2021 Ride4Art 

Please join us on March 21, 2021 for Ride & Walk4Art in the beautiful California foothills in West Calaveras County. Choose from 3 bicycle rides—25-miles, 45-miles or 75-miles.

We're expecting no more than 200 participants, making this an intimate ride with a community vibe. You'll traverse rolling California foothills along roads that rarely see cars, past scenic views of oak forests and pastoral meadows and the blue waters of three reservoirs.

Note: The Ride Start Location has changed in 2021

All Ride4Art rides start begins at the Valley Springs Elementary School parking lot in Valley Springs.  

The 25-mile bike ride takes cyclists through the small Gold Rush town of Campo Seco. The 45-mile course continues past Pardee Reservoir north to Harrah's new Northern California entertainment center and casino in Ione, then heads south to Camanche Reservoir, and back to New Hogan Reservoir. The 75-mile ride takes you past a rolling landscape and three steep hill climb options to the small Gold Rush towns of Paloma, Stoney Creek and South Hogan Dam Road.. The new Metric Plus Century Hill Climbs descents have spectacular views of Mt Diablo, the Valley and the Tri-Lake area.

Unfortunately, we had to cancel the Walk 4 Art. We regret any inconvenience.

Health guidelines

We will be strictly observing all health protocols at that time to keep you and our volunteers safe. Please be aware that this event is subject to State and Local health department rulings and guidelines. All public health safety protocols will be required for participation, including wearing a mask to cover your nose and mouth when you can't maintain at least 6 feet of space from other participants, hand sanitization, and maintaining appropriate social distancing. 

Register Now!

Registration: February 8—March 19

Ride Date: March 21
Registration closes at 200 riders 
25 miles/ $40
45 miles/ $45
75 miles/ $65
$20/age 16 and under all rides

$5 discount for Calaveras County Arts Council Members (To be taken at checkout. Call the Arts Council for the discount code, or watch for it in your email.)

Ride and Walk4Art is sponsored by the Calaveras County Arts Council and all proceeds support Arts in Education. This fund supports classroom teachers and school sites to provide art classes and programs to elementary, middle, and high school students. 

See you there!