The Eighth Annual Valley Girls Ride is presented by the Central Valley Cycling Charitable Association. The purpose of the event is twofold: to promote women's cycling in the Central Valley and to raise funds for charities. This year our beneficiaries are Break the Barriers, Camp Sunshine Dreams, Candle Lighters and I Can Shine. To that end, we have planned what we hope will be an enjoyable event for both experienced and novice cyclists.

2012 VALLEY GIRLS RIDE PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE

Short Course (10 or 20 miles) starts at 11:00
Choose either easy course of approximately 10 or 20 miles designed for beginners. The 10 mile route will be on mostly scenic residential road with one rest stop at the half-way mark. The 20 mile route follows the start of the longer courses into the countryside to the East. There will be plenty of bike patrol to help with directions, questions
and minor repairs. These courses were specifically designed to attract beginners or coax former cyclists back on their bikes.

Medium Course (35 miles) starts at 9:30 AM
A truly mid-distance ride: this course combines the relaxed social atmosphere of the short course with some of the scenery of the long course to make it the perfect challenge for the recreational rider. Rest stops and support included.

Long Course (64 miles) starts at 8:30 AM
Designed as a metric century (100k or 64 miles) through the countryside east of Clovis. The route is mainly rural roads with rolling hills and flat stretches. It will include rest stops. The level of difficulty is easy to moderate with “sight seeing” and socializing as the main goal.

Hilly Metric PLUS Course (75 miles+) starts at 8:30 AM
Approximately 75 miles, the hilly course is challenging and requires fit, well conditioned riders. Experienced riders only!