Chico Wildflower anyone?

[Trek420]

How was the food? I did the "flat flower" long ago, early in my return to cycling. It rained the whole time, poured even.

The food at the end, even rest stops was worth it. Best ride food ever.

[RolliePollie]

The food was very impressive! Definiltey a cut above the normal fare.

At the rest stops, they had all kinds of really yummy baked goods...muffins, oatmeal bars, cookies, etc. At the lunch stop, they had chicken liver pate sandwiches (ummm, I appreciate that pate is kind of gourmet, but YUCK!!!!), wonderful strawberries and watermelon, and tons of interesting juices. The post-ride meal was really good too. They had vegetarian tamales, tri-tip, mixed baby greens with awesome dressing, marinated cucumbers, pasta salad, "artisan" bread, gourmet sodas, and ice cream sandwiches.

[five one]

Honey Run did me in the first year I did the Chico Wildflower Metric. It was also very early in my cycling life. It got easier each time I did it.

The only year I did the imperial century, the temps were in the 90's and I had my first major bonk ever on Table Mountain. It's really not that difficult a climb if the weather cooperates and you're in reasonably good shape.

The food, as stated in other posts, is great. Very friendly folks at the rest stops. Strawberries.... Does Chico Velo still give the riders a bandana map? We must have a dozen of those between us. One is hanging up here at work in my cube.

It's been about four years since we did this ride. I think we'll plan on it for next year. I've missed it.

Glad to hear you enjoyed the ride.

[RolliePollie]

Does Chico Velo still give the riders a bandana map? We must have a dozen of those between us. One is hanging up here at work in my cube.

Yup, they still do the bandanas! And a water bottle AND a cool printed back-pack bag thing.