Tour de Lincoln

Check-In Times: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. After check-in, riders may leave on their own after 8 a.m.

Barbecue lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In May 2002, the LVC held its first annual Tour de Lincoln (click here for pictures). The Tour is a benefit bike ride for the Volunteer Center. The Tour offers a wonderful Spring day of riding the scenic back roads of Lincoln. Entrants pay a small fee to enter the ride, and are encouraged to identify sponsors to help raise funds to benefit the Volunteer Center. Prizes are awarded to riders who raise different levels of sponsorship funding.

At the seventh annual event to be held on May 10th, 2008, the Tour offers four courses: The Pleasure Cruise (10 miles), The Rolling Hills (20 miles), The Country Climb (40 miles) and the Metric Century (63 miles).

The Pleasure Cruise will roll out of McBean Park and pass through the cottonwood trees that line the banks of the Auburn Ravine. The course consists almost completely of Class 2 bike lanes, and rolls along a section of the beautiful Lincoln Hills Golf Course.

The Rolling Hills is a shorter version of the Country Climb with beautiful scenery and less vertical gain.

The Country Climb is a beautiful ride winding through the rolling hills and countryside between Lincoln and Auburn. This route has beautiful valley views, challenging climbs (1400' vertical gain), and passes by several horse ranches. The Metric Century route is more of the same beautiful countryside, but with 3500' of vertical gain.

Well stocked rest stops and sag support are located on all routes. Helmets are required for all riders!

Non-Rider activities include McBean Skate Park, McBean Park playground, Feats of Clay (tour historic Gladding, McBean factory), and three beautiful public golf courses within 2 miles.

Directions from Sacramento: I-80 East toward Reno to 65 North into Lincoln. Turn right on 193 East toward Auburn. Follow the signs.

Directions from Marysville: Take 70 South to 65 South. In Lincoln, turn left on 193 East toward Auburn. Follow the signs.