Yreka, CA is located 22 miles south of the Oregon border on I-5 and is the county seat of Siskiyou County. Yreka’s elevation is 2,595 ft. May is very pleasant with many wildflowers, but because of the elevation and the elevations you may climb, it is always best to be prepared for inclement weather. Siskiyou County is known for the Mt. Shasta Ski and Recreation Area, the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area, trails, camping, bicycle touring and events, fishing, river rafting, historical districts, and now also has a casino in Yreka. Our website is www.siskiyouscenic.com. This is an open course road ride event. There are potholes, obstacles, railroad tracks, vehicles, traffic lights, signs, etc. Cyclists are responsible to be alert and obey all traffic laws. This event takes place no matter what the weather is like. Cyclists not comfortable riding under theses conditions should not participate in the event.

The event is May 6th and 7th, 2023. There are 6 different rides. The longest is 101 miles, all pavement with 3,851 ft. of elev. gain, and goes through Shasta Valley then South to Lake Shastina and Weed, then back up north along the west side of Shasta Valley. There is a metric century, 67 mile route, all pavement, which goes through Shasta Valley, then to Lake Shastina, and Edgewood and then back north, with 1,967 ft. of elevation gain. The 40 mile, all pavement route is 1,352 ft of elevation gain through Shasta Valley. The 21 mile all pavement ride is 947 ft. of elevation gain through parts of Shasta Valley and Montague. We have 2 gravel rides on Sunday May 7th sponsored by the Jefferson Mountain Bike Association. A 39 mile mostly gravel route over Greenhorn Summit with 3 good hill climbs- with 4,115 ft. of elevation gain. And a 63 mile mostly gravel route with 6,474 ft. of elevation gain over Greenhorn Summit into Ft. Jones then over Scarface and back to the west side of Shasta Valley. There is incredible scenery on all routes.

All rides start and finish at Upper Greenhorn Park, on Greenhorn Rd. In Yreka. There will be a mass start with police escort through Yreka, for the Saturday rides. Entry fees, 101 mile- $75, 67 mile-$65, 40 mile- $45, 21 mile- $25. Sunday gravel rides, 63 mile $75, 39 mile $45. There will be a $10 late registration fee after April 22nd. There will be multiple rest stops with food and drinks, and sag wagon support for all the routes. There will be an end of ride meal catered and served between 11am and 4pm on Saturday and 12-4 on Sunday. Beer will be available for purchase at the park both days. Event T-shirts are long sleeve cotton fabric- available for $25 each.