100 Mile Routes

Route Guide: 100M (Hilly Challenge); 100M Alternative

Route Map: 100M (Hilly Challenge); 100M Alternative

100M HILLY CHALLENGE Route Narration 

The 100M HILLY CHALLENGE route tours the base of the east foothills of South Santa Clara County and then crosses the valley to the west traveling over mild hills, heads east again to climb Metcalf Road, through the East foothills of San Jose and then returns south back to Paramit.   The ride starts on Madrone Parkway and heads east to Cochrane Road.  The ride continues to wind through the base of the east foothill roads (Hill, Foothill, and New) to the first rest stop.  The ride continues south to Buena Vista, and then heads west to Santa Teresa Rd.  The ride continues south to Hecker Pass Road (west) then turning north to Watsonville Road.  The ride follows Santa Teresa Rd to Willow Springs (west) to Oak Glen.  After turning on Sycamore, the ride continues to Watsonville Rd (west) to Uvas Road (north).  The ride continues on Uvas Road to Bailey Rd then down the hill to the rest stop at Santa Teresa.  Continuing east on Bailey to Malech (north) the route then climbs the challenging Metcalf Road to San Felipe Rd.  The next rest stop is at lovely Fowler Creek Park before heading down the hills to a loop around Hellyer Park and then heads south to return to Paramit.  Upon completion, you will be treated to a hot lunch and a commemorative t-shirt and goodie bag.

100M Alternative Route Narration

The 100M Alternative route tours the base of the east foothills of South Santa Clara County, heads south to Hollister and then returns north across the valley to the west foothills. The ride will pass 3 reservoirs before heading back to Paramit.   The ride starts on Madrone Parkway and heads east to Cochrane Road.  The ride continues to wind through the base of the east foothill roads (Hill, Foothill, and New) to the first rest stop.  The ride continues south on New Rd and continues south on Leavesley before heading west on Dunlap.  The ride continues south over Holsclaw, Frazier Lake, Shore on the way to Hollister.  From Hollister the ride heads North via Highway 25 (large shoulder) making its way to Santa Teresa and Hecker Pass Rd. The ride continues south on Hecker Pass Road (west) then turning north to Watsonville Road.  The ride follows Santa Teresa Rd to Willow Springs (west) to Oak Glen.  After turning on Sycamore, the ride continues to Watsonville Rd (west) to Uvas Road (north).  The ride continues on Uvas Road to Bailey Rd then down the hill to Santa Teresa to head South back to Paramit.  Upon completion, you will be treated to a hot lunch and a commemorative t-shirt and goodie bag.

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