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This route goes across the Benicia-Martinez Bridge into Solano County for a fairly flat century ride out to Winters. It heads north through Cordelia and Fairfield to Lagoon Valley Park in Vacaville. It continues through the beautiful Vaca Valley out to the nut and fruit orchards along Putah Creek for a lunch stop in Winters. The return includes a scenic run through the flats around the orchards and agricultural fields to the rolling English Hills for a climb up east Cantelow Rd.
Head north on Morello Ave to the outskirt of Martinez to Pacheco Blvd towards the refinery on Shell Ave.
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morello ave
pacheco blvd
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marina vista ave
The RR Xing on Mococo Rd leads to the Benicia-Martinez Bridge Trail; it crosses Carquinez Strait with scenic views of the blue waterway and Franklin Hills. The path climbs for about a mile with an average grade of 4% followed by a quick descent onto Park Rd in Benicia.
benicia-martinez bridge trail
benicia-martinez bridge trail
benicia-martinez bridge trail
Park Rd goes pass the Benicia Historical Museum towards the refineries to the industrial business parks along Industrial Way. This stretch of road provides great views of the remaining Mothball Fleet around Suisun Bay and the wetlands and marshes around Goodyear Slough.
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industrial way
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Continue north on Goodyear Rd for the next flat 4.7 miles; this less traveled frontage road runs along the east side of I-680 with views of the marshlands and sloughs.
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goodyear rd
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goodyear rd
goodyear rd
goodyear rd
goodyear rd
Cross I-680 on Marshview Rd to Lopes Rd; the flat-rolling terrain rolls along the west side of I-680 towards the residential subdivisions at Fairfield/Cordelia.
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lopes rd
lopes rd
lopes rd
lopes rd
Cross over I-680 on Gold Hill Rd to Ramsey Rd; this less traveled side road goes along the east side of I-680 towards the I-80 junction in Cordelia.
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bridgeport rd
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Cross the RR tracks at Old Cordelia and continue east on Cordelia Rd to the short climb up and over to the south edge of Green Valley.
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cordelia rd
cordelia rd
cordelia rd
cordelia rd
Cordelia Rd leads you out to the open valley floor with nut orchards and rich agricultural farmlands.
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cordelia rd
cordelia rd
cordelia rd
cordelia rd
cordelia rd
Go around the Budweiser plant on Hale Ranch Rd to Busch Dr and cross over I-80 on Chadbourne Rd.
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hale ranch rd
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hale ranch rd
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busch dr
busch dr
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Abernathy Rd continues north through the open farmlands and vineyards around Suisun Valley.
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abernathy rd
Mankas Corner Rd and Waterman Rd runs along the NW edge of the residential subdivisions in Fairfield to Hilborn Rd.
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mankas corner rd
mankas corner rd
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hilborn rd
Cross over I-80 on Manuel Campos Pkwy to Paradise Valley Dr.
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manuel campos pkwy
Take the mulit-use trail along Paradise Valley to Nelson Rd.
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paradise valley trail
paradise valley multi-use trail
paradise valley multi-use trail
paradise valley multi-use trail
Nelson runs parallel along I-80 to Lagoon Valley Rd.
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nelson rd
nelson rd
nelson rd
nelson rd
nelson rd
Turn right on Lagoon Valley for a leisurely stroll through Lagoon Valley Park and Pena Adobe Park.
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lagoon valley park
lagoon valley park
lagoon valley park
lagoon valley park
lagoon valley park
lagoon valley park
lagoon valley park
lagoon valley park
Meet up on Rivera Rd in Vacaville.
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Cross over I-80 on Cherry Glen Rd to Pleasants Valley Rd.
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Pleasants Valley Rd is a gorgeous stretch of flat road that begins along Vaca Valley through the rich farmlands and orchards with fantastic views of the Vaca Mountains.
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The rolling climbs take you through the valley with horse and cattle ranches, farms and nurseries.
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Pleasants Valley continues north towards Cantelow Rd.
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The gentle rolling terrain continues through some horse ranches with paddocks to the pastoral lands with grazing cattle.
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pleasants valley rd
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pleasants valley rd
The road roughly follows Pleasants Creek through the open valley with several creek crossing through the orchards and green grasslands.
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pleasants valley rd
pleasants valley rd
Head NE on Putah Creek Rd with views of the blue waters of Lake Solano and Putah Creek.
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The flat terrain rolls through the vast fruit and nut orchards around east Yolo County.
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putah creek rd
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putah creek rd
putah creek rd
putah creek rd
Cross Putah Creek on Railroad Ave into the town of Winters.
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winters
Lunch stop at Rotary Park or Steady Eddy’s.
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rotary park
steady eddy’s
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rotary park
rotary park
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rotary park
Reverse your way on Main St and take the Winters Bridge back out to Putah Creek Rd.
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putah creek rd
putah creek rd
Meander around the beautiful flat lands through the orchards and ranch houses along Boyce to Wolfskill and Halley.
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halley rd
Sweeney Rd and N Meridian Rd takes you out through the rich expansive agricultural and pastoral lands around east Yolo County.
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n meridian rd
n meridian rd
Head west on Allendale Rd for 2.8 flat miles through the open fields and farmlands.
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allendale rd
allendale rd
The rolling terrain on Timm Rd, Peaceful Glen and English Hills Rd leads you south around the English Hills residential ranching communities to Cantelow Rd.
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english hills rd
The ascent up the east side of Cantelow Rd is 3.5 miles with a series of rolling climbs. The first gentle half mile takes you under a canopy of trees out to the Catholic Retreat Ranch.
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The road continues for the next mile along the back of the ridge to beautiful white estate ranch house.
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Cantelow continues to climb up to the next ranching area followed by a short descent.
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The 0.4 mile leading up to the right hairpin turn from the ranch house is steep with gradient ranges of 9-13%! It gradually levels out as you make the short bit up to the summit.
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cantelow rd
cantelow rd
cantelow rd
cantelow rd
Enjoy the fabulous valley and mountain views!
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valley views
valley views
The descent on the west side of Cantelow to Pleasants Valley Rd is steep and twisty with a few blind curves.
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valley views
cantelow rd
Head south on Pleasants Valley Rd for the next 6.5 miles; the rolling terrain leads back through Vaca Valley to Cherry Glen Rd.
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pleasants valley rd
pleasants valley rd
Turn right onto Cherry Glen; the road continues south around Lagoon Valley to Lyon Rd.
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cherry glen rd
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Retrace steps back along the neighborhoods on Hilborn and Waterman Blvd.
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hilborn rd
hilborn rd
Return on Mankas Corner Rd to Abernathy Rd.
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abernathy rd
abernathy rd
Head west on Suisun Pkwy and Business Center Dr.
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suisun pkwy
business center dr
Cross over I-80 on Suisun Valley Rd to Pittman Rd and Cordelia Rd.
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cordelia rd
pittman rd
Head south on Lopes Rd to Marshview Rd.
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lopes rd
lopes rd
lopes rd
lopes rd
Crossover I-680 and continue south on Goodyear Rd; this frontage road runs parallel to the freeway with fantastic views of Solano County’s wetlands and marshes.
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goodyear rd
goodyear rd
Retrace route on Industrial Way to Park Rd.
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industrial way
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park rd
park rd
Cross over Carquinez Strait on the Benicia-Martinez Bridge. Enjoy the views!
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bridge trail
carquinez strait
carquinez strait
carquinez strait
Return through Pacheco to Martinez on Morello Ave.
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morello ave
This is a wonderful century ride from Martinez out to Winters with plenty of flat gentle rolling terrain and one climb up Cantelow Rd.
Garmin Stats:
111.7 Miles with 3560′ of elevation gain
Max elevation: 770′
Max grade: 13%
Terrain: Flat-rolling with a few low hills and one steep climb
Weather: Morning clouds with brilliant afternoon sun. Temps ranged from the mid 50’s to the high 70’s with brisk SW winds.
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