Tour of Nevada City - One of the Oldest Bicycle Races in the Country

The Nevada City Classic is one of the premiere sporting events in the Sierra foothills, the largest and oldest bicycle race in California, and the second-oldest race in the nation. Professional and amateur cyclists will descend on Nevada City in the Northern Sierra foothills on Father’s Day, June 21, 2009, for the 49th running of the Nevada City Classic.

The Tour of Nevada City is a big event in Nevada City. On the day of the race, the city’s population of 3001 swells by several thousand spectators, who line the course in front of old vintage Victorian homes as they cheer the cyclists while they negotiate a fast, hilly and technical course. The streets of the historic district are draped with flags and bunting giving you a feel that the Nevada City Classic is a race for the strong as they maneuver their way up the steep hills.

The Nevada City Bicycle Classic draws spectators and height of passion that only can be found in Nevada City.

In the early sixties, Charlie Allert, a bike enthusiasm launched the first Nevada City Classic, it was originally “The Tour of Nevada City” but cyclists now know it as the Nevada City Classic, the “toughest one day bicycle tour in America.”  You can learn more at the tour of Nevada City bike shop.

The Nevada City Classic is the most complex one day-course in America. The race is 1.1 miles, with seven-turns, counter-clockwise loop with 120′+/- of climbing per lap, reaching speeds of 50+ mph on the straight-away downhill across the start/finish. The Nevada City Classic course is 1/3-downhill, 1/3-uphill and 1/3 rolling/flats.

Action begins at 1 p.m. and is usually complete by about 6:30 p.m. The Tour of Nevada City attracts top-notch riders in men’s and ladies’, juniors’ and masters’ races. Senior and professional riders representing top U.S. cycling teams are expected to race in The Nevada City Classic.

The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce is the official sponsor of the Nevada City Classic along with NCNCA which hosts 5 more top of the line cycling races throughout Northern California.

You can find out more information about the Annual 49th Nevada City Classic by calling the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce at (530) 265-2187.

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Nevada City is located at the 2,500-foot elevation on the forested western slope of the Sierra Nevada. From Sacramento, it’s a one-hour drive via eastbound Interstate 80 and northbound Highway 49. Nevada City is 90 minutes from Reno via westbound I-80 and Highway 20.

Are you a person who loves competitive classic bike racing then you must see the Nevada City Classic. To learn more about the bike tour of Nevada City, visit http://www.nevadacountymall.com/tour-of-nevada-city-bicycle-shop-mall-website.html

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