100/200MILE SCHEDULE
March 18 and 19, 2023 (Rain or Shine)
DAY 1: SATURDAY
Mandatory: Arrive at Homewood Central Park by 6:15am
Checkpoint 1: We depart Homewood Central Park at 6:30am sharp. The route roughly follows/parallels HWY 11. We will divide the ride into “Pelotons”. Each Peloton will have a leader who will set the pace. The group will stop at critical checkpoints to pick up any stragglers. There are plenty of gas stations and locations along the way to refill on water and make pit-stops etc.
Checkpoint 2: Back Forty Brewing Company in Gadsden. This is the main stop for the ride. All Pelotons will reconnect for a burgers and beer before we set out again for the next 30 miles.
Checkpoint 3: Fern Bluff Camp on Wolf Creek (385 County Rd 47). A locally catered BBQ dinner will be served.
DAY 2: Sunday
Checkpoint 1: Fern Bluff Camp before departure
Checkpoint 2: Harp and Clover in Gadsden. The goal will be to stop, regroup and eat a good meal before setting out on the final 70miles.
Checkpoint 3: Homewood Central Park
30/60 MILE FRED OPTION
March 18 and 19, 2023 (Rain or Shine)
The Fred Option joins the century riders for the end of the ride on the 18th and start of the ride on the 19th, beginning and ending in Gadsden. Enjoy the best of the scenery, fun, food and drink, with a third of the mileage.
DAY 1: SATURDAY
Mandatory: Arrive at BACK FORTY BREWING COMPANY BY 11:00am
Checkpoint 1: Back Forty Brewing Company in Gadsden. Join up with the century riders for a burger and beer before riding across the top of lookout mountain for 30miles. There will be a truck available to carry your camping gear.
Checkpoint 2: Fern Bluff Camp on Wolf Creek (385 County Rd 47). A locally catered BBQ dinner will be served.
DAY 2: Sunday
Checkpoint 1: Fern Bluff Camp before departure
Checkpoint 2 / Finish: Harp and Clover in Gadsden. Celebrate your finish with a great brunch with all of the riders.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Primitive Campsite with water, limited power and port-a-potties
Participants are responsible for bringing their own tents, pads, bags, etc...
We will provide a Mule-Run for all participants to carry one bag by truck from the start to the camp and back again.
the rules
Must have completed and paid registration
Must have a signed waiver with emergency contact on file
Must sign in at each checkpoint
Must burn front and rear lights at all times
Must wear a proper helmet
Must stay with a Peloton at all times - no one may ride alone
Must travel with a cell phone
Must carry tool kit, first aid kit