Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour

If you have not ridden much over the winter, then the 33 Mile route is recommended. This flat route goes through Gilroy and makes big loop out to San Martin and then over to Chictactac-Adams County Park. There are lots of new roads and scenery to experience on this shorter route. Follow the yellow arrows on this route.

This year there are three 100k’s to choose from. The first is the Flatter 100k, with no major climbs. It starts with a loop out to San Martin, then continues north to Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve at the halfway point. Heading south you climb up Willow Springs Rd, past both Chesbro and Uvas reservoirs to Chictactac-Adams County Park. Follow the green arrows on this route.

The Hilly 100k starts off with the traditional climb up to Gilroy Hot Springs followed by a descent of Canada Rd. Then you loop to San Martin before heading over Day Rd to Chictactac-Adams County Park. Follow the blue arrows on this route.

The Very Hilly 100k climbs up to Henry Coe, but without having to do a hundred miles. You will loop around to San Martin on your way there. Returning, you go to Chictactac-Adams County Park and straight back to Gilroy. Follow the pink arrows on this route.

The 100 Mile (aka a century ride) contains all of the options from the 100k routes. First you climb up to Gilroy Hot Springs and descend Canada Rd. Then you go over past San Martin before starting the challenging climb up to Henry Coe. You next head north to Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve at mile 70. Heading south, you climb up Willow Springs Rd, past both Chesbro and Uvas reservoirs to get to Chictactac-Adams County Park. Follow the orange arrows on this route.