| The Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club Presents 50th Cinderella Classic/Lite/Short The Original Women Only Bike Ride Saturday, April 11, 2025 |
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Cinderella Route Information:
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The Start/Finish and afterparty for the Cinderella Classic/Challenge/Lite/Short will be at the Dublin Senior Center 7600 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA |
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NEW! Cinderella Classic Route
- Classic route 64 miles with 2,339 feet of climbing.
- Route marked by Pink Arrows.
- 3 Rest/Food stops along the way.
- Full SAG support throughout the route.
- Keep an eye out for the Lemon Drop Man!
- Free parking, Cinderella patch and Vendor Expo.
- Post Ride lunch with refreshments.
- Rider Check-in Opens at 6:00 am and Closes at 7:30 am.
- All Cinderella Classic riders must depart Dublin Senior Center by 8:00 am
The Classic route heads North East on Highland Rd. and continues clockwise through rural Livermore Valley to the first rest/food stop in Springtown. The route continues south through Livermore vineyards to the 2nd Livermore rest/food stop at Rios-Lovell Winery/Vineyard. From there, the route heads west through Pleasanton to the 3rd rest/food stop on the Happy Valley loop. Next route heads south to the historic town of Sunol before continuing back up to the Start/Finish at the Dublin Senior Center.
Turn-by-turn Route Sheet with Map PDF: Cinderella Classic Route Sheet
NEW! Cinderella Challenge Route
- Challenge route 95 miles with 5325 feet of climbing.
- Route marked by XXXX Arrows.
- 3 Rest/Food stops along the way.
- Full SAG support throughout the route.
- Keep an eye out for the Lemon Drop Man!
- Free parking, Cinderella patch and Vendor Expo.
- Post Ride lunch with refreshments.
- Rider Check-in Opens at 6:00 am and Closes at 7:30 am.
- All Cinderella Challenge riders must depart Dublin Senior Center by 8:00 am
Ride with GPS route: Challenge Route
The Challenge route heads North East on Highland Rd. and continues clockwise through rural Livermore Valley to the first rest/food stop in Springtown. The route continues south through Livermore vineyards to the 2nd Livermore rest/food stop at Rios-Lovell Winery/Vineyard. From there, the route heads west through Pleasanton to the 3rd rest/food stop on the Happy Valley loop. Next route heads south to the historic town of Sunol before continuing back up to the Start/Finish at the Dublin Senior Center.
Strava Route: Challenge Route Turn-by-turn Route Sheet with Map PDF: Cinderella Challenge Route Sheet
- Lite route 42 miles with only 1000 feet of climbing.
- Route marked by Green arrows.
- 2 Rest/Food stops along the way.
- Full SAG support throughout the route.
- Free parking, Cinderella patch and Vendor Expo.
- Post Ride lunch with refreshments.
- Rider Check-in Opens at 8:00 am and Closes at 9:30 am.
- All Cinderella Lite participants must depart Dublin Senior Center by 10:00 am.
The Cinderella Lite route is a mostly flat 42 miles with only 1000 feet of climbing. The NEW Lite route follows Amador Valley Rd East but quickly turn right onto the Iron Horse trail to Pleasanton then east through Livermore to the first rest/food stop at Rios-Lovell Winery/Vineyard. From there, the route heads west through Pleasanton and to the 2rd rest/food stop on the Happy Valley loop. The route continues across the Verona Bridge then north back to the Dublin Senior Center.
Ride with GPS route: Lite RouteStrava Route: Lite Route
Download Files: GPX File TCX File
Turn-by-turn Route Sheet with Map PDF: Cinderella Lite Route Sheet
- Short route 24 miles with only 470 feet of climbing.
- Route marked by Orange arrows.
- 1 Rest/Food stop along the way.
- Full SAG support throughout the route.
- Free parking, Cinderella patch and Vendor Expo.
- Post Ride lunch with refreshments.
- Rider Check-in Open at 9:30 am and Closes at 10:00 am
- All Cinderella Lite participants must depart Dublin Senior Center by 11:00 am.
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The Cinderella Short route is a mostly flat 21.2 miles with only 521 feet of climbing. The NEW Lite route follows Amador Valley Rd East but quickly turn right onto the Iron Horse trail to Pleasanton then south through Pleasanton to the rest/food stop on the Happy Valley loop. The route continues across the Verona Bridge then north back to the Dublin Senior Center.
Ride with GPS route: Short RouteStrava Route: Short Route
Download Files: GPX File TCX File
Turn-by-turn Route Sheet with Map PDF: Cinderella Short Route Sheet
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The Cinderella Classic/Lite/Short will start and end at the Dublin Senior Center in Dublin, CA.
Parking is free for all registered Cinderellas and Guests. Parking Map
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Directions to the Start/Finish
From I-680: Traveling North or South take I-580 west, take Exit 44A and turn right onto San Ramon Rd. Turn right onto Amador Valley Blvd. Turn Right at Donohue Dr. Follow Signs. Park as directed.
From I-580 Traveling West, take Exit 44A and turn Right onto San Ramon Rd. Turn Right onto Amador Valley Blvd. Turn Right at Donohue Dr. Follow Signs. Park as directed.
From I-580: Traveling East, take Exit 44A and turn Left onto San Ramon Rd. Turn Right onto Amador Valley Blvd. Turn Right at Donohue Dr. Follow Signs. Park as directed.
Consider taking BART: Leave the car at home. It's only 0.6 miles from the West Dublin BART station to the Dublin Senior Center. RWGPS cycling directions from BART to the Dublin Senior Center can be found HERE .
Important Reminders
Ride safely and obey the rules of the road. Bicycles are under the same rules
of the road as motor vehicles.
- Be safe, be courteous... This is a ride, not a race.
- Helmets are required.
- No headphones, ear buds, or other listening devices.
- Police Departments in all towns and cities along the route and the Highway Patrol are aware of this ride. They will be patrolling the route for your safety and looking for traffic violations.
- Obey all "Rules of the Road' as printed in the California Vehicle Code. A bicycle is a vehicle and subject to vehicle law.
- Obey all signal lights and stop signs.
- Share the road with cars and leave their share clear for safe driving.
- Do Not ride 2 and 3 abreast in the traffic lanes.
- Ride as close to the right edge of the road as is safe. If it is not safe, take the lane.
- Ride single file, particularly when traffic is present.
- Signal your turns and point out hazards to other cyclists.
- Pass other cyclists on the left only and call out "passing left" Do not pass riders on the right.
- Riders should carry an extra tube, patch kit, tools, and Identification.
- Monitor your fellow Cinderella riders for safety, and help keep us on the road.
Prepare your bike! Please check your bike, or ask your local bike shop to give it a once-over before you arrive. You want to make certain that all components (brakes, tires, wheels, derailleur, etc.) are ready for this ride. The Valley Spokesmen will not inspect your bicycle and are not responsible for its condition. There will be at least one local bike shop on hand to assist you with any minor mechanical problems you might encounter.
Your spouse, partner, family and friends are welcome to meet you at the finish and all are invited to The Cinderella Expo where bicycle manufacturers, clothing suppliers and women’s organizations will have booths. Guests (non-riders) are welcome to purchase the post-ride lunch.
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