Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club presents

48th Cinderella Classic/Challenge & Lite

The Original Women Only Bike Ride

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Come participate in the Original Women Only Bike Ride. Early spring is the perfect time to ride through the beautiful rolling hills of the San Francisco Bay's Tri-Valley area. There are 3 beautiful all new routes to choose from - 63 mile Classic route, 93 mile Challenge route, and a 40 mile Lite route. All routes have full SAG support should you need any assistance, fully staffed rest stops stocked with food and drinks, and a delicious lunch at the end of the ride. We encourage mother and daughter teams and even grandmother teams! So leave your Prince Charming at home, or better yet, have him Volunteer so you and your friends can enjoy a special day!

E-Bike Policy - Class 1 & Class 3 pedal assist E-Bikes are welcome. Class 2 (throttle assist) E-Bikes are not allowed.

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The Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club will be hosting Cinderella Conditioning Rides starting January 20th that are designed to get you ready for the big day.

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On-line Registration is Open

NEW! Cinderella Classic Route

  • Start at Las Positas College in Livermore.
  • Metric century (62.8 miles/101K) with 2,700 feet of climbing.
  • All New  Cinderella Classic Route .
  • Route marked by Pink Arrows.
  • 3 Rest/Food stops along the way.
  • Bike mechanics at each rest stop.
  • Full SAG support throughout the route.
  • Keep an eye out for the Lemon Drop Man!
  • Free parking, Cinderella patch and Vendor Expo.
  • Post Ride catered food with refreshments.
  • Registration Opens at 6:00 am and Closes at 8:00 am.
  • All Classic riders must depart Las Positas by 8:00 am.

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    NEW! Cinderella Challenge Route

    • Start at Las Positas College in Livermore.
    • Challenge route 93.4 miles with 5,465 feet of climbing is for experienced and extra-conditioned riders only.
    • All New Cinderella Challenge Route .
    • Route marked by Orange Arrows.
    • 4 Rest/Food stops along the way.
    • Bike mechanics at each rest stop.
    • Full SAG support throughout the route.
    • Keep an eye out for the Lemon Drop Man!
    • Post Ride catered food with refreshments.
    • Registration Opens at 6:00 am and Closes at 8:00 am.
    • All Challenge riders must depart Las Positas by 8:00 am. Entry to the Cinderella Challenge route at Dublin Canyon Rd. closes at 12:00 pm and will be monitored!

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    NEW! Cinderella Lite  Route

      • Start at Las Positas College in Livermore.
      • Lite route 40 miles with 1,386 feet of climbing.
      • All New Cinderella Lite Route .
      • Route marked by Green arrows. 
      • 2 Rest/Food stops along the way.
      • Bike mechanics at each rest stop.
      • Full SAG support throughout the route.
      • Post Ride catered food with refreshments.
      • Registration Opens at 8:00 am and Closes at 9:30 am.
      • All Cinderella Lite participants must depart Las Positas by 10:00 am.

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      Links to all the Ride with GPS routes will be available to download and Route Sheets/Maps in PDF format will be available to download and print.

      Please, No male riders on Cinderella routes

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      Registration before April 6th, 10pm

        Cinderella Classic/Challenge:  $80.00



        Cinderella Lite:  $55.00


      Girls ages 8-17, riding with a parent or guardian, ride for FREE - Registration Required


      Registration after April 6th and Day-of-Ride

        Cinderella Classic/Challenge:  $90.00


        Cinderella Lite:  $65.00


      On-line registration closes April 10th. Day-of-Ride Registration

      available at Las Positas College.



      Held rain or shineNo refunds, no makeup ride.

      LIMITED TO 1,000 RIDERS! 

      Advance Registration closes April 6th or 

      when the rider limit is reached.

      On April 11th, all registered riders will receive a Cinderella Confirmation e-mail. 

      Cinderella is NOT a race. Course closes at 5:00 p.m. If you are still on the course, you will be transported to the finish

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      When: Saturday, April 13, 2024

      (rain or shine, no make-up day, no refunds!)

      Where: Las Positas College - Livermore, CA

      From I-680: traveling North or South take I-580 east toward Livermore.  Exit at Isabel Ave. and head north.  Cross Portola Ave. onto Campus Hill Drive which ends at Las Positas College.  Follow Signs. Park as directed.

      From I-580: traveling East or West, exit at Isabel Ave. and head north.  Cross Portola Ave. onto Campus Hill Drive which ends at Las Positas College.  Follow Signs. Park as directed.

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      COURSE OPENS AT 7am. DO NOT START BEFORE 7 am.

      NO ROUTE SUPPORT BEFORE 7 am.

      Important Reminders

      Ride safely and obey the rules of the road

      Bicycles are under the same rules
      of the road as motor vehicles.
      • Be safe, be courteous... This is a ride, not a race.
      • Helmets are required.
      • No headphones, ear buds, or other listening devices.
      • Police Departments in all towns and cities along the route and the Highway Patrol are aware of this ride. They will be patrolling the route for your safety and looking for traffic violations.
      • Obey all "Rules of the Road' as printed in the California Vehicle Code. A bicycle is a vehicle and subject to vehicle law.
      • Obey all signal lights and stop signs.
      • Share the road with cars and leave their share clear for safe driving.
      • Do Not ride 2 and 3 abreast in the traffic lanes.
      • Ride as close to the right edge of the road as is safe. If it is not safe, take the lane.
      • Ride single file, particularly when traffic is present.
      • Signal your turns and point out hazards to other cyclists.
      • Pass other cyclists on the left only and call out "passing left" Do not pass riders on the right.
      • Riders should carry an extra tube, patch kit, tools, and Identification.
      • Monitor your fellow Cinderella riders for safety, and help keep us on the road.

      Prepare your bike! Please check your bike, or ask your local bike shop to give it a once-over before you arrive. You want to make certain that all components (brakes, tires, wheels, derailleur, etc.) are ready for this ride. The Valley Spokesmen will not inspect your bicycle and are not responsible for its condition. There will be at least one local bike shop on hand to assist you with any minor mechanical problems you might encounter.

      Your spouse, partner, family and friends are welcome to meet you at the finish and all are invited to The Cinderella Expo where bicycle manufacturers, clothing suppliers and women’s organizations will have booths. Guests (non-riders) are welcome to purchase the catered post-ride meal.


      Want to be a part of the Cinderella Classic Vendor Expo? Go to the Vendor Page Here

       

      Want to get added to the mailing list or need additional information send an email to our Cinderella Classic Team at cinderellaclassic@valleyspokesmen.org



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