… and the only way we could be MORE stoked is if this were the actual Bovine weekend. Whether you're an OG Herd member or a first timer, this weekend is a lot like summer camp for us. We get to play bikes, have an adventure, smile a lot, and make new friends.
Our philosophy is to create an event that helps you reach the best in yourself. Then we get out of the way, so you can experience that in others. And, as our friend Alison says, “This event brings out the best in people!”
If you haven’t seen the routes, the most up-to-date versions are
You’ll be seeing these dispatches more frequently now. If you have questions or need some insider tips, just reach out the team. We’re here to help make a completely Bovine-y weekend.
The Bovine Is Coming. Viva Bovine.
Bryoncé & The Monkeys
Because we’re always trying to make things better, the schedule may be a work-in-progress all the way up to the big day. So saddle up, hang on, and hold tight.
2 to 6pm (ish): Pre-ride & Happy at Firestone-Walker in Paso Robles
Mid-day: Shakeout Ride in Atascadero
2 to 6PM: Rider Welcome Festival in Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens
7AM - Packet Pick Up
8AM - Line Up By Route
8:30AM - Mass Start
1PM - Festival Starts
3PM - Bremen Town 805 (aka The Bovine House Band)
4PM - Podium & Raffle
4:45 PM - Bremen Town 805
6PM - Festival Ends & Goodbye Hugs
The Bovine is more hoedown than hustle-fest. Sure, we have timed segments, but we also want you to truly enjoy one of the most precious places in California to saddle up.
Scoring is a little different here. It’s based on timed segments. The best combined time on those segments gets ya on the podium in womens, mens, non-binary, or para category.
Baby Bovine Overall Top 3 (New this year!)
Happy Bovine Overall Top 3 (New this year!)
Feisty Bovine Overall Top 5
Big Bovine Top Overall Top 5
Big Bovine U30 Top 3
Big Bovine 30-39 Top 3
Big Bovine 40-49 Top 3
Big Bovine 50-59 Top 3
Big Bovine 60+ Top 3
We’ll announce the segments in our next Bovine Dispatch!
Have y’all booked your room yet? End of October in wine country is still wedding season. Almost 90% of our riders are out of towners, so room competition can be TIGHT. Here are some links to places in Atascadero & Paso Robles with preferred rates.
Atascadero
Holiday Inn Express (Call 805 462-0200)
The Historic Carlton (2 Night Min)
For other A-town options check out Visit Atascadero
Paso Robles
The Lofts At Paso Market Walk (call 805-720-1255)
Sun Outdoors RV & Cottage Resorts (promo code: BOVINE)
Vines RV & Cottage Resorts (promo code: BOVINE)
For other Paso options check out Travel Paso
If you don’t find anything there, San Luis Obispo & Morro Bay are each 25 minutes away.
What about camping? San Luis Obispo County is just not all that camp friendly. You can try Cerro Alto Campground, Franklin Hot Springs, Santa Margarita Lake, or Harvest Hosts.
Are you coming to the Bovine with a group? Want to make your experience a little extra special?
Try a private tasting with our friends at Royal Nonesuch Farm & Maha Estate Wines. Anthony Yount (Royal Nonesuch) & Cris Cherry (Maha Estate) are legendary growers and makers not only here in Paso, but throughout the state. They’ll come to your group for your very own, super-boutique tasting experience.
We’ve paired them with visiting Bovine groups in the past, and know it has been a big hit. They also happen to be cyclists, which makes the conversation even better.
Email bryan@locomotivcoaching and he’ll make the introduction.
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