The East Alabama Cycling Club
P.O. Box 2306, Auburn Alabama 36831

Here's the link to the photos of the 2009 Century. Thanks to you, we were able to donate $4,000 to Northwest Parkinson's Foundation!

PRESENTS THE EIGHTH ANNUAL


A USAC sanctioned non-competitive event - Permit Pending

Benefitting a PARKINSON DISEASE FOUNDATION
SATURDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2010

Registration opens 7:00 a.m. Ride starts 8:00 a.m. CENTRAL TIME
Early Registration closes 6 September 2010
Headquarters: Trinity United Methodist Church, 800 2nd Ave., Opelika, Ala. 36801

Century Brochure and Registration Form
Sponsors: THANK YOU!

The Century
Helmets are required on all four ride options. Ride goes rain or shine.
Google maps available here, courtesy of Tim McDonald

  • 20 miles - Cusseta & Back
  • 34 miles - Twin Silos
  • 62 miles - Johnny Ray Metric
  • 101 miles - Horseshoe Bender

    All riders will tour the lightly trafficked rural roads of Lee, Chambers, and Talladega Counties of East Alabama. Riders on the Johnny Ray Metric and Horseshoe Bender will ride over a World War II-era steel Bailey Bridge and a rare wood truss bridge. Riders on the Horseshoe Bender will ride through Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, which commemorates the 1814 Creek War. Here's a brief history of the Johnny Ray Train by Winston Smith T.

    Road surfaces vary from asphalt to chipseal. The chipseal on Chambers County Road 389 - that five-mile stretch of road from Opelika to Cussetta - is smoother than it was in 2007!

    Maps and Cue Sheets
    Maps and cue sheets will be available at the registration table.

  • Here is a map that encompasses all the routes. The Google map at the top of the page gives a detailed view.
  • Tim McDonald developed this cue sheet for the metric century (62 miles).
  • Brent Van der Gaast mapped the century on Veloroutes.org. The site also tracks elevation. Century riders will climb a total of 4900 feet!

    The Food
    Starting at 7 am, John Stephens promises to flip some pancakes for a delicious breakfast that will be topped off with hot Starbucks coffee.

    Starting around 11-12, John and Mike Hogan will flip some beef, turkey, and veggie burgers for lunch topped with chips and cold drinks. Jan and Larry Murphy, owners of Cold Stone Creamery in Auburn and in the East Chase Mall, Montgomery, will again treat riders with ice cream desserts. All costs included in your registration!

    SAG and Rest Stops
    SAG vehicles circle all routes. There are six, well-stocked rest stops, approximately 10-15 miles apart, with portapotties or restrooms.

    Century Headquarters
    Trinity United Methodist Church located at 800 2d Ave., Opelika, Ala. 36801, is the Century Headquarters. The Club is indebted to member William P. Fuller who made the arrangements. We wholeheartedly thank Rev. Ken Himes and the Church for their graciousness.

    Registration, meals, showers and bathroom facilities are available at the Church.

    The Church is easily accessible from any direction 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).

    For detailed directions, use this MapQuest link.

    The Charity
    Each year the East Alabama Cycling Club sponsors a bicycle tour to benefit a designated charity. This year's charity is a Parkinson Disease foundation.

    From 2007 to 2009, the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation was the club's charity. In 2009 the club donated $4,000, in 2008 we donated $3,000, and in 2007 we donated $2,400. In 2006 & earlier we used century profits to buy bicycles from The Bike Shop in Auburn for children at Christmas through the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots program administered by the City of Auburn Fire Department.

    Time Schedule: Saturday, 25 Sept. 2010

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration opens at Trinity United Methodist Church
  • 6:30-7:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast begins.
  • 8:00 a.m. Mass start for all ride distances
  • 11:00 Post-ride meal available to riders
  • 12:00 noon. Drawing for the Grand Door Prize!
  • 4:00 p.m. Course swept and closed.

    Event Photographer
    This year we are pleased to announce that _____ will be the official Century photographer.

    Lodging
    Reserve your rooms early! It's usually a homegame weekend in Auburn.

    The Club
    In 2003 bicycle riders from East Alabama and West Georgia created the East Alabama Cycling Club to encourage and support cycling in all of its forms. Its membership includes all types of riders including commuters, professional and amateur racers, recreational riders, and riders of tandems, folders and road, track, and mountain bikes. EACC is a member of the Alabama Bicycle Coalition, the League of American Bicyclists, and USA Cycling.

    Current Officers are Mike Hogan, President (334 332 3440); Angela Lakwete, Secretary/Treasurer (334 501 4758)

    Past Officers: Scott Scarbrough, Pres., Pete Wolf, Vice-Pres., 2003-2006
    Jud Bishop, Pres., Samantha Bishop, Treasurer, Angela Lakwete, Sec'y, 2006-2007.

    The Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at Health Resource Center, 2027 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, across from the East Alabama Medical Center.

    Join the Club! Get informative monthly meetings, discounts at area stores, information about local rides. Help build the bicycling community in our area!

    Club Membership Form in .pdf format.
    Club website on Yahoo Groups
    Auburn Flyers Collegiate Team

    last updated 11:36 AM 10/26/2009