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Here are photographs from the Chico, California, Wildflower Century, held April 16th, 2015. It's a challenging ride I've made most of the last 15 years. It's a ride that validates, if only to myself, that I'm still alive still able to make my mind and my body take me beyond my ordinary level of comfort.

Chico sits on the eastern edge of the Great Central Valley of California. I spent some time there as a student at the state university and I consider Chico my second home.

As usual, I made the ride with my brother, Dan, and two good friends, Silas and Richard. We all had to come a considerable distance and I think we'll probably make the same trip next year.

The Scenery on the Way to Chico

Photo: Dan Wyman
Capture Date: Apr 25, 2015 02:34 PMViews: 157

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Making Friends

Dan makes friends with Willy at the home we stayed in the night before the ride.
Capture Date: Apr 25, 2015 05:53 PMViews: 150

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Dawn Arrives in Chico

Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 05:41 AMViews: 146

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Start of the Ride - Silver Dollar Fairgrounds

Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 05:42 AMViews: 148

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Early Morning Ride on a Tandem

A couple team up on their tandem at the start of the "Wildflower Century," in Chico, California. The ride takes cyclists into the Sierra Nevada Mountains and out across the Great Central Valley of California.
Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 06:01 AMViews: 350

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Pedaling Toward the Day's First Climb

Riders approach Humboldt Road, which offers the first climb, a somewhat annoying climb at that, over a rough road.
Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 06:08 AMViews: 145

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Riding into the Sun on Humboldt Road

Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 06:14 AMViews: 144

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Gaining Altitude on Humboldt Road

Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 06:15 AMViews: 145

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So Many Riders!

Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 06:38 AMViews: 145

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At the Top of Humboldt Road

Cyclists from Chico Velo, the club that sponsors the Wildflower Century, arrive at the top of the first climb.
Upload Date: Apr 29, 2015 12:43 PMViews: 144

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Atop Humboldt Road

Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 06:46 AMViews: 147

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Cover Shot - Chico News & Review

The cover photo is one I made a few years ago on the Wildflower ride. I'm honored it was chosen for the annual bike issue of the CN&R this year.
Upload Date: Apr 29, 2015 01:46 PMViews: 143

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Riders and the Steve Harrison Memorial Arch

Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 07:10 AMViews: 142

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At the Honey Run Road Covered Bridge

Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 07:37 AMViews: 143

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My Friend Silas on a Mountain Bike and a Cyclist on a Recumbent Bike

Capture Date: Apr 26, 2015 08:08 AMViews: 140

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