Be sure to check in at the ABCS Awards Table!
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What a beautiful day we had for the BBC Century and hope you're looking forward to this Saturday's ALL YOU CAN EAT CENTURY! Pre-registration is $45 until midnight Friday and you can sign up online here. Ride Day fee is $50.
Meet & greet fellow cyclists on Friday evening, 4-8pm at Bicycles Etc., 611 Meridian Street, Huntsville and fill up your new AYCE pint glass with brew from Yellowhammer Brewery. More weekend & ride details are in our last newsletter #11.
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I think I can...I think I can...I think I can
johnny ray century
opelika
september 26th
ONLINE REGISTRATION is open for the Johnny Ray until midnight, Friday, Sept.25th Here's the
link. Signing up by midnight tonight assures you an event t-shirt.
NEW THIS YEAR!
Friday Night Social, 5-8 pm at Red Clay Brewing Co. (704 N Railroad Ave, Opelika AL 36801). Preregistered riders are invited to come pick up their ride packets and stay a while in beautiful, historic, downtown Opelika for some local brew. Once signed in Friday you're ready to roll Saturday morning!
If you missed preregistration, you're welcome to come Friday and get help registering.
Note: we are not taking money Friday. We'll help get your forms and waiver completed, answer any questions and have a beer with you. Saturday, we'll need you to drop into ride headquarters to submit paperwork and pickup that ride number.
The East Alabama Cycling Club is again excited to work with the Davis Phinney Foundation, to support their mission in the fight against Parkinson's. Thanks to your participation in 2014, we set a new record in raising $7,719.52.
Lodging
Limited rooms at a discounted rate for Friday, Sept 25 at Qu
ality Inn. Mention the "Johnny Ray Century" to manager Jim Goodman.
Quality Inn
1212 Mall Pkwy
Auburn, AL 36831
334.502.5021
It's a home football weekend so rooms are going quick. To check f
or additional accommodations, check Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau:
RIDE LOCATION Trinity United Methodist Church located at 800 2nd Ave., Opelika, Ala. Via Interstate 85, take Exit 60 and follow S. 10th St. to Second Avenue. Turn North (Right) and see the Church on the Left (west). Meals, showers and bathroom facilities are available at the Church.
RIDE DAY SCHEDULE
- 7:00am - Registration opens at Trinity United Methodist Church.
- 8:00am - Mass start for all ride distances.
- 10:00am - Drawing for the Grand Door Prize!
- 11:00am - Post-ride meal available to riders.
- 4:00pm - Course swept and closed.
RIDE OPTIONS
Printed maps with emergency phone numbers will be available as well as goodies for your choosing.
Yellow road markings for all routes.
REST STOPS There will be 8 rest stops for 105-mile riders, about 10-15 miles apart...stocked with cookies & packaged bars and candies, bananas, oranges, olives, PB&J sandwiches PLUS special & homemade treats at individual rest stops. Ice water and gatorade for all courtesy of Buffalo Rock/Pepsi.
SAG Drivers will sport both magnetic signs and flashing lights.
LUNCH will begin at 11 am with delicious deli sandwiches & fixings.
SIGN IN
Plenty of Centurion Medals & patches have been ordered and the Alabama Backroads Century Series girls will be there cheering you in and taking photos of your smiling faces. You know the routine for Photographer, Rose Gacula...pose with your bikes, wearing or holding your medal/patch. She will make you famous!
CHAMPION JERSEYS by Primal Wear We're looking forward to recognizing many more Centurions as they accomplish 1,000 miles pedaled in the 2015 Series.
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More event details and registration link can be found
here.
Just a few Safety Reminders
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- Helmets are required for all Series rides!
- No aero bars allowed when riding in groups.
- No personal SAG/Support vehicles are allowed on the course.
- Please respect all Rest Stop property owners! Urinating in public is illegal in our state and even on private property, if it's visible from a public place. Charges may include disorderly conduct, indecent exposure or public lewdness.
***SIGN UP EARLY!***
And, again, it helps us so much in planning for food and your support if you go ahead and pre-register.
These events have open online registration and many have the sharpest ever jerseys, shorts, bibs & arm-warmers:
ABCS JERSEY!
You can also support the Series with your purchase of t-shirts and pint glasses available at each ride!
And there are still remaining Cheaha Challenge jerseys for purchase! Contact
Reminder for Glassner Autumn Challenge ...
The
Glassner Autumn Challenge
early registration goes through Sunday, September 20 (that's the day AFTER the AYCE). Early registration includes your free choice of cotton blend OR 100% polyester technical tee with 3M moisture wicking technology PLUS your choice of one of 7 epic colors for your free Halo II pullover headband. So, save $10 and sign-up for just $35.00 between now the AYCE ride for the 13th annual Glassner Autumn Challenge. It is the 13th and final ride in the 2015 Alabama Backroads Century Series. All the information is online at
www.MgmBikeClub.org/GlassnerRegistration
Who is planning to earn one of these two
Glassner Autumn Challenge
finisher medals on October 10, 2015? This year, non-centurions have a shiny medal to motivate you to the finishing line in addition to our centurions. Ice cream and tomato sandwiches will still be at the finish along with a brand-new taco bar for lunch!
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:
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