RSR Coming up FAST!!! Copy of recent email to participants below

If you prefer to skip the lines the morning of the ride, we will be offering early bird registration from 6-8pm on Friday 3/18 at Stell Coffee & Tea. The morning of the ride, the nearest overflow parking for riders will be a block away at Loma Linda University Behavioral Health Institute. The 90 milers will roll at 7:00am and follow red course markings. The 60 miles roll at 8:00am and follow green course markings. The 30 milers roll at 9:00am and follow blue course markings. The course will be marked and available for download to registered riders two days prior to the ride. We will not be providing printable turn sheets. As always, you're welcome to bite off more (or less) than you signed up for. SAG will once again be covered by our incredible sponsors. Please thank them with your patronage. 951 Bikes As usual, proceeds from the ride benefit Redlands and Crafton Hills Conservancies and IEBA.

Strada Rossa 8 Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 7:00 AM (PDT) The Asistencia 26930 Barton Road Redlands, CA 92373

Gravelbike California: Redlands and Strada Rossa

Below is a newly produced video that Gravelbike CA just posted. I think it 100% captures the feel of the town and the trails we ride on. Please take a few to check it out and like/comment/subscribe to their great series of videos! 

We plan on seeing you on these trails next March if not sooner!!!

One Year In - Update and Thanks!

This coming Saturday is the third Saturday in March, which is when we historically held the Redlands Strada Rossa. Currently San Bernardino County just came out of purple last week, and we're still very much in the red. There is no way we could or would want to put together any sort of formal event. We love you all and thank you for the interest, well wishes, and support you have sent out way over the last year. We hope you and your family are healthy and getting by, and that we can hold a celebratory ride soon! 

Right now, the weather is perfect, our hills are green, oranges are being harvested, the dirt is hero-grade, and the roads are nearly empty. We encourage you to come out and ride in Redlands and the east valley this weekend! Consider stopping by our sponsors and thanking them by buying an inner tube or a beer (Your choice, who are we to judge). The Redlands and Crafton Hills Conservancies still receive our support, and want you to come ride your bikes on the trails they maintain! 

 

Below are routes from previous years... ride one of them or put your own ride together. They have not been updated, and show the route as it was, so there may be access issues in 2021 that weren't there in 2014. It's an adventure. Just go ride a bike somewhere this weekend! 

 

2014: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4102226  

2015: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7148234  

2016: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12362448 

2017: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19512495 

2018: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27022751  (My favorite route!!!)

2019: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29060441 (No permission for dam right now)

2020 (unofficial): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34090930

2021:  You have options!

If you do ride this weekend, take some photos and tag us in them to keep the stoke alive!!! 

Seriously, we'd love to see your adventure! 

https://www.instagram.com/redlands_strada_rossa/

Cyclery USA: https://www.cycleryusa.com/

Stell Coffee and Tea Co: https://stell.co/

Fun Artists Design and Screenprinting:

Yucaipa Bike Center: https://www.yucaipabikecenter.com/

à la Minute Handcrafted Ice Cream: https://www.alaminuteicecream.com/

Three Sisters Farm: https://www.facebook.com/threesistersfarmredlands/

Don's Bicycles: https://www.donsbikeshop.com/

Monster Media Inc.: http://www.monstermediainc.com/

Village Bread: http://www.villagebreadcalimesa.com/

Wheel Tales Bike Adventures: https://www.wheeltales.com/

Econo Bike: https://econobikeshop.com/

Ritual Brewing Co.: http://ritualbrewing.com/

March 21 RSR Postponed

This was emailed out to all registered participants from our ride director:

In seven years i never thought i'd say this; the ride will not go on. Our all-volunteer crew took great pains to sketch out a contingency plan and mitigate the impact of drawing nearly 600 people together to share their love of gravel. With each day that passes though, there is more writing on the wall. We have decided to adhere to the Governor's recommendation and help "flatten the curve". On behalf of the entire crew, i am genuinely sorry for the inconvenience we know this causes. we don't have an alternate date to share yet, but conceivably we will be sending you through our (much browner) hills in early Summer or in the Fall. If you're frustrated, trust me, I understand. It would have been a lot easier to make this decision if we had been planning on packing you into an auditorium. If it is at all possible for you to hold onto your ticket until we settle on a date, that would be a godsend. If you need us to issue you a refund now, just reply to this email. We know you're disappointed. We know that some of you were preparing to fly or drive great distances. We also know that you yourselves are healthy and not particularly vulnerable. I speak as the father of a newborn and the son of someone with stage 4 liver cancer though. Deciding to carry on would have meant possibly asking someone else to pay the price for our fun. What can you do now? Go out and ride your bike for godsakes. its a safe and sanity preserving activity, especially in times like these. And it beats hoarding toilet paper. ;) -john ride director

Event Status Update

Thought we would give you all a quick status of the event situation. We are addressing safety and health concerns in regards to the current public health situation as it applies to COVID-19.

At this time (3/13) the event is still happening. There have been a few cancellations which will help to get some folks on the waiting list on the roster.

All that said, anything can happen at a time of great concern. There will be an email this weekend addressing the situation and changes, to all current registered riders.

Meanwhile.,stay safe and see you next Saturday.

PEACE

Community

Redlands Strada Rossa has always been a grass roots event. It is 100% run by people who live and work here in the Redlands area. The holds true for our many sponsors over the years. We are thankful for all they do to make this event happen, and would not be able to hold this event without them!

Please take a moment to consider our community partners and sponsors that donate both product and more importantly time to support us. They are all good people, and deserve your future consideration!!!

Cyclery USA: https://www.cycleryusa.com/

Stell Coffee and Tea Co: https://stell.co/

Fun Artists Design and Screenprinting:

Yucaipa Bike Center: https://www.yucaipabikecenter.com/

à la Minute Handcrafted Ice Cream: https://www.alaminuteicecream.com/

Three Sisters Farm: https://www.facebook.com/threesistersfarmredlands/

Don's Bicycles: https://www.donsbikeshop.com/

Monster Media Inc.: http://www.monstermediainc.com/

Village Bread: http://www.villagebreadcalimesa.com/

Wheel Tales Bike Adventures: https://www.wheeltales.com/

Econo Bike: https://econobikeshop.com/

Ritual Brewing Co.: http://ritualbrewing.com/

BikeBBQ Donations Accepted

The Redlands Strada Rossa is a fundraiser by the non-profit IEBA. One of the components of that organization is the Redlands BikeBBQ. The BikeBBQ is a community bike shop, and 100% volunteer operated. It has a simple goal of getting more people on bikes. It does this by teaching people how to service their bikes, providing tools to work on them, selling used bikes and parts, and organizing community events. Good people run it, and work hard to make it a part of the Redlands bike community and culture.

To do all this, the BikeBBQ needs donations. Cash is of course wonderful, but not everyone is in the place where they can provide that. What many cyclists have are boxes full of old gear. That "Maybe I'll need this some day" sort of stuff in the garage. If you think you'll use those eight speed freewheels, cantilevers, and 26" wheels, by all means keep them. But if you're at the point where you won't be using them in the near future, the BikeBBQ can! 

Those of you who are coming out to Redlands, please consider donating used bike gear. Anything from socks to spokes is appreciated. Clothing, tools, shifters, brakes, chains, tires, frames, forks, packs/bags, trailers... you name it, the BBQ can use it. There will be a collection bin at the Redlands Asistencia which is the start and finish of the RSR. Please consider a donation while you are there!

You can see what the BikeBBQ looks like on a Google maps walk through and some photos to browse through: https://www.instagram.com/bikebbq/

Hurry, act now, operators are standing by!

We have sold half of our spots in the first three weeks of opening registration. We will sell out. If you are planning on riding with us, registering sooner rather than later would be VERY wise!

Registration for Redlands Strada Rossa VII

https://rsr2020.eventbrite.com

The Redlands Strada Rossa will be held March 21st, 2020. Rain or shine. There are no cancellations/refunds, but you may transfer your registration up through the 19th. 

We think you know this already, but just in case, the RSR is a demanding ride. It is not a road ride, in fact only about one third of it will be on the road. The rest is on dirt of bike path. There will be sand, possibly mud, and multiple singletrack segments (With 10% climbing and descending). There are three months to get you and your bike into top condition for the ride. To help with that, local shops and clubs in Redlands will be hosting preview/training rides to prepare for the RSR. Please follow us and them on Facebook or Instagram so that you can 100% ready to enjoy the RSR!

We will be co-hosting the after party with the Redlands Conservancy, which is staging The Emerald Necklace Grant Tour. This event is the perfect compliment to the RSR, and if you have friends or family members that would like to come out and see what Redlands is all about, this is the way to do it!

Their information and registration can be seen at engt2020.eventbrite.com

As always, the RSR is an all-volunteer event. One hundred percent of the funds generated go to support bicycle advocacy and open spaces. We are proud of East Valley and hope you come out and ride some of our trails this March!

Registration Opens January First, 2020!!!

The seventh year is happening on March 21st! A simple registration process for the three routes will open on January first. Route details won't be released till closer to the event, so a leap of faith that it will be a great route (it will)! We look forward to hosting this event and seeing our friends in March!

Rain!

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ca/redlands/92373

We were hoping for clear skies, then maybe just a light drizzle. Now it looks like a substantial storm starting the morning of the second. Please be prepared for rain, highs in the 50s, and wind. The trails should hold up fine, but will obviously get you and your bike muddy.

Last Minute Notes

Strada Rossa is just a few days away. We will ride rain or shine. To streamline registration, we will offer an early opportunity to pick up your wristband at Stell Coffee & Teaon Friday 3/1 from 6-8pm.

On Saturday morning the ride will stage from Stell Coffee & Tea in Redlands starting at 6am. If you’re local, please ride to the ride. If you’re coming from further away, you may not park inside the Stell’s shopping center. You must utilize the street for parking instead.

If you have an old bike or parts in the garage, we will be collecting donations for Redlands BikeBBQ.

91 mile ride @ 7:00am – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29244562

63 mile ride @ 8:00am - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29060441

39 mile ride @ 9:00am - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28851986

You can find a map that shows all three courses and SAG stops (including information about when they open and when they close) here:

https://bit.ly/2tDBCtm

The ride finish and afterparty will be held ~1 mile up the hill at 1027 S San Mateo St 92373. For the 60 and 90 milers, your wristband and ID will be required to enter Seven Oaks Dam. Your wristband also entitles you to a meal after the ride and one drink ticket. Please bring cash (or a card) to purchase additional beverages. We will stop serving food at 5pm.

Strada Rossa is not a race. You'll be sharing the road with vehicles and you must yield to trail users on foot and horseback. Do not deviate from the marked trails, even to avoid mud. Dismount from your bike if you encounter any hazards. You are likely to encounter bees as well, so be prepared for a real adventure.

Please extend the utmost courtesy to everyone you see on Saturday and represent the cycling community in a positive light. In the event of an emergency on the course, please dial (909) 257-7702.

You might also be interested in:

Banff Mountain Film Festival (March 1st and 2nd) - http://sgwa.org/banff-mountain-film-festival-2019/

Redlands Emerald Necklace Grand Tour (March 9th) - https://2019-emerald-necklace-tour.eventbrite.com

Redlands Classic (March 13-17) - http://redlandsclassic.com/

Wheel Tales (Bike tours for everyone) - https://www.wheeltales.com/

Strada Rossa would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, partners and tireless volunteer crew. No one is getting paid a penny to put this ride on, so please channel my own appreciation the day of the ride.

-john

ride director

Routes!

Routes. You've all be waiting for them. Here they are.

But there is a qualifier: There are still places we are working on fixing trails from the recent rain storms. If we cannot get them fixed, we will reroute the ride around them, and in such cases, follow the course markings, not your GPS device.

It's likely we will have two options at the river crossing at Mill Creek. One through it for those brave enough to get their feet wet, and one rerouted around.

91 Mile:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29244562

63 mile:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29060441

39 mile:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28851986

Lott'a talk about tires...

There is no such thing as the perfect tire or bike. Run what you brung is the mentality of this event. Get out, see stuff, ride fast, ride slow, meet people, have fun. If you're getting hung up on equipment, you're not doing the previous items correctly!

All the trails that are part of the RSR have been ridden with 28mm slicks.

And all of the same trails have been ridden with 3.0 plus tires.

And both are fun! It just depends on what you're looking for out of the day, and what your on-bike skills are.

Conservatively, fatter tires with more knobs are better. Especially by the end of a long ride when you're tired. At that point a little bit more traction on the dirt may be better than a little less rolling resistance on the road. This is especially true for the 90 mile route.

If your bike will fit it, a 40mm tire is great. Something fast rolling, but with some outboard knobs like a WTB Nano40

The Strada Rossa is not a race, so being a few minutes slower due to a chunky tire shouldn't ruin your day. Washing out on a loose corner and going to the ER will. Choose accordingly!

RSR VI Registration Now Open.

Join us for the 6th edition of Strada Rossa on March 2nd 2019.

Online Registration at https://www.bikereg.com/strada-rossa-6

Strada Rossa is a rain or shine, mixed-surface, family friendly, bike ride organized by The Inland Empire Biking Alliance and followed by local food and beer in a backyard in Redlands.

90 mile ride @ 7:00am

66 mile ride @ 8:00am

33 mile ride @ 9:00am

To streamline registration, we will also be distributing wristbands on Friday 3/1/2019 at Stell Coffee from 6-8pm. The price of registration will jump to $90 two weeks before the event.

On Saturday morning the ride will stage from Stell Coffee in Redlands.

Turn sheets will be posted prior to the ride in a format accessible on mobile phones. If you'd like a paper copy, please plan on printing it out yourself at home.

The ride finish and afterparty will be held ~one mile up the hill at 1027 S San Mateo St 92373. Your wristband entitles you to as much as you can eat and one drink ticket. Please bring cash (or a card) to purchase additional beverages. T-shirts are pre-sale only.

Strada Rossa is not a race. You'll be sharing the road with vehicles and you must yield to trail users on foot and horseback. Do not deviate from the marked trails, even to avoid mud. Dismount from your bike if you encounter any hazards. You are likely to encounter bees as well, so be prepared for a real adventure.

Please extend the utmost courtesy to everyone you see on the course and represent the cycling community in a positive light.

Strada Rossa would simply not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, partners and tireless volunteer crew.

OH DAM!!! Special Announcement!

Seven Oaks Dam Climb added to 2019 Strada Rossa
For a long time this climb has been teasing local riders with no hope of ever conquering this beast. Well that all changes NOW! IEBA has secured the use of this virgin climb for for #stradarossa. Today 5 souls took advantage of scoping out it's potential and, with enthusiasm, said put this in our March 2nd event. This will be the ONLY time it's open to the public and for the 64 and 100 mile routes. 
Make sure you get the chance to make Strava history. Registration opens Jan 1st. 
THIS ROCKS!!!!!

DATE CHANGE: MARCH 2nd, 2019

We apologize if any of you made plans for the 16th. We had to change to the 2nd in order to avoid holding the RSR on the same date as the Redlands Classic's downtown community and professional crit races.

That would be bad.

So plan on being here on the second, and coming back on the 16th as well!!!

Big Six! 03.02.19

                 100 miles. 100 kilometers. 50 kilometers.

                         March 02, 2019

Overview of Routes

This Google map showing all three routes superimposed over each other may help riders see how and where the different routes add on mileage. A good thing to keep in mind if you're making a last minute change of plans based on fitness or time.

It is subject to change, and does not include route slips/turn by turn.

Link

Limited Edition Print Available

This is pretty great. We love Redlands, bikes, and art! So combine the three, and you have a something worth picking up. 50 prints from the artist Leslie DeRose will be available on the RSR weekend. $20 each! I'm getting one!

See Leslie's work at Etsy and on Instagram