San Andreas CHP Area Commander J. R. Pelfanio made a special announcement yesterday reminding motorists to be wary of the large number of bicyclists expected to hit the roadway in the upcoming Sierra Century Bicycle Tour. “There is a 100 mile and a 50 mile course, each beginning and ending at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. The routes were planned using less vehicular traveled roads but there is still the possibility of encountering bicyclists upon the highway,” said Pelfanio. On Saturday June 7, the Sacramento Wheelman Bicycling Club will be hosting the 2008 Sierra Century Bicycle Tour in Calaveras County. The course is open from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It is anticipated there will be 700 to 1200 riders. The course will meander along the southern edge of Amador County and pass through Mokelumne Hill. Extra CHP personnel have been assigned specifically to the Tour. Pelfanio is asking for all motorists and bicyclists to share the road safely.
Thursday, 05 June 2008 01:41
Watch for Bicyclists During Sierra Century Bike Tour
San Andreas CHP Area Commander J. R. Pelfanio made a special announcement yesterday reminding motorists to be wary of the large number of bicyclists expected to hit the roadway in the upcoming Sierra Century Bicycle Tour. “There is a 100 mile and a 50 mile course, each beginning and ending at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. The routes were planned using less vehicular traveled roads but there is still the possibility of encountering bicyclists upon the highway,” said Pelfanio. On Saturday June 7, the Sacramento Wheelman Bicycling Club will be hosting the 2008 Sierra Century Bicycle Tour in Calaveras County. The course is open from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It is anticipated there will be 700 to 1200 riders. The course will meander along the southern edge of Amador County and pass through Mokelumne Hill. Extra CHP personnel have been assigned specifically to the Tour. Pelfanio is asking for all motorists and bicyclists to share the road safely.
