Sat. May 17, 2003 6:30 am Registration 7:00 am Starting Time Juan Bautista De Anza Park 3701 Lost Hills Rd. Calabasas, CA From the 101 Freeway, exit at Lost Hills Road in Calabasas. Drive south 1 mile and park on the street. Show on map

The latest version of this challenging ride adds more beautiful terrain and terrific views. Start in Calabasas and loop down to the coast via Topanga Canyon. Return to Mulholland Highway and leisurely tour Hidden Valley. A thrilling descent takes you to Point Mugu. After and short, scenic trip down the coast, a nice climb and screaming downhill will bring you back to the start. And don't forget those fabulous rest stops! There are base routes for full and metric centuries, along with options for less climbing.

With several route choices criss-crossing the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, you're sure to find one that matches your riding capabilities and desires. All routes are a variation of the base century route, differing in length, amount of climbing, and number of rest stops. All of the rides are scenic, none should be considered easy.

Standard Century
Panoramic views abound on this hill-laden journey that includes rolling pastures, horse ranches, steep mountain ascents (with descents, of course), postcard-like lake vistas and superb ocean views. With almost 8,000' of climbing, this route isn't for everyone, but those who accomplish it will not soon forget the experience.

Less-Hilly Century
This is the ride most people do. Even with 1300' less climbing than the standard century, the "less-hilly" route still offers a great challenge and exceptional scenery. The route differs from the standard century in that one strenuous climb and a steep, technical downhill is eliminated. Don't be fooled by the name, though - this ride includes 6,600' of climbing.

Standard and Less-Hilly Metric
The metric options are simply shorter versions of the full centuries, and include proportional amounts of challenge and rewards. The standard metric is 65 miles with about 5,300' of climbing, while the less-hilly version is 63 miles with 4,000' of climbing.