Ride Day is Sunday, April 27, 2025!
The Chico Velo Wildflower Century offers 8 route options ranging from 12 miles to 125 miles, giving riders of all ages and abilities an opportunity to experience the Wildflower. All routes begin and end at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, Ca.
All routes described below are subject to change before the actual event. We always work closely with regional partners to monitor road conditions and accessibility. If routes need to change, we will post updates here as soon as possible.
Cue sheets, route arrow colors, and rest stop locations are not finalized until 2 weeks before the event. Please check back then to download final maps/cue sheets.
All routes described below are subject to change before the actual event. We always work closely with regional partners to monitor road conditions and accessibility. If routes need to change, we will post updates here as soon as possible.
Cue sheets, route arrow colors, and rest stop locations are not finalized until 2 weeks before the event. Please check back then to download final maps/cue sheets.
*Routes will be marked with respective colored arrows*
No Paper Maps Available at Event
No Paper Maps Available at Event
Ride with GPS
For Turn-By-Turn navigation (including voice navigation!), create a free starter account with Ride with GPS and then join Chico Velo's club to view all Wildflower routes. You can also download the maps for offline usage or print your own cue sheets.
For Turn-By-Turn navigation (including voice navigation!), create a free starter account with Ride with GPS and then join Chico Velo's club to view all Wildflower routes. You can also download the maps for offline usage or print your own cue sheets.
Recommended Start Times
Please make every effort to start during the appropriate window and return to the Fairgrounds by 6 pm. This will ensure you have access to all rest stops, ride support, and the post-ride catered dinner.
All participants are required to wear a helmet at all times while cycling in the Chico Velo Wildflower Ride.
All participants are required to wear a helmet at all times while cycling in the Chico Velo Wildflower Ride.
Route Option |
Start Window |
Megaflower 125 |
5:30 am – 6:30 am |
Mountainflower 100 |
6:00 am – 7:00 am |
Wildflower 95 |
6:00 am – 7:00 am |
Metricflower 62 |
6:30 am – 7:30 am |
Valleyflower 60 |
7:30 am – 8:30 am |
Flatflower 30 |
8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Mildflower 12 |
9:30 am – 10:30 am |
Childflower 12 |
Escorted start at 9:00a |
Megaflower 125Been training? This one is for those that want it ALL. All the climbing, all the miles, all in a day's ride.
Install Ride with GPS app and create a free account. Then click the links to become a member, view our routes, and download maps.
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Mountainflower 100A climber's paradise- the Mountainflower maximizes climbing and eliminates the flats.
Install Ride with GPS app and create a free account. Then click the links to become a member, view our routes, and download maps.
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Wildflower 100The classic! This one has it all including memorable climbs and smooth flats.
Install Ride with GPS app and create a free account. Then click the links to become a member, view our routes, and download maps.
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Metricflower 62Not ready for the full 100? The Metricflower has half the climbing with the same amount of fun.
Install Ride with GPS app and create a free account. Then click the links to become a member, view our routes, and download maps.
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Valleyflower 60Take a long, scenic view of the orchards & Coastal Range with our new, flat 60 mile Valleyflower
Install Ride with GPS app and create a free account. Then click the links to become a member, view our routes, and download maps.
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Flatflower 30Breathe easy with this climb-less route that takes you on a tour of scenic country roads.
Install Ride with GPS app and create a free account. Then click the links to become a member, view our routes, and download maps.
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Mildflower 12For those that keep it mellow and have other things to do, the Mildflower gets you out and back.
Install Ride with GPS app and create a free account. Then click the links to become a member, view our routes, and download maps.
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Childflower 12Got kiddos? Take 'em out for a Sunday ride! The Childflower is the only route with a designated start time and comes with its own escort.
Install Ride with GPS app and create a free account. Then click the links to become a member, view our routes, and download maps.
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Lunch & Rest Stops
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Paradise Community Park
(Wildflower, Mountainflower, & Megaflower) Open 6:45 am – 12 pm |
Thermalito Forebay
(Wildflower, Mountainflower, & Megaflower) Open 8:30 am – 1 pm |
Durham Elementary School
(All Routes) Open 7 am – 4 pm |
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Spring Valley Elementary School
(Wildflower, Mountainflower, & Megaflower) Open 8:30 am – 4 pm |
Merlo Park, Stirling City
(Mountainflower & Megaflower) Open 9 am – 12 pm |
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Table Mountain
(Wildflower, Mountainflower, & Megaflower) Open 9 am – 4 pm |
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
(All Routes Start & End) Open All Day, Post-Ride Meal ends at 6pm |
