16th Pedaling Paths to Independence

Online registration is closed, but the Stockton-Delta Amateur Radio Club still hopes to see you at the 16^th Pedaling Paths to Independence to benefit Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired on Saturday, February 22, 2025. A great ride on ANY bike–road, tandem, mountain, single speed, recumbent, Bike Friday, fixed gear, cruiser, high wheel, hybrid, unicycle–the metric (65 miles with 1,400 feet of elevation gain) and quarter (25 miles with 300 feet of elevation gain) century routes begin and end at DeVinci’s Ravioli Factory and Restaurant (18847 East Front Street, Linden) and traverse the quiet rural roads of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Calaveras counties, through verdant pastures, orchards, and vineyards. Online registration is closed, but you may register at the event between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Please park in the Holy Cross Church parking lot, just 0.1 mile west of the start.

Riders may check‑in at DeVinci’s and ride any time between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; everyone must be on the course by 10:00 a.m. Fees ($75 for the metric century, $60 for the quarter century) include pastoral scenery, maps and route sheets courtesy of RouteArrows, radio communications provided by the Stockton-Delta Amateur Radio Club, Support and Gear (SAG) for the entire course with dedicated call-in number and fully stocked rest stops. Of course, riders and guests will end the day with a scrumptious post ride meal catered by DeVinci’s Ravioli Factory and Restaurant.

Riders must be at least 16 years of age or accompanied by an adult registered for the ride. Each rider must sign a waiver at the event. Help spread the word about the event by sharing and inviting your friends on social media.

CCBVI is grateful to the awesome folks who already stepped to the plate to support the 2025 event: DeVinci’s Corporation; Farmington Fire Protection District; Calaveras Lodge No. 8, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California; Stockton East Water District; Holy Cross Catholic Church; Costco Wholesale; Farmington Circle K; Rinaldi's Market; WinCo Foods; RouteArrows;; FLIP Office Furnishings; The Home Depot; Sean Menefee at PIP Printing; Doug Beisner; Roger Gray; Matthew and Jesse Valverde; Maria Winget.

Pedaling Paths to Independence raised $9,000.00 in 2024 thanks to more than 200 registered riders, volunteers, donors, and sponsors. The Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired board of directors, staff, and clients extend ineffable gratitude to everyone who makes the event happen! Thank you for helping to provide the information, tools, and resources that empower and inspire people who are blind to achieve their full potentials.

Questions? Call Annie at (209) 313-4314 or send an e-mail to pedalingpaths@gmail.com. And, please spread the word!

The weather gods decided to cooperate this year--the forecast is stellar!