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Enjoy the cool scenic central coast of California! Bike through scenic canyons, mountains, and vineyards still untouched by the big city. Overlook breathtaking vistas and get back to nature.
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Enjoy a cool morning bike ride through scenic canyons, vineyards, and rangelands that have moderately challenging hills. You can choose between the 100-mille ride, the 62-mile ride, or the 40-mile ride. The Windmill rides all start and finish at Los Alamos County Park.
The century ride and the metric ride traverse Alisos Canyon and go past the famous twin windmills, to the Santa Maria Valley with a stop for lunch at Pioneer Park. The metric route then follows Hwy 135 on its return to Los Alamos. The century route leaves Pioneer Park, tours West Santa Maria Valley, and heads for the Casmalia hills for a 1-mile 6% climb and a 3-mile descent, followed by a refreshing rest stop. On returning to the Santa Maria Valley, the century ride rejoins the metric route. Usually both rides head back to Los Alamos County Park with a moderate tailwind.
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After the ride you will be treated to an all-you-can-eat delicious Santa Maria Style top sirloin or chicken BBQ. Vegetarian is available. Extra BBQ dinners are $7.00 each. The Metric route will have a rest stop in the quaint town of Sisquoc and a lunch stop at Pioneer Park in Santa Maria. The Century route will have three rest stops: Sisquoc, Guadalupe, and Casmalia and a lunch stop at Pioneer Park.
Pre-Registration $45
You can register online at our Web site by clicking the "Register Online" link above, or clicking the link of your choice on the left of this page above.
Complete the online form, press the submit button, and enter payment information with a debit/credit card number. It's as simple as that! Active.com will automatically email you a receipt of registration. Online registration closes July 9, at midnight or when the 500-ride limit is reached.
A confirmation number will be emailed to registered riders within a week prior to the ride. Riders must bring this number to the ride check-in on the day of the ride.
When you register online, you may order a souvenir long sleeve Windmill t-shirt. The price for these shirts will be $15. There will be a limited number at the ride.
We no longer accept paper mail-in registration. Call the Tailwinds registration captain, Victor Cabatuan @ (805) 343-6799
"WINDMILL CENTURY IS LIMITED TO 500 RIDERS. REGISTER NOW!"
Day of Ride Check-in For Registered Riders
At check-in, which is from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30a.m., riders will receive a wrist band, which they will also use as their BBQ dinner ticket, the map of their chosen route, and any t-shirts that they may have ordered.
A limited number of t-shirts will be available for sale on the day of the ride for $15 each.
Safety and Support (SAG)
The course will be well marked. Detailed maps and instructions will be given to each rider. SAG support is provided for those who have mechanical problems or need of assistance. There will be two food stops (including lunch at Pioneer Park) on both routes, and two more food stops on the 100-mile ride, one at Casmalia and one at Guadalupe.
The first rest stop features a Mechanic On Duty, Wayne Parra, who will have bike expertise and gear, to fix tubes, tires, and so forth.
The course will close at 4:00 pm. Late starters are not guaranteed SAG/ride services. In an medical emergency, call 911 and then SAG phone.
Although we have done as much as we can to make this ride safe and pleasant, it is still conducted over public roads, some of which can carry heavy traffic. All riders are expected to know and obey the law. Hard helmets are required.
You may order a souvenir t-shirt online when you register with active.com or you can purchase one on the day of the ride, if you feel lucky. The price for these long sleeve shirts will be $15. A limited number will be available at the ride.
The ride starts and ends at the Los Alamos County Park in Los Alamos, a small town about 17 miles South of Santa Maria on US Hwy. 101. From either direction take the first exit and go to the center of town. At Centennial St. (large flagpole), turn South and continue about 0.4 mile to the park on your left. There is parking at the school lot just before the park entrance on the left and in the park itself if you come early.
Check-in is from 6:30-8:30 am. Start early enough to finish by 4:00 pm when the course closes. The ride fee includes a wrist band, a souvenir water bottle, a Santa Maria style top sirloin or chicken BBQ dinner (vegetarian is available) lunch, several rest stops, and SAG all the way. Extra BBQ dinners are available $7.00 each. The ride will be held under any weather conditions. Late starters are not guaranteed SAG/ride services. The closing times of the rest stops are printed on the route sheets.
With limited lodging available in Los Alamos, we suggest Santa Maria to the North or Buellton or Solvang to the South offering motels and commercial campgrounds. Lodging is closer and better to the South.
Online registration closes July 9, at midnight or when the 500 rider limit is reached.
Full Century: 4000 ft, including Alisos Cyn-700’, Telephone-400’, Black Rd-850’, Hwy 1-600’, Hwy 1-350”, Hwy 135-300’
Metric Century: 2000 ft, including Alisos Cyn-700’, Telephone-400’, Hwy 1-350’ Hwy 135-300’
40-Mile Ride: Flat terrain: follows Hwy. 135 to Pioneer Park in Santa Maria and back to Los Alamos
Tailwinds Donates to These Organizations
Guadalupe Youth administered by the Guadalupe Police Dept.- Bicycles, Helmets, and Gear, Santa Maria Police Dept. for Children's Bicycle Safety, American Lung Association, American Heart Association, Arthritis Foundation, Cancer Society of America, Friends of Waller Park
Tailwinds Sponsors "Win-A-Bike" School Writing Contestfor the best essays on bicycling. The contest encourages our youth to keep physically fit, expand their world, and reward writing skills. Each first place winner is fitted with a quality bike at the assigned bike shop. Participant teams include: (1) Marie Burin School teamed with Main Street Cycles, (2) Sanchez School teamed with the Bike Barn, (3) Olga Reed School teamed with Pedal Power (4) Arellanes School Vision Program teamed with Pedal Power, (5) Battles School teamed with Pedal Power and the Bike Barn, (6) Blochman School teamed with the Bike Barn and (7) Bonita School teamed with Main Street Cycles.
Our many Thanks to these generous sponsors for supporting the Windmill Century!
WEBSITE
CHARLIE IRWIN
For superior website support on Big Brother Cycling Network www.bbcnet.com,
and for hosting tailwindsbc.org
BICYCLE SHOPS
MAIN STREET CYCLES
PEDAL POWER BICYCLES
Teamed with Tailwinds to encourage our youth to keep physically fit, and to ride safely, and for their year around support
IRA'S BIKE SHOP
CENTRAL COAST CYCLING
For their generous donations of bicycle supplies
COMMUNITY
CHUMASH CASINO
Featuring casino enjoyment at its best--exciting entertainment, refreshing, beverages, and wonderful dining cuisine. Chumash Casino donated Chumash bottled drinking water
CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING
For providing 170 gallons of clear refreshing drinking water
micron-filtered 5 times through, to remove virtually all particulates and impurities
DRISCOLL'S STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES,the Finest Berries in the World
For furnishing plump delicious strawberries
Home Town BUFFET
For providing 500 fresh scrumptious home baked cookies
Hometown Buffet has a wonderful healthy buffet for your whole family
WAL♦MART
TOYOTA OF SANTA MARIA
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER
FOODMAXX
For their financial assistance, on putting on a safe and healthy event
COCA-COLA
For their help in providing cool refreshing soft drinks