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Palm Springs: 104 Miles Hosted by Desert Roadrunners
April 21, 2024
@ 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Box Canyon Century
104 Miles Rolling hills and a some climbs
Meet: 6:00 AM
Ride-Out: 6:30 AM
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104 miles, 2500′ climbing. Meet at Townie Bagels at 6 am PDT, ride out at 6:30. Join us for our annual century to Box Canyon, an “other worldly” landscape near the Salton Sea. We’ll head down valley all the way past Thermal to pit at Starbucks, Then, we swing past Mecca on our way into the canyon. After heavy snacks at the top, we’ll head back down for great views of the Salton Sea before turning back NW to make our way back to the start with some pits & maybe date shakes on the way.
GPS available on team Strava & Facebook pages (members only)
All skill levels are welcome! If any ride is too much, we will work with you on making sure you have alternatives to the entire route. You will have a great bike ride. That’s a win! And remember, safety is critical. We will be following all bicycling laws and regulations as well as COVID regulations.!
Reach out with any of your questions or concerns. You really can do this.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP so we have an idea of whose coming. Have questions? Contact Tim Wood at drakofiero@icloud.com
REQUIRED ITEMS: bike, helmet, water bottle(s), tire changing tools.
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