Relax, enjoy a conversation, and take in the view. Once on top, prepare for the wickedest, fastest descent of the ride. From Pope Valley, riders head over to the north end of Berryessa, and Knoxville Rd. For nearly 40 miles riders will travel on a very remote, narrow, untraveled road. The toughest climbing of the day is along this section, but it also includes some spectacular views, a couple of very cool descents, and a chance to see a part of California very few folks even know about.
Lunch is in Lower Lake.
The final section of the course heads south on Pleasant's Valley Road. Much of it is under an Oak canopy, the first section is very gradually uphill, followed by a level or descending section to the finish. The total mileage of the Double Century is 195. The total mileage of the Double Metric is 121. It's called the Cantelow Option.