Highlander Century
100 Miles
The Tour’s toughest ride is 100 miles with 7,500 feet of climbing spread throughout the route. The two biggest climbs will top out at 40 miles (GMR) and 78 miles (Mt Baldy/Shinn Rd).
This Ride is Now Timed: All riders will receive a timing chip at the start of the ride. You’ll be able to see your time on GMR as well as other portions of the ride.
Start: 7 AM from Downtown Upland (“A” Street between 2nd & 3rd Ave., east of Euclid Ave.)
Rest Areas: There are four manned rest stops and several other parks with restrooms on this route.
- Elevation Gain: 7,500′
- The Maps: This is an expert-level ride. You’ll be riding in remote areas of the Angeles National Forest for about 30 miles, so being prepared, both fitness-wise as well as equipment-wise is crucial. We’ll have 3 cutoff points to ensure that you get back in time.As you head out, the first 25 miles will be fairly fast, mostly flat or down. There is a 360’, one mile climb at mile 13. The real climbing starts on Glendora Mountain Road at mile 29, with 2,562’ of elevation gain in the next 10 miles, topping out at the Glendora Mountain Rd/Glendora Ridge Road junction. Then there is a 5 mile, very steep descent on Glendora Mountain Road (-1,429’) as you head down to East Fork Rd. You’ll descend out of San Gabriel Canyon on East Fork Road & Hwy 39 (-2,096’), but there are still some climbs along the way, with a total gain of 951′. Once you are back in Glendora , the route gradually climbs back into Claremont. The last big climb is up Mills Ave/Mt Baldy Rd at 74 miles, where you’ll climb 1,113’ in 5 miles. Then you’ll experience a fast downhill into Upland and Rancho Cucamonga for an easy finish.
Official routes aren’t released until the day of the ride. But the map below is a general idea of the route.
Metric Century
62 Miles
The ride is 62 miles with 3,625 feet of climbing, most of it within the first 40 miles. Like the Highlander Century, the route’s steepest climb is up towards Mt. Baldy.
This Ride is Now Timed: All riders will receive a timing chip at the start of the ride.
Start: 8 AM from Downtown Upland (“A” Street between 2nd & 3rd Ave., east of Euclid Ave.)
Rest Areas: There are four manned rest stops and several other parks with restrooms on this route.
- Elevation Gain: 3,625′
- The Maps: Official routes aren’t released until the day of the ride, but the map below gives a general idea of the route.
Half Metric Century
31 Miles
At 31 miles, this is the shortest ride of the Tour. But,
short doesn’t mean easy. The ride has over 1,152 feet
of climbing.
Start: 9 AM from Downtown Upland (“A” Street between 2nd & 3rd Ave., east of Euclid Ave.)
Rest Areas: There are four manned rest stops and several other parks with restrooms on this route.
Elevation Gain:
- 1,152′
The Maps:
- Official routes aren’t released until the day of the ride, but the map below gives a general idea of the route.
Kids Ride
The Tour will have an area setup at Memorial Park for Kids. Bicyclists aged five to twelve are invited to attend. This event is made up of a series of stations dealing with an important aspect of safe cycling. Participants will have their bicycles inspected and will then learn about and practice bicycle-handling skills that will increase their enjoyment of bicycling and could some day save their lives. Parents are invited to participate, too.
Start: 10 AM from Downtown Upland (ends at 2PM)
The mission of this kids’ ride:
• Promote bike safety in kids
• Promote a healthy lifestyle in kids
• Give back to our community and our riders
• Promote local cycling businesses
