The Flyer
The Course
There is nothing quite like careening around city blocks, fueled by a chorus of thrilled fans and a concoction of adrenalin and nerves. This isn’t your boring business park crit – this is high-energy, full-throttle bike racing.
This high-speed 6-corner course weaves its way through downtown Chico – challenging riders as they negotiate the pack and duke it out for the win.
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Getting To The Race
Parking
Downtown Chico offers plenty of parking in the form of parking lots and street parking. Both the City Hall and Farmers Market Parking lots offer ample space for racers and spectators.
Remember that this race takes place in a downtown area – do not leave valuables, such as your bike, unattended.
For more information about parking, you can visit the Downtown Chico Website.
Travel
Driving Times to Chico:
1:15 from Redding
1:30 from Sacramento
2:30 from Walnut Creek
2:45 from Modesto
2:50 from San Francisco
3:05 from Santa Rosa
3:20 from San Jose
Chico is a very accessible day trip from most of the Bay Area though some racers may wish to spend the night.
Directions to Chico City Plaza
For riders using public transit, multiple Amtrak busses travel daily between Sacramento and Chico and the Amtrak Coast Starlight train makes a stop in Chico every 24 hours. Arrival and departure times are usually in the middle of the night.
Downtown Chico
There is nothing quite like racing around a course lined with shops and spectators. Hang out for the day and enjoy some of the fantastic shops and restaurants in the area.
Food on the Course:
Broadway Heights – Sandwiches, Pizza, Salads, Soups
Burgers & Brew – Brewpub
Jack’s Family Restaurant – American Fast Food
Jon & Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe – Frozen Yogurt
La Pera Taqueria – Mexican Grill
Main Street Pizza – Pizza
Momona – Asia-Pacific
Oshio – Korean
Parkside Taphouse – Beer/Comfort Food
Sicilian Cafe – Italian Cuisine
Stoble Coffee Roasters – Cafe/Coffee Shop
Nearby Food:
Bella’s Sports Pub – Pub Fare
Boba TeaLicious – Cafe
Bun Burger – American
Coin-Op Chico – Arcade Bar
Crush – Italian Resaturant
Live Life Juice Co – Juice Shop
Tin Roof Bakery and Cafe – Cafe
Woodstock’s Pizza Chico – Pizza
Bike Shops:
On Race Course
Campus Bicycles – Corner of 3rd & Main St.
Greenline Cycles – Main between 5th & 6th St.
Nearby
Chico Bike & Board – Main between 8th & 9th St.
North Rim Adventure Sports – 2nd St between Main and Wall St.
Pullins Cyclery – Corner of Main and 8th
Race Title Sponsor
Performance Bicycle – 2070 E. 20th St.