Routes and Rest Stops

The Chico Velo Wildflower Century offers seven routes 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. Route and rest stop details below are currently preliminary and unofficial; please check back to download final maps for ride-day.
To aid in way-finding, use any or all of the following navigation aids:
  • Export elevation maps to your smartphone (instructions on RideWithGPS site)
  • Paper route maps available at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, or find them here and print your own during the week before the ride
  • Route arrows and course marshals will be on the courses during ride-day

Wildflower 100

The classic ride, and still the favorite! This route goes up Humboldt Road, Honeyrun Road, around Table Mtn., to Durham, and back to Chico:
  • ​97 miles
  • 4855' elevation gain
  • 5 rest stops
Follow the BLUE route arrows!

Wildflower 65

This metric century starts out with the beautiful Honeyrun Road and climbs to Paradise, past Lime Saddle and takes a loop through the valley and orchards:
  • ​63 miles
  • 2351' elevation gain
  • 3 rest stops
​Follow the PINK route arrows!

Wildcat 125

Super-sized for serious climbers, this route includes the Wildflower Century route with additional climbing up to Stirling City:
  • 128 miles
  • 7600' elevation gain
  • 6 rest stops
​Follow the RED/Dark Orange route arrows!

Wildcat 100

This route has all the climbing of the Wildcat but skip the orchards:
  • 108 miles
  • 7550' elevation gain
  • 5 rest stops
Follow the YELLOW route arrows!

Flatflower 60

The flat, fast, and fun route. Ride out to Richvale and enjoy a delicious lunch:
  • 60 miles
  • 265' elevation gain
  • 3 rest stops
Follow the ORANGE route arrows!

Flatflower 30

Take a scenic stroll through the orchards and get some mild elevation gain with a few rolling hills:
  • 30 miles
  • 160' elevation gain
  • 2 rest stops
Follow the PURPLE route arrows!

Flatflower 12

A fun and simple ride to Durham and back:
  • 12 miles
  • 67' elevation gain
  • 1 rest stop
Follow the GREEN route arrows!

Childflower 12

An escorted group ride to Durham and back; great for families to go on a fun ride and be fully supported. Same route as the Flatflower 12:
  • 12 miles
  • 67' elevation gain
  • 1 rest stop
Follow the GREEN route arrows!

Lunch & Rest Stops

Paradise Elementary School
(Wildflower and Wildcat)
Open 7 am – 12 pm
Thermalito Forebay
​(Wildflower and Wildcat)
​Open 8:30 am – 1 pm
Durham Elementary School
​(All Routes)
​Open 7 am – 4 pm
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Wildflower and Wildcat)​
Open ​8:30 am – 3 pm
Lundberg Family Farms, Richvale
(Flatflower 60)​
Open 8:30 am – 12 pm
Merlo Park, Sterling City
(Wildcats)​
​Open 9 am – 12 pm 
Table Mountain Water Stop
(Wildflower & Wildcat)​
Open 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
(All Routes)​
​Open

Wildflower Sponsors

The 2022 Chico Velo Wildflower Century is presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Thank you to our amazing 2022 sponsors!
Contact Us:
Chico Velo
125 W. 3rd Street
Suite 210
Chico, Ca 95928
info@chicovelo.org​