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Davis Bike Club's: GOLD RUSH RANDONNEE September 3 - 6, 2025
The 1000k and 1200k events are being held under the auspices of the Audax Club Parisien & Randonneurs USA.
NOTE: 1200k - 1000k ROUTES with RideWithGPS & CUE SHEETS ARE FINAL!
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1200K: 90 hour Time limit
1200K: 90 hour Time limit
Start: 04:00 AM, September 3, 2025, Davis, CA
Finish: 10:00 PM, September 6, 2025 Davis, CA
Total miles: 747.3
Total elevation: ~ 37,055'
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/events/39677-gold-rush-randonnee1200k-2025
The Gold Rush Randonnee is a challenging bicycle event that traverses the Northern Sierras of California. It includes cycling through alpine ecosystems as well as the plains of the Central Valley.
Day 1: Riders depart Davis and wind their way up the Central Valley and then head up into the lower Sierras reaching Camptonville. Following the Yuba River, riders will make their way to Quincy over Yuba Pass for the first evening's rest. This ROUTE is under RECONSTRUCTION. The RidewithGPS is NOT FINAL.
Day 2: Riders head to Indian Valley and meet up with the old GRR Route. Riding up to Antelope Lake and over Janesville grade to Susanville. From there, riders pick up the Bizz Johnson Rail to Trail and then Feather River Highway, Circling back to Lake Almanor and through Greenville, riders will return to Quincy.
Day 3: Riders depart Quincy for a loop around the Sierra Valley crossing Gold Lakes Road (the high point of the ride) at the start, and visit both Lake Davis and Frenchman's Lake before returning to Quincy.
Day 4: Departing Quincy and heading down the Feather River Canyon, riders will spill out into the Central Valley, winding their way around Sutter Buttes and back to Davis.
1000K: 75 hour time limit
1000K: 75 hour time limit
The 1000k is much like the 1200k, with a few changes and a little less distance.
Start: 4:00 AM, September 3, 2025 Davis CA
Finish: 7:00 AM, September 6, 2025, Davis CA
Total miles: 623
Total elevation: ~30,637'
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/events/394622-gold-rush-randonnee-1000k-2025?S=51930638
Day 1: Riders depart Davis and wind their way up to the Sierra Foothills to the outskirts of Grass Valley. Continuing north, riders access the Yuba River and make their way to Quincy over Yuba Pass for the first evening's rest. This ROUTE is under RECONSTRUCTION. The RidewithGPS is NOT FINAL.
Day 2: Riders head to Indian Valley and meet up with the old GRR Route. Riding up to Antelope Lake and over Janesville grade to Susanville. From there, riders pick up the Bizz Johnson Rail to Trail and then Feather River Highway, Circling back to Lake Almanor and through Greenville, riders will return to Quincy.
Day 3: Riders depart Quincy for a short loop in the Sierra Valley and descend the Feather River Canyon and back to Davis.
288k (179 mi): Permanent, ~19 hours
288k (179 mi): Permanent, ~19 hours
Start: 4:00 AM, September 6, 2025 in Quincy, CA
Finish: 11:00 PM, September 6, 2025 in Davis CA
Total Elevation: 3869'
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51878000
For those of you who may have bailed for some reason on the 1200k or 1000k, but still want some credit for all of your work and riding, we're holding a Day 4 permanent from Quincy back to Davis on Saturday, September 6th. Call it the Silver Lining perm back home!
The ride will is the same as Day 4 of the 1200k.
Permament: 5602.
1200k/1000k Day 2: You will experience ~20 miles of gravel. The Bizz Johnson Rail Trail starts out of Susanville and runs along the Susan River. You will pass through 2 tunnels (dark, could be wet, but short), but generally, the route is a gentle 3% grade with wide gravel surfaces. The trail should be dry and packed in September. Find out more information on the Bizz Johnson.
TIRE CHOICE: You can survive on 28s, but 32s or wider will be better.
We have two gravel permanents on Day's 2 & 3 for those who come up and volunteer, or for those who bail on the 1200k or 1000k. These are on the Gravel page, and we think they'll add a bit of fun to the whole week up in Quincy.
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