Routes & Rest Stops
Ride Day is Sunday, April 26, 2026!
Choose Your Ride - 8 Routes from 12 to 125 miles
All routes start and end at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
All routes start and end at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
Using Ride with GPS for Navigation
Stay on track with Ride with GPS, the official navigation tool for the Wildflower Ride & Festival. With a free starter account, you’ll get turn-by-turn directions (including voice navigation!), offline maps, and printable cue sheets.
How to Access Wildflower Routes
Route Options
Important Tips
Stay on track with Ride with GPS, the official navigation tool for the Wildflower Ride & Festival. With a free starter account, you’ll get turn-by-turn directions (including voice navigation!), offline maps, and printable cue sheets.
How to Access Wildflower Routes
- Download the Ride with GPS app (iOS or Android) and create a free account.
- Join the Chico Velo Route Club:
- In the app, go to Add Friends and search for Chico Velo.
- Select Chico Velo Route Club, then open the 2026 Wildflower Ride & Festival event in April.
- Or, simply use this link.
- Choose your route and:
- Tap Navigate for turn-by-turn guidance
- Tap Save to download for offline use
- Tap Pin to keep it in your library
Route Options
- View routes directly in Ride with GPS (best on mobile).
- Can’t view them in your browser? Use the app for full access.
- Prefer paper? Print your own cue sheets from the app.
Important Tips
- Navigation drains your phone battery — bring a charger or backup battery pack.
- Download maps before the ride if you expect spotty service.
- Cue sheets are also available as a backup.
Recommended Start Times
Please make every effort to start during the appropriate window and return to the Fairgrounds by 5 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 |
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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.
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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.
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*Routes will be marked with respective colored arrows*
No Paper Maps Available at Event
No Paper Maps Available at Event
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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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 |
