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September 6, 2020 marks the 4th official Napa9, a benefit event for the Napa Police Youth Services Bureau

The event is a grueling bike ride over nine hill climbs and mountains across Napa Valley - 125 miles, 13, 500 feet of climbing, in the top 30 toughest bike rides in the USA. It’s social distancing cycling from the start!

The event is a grueling bike ride over nine hill climbs and mountains across Napa Valley - 125 miles, 13, 500 feet of climbing, in the top 30 toughest bike rides in the USA.

The Napa9,  started by former Napa Police Officer Ken Chapman has shared, “the physical pain of what we experience on the bike pales in comparison to the emotional pain that these youth experience just about every day.”

From back to school shopping to bike rides to holiday gift giving, Ken has personally worked with many of the youth who are brought into the program. The Napa9 has become an annual opportunity to raise funds for these students.

Each year, the boutique event, produced by Ride Napa Valley, sees cyclists from the Bay Area traverse the nine peaks of Napa. From ages 21 to 61, both men and women take on this individual challenge.

This year, due to Covid-19, there will be a Zoom after party and awards ceremony. Non-cyclists can support by direct donations or the $25 back-pack item available at Napa9.com.

Photo: The Napa9,  started by former Napa Police Officer Ken Chapman

The Napa9, started by former Napa Police Officer Ken Chapman

The Course

The route is 125 miles and boasts a whooping 13K-13.5K (depends on whose Garmin you look at) of climbing. The ride sends you up several of the steepest climbs (and down the steepest descents) in Napa Valley. Wild Horse Valley starts the day, followed by Mt. George, Atlas Peak, which is the longest climb at 8.3 miles and Soda Canyon, where the views are as spectacular as the steepness as you grind your way to the top.

The 9 Peaks

The Climb Distance Elevation Gain Max Elevation Avg Grade Max Grade
1. Wild Horse Valley Road 2.4 miles 1,210 ft 1,603 ft 9.6%  
2. Mt George 3.3 miles 1,100 ft 1,320 ft 6.5%  
3. Atlas Peak Road 8.3 miles 1,970 ft 2,120 ft 4.1%  
4. Soda Canyon Road 6.1 miles 1,340 ft 1,420 ft 6.1% 21%
5. Triangle at Lake Hennessey 4 miles 600 ft 940 ft 3.4%  
6. Oakville Grade 1 mile 674 ft 908 ft 9% 23.4%
7. Trinity Road to the County Line 2 miles 855 ft 1,402 ft 9.3%  
8. Mt. Veeder  (north to south) 4.1 miles 900 ft 1,380 ft 3.5%  
9. Partrick Road 4 miles 1,300 ft 1,450 ft 6.1%  

The route is 125 miles and boasts a whooping 13K-13.5K

Register  NOW to Secure a Place!

So you do think you've got what it takes to tackle the Napa9. Sign up today and start your training. Space is limited to only 30 cyclists!

A portion of all registration fees goes to help the Napa Police Youth Services Bureau. If you want to help the cause but don’t wish to ride, we've also made it easy to make a donation.

About The Youth Services Bureau

The Youth Services Bureau (YSB) provides, trains, and manages three School Resource Officers (SRO) to public high and middle schools.  The YSB is also responsible for the development and management of the Napa Community Youth Services Diversion Program.