Tierra Bella Fun & Fit Route and Starting Location
Route Description
Many changes have been made to the Tierra Bella routes recently!
All routes end with post-ride festivities and parking at Christmas Hill Park.
2025 Tierra Bella Fun & Fit route map
Click on the map to see a larger version. Full-size black and white maps will be available at the registration desk. RideWithGPS routes will be provided by email before the ride.
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Tierra Bella Fun & Fit
29 miles with 752 feet of climbing
If you have not ridden much over the winter, we recommend this relatively flat route through Gilroy and a big loop out to San Martin Heading west and loop around bucolic roads near Gilroy. There are lots of new roads and scenery to experience on this shorter route. Follow the yellow arrows.
49 miles with 1,846 feet of climbing
This route starts with a loop out to San Martin. Heading west, ride past both Chesbro Reservoir and stop at the Uvas Reservoir rest stop before returning through Gilroy. Follow the green arrows.
Starting Location
All rides start at Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy, CA, about 35 miles south of San Jose. If you are heading south on Highway 101 from Gilroy, take exit 356 for 10th St/CA-152 E, continue to Uvas Parkway and follow our parking volunteers' instructions.
If you are approaching Gilroy from the south, take exit 356 for 10th St/CA-152 E, continue to Uvas Parkway and follow our parking volunteers' instructions.
Starting Times
Please plan to start your ride according to the following schedule:
| Tierra Bella Challenge: 100 Miles | 6:30 to 7:30 AM |
| Tierra Bella Challenge: 74 Miles | 7:30 to 8:30 AM |
| Tierra Bella Fun & Fit: 49 Miles | 8:30 to 9:30 AM |
| Tierra Bella Fun & Fit: 29 Miles | 9:30 to 10:30 AM |
The course closes at 5:00 PM. Riders must start and finish during this interval. Rest stop cut-off times listed on the route sheet will be strictly observed.
We have support from volunteer mechanics and local bicycle shops (details subject to change).
Parking & Accommodations
Parking for the Tierra Bella Challenge will be in Christmas Hill Park on Miller Ave and parking for Tierra Bella Fun & Fit will be in our lot on Uvas Parkway at 10th St. Please follow our parking volunteers' instructions.
Parking at Christmas Hill Park is limited and free. Please rely on our friendly, helpful parking staff (in orange safety vests) to direct you, including to our overflow lot. Carpools are encouraged.
There is no overnight parking or camping at Christmas Hill Park. For a list of local motels and campgrounds, please see FAQs for links to lodging facilities.