More CHAMPION photos to come in the next newsletter!
CHAMPIONS BANQUET & AWARDS
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to our Tuscaloosa
Buffalo Rock/Pepsi Distribution Center for hosting our
Ride Directors Meeting at which
all 13 of this year's events were represented!
As our meeting came to an end, 2015 CHAMPIONS, Sponsors, and Support Crew began a steady arrival for introductions to
Primal Wear representative, Kelly Fay, all the way in from Colorado and John Cook, Tuscaloosa Buffalo Rock Distribution Manager.
Each CHAMPION was introduced and awarded their 2015 Primal Wear CHAMPION jersey
Larry Murphy & Fred Twilley
They were the first to receive the newly designed 2016 T-shirt
Rick Swagler
CHAMPION
Also included in their Pepsi goody bag was their exclusive long-sleeved CHAMPION t-shirt.
Walter Kennedy & Deana Acklin
Our 2015 ABCS Support Crew members were applauded!
Support Crew: Photographers & Sign-In
Did you notice our new photo backdrop provided by
Academy Sports+Outdoors? Academy will be providing venues across the state for event Pre-Registrations! Watch for news about who will offer this and about gift cards you'll be eligible to win when you check in there! After each century you pedal, check in at the Awards table to be photographed with your Centurion medal and our new backdrop!
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SUPPORTING THE SERIES
Many of you ask "How much does it cost to take part in the Series?" The only charge to bike our rides is to register for our event; however, we do encourage you to support and promote the Series by purchasing the cool products we offer.
Order by March 2nd and expect delivery in mid-April. Click
here for product details and to place your order.
2016 ABCS Jersey
Pay postage if you'd like it mailed...otherwise we will hand-deliver at the April events.
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This is our 2016
T-Shirt and it's up for sale now!
Sizes are currently limited (S,M,L,XXL) but we'll be placing another order soon!
Here's your link to order with option to pay shipping or accept hand-delivery at April events.
2016 ABCS T-Shirt
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We also have a limited number of 2016 Calendars left! Here's the link to order.
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Volunteer
We cannot safely put on these rides without the help of volunteers to work our rest stops and provide on road support! Please encourage your non-riding traveling companions to get involved (and have some fun too!) by clicking on this icon which can be found
on each page of our website.
Simply say you want to volunteer and what you might like to help with.
In the Birmingham area this Saturday? Drop by Sloss Furnaces Welcome Center for the Renew Your Resolutions Summit by Black People ~ Run Bike and Swim, 12 noon - 2:00 pm. ABCS will be represented!
We are all looking forward to seeing you out in 2016! Thank you for your continued support of the Alabama Backroads Century Ride Series. See you soon!