
Giro d’ Vino – November 6, 2011 The two routes — 31, and 62 miles — celebrate the Central Valley wine region; ride starts at Woodbridge Winery in Acampo. Sponsored by Velo Delta Cycling and Stockton Bicycle Club.
Solvang Prelude – November 5, 2011 An early prep ride for March’s Solvang Century. Features 25, 50 and 65 mile routes through the Santa Ynez Valley, leaving from Solvang. Benefits SCOR Cardiac Cyclists Club.
Tour de Julian – November 5-6, 2011 Two road routes — 28 and 55 miles — begin at the Frank Lane Park in Julian. The longer route takes in Mount Laguna with a view of the Anza Borrego Desert. Also, mountain biking in the Santa Ysabel Preserve is scheduled on November 11.) Sponsored by the Julian Chamber of Commerce.
Fall Metric Century – See October bike calendar Metric and half metric century routes take cyclists into the foothills and a climb to Oak Glen for a rest stop and long downhill back to the start. Hosted by Orange County Wheelmen.
Le Tour de Foothills – November 12, 2011 A century ride joins the traditional metric century and metric half-century loops from Memorial Park in Upland. Routes includes San Gabriel Mountains and Inland Empire. Lunch and raffle at the finish. Sponsored by Upland Chamber of Commerce.
Palm Desert Century – Nov. 12, 2011 Three options of 100, 50 or 25 miles leaving from Palm Desert. Visits Chiriaco Summit. Shadow Tours.
Solvang’s Finest Century – November 12, 2011 One hundred miles around Solvang. Presented by Planet Ultra; supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
Bicycle John’s Holiday Benefit Ride – December Bring a new, unwrapped toy or a $15 check made out to “Palmdale Sheriff’s Booster” to ride either the metric century or 40-mile route from Bicycle John’s bike store in Acton. It’s a fund-raiser for area military families and other families in need. Sponsored by Bicycle John’s and the Palmdale Sheriff’s Department. Check the “races and rides” at the website in December.
Christmas Bike Trip – December 26, 2011 A six-day, 400 mile supported bicycle tour around San Diego. Includes mountains, desert, seashores. This is the 54rd anniversary of the ride presented by Hosteling International, San Diego.
Borrego Springs Century – Dec. 18, 2011 Choose 30, 64 or 100 miles in southern California desert. Begins at Palm Canyon Resort in Borrego Springs.

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