2012 Palm Desert Century

The Palm Desert Century is organized by Shadow Tour, who produces several other "Century" rides in Southern California; Stagecoach, Salton Sea Century and the Fiesta Metric. Holland Cycles returns as 2012 Title Sponsor with the Desert Recreation District as the 2012 Presenting Sponsor.

The Palm Desert Century is an out and back route originating in Palm Desert near the CSUSB Campus with the century ascending Box Canyon Road to turn around at Chiriaco Summit.

Ride lengths included 20/32/50/60/70/100 miles. The official charity for 2012 Trips for Kids and the event date is November 10.

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2012 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships

How many miles can you ride in 6, 12 or 24 hours? Race solo, 2- or 4-person team. Racing is non-drafting time trial format. Pile up as many miles as you can on an extremely flat, exceptionally fast course. November 2 - 3, 2012. Info.

2012 Tour de Palm Springs

The 14th annual Tour de Palm Springs took place on Feb. 10 - 11. This charity event, which can draw up to 8,000 riders, supports numerous charities throughout the Coachella Valley. It has rides for all members of the family, starting with the 5 Mile loop that passes former homes of the likes of Clark Gable, Elvis Presley, Jack Benny and Goldie Hawn. The 10 Mile ride takes a break at the Palms Springs Air Museum, home of over 30 WWII aircraft, most in flying condition. The 25, 56 and 100 Mile rides take you through other communities in the Coachella Valley.

Charity pledges are not required, each ride is a fixed fee. This is not a race and riders are sent out at staggered intervals. The longer rides have SAG (Stop And Go) stops where there will be refreshments.

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Cycle Fest

The inaugural Cycle-Fest was held in September at the Empire Polo Club. It included a Century, Metric Century and a 20 mile ride. This two-day event also had a cyclocross race, relay race, bike swap and live entertainment. SAGs and hydration stations were supported by local restaurants and beverage companies.

The event was sponsored by the Desert Recreation District and supported the Trips for Kids and Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine charities.

It appears that there will be no 2012 event. The Palm Desert Century has announced that the Desert Recreation District is participating in their event and that Trips for Kids is the offical charity for 2012.

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