Ride the cool scenic 2010 Windmill Century, Saturday July 17th. Ride a century, metric century, or a quarter century route. For an entry fee of $55 you get: a commemorative T-shirt, SAG, nourishing rest stops, well marked routes, maps, a “goody bag”, lunch on the century route, plus a delicious SANTA MARIA STYLE BBQ, featuring top sirloin, chicken or veggie, at the end of the ride.

“We always have a lot of cycling excitement in Northern Santa Barbara County: The Amgen Tour of California, Lance Armstrong's winter training routes, and famous cycling personalities, including Bob Roll. We are fortunate to live in such a great biking area. We can pick what rides we like to do: hills, flats, slow, fast.  I consider myself fortunate to be able to ride almost every day and enjoy the countryside."
--Dave Cantero, President, Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria

OTHER TESTIMONIALS
“The Tailwinds did another wonderful job presenting this year's Windmill! I rode the century and had a great day. The food was yummy and well presented, course well marked and you had a good route sheet. The best part was the barbeque lunch. This was the best tasting BBQ ever. The portions were generous. I brought home the leftovers and will eat for days! Good job all around! I will be back next year. 

“We hope you can share this with all the wonderful people responsible for this past weekend's event. Just a short note to say how much we enjoyed your Windmill Century ride last Saturday. It was the first time we've participated in one of  Tailwinds BC's events and we enjoyed every aspect of the day. We ride our Tandem in many events all over the Western States every year. We always find something enjoyable about each of the rides, but your Windmill Century is outstanding in every way possible and by a long margin.
This includes: The volunteers, in every instance, were the nicest and genuinely friendliest group that we have seen... from the moment we entered the parking lot until we left at the end of the day, everyone was consistently friendly, smiling and made us 'visitors to your event' feel very welcomed.
The rest stops were particularly well placed on the 100 miler and well stocked with good munchies, fruit and  managed by very friendly hosts.
The course was well marked, had a great layout (except for that little surprise uphill around mile 80 going up to the Vandenberg tracking station--yikes on our tandem! ) and is one course that we will certainly ride again.
The Tri Tip dinner was fabulous.... and again... the people on the line were super friendly and fun to laugh and joke with.
The weather was more than we could have hoped for in California in July...just fabulous. 
We think your ride is an incredible riding opportunity that more people need to know about....we promise that we will do our part to pass along the good word as our  way of saying 'thank you' to everyone.
Best wishes”

ROUTE/DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS The ride starts/ends at Pioneer Park in Santa Maria, just off Hwy 101. Take the Clark Avenue exit west. Turn north/right on Broadway. Turn West/left on Foster and continue 0.4 mile to the park. For detailed information and elevation charts about the century and metric century routes, please click HERE. ROUTES WELL MARKED The Tailwinds Bicycle Club has carefully planned the WINDMILL CENTURY routes for a cool coastal cruise through scenic canyons, lush rolling vineyards and rambling ranches. Enjoy Foxen, and Alisos Canyons, the Santa Maria Valley, and the quaint towns of Los Alamos, Sisquoc, Casmalia, and Guadalupe. Many routes have been taken by the Amgen Tour and Lance’s Cycling Team during their winter training. Back to the top

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Registration fee (until July 9th at midnight): $55.00 (includes T-shirt) Registration fee (July 10 thru July 14 at midnight: $55.00 but no guarantee of a t-shirt. Registrations after July 14th: $65.00 and no guarantee of T-shirt. NO WRITE IN REGISTRATIONS. Unregistered riders (walk-ons) day of ride: $65.00 and no guarantee of T-shirt. Unregistered riders may register the day of the ride between 6:30 & 8:30 AM. Limited to 500 riders REMEMBER If you want a t-shirt you must registery by July 9. The ride will be held in any weather. Late starters are not guaranteed ride services. COURSE CLOSES BY 4:00 PM so please plan accordingly. Back to the top

RIDE SAFETY INFORMATION

Carry a spare tube, pump, water, sunscreen, money, ID, emergency phone numbers, and critical medical information. Helmets (ANSI/Snell-approved) MUST be worn. All riders must sign the release form before starting the ride. Registration is null and void if release form is not signed. Minors (under 18 years) must be accompanied by an adult. Parent or guardian must sign the release form. No exceptions. Bicyclists must obey all California Vehicle Code laws, including all stop signs and signals. Back to the top

HOTEL INFORMATION

Below is a list of hotels and their rates that are available in Santa Maria during the Windmill Century ride; July 16th, 17th, and 18th. All rates are nightly plus 10% room tax. You must contact sales department directly to arrange for room blocks. To download the list of hotels, click here. Best Western Big America 1725 N. Broadway, Santa Maria Contact: Elaine Twitchell (800) 426-3213 / (805) 922-5200 www.bigamerica.com $122 per night for one king bed, includes deluxe continental breakfast $127 per night for two queen beds, includes deluxe continental breakfast $131 per night for two room mini suite, includes deluxe continental breakfast Historic Santa Maria Inn 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria Contact: Sara San Juan (800) 462-4276 / (805) 928-7777 www.santamariainn.com $149 per night for a room in the tower $129 per night for a room in the original inn Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 2100 N. Broadway, Santa Maria Contact: Gilda Cordova (800) 226-6573 / (805) 928-6000 www.holidayinn.com/santamariaca $99 per night per room (based on two adults per room) Rodeway Inn 1995 S. Broadway, Santa Maria Contact: Kevin Patel (805) 614-7062 www.rodewayinn.com $99 per night for one king $109 per night for two queens Radisson Hotel Santa Maria 3455 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria (866) 292-4676 / (805) 928-8000 www.radisson.com/santamariaca Tailwinds has a block of rooms reserved for Windmill riders @ $114 per night for one king or two queens, ‘Sleep by Number’ beds, includes breakfast. State you are a Tailwinds Bicycle Club rider for special rate. Regular rate is $117 Must register before June 30th. Travelodge 1514 S. Broadway, Santa Maria Contact: Miraj Patel (805) 922-2123 www.travelodge.com $ 89 per night per room, includes a deluxe continental breakfast Quality Inn & Suites 210 S. Nicholson, Santa Maria Contact: Dawn Rust (805) 922-5891 www.qualityinn.com $ 89 per night per room, includes a deluxe continental breakfast *at this time availability is limited to rooms with one bed. Back to the top

For questions please contact us at tailwinds@tailwindsofsantamariabc.org

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