Its time to sign up. Registration for the Third Annual Big Sandy Point to Point Mountain Bike Race is now open.

Register online Now.  
We love online registration so much, we are paying the service fee. Register before March 1st when the price goes up $5.00.

Or visit the udated website  to download a registration form.

Our little race is starting to get recognized as a must do California Race. In order to maintain the level of quality the event is know for, we have decided to limit the field size to 300. Register early and secure your place in one of the best mountain bike events you will race this year.

We added a few new categories this year.

To celebrate CCORC's Twentieth Anniversary we created a vintage class. Race on a bike that is twenty years old or older.

And we broke out the Cat 2/Sport Long Course into 34 and Under and 35 +.

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February and the things we love

Well since the month of love is upon us, I thought it would be time to think about things we should love in February. Besides the obvious family and friends response, riders should love the three day weekends that we can enjoy this month. And the best way to enjoy them is to get outside and jump on any trail. The riding conditions are perfect in most areas thanks to the much needed rain that has swept through the valley. The views of green landscapes and water is a great departure from the dusty dry conditions that invade the valley every summer. With these picture perfect surroundings, there is no better time to enjoy a ride on some great local trails. Buck Ridge is always a favorite during this time of year and the SJRT is an amazing ride from just about every direction right now. Post a ride on the CCORC site, join one, or just get out whenever you can and take in all the views that this area has to offer. There are also some options for upcoming events as well. Although the annual Buck Ridge race is not happening, there is a Mountain Bike Dual Athalon still taking place at Hensley Lake  and also the Foothill Classic in Bakersfield. Regardless of your choice, you have to love having the options available to choose from. So while life will continue to challenge us in a variety of ways, the love of mountain biking will be our place of release, enjoyment, exercise, fun, and just about any other positive words or phrases that describe the thrill of being on a trail. The love of the sport is what makes CCORC a great organization to be a part of. This passion for cycling has been going strong for 20 years now and the love of riding is what has lead us to enjoy all the amazing rides, trails, and races that the CCORC members work hard to create for everyone to enjoy. One thing I love is being a part of this group. It's brought great friends and events that I probably never would have experienced. Cheers to all and have a great Valentines month..

Mark

February 2010

Here we are stuck halfway between winter and spring. I’m hoping that Punxsutawney Phil,the ever-faithful groundhog and foreseer, fails to see his shadow on February 2^nd and spring-like weather arrives quickly. But, even if the groundhog sees his shadow, retreats into his burrow and winter continues for six more weeks, it’s all good. Why is it “All good?” Everything is good because we have great trails to ride on in the winter. The SJRT, Blue Oak and Buck Ridge are winter wonderlands to enjoy while the air is cool and earth is wet. There are no dust clouds or pesky goat heads to deal with during winter rides. Sure, it can be wet and muddy, but there is no such thing as bad weather to ride in, just inappropriate clothing. This January was a soaker, but with the help of front and rear fenders and my rain gear I was able to get in some truly amazing rides.

CCORC remains active in maintaining trail access throughout the year. Our efforts are in full force during the winter months. Whether it’s clearing windfall trees or attending trail access town hall meetings, our members work tirelessly in an ever-changing political environment to ensure our local trails are utilized in a safe and sustainable way. Building a solid off road community with common goals is just as important as building trails. CCORC is a grassroots effort to promote the cycling community by raising awareness, advocating for trail access, maintaining and building trails and hosting local events. Building and maintaining the esprit de corps among local cyclist and enthusiasts is a key component of CCORC.  

The club hosts both social events such as the Espresso Ride and Blazing Saddles Chili Ride and competitive races like the Big Sandy Mountain Bike Race and Homegrown Cyclo-cross Series. It is my hope that you will consider joining CCORC or making a donation to support our efforts. All of money goes directly towards our community projects; we are 100% volunteer organization.  Nevertheless, what we really care about is being outside, enjoying the wonderful world we live in. Come ride a bike, work on a trail, share a few laughs, a few beers, a few more, etc... Life is all about spending time with good people, drinking good beer.  So until March 20^th and the start of spring, enjoy those winter trails.

We hope to see you at the Big Sandy Race on March 28^th.  Racing, volunteering or cheering on your loved ones, the Big Sandy Race is sure to leave you with life long memories.

 Gary

When choosing a ride, please do not attempt rides significantly beyond your level of experience. Your presence may hinder other riders and you may injure yourself trying to keep up. CCORC encourages advancement, but we don’t want you to become discouraged by biting off more than you can chew. If in doubt, err on the conservative side and call the ride leaders for their opinions of ride difficulty.