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Solvang Century

March 6, 2027 · Buellton, CA, US · ~100 mi

Solvang Century is a century-distance ride in Buellton, CA, US, scheduled for March 6, 2027, covering roughly 100 miles. Also offers metric-century and half-century route options. A separate Solvang Double Century runs 2027-04-03.

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About riding in California

California covers almost every kind of cycling terrain: coastal roads, redwood and wine-country valleys, the steep Sierra Nevada, and hot inland deserts. Mild weather allows year-round riding on the coast, while mountain routes are best from late spring to early fall. Long climbs and dry summer heat inland are common features of its longer events.

Estimated finish times

The route is about 100 miles. Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.

Average speedMoving time
10 mph10h 00m
12 mph8h 20m
14 mph7h 09m
16 mph6h 15m
18 mph5h 33m

Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.

Plan your ride

Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.

Open the Ride Planner · Gran fondo vs. sportive vs. century

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Listing sourced from web_research; last verified 2026-09-14. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.