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Steinbeck Watershed Century
Saturday, April 10, 2004
If you rode the 2004 Steinbeck Century you will find your photo at
Photocrazy link below
Carmel Valley Village
Ride the Beautiful Watersheds of
John Steinbeck’s Monterey County!
(Supporting the Carmel River Watershed Conservancy)
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If you are already well informed on the Steinbeck Watershed Century
Please Register on line
SIGNMEUPIf you want more information and prefer to register by mail please read below. Instructions for obtaining a printable copy of the entry forms are at the end of the page.
Carmel River Watershed Conservancy
Presents the 2004
Steinbeck Watershed Century
Saturday April 10, 2004
Carmel Valley Village
Ride Steinbeck’s Watersheds
Ride the land that Steinbeck made famous and support the Carmel River Watershed Conservancy, a community based non-profit organization protecting the natural resources of the Carmel River watershed. This ride is limited to 600 riders so register early!
Please support our sponsors if you have a need:
Hotels
Opposite to the
Cycle Run Start, Phone 1-877-617-3787
& 831-659-2261 . Rooms start at $149 up hot tubs, sauna
and pool. Dogs welcome at $10
per night.
Los Laureles Lodge Tel: 831-659-2233
Hidden Valley Inn Tel: 831-659-5361
Vineyards
Ventana Vineyards Heller Estate (Vineyard) Bernadus Winery
Thanks to Martin Jefferson & Sons for cutting the grass at the Carmel Valley Air Field at a special price. The airfield was the location for the car parking of the more than 600 hundred people attending the Carmel River Watershed Conservancy, 2004 Steinbeck Century. This prevents a possible fire hazard.
Thank you all, our sponsors, supporters and most importantly our riders.
The Ride Routes
All rides start and finish in Carmel Valley Village. The shorter rides will stay mainly within the beautiful Carmel River watershed, while the Century climbs out of the valley and then climbs again through Steinbeck’s Pastures of Heaven. The route follows the historic path of Juan Bautista de Anza on his way to settle Monterey, through Monterey’s acclaimed wine corridor along the Salinas River. A rest stop at the historic Mission Soledad leads to the rolling hills and incredible early season wildflowers along the Arroyo Seco River. Another rest stop at the rivers edge will fuel you for a substantial climb through fields bursting with lupine and poppies to a spectacular view of the Ventana Wilderness and re-entry into the Carmel River Watershed. Then, a wonderful 20 miles downhill (well, mostly...) to the finish back in the Village. The Century has about 6350 feet of climbing. The Metric Century also has significant climbs totaling about 4270 ft., while the 40 mile ride climbs about 2510 ft., and the 20 mile ride climbs only 1180 ft.
Ride Support
The Steinbeck Watershed Century is a fully supported bicycle tour with technical, SAG, and communications support. It has fully stocked and staffed Rest Stops with food and beverages selected by riders for riders. Local businesses will provide fresh fruit, great carbos, water, energy drinks, and other good stuff to fuel the hungry cyclist. A post-ride BBQ and party will complete the day.
Ride Rules
All bicyclists must obey the rules of the road governing bicycling in the state of California.
Some portions of the route are narrow and winding, and cyclists must share the road with and not unduly impede the flow of motor vehicles, staying on the right and riding single file, stopping at stop signs and traffic signals as required by law.
Wearing approved helmets is required of all participants.
The route will be marked and participants will be provided with maps of the course.
Directions to Start
All rides start and end in Carmel Valley Village Park, located 12 miles upstream on Carmel Valley Rd. from it’s intersection with Highway 1. From Highway 68, between Monterey and Salinas, take Laureles Grade Rd. over the mountains to the Carmel Valley Rd. intersection, turn left, and go 2 miles into the Village and turn on Ford Rd. Signs in the Village will point the way to the start.
Ride Specifics
Registration fee includes:
SAG Bandana Map
Rest stop food/drink Great Climbs
Fun Downhills Wildflowers
Spectacular Views Vineyards
Post ride BBQ Party at the finish!
The ride will take place rain or shine
The Century course opens at 8:00 a.m.
The Metric Century opens at 9:00 a.m.
The 40 Mile course opens at 10:00 a.m.
The 20 Mile course opens at 10:00 a.m.
All courses close at 6:00 p.m.
2004 Commemorative Jacket $40
Bright Yellow Body with Rainbow accents and logos
Windproof and water resistant with mesh vents
Super light (5.6 Oz.) with 3 rear pockets and full zipper
S: 32-34; M: 35-37; L: 38-40; XL: 41-42; XXL: 43-44
Sign the waiver and
return the registration form with check or money order to:
Steinbeck Watershed Century
Carmel River Watershed Conservancy
P.O. Box 223833
Carmel CA 93922
Waiver - everyone must read and sign
Everyone must read and sign
I acknowledge that this athletic event is an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials, and event monitors, and/or producers of the event, and lack of hydration. These risks are not only inherent to athletics, but are also present for volunteers. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating and/or volunteering in this event. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault.
I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in the event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be used by the event holders, sponsors and organizers, in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said events.
In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: (A) Waive, Release and Discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me including my traveling to and from this event, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: The Carmel River Watershed Conservancy, their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, the event holders, event sponsors, event volunteers; (B) Indemnify and Hold Harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this event, whether cause by the negligence of releases or otherwise.
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this event.
I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video or film, likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers and assigns.
The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
I hereby certify that I have read this document; and, I understand it’s content.
Print Participant’s Name___________________________Age_______
Signature ________________________________ Date____________
(If under 18 years old, Parent or guardian must also sign
PARENT OR GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS (Under 18 years old)
The undersigned parent and natural guardian does hereby represent that he/she is, in fact, acting in such capacity and agrees to save and hold harmless and indemnify each and all of the parties referred to above from all liability, loss, cost, claim or damage whatsoever which may be imposed upon said parties because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act and release said parties on behalf of the minor and the parents or legal guardian.
Print Participant’s Name __________________________Age______
Signature of Parent or Guardian_______________________________
Date______________________
Steinbeck Watershed Century
Registration Form
Name:__________________________ Age:______
Address:___________________________________
City:______________________________________
State:______________________ zip:____________
Phone:_____________________________________
Email:_____________________________________
Emergency:_________________________________
Contact Name Phone
For which ride are you registering?
____ Century: $40 after 26 Mar: $50
____ Metric: $35 after 26 Mar: $45
____ 40 Mile: $25 after 26 Mar: $35
____ 20 Mile $20 after 26 Mar: $30
Note: Registration limited to 600 riders
Registration closes April 7
Option A Ride with included BBQ only
Total $________
Option B Ride w included BBQ & options
Ride $ _______
Extra BBQ _____ @ $10 each $_______
Commemorative Jacket size = _______
at $40 each $_______
Total $___________
An easily printable copy of the particular part of this page that you wish to review can be obtained by highlighting the paragraph(s) and pasting it into your word processor.
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