We've missed seeing you all and hope you're looking forward to our next Series ride, the Hot Hundred!  Below are details on the Hottest Ride in the South!

HOT HUNDRED - JULY 25th-TUSCALOOSA

• Online Registration is open  HERE until midnight, Thursday, July 23rd. Price includes event t-shirt for first 300 to sign up.  Jersey sales are closed; however, check with organizers to see if there are any extras or let them know if you're interested in a 2nd order by writing  here

HH Jersey

• Friday Evening Registration & packet pick-up: 6-8 pm at VeloCity Pro Cycle in downtown Tuscaloosa - 2318 4th Street.   Spaghetti Dinner will be served with ice cold bottled water by Sponsor, 2700 Capitol Park. Seating is limited so bring that chair-in-a-bag! And plan to grab those last minute gels & supplies you forgot to pack.
• Friday Evening Parking! Do not park in the lot across from VeloCity or your car  will be booted. Drive down the Greensboro Ave. hill for free & ample parking.
• Goody Bags - You're in for a treat with full-size "gud"shampoo, conditioner, body wash & and lotion by Burt's Bees !

  gud products by Burt's Bees

• Ride Day Registration begins at 6:00 am at the UA Rec Center, located at the corner of Campus Drive and 5th Ave.  Address is 401 5th Ave. East.  Follow Parking signs to take you to the large lot across from the pool.  
   
• Ride Start is 7  am for all riders. For safety, please line up with century riders up front. Tuscaloosa Police will provide escort from the Rec Center to Sanders Ferry Rd.  Neutral Start requires that a 15 mph speed be enforced through the Capitol Park area with no one passing the Lead Vehicle.   

• a VeloCity Pro Cycle mechanic who will station at Headquarters, proceed to the Romulus Fire Station Rest Stop, then on to the Bethel Church station. 

• Pedal distances of 29, 36, 52, 71, or 103 miles and enjoy these support benefits:
• SAG by the Druid City Bicycle Club will be patrolling the routes to assist with flat tires (no major repairs on route) and transport to the mechanic. Emergency contact info will be on the printed map (included in your goody bag).

• Tuscaloosa Sheriffs Dep't and Alabama State Highway Patrol will be seen along Hwy 11 and on route. Please be smart and ride single-file on the highway and follow the LAW.

• TDOT will provide electronic signage on Jack Warner Pkwy for your return to campus and will close off the right-hand lane to motorized traffic.

• Road Conditions Despite best efforts to improve Greene County Road surfaces, be aware of some very rough surfaces on the century route.
• Maps & RidewithGPS are available at www.bikehothundred.com as well as ride details, lodging info, and information on our charity, the  Tuscaloosa Mental Health Alliance .
• Road markings will be abundant along with signage at key intersections.  Color coding will be used as seen on the HH Map. Everyone follows white markings to the 1st Rest Stop and same on your return ride.

         

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• Post-Ride Information

• The post-ride meal is Robertson's BBQ sandwiches, slaw & chips with a vegetarian option! Please give a big thank you to the Bradford Health volunteers who will be both providing and serving your lunch...and McAlister's cookies for dessert!
• Grab some refreshing chocolate milk provided by Barbers Dairy. 
• Cool off with ice cold soft drinks & bottled water from BuffaloRock/Pepsi! 
• Or, how about some famous McAlister's Ice Tea
• Having cramping or other medical issues? Don't hesitate to check in with our DCH Sports Trainer at Headquarters. 

• More event details can be found at: www.BikeHotHundred.com   

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As you know, BuffaloRock/Pepsi has been a huge supporter of our Century Series!  Now it's our turn to support them. You may have heard about the proposed Alabama Beverage Tax which would increase prices on common grocery items including many Buffalo Rock products...in turn affecting the job security of their employees and ultimately, sponsorship of our Alabama Backroads Century Series. Please, please join the Stop the Alabama Beverage Tax coalition by simply signing up at the StopTheAlabamaBeverageTax.com website. Visit our SPONSOR page at www.alabama-backroads-cycling.com for more information and be sure to follow these social media sites for the latest information: