2 women, or mixed) (average age 20+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+)
Individual Men (18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)
Individual Women (18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)
TT Team Roster Form Click here
TT Rules: Click here
TT Results and Records: Click here
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Registration Categories and Prices:
2010 Salton Sea Century
Includes: Lunch Meal, Custom Medal, Pin |
Best Deal |
Super Saver |
Early Bird |
Standard |
Saturday |
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Aug 1 - 31 |
Sep 1 - 30 |
Oct 1 -15 |
Oct 16 |
| Entry Categories: |
| Entry Full Century (100 miles) |
$60 |
$70 |
$80 |
$90 |
$95 |
| Entry Short Course (17 - 55 miles) |
$45 |
$55 |
$65 |
$75 |
$80 |
| Optional Extras: (Includes Tax) |
| Post-ride Meal |
$15 |
$15 |
$15 |
$15 |
$18 |
| T-Shirt |
$18 |
$18 |
$18 |
$18 |
$20 |
| Jersey |
$70 |
$70 |
$70 |
$70 |
$75 |
2010 Registration Notes:
1. Ride takes place rain or shine, wind, heat, or cold
2. Refunds, Transfers, and Exchanges are permitted per Shadow Tour/ST Promotions Policy
3. Lunch Meal is INCLUDED with all ride distances at Christmas Circle
4. Post-ride meal is OPTIONAL: $15 in advance, $18 day of event
5. Jerseys: Riders purchasing Jerseys by Aug 26, '10 will receive them at packet pickup. After Aug 26, '10,
riders purchasing jerseys are part of the 2nd Production Run. Jerseys will be mailed in mid Dec, '10.
6. T-shirts: Riders purchasing T-shirts receive them at packet pick up. Refunds issued if sizes run out.
7. All riders register as individuals, online or by mail, this includes tandems, teams, and clubs
8. Ultimate Individual, Tandem, and Team 100-mile Time Trials are optional. No additional fee.
9. Unclaimed Gear Bags/Jerseys/T-shirts: Will be returned upon receipt of $7 to cover shipping expenses.
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| Lodging Alliances with The Salton Sea Century |
| Property Name |
Distance to Start/Finish
at Christmas Circle |
Website |
Rooms/RV Spaces |
| Palm Canyon Resort |
1.5 miles |
Palm Canyon Resort |
Multiple Options |
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Host Hotel
Special Rates Available
for rooms and RV's
221 Palm Canyon Drive
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
800-242-0044
Fax: 760-767-4073 |
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2010 Special Offer: To receive the "Early Bird Special", riders must call 760 767-5341, or 800 242-0044, prior to Sep 1, '10 and mention the "Salton Sea Century." Reservations made online are not eligible. |
| Borrego Valley Inn |
1 mile |
Borrego Valley Inn |
15 |
405 Palm Canyon Drive
Borrego Springs, CA 92004-2421
800-333-5810 |
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Enjoy pre-ride warm-ups or post-ride recovery in Borrego Springs' premium desert inn. Massage services available.
Call 1-800-333-5810 to make reservations
2010 Special Offer: Book Fri + Sat and add Thu or Sun for free! Use Promocode
"BIKE0110". Promotion ends Oct 10, '10.
Link to Special Offers page: Click here |
The Springs at Borrego
RV Resort and Golf Course |
1 mile |
The Springs at Borrego |
50+ Sites |
2255 DiGiorgio Road
PO Box 70
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
1-866-330-0003
* The Springs was recently awarded
Woodall's highest 5W rating, placing
in the top 3% of RV parks nationwide
for both facilities and recreation!
* Nat'l Assn of RV Parks/Campgrounds
2009-2010 Small Park of the Year
* Rated 10/10*/10 by Trailer Life for
2011. Only 17 of 11,500 parks earned
this max rating in 2010. |
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The Springs at Borrego is a new luxury RV resort in Borrego Springs. The resort features stunning mountain views from every one of the spacious full hookup sites. Other amenities include four hot mineral baths (great for soaking those sore cycling muscles), mineral water swimming pool, tennis, golf, meeting rooms, laundry, internet access, and luxurious family-style restrooms.
2010 Special Offer: 20% off any site or lodging rental for all riders and vols. Call early to book your reservation.
NEW: 2 brand new 2-bedroom bunkhouse rental RV's |
| Anza-Borrego State Park |
2 miles |
Anza-Borrego State Park |
52 / 65 sites |
200 Palm Canyon Dr
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
760-767-5311 |
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52 full hook-up and 65 dry camp sites |
| Borrego Springs Resort |
3 miles |
Borrego Springs Resort |
100 Delux Rooms |
1112 Tilting T Drive
PO Box 981
Borrego Springs, CA
92004
888-826-7734
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100 freshly appointed guest rooms with luxury bed linens, patios, and balconies. Scenic 27-hole golf course, two pools and Fitness Center. The Arches restaurant has great food and service. All you need in a beautiful resort atmosphere that's family friendly, too! Beautiful sunset views from the bar and terrace.
Ask for Kim Daniel and mention the Salton Sea Century when making reservations. The hotel is located about 3 miles from the Start/Finish in Christmas Circle.
View E-Brochure |
Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce
786 Palm Canyon Dr
PO Box 420
Borrego Springs, CA 92004 |
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Click here for lodging information from the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce. Mention the Salton Sea Century when you book rooms for possible discounts. | |
