RIDE INFORMATION

LOCATION          PARKING AND DIRECTIONS       ROUTE OPTIONS          REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN       REFUNDS

TRANSFERS AND ROUTE UPGRADES   SAFETY AND E-BIKE POLICY

LOCATION

Stafford Lake Park

3549 Novato Blvd.

Novato, CA 94947  

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

Free parking is available on site. 

From Highway 101 take exit 463 San Marin Dr. West 2.9 miles to Novato Blvd. turn right and drive 2.6 miles to the park. 

Follow the directions of our parking attendants. 

ROUTE OPTIONS

REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN

Registration and rider packet pickup opens at 6 am on the day of the event. Everyone must pick up their own packet.  You may not pick up packets for your friends or family members. 

Rider packets will include a course map and cue sheet, bib number, bike sticker or plate and a wristband whose color corresponds to your course route.

When you register, you will have the option to have your rider packet mailed to you approximately two weeks prior to the event for an additional fee of $10. If you choose this service, there is no need to check in. Just make sure your bib is pinned to the pockets of your jersey, your bike sticker or bike plate is attached to the seatpost or frame of your bike and you are wearing your wristband.  

For questions about registration, email centuryregistration@marincyclists.com

REFUNDS 

Refunds are not provided, nor do we defer registrations to next year under any circumstances. You may give or sell your ticket to another rider by following the instructions below. It is the ticket holders sole responsibility to find a buyer. We do not maintain any lists of potential buyers. 

TRANSFERS AND ROUTE UPGRADES

Want to transfer your registration to another rider? It's free!

If you already have your packet:  Give your stickers, wristband, map, and registration confirmation number to the new rider. If you do not have your packet, give your confirmation number to the new rider. They can exchange your packet with that number.

The new rider must check in at the Transfers station at the Registration Booth on Saturday morning.

The new rider should print and complete this FORM to provide emergency contact information, print and sign the WAIVER, bring everything to the registration desk and exchange your bike stickers and wristband for new ones.

For safety reasons, the "new" rider must get new bike stickers and wristband.

If you do not have your packet:  Give your confirmation number to the new rider. They can exchange your packet with that number.

The new rider must check in at the Transfers station at the Registration Booth on Saturday morning.

The new rider should print and complete this FORM to provide emergency contact information, print and sign the WAIVER, bring everything to the registration desk and exchange your bike stickers and wristband for new ones.

For safety reasons, the "new" rider must get new bike stickers and wristband.

To upgrade your route from a shorter one to a longer one please email centuryregistration@marincyclists.com before August 4 or come to the registration desk on Saturday morning.

To downgrade from a longer to a shorter route there is no need to do anything other than make sure your have the map for the route you  want  to follow and know the route arrow  colors.

SAFETY & E-BIKE POLICY

Our event is not a race. You must ride safely at all times. We will have SAG drivers patrolling the course and first aid will be available at rest stops and the start/finish.

• Wear a helmet at all times while riding.
• Do not use earbuds while riding
• Be responsible for the safety and condition of your bicycle and cycling equipment.
• Carry the following:
• Driver's license or other form of identification
• Spare tube
• Patch kit
• Pump
• Tire levers
• Tools
• Water bottles
• Cell phone
• Adequate clothing for a variety of weather conditions
• Obey all California vehicle code laws, including making full stops at stop signs and signals. Local authorities may cite violators.
• Be courteous to local drivers and respectful of traffic.
• Use the rest stop services provided by Marin Cyclists. They are well spaced on all courses and please be sure to thank our volunteers. 
• Ride single file and stay right.
• Announce “on your left” when passing  other riders.
• Be very careful when riding near pace lines.
• It is strongly suggested that each bicycle have a front and rear LED light to maximize visibility.
• Safely stay as far right as possible or, if needed, pull off the road to let faster riders pass.
• Affix your rider number to your helmet and bicycle, and wear your wrist band to enter the rest stops and post-ride party.
• No private SAG vehicles are allowed.
• If you are seen riding unsafely, you may be pulled from the course and not allowed to finish the ride. 

Pedal assist e-bikes are permitted.  Maximum allowable speed 20 mph.  E-bike riders must follow the same rules as all other riders.

Post Ride Festival

Our post-ride Festival includes live music and an Expo.
Massages are available for a fee.

The Festival opens at noon and runs until 6 pm.

Riders enjoy a choice of complimentary entrees, desserts, beverages and more. (Vegetarian options available)

Each rider over 21 can have a complimentary beer. An additional beer will be available for purchase.

Guests may enjoy the post-ride meal for an additional charge.