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Seems like forever since our last ride and hope you're looking forward to our September 12th
Birmingham Bicycle Clubs's 42nd Annual Century!
Online registration closes next Friday the 11th so why not sign up now? Here's the
link
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Saturday morning registration begins at 7:00 am with mass start at 8:00.
If you plan to sign up then, please print and complete this
form & waiver
to bring along. For more details check out our
newsletter #10
.
Hungry for a Deal?
all you can eat century
huntsville
september 19th
DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION
ends tomorrow, Sept 5th. Save a few bucks and get yourself signed up now through this very easy registration
link
. After that, prices increase to $45 with Ride Day cost of $50.
Field limited to 600 riders.
THIRSTY FOR A DEAL?
Friday Packet Pickup and Mixer! - Bicycles Etc., 611 Meridian Street, Huntsville, AL. 4-8 pm. Come by to pick up your event pack and some last minute bike needs from Bicycles Etc. Enjoy a killer beer by Yellowhammer Brewery. For dining options, check out some great local food at the monthly Food Truck Gathering right across the street on Cleveland Avenue that same evening. (Yes, we have a food truck called I Love Bacon!) Or, just walk around the corner to the superb Sandwich Farm on Cleveland Avenue.
ALL YOU CAN EAT CENTURY puts you onto the best secret stash of asphalt in the state. The 100-Mile Century route travels the stunning 17-mile stretch of TN-97/AL-65/CR-146 that is a designated Alabama Scenic Byway through the shaded Paint Rock Valley to the top of Skyline Mountain. New this year is a choice of two Metric-options: a Classic 62 mile route, perfect for those doing their first Metric, and a 67 mile Super Metric. Please, no headphones and helmets must be worn!
LOCATION
Madison County High School, 174 Brock Road, Gurley, AL 35748 On Hwy. 72, 10 miles east of Huntsville. View the
online map
.
RIDE DAY SCHEDULE
ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS
The 2015 All You Can Eat Century now offers five routes, each offering riders a suitable challenge, regardless of ultimate fitness or ability.
Climbing! Both the Skyline Century and Fishtrap Road Metric feature significant and challenging climbs around the 30-mile mark. All of our routes feature quiet roads and rest stops every 10 to 20 miles.
- Skyline Century, 101 Miles - We have shortened the Skyline Century route by about a mile this year, but it still travels the stunning 17-mile stretch of TN-97/AL-65/CR-146 that is a designated Alabama Scenic Byway through the shaded Paint Rock Valley. The road is so lightly traveled that moss grows in the pavement cracks. This is after ascending a tough 2.1 miles from Woodville and riding 20 miles along the ridgeline of Skyline Mountain. An extra stop has been added to the Skyline Century, bringing the total to seven rest stops over 103 miles. Total elevation gain is 4500 feet. Printable, or GPS
- Fishtrap Road Metric, 65 Miles - introduced in 2014 features a 3-mile climb with a 17-percent short finishing ramp, before plunging down Cathedral Caverns highway back into scenic Kennamer Cove. This hill may be tougher than the climb to Skyline Mountain on the full century. Total elevation gain is 2300 feet. Printable, or GPS
- Mostly Flat Metric, 63 miles - Since the Fishtrap Road Metric proved to be a bit much for first-time metric century riders, we have re-introduced the Mostly Flat Metric for 2015. The route goes out to the second rest stop at the old Gulf Station on Butler Mill Road, where it doubles back and then follows quiet and shady Paint Rock River Road through New Hope. It returns to Cherry Tree Road and Rest Stop 1 before returning to the finish through Gurley. Total elevation gain is a leisurely 1664 feet over 64 miles. Printable, or GPS
- The 50-mile and 34-mile routes follow locally popular cycling routes in eastern Madison County with plenty of shade and gently rolling roads. There are some gentle climbs and a couple of fast descents. 50 Mile -Printable , or GPS. 34 mile - Printable, or GPS
SIGNAGE & MAPS
Printed maps with emergency contacts nos. will be available. Each route will be color-coded and marked with stencils. A poster at registration will show colors for each distance.
RIDE SUPPORT
Expect at least one bike mechanic to be available, plus
Southern Carnage
and plenty of radio-equipped SAG support!
LODGING
There are no host hotels set up, but plenty of good lodging choices in the Huntsville area.
REST STOPS Look for PBJ sandwiches, a large selection of cookies, salty snacks, bananas, pickles, Gatorade (courtesy of Buffalo Rock/Pepsi), and water. Tomato and basil sandwiches at the last stop! Century riders, we will take care of you this year!!! You will have 7 well-stocked stations with the longest distance between at 15 miles!
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!
SHOWER
facilities will be available at the school gym.
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More event details and registration link can be found
here.
Just a few Safety Reminders
...
- 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 ...
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
Johnny Ray Century...Did you know?
For the first time ever the Johnny Ray invites you to their
Packet Pickup Party!
Packet Pickup Party: Friday, 25 Sept., 5-8 pm at the Red Clay Brewing Co., 704 N. Railroad Ave, Opelika AL 36801. 334-737-5409 * This is packet pick up only with no opportunity to register until Saturday morning. Once you pick up, you are considered "checked in" and ready to roll on Saturday.
Online registration is open!
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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| Looking forward to seeing many of you in Ashville for the BBC Century! Sincerely,
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