Since the first annual ride began, many people have mentioned, either personally or through email, that they would love to participate, but find doing 50 miles a bit too long (and here I thought it was too short). Thus, a shorter version (approximately half the distance) of the original road bike route was developed to satisfy and encourage those who wish to be a part of this worthy cause.

Participants will be able to check in at the Lions Arena between 7:00 am to 8:30 am. Volunteers will be available to direct parking and guide you to the registration booth.

All participants of the ride must be well prepared with enough supplies (their Camelbaks or water bottles filled; plenty of Cliff Bars and other eats; change of tubes and a tire pump...) in their backpack to get you through the 25-mile ride.

The ride begins promptly at 8:30 am.

Sag support will be available throughout the ride with a driver/mechanic at the ready.

From the Lions Arena, we head south along North Fork Drive, turning onto route 198, going through the picturesque town of Three Rivers as we embark on the next 12.5 miles, roller coasting along the banks of Lake Kaweah, passing favorite swimming holes, fishing spots, and the local marina filled with colorful houseboats.

Passing Lake Kaweah and the marina, which is known as Lemon Hill, it’s a downhill ride right to the rest stop in the tiny hamlet of Lemoncove (population 190). At the corner of the Woodlake turnoff, riders will be able to spend time feasting and fellow shipping with their fellow riders. Those that are on the longer bike route will continue on, while those riders who have decided to do the shorter route will head back up Lemon Hill, and around Lake Kaweah to the Lions Arena, for a well deserved meal, along with plenty of time for fun and fellowship.

Total bike mikes... 25

Total hours for ride... Between 3 to 4 (back to Lions Arena by 11:30 am to 12:30 pm)

For spouses and children who won’t be participating in the ride, there will be plenty of time during the event to explore the town of Three Rivers, check out the Kaweah Post Office, the 3rd smallest and oldest, continuously running post office in the country, or go into Sequoia National Park (California’s 1st and our country’s 2nd national park) for a look at the giant sequoias (nature’s largest living organism), discovery of Crystal Cave or a fun climb up Moro Rock.

Just don’t forget to join the rest of us later on in the afternoon at the Lions Arena when we return from our ride for food, fun and fellowship....