NOTICE: 2020 Wildflower Century Ride has been POSTPONED.
​More information available here.

Ride Start Windows

Please make every effort to start during your start window to ensure you can get to rest stops and finish in a timely fashion! Post Ride Meal closes at 6pm. We encourage all riders to complete the Wildflower by 5:30pm. Please adjust your ride accordingly.  

Note: All participants are required to wear a helmet while riding in the Chico Velo Wildflower Century.

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Route Start Times

Route Option	Start Window
Wildcat 125	5:30am – 6:30am
Wildcat 100	6:00am – 7:00am
Wildflower 100	6:00am – 7:00am
Wildflower 65	6:30am – 7:30am
Flatflower 60	6:30am – 7:30am
Flatflower 30	8:00am – 9:00am
Flatflower 12	8:30am – 9:30am
Childflower 12	9am mass start, escorted

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Sip, Pedal, Shift!

Start your morning off right! Purchase freshly-brewed coffee from Shift Bicycle Cafe! Shift Bicycle Cafe brews only the very best organic tea, coffee and espresso beverages with a unique, off-the-grid, bicycle based mobile cafe.

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On-Course Nutrition

Whether you are going for your first century or a personal best, fueling your body properly is key to a great ride experience. We've got you covered with a great selection of options from high-quality energy bars to delicious 'real food' options. We provide variety at each rest stop with attention to gluten-free and vegetarian options, so there will be something to satisfy your hunger no matter what your dietary restrictions or riding goals.

​NOTE: We make every attempt to offer a variety of options for all dietary needs. However, if you have a specific dietary need or concern, please bring snacks for yourself in addition to the options we provide to ensure you have what you need.

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On-Course Hydration

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors you won't be going thirsty on this ride! Mt. Shasta Spring Water has you covered with delicious spring water in reusable 5-gallon jugs. Klean Kanteen will have an awesome water station setup at the Fairgrounds and at the Honeyrun Covered Bridge for riders to fill up on water as well. We are super excited to have Nuun Hydration back again providing you with a variety of options during and after your ride! Not to mention the delicious juices from ​RW Knudsen and your favorite carbonated sodas. We got your hydration covered!

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Post Ride Meal Provided

Once you've finished your ride, join us in the Commercial Building for your post-ride meal featuring food grown and produced by local farmers!

Note: Flatflower 12, Childflower 12 participants, and non-riders may purchase a meal ticket at the Wildflower Store for $15 on the day of the event or when you register for the event. 

Post-ride meal details to follow.

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Post-Ride Expo

Sunday's Expo hours are from 11am to 5pm.
Stay tuned as we update the list of vendors that will be at the event here. 

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Post-Ride Massage

Pamper those sore muscles after your ride! Chico Massage Therapy will be on duty to make your muscles smile after your ride. Indulge and treat yourself more than once!