Imperial & Metric Century Rides!
The GCC road ride of the year with local beer and gourmet wood oven pizza to top it off!
It’s time to see how your fitness has progressed throughout the season. Or you can just come along for another Sunday ride, you decide what this will be for you.
There are two century distances to choose, 100 miles (160km) or 100 kilometres. Each with multiple speed groups.
Riders should lower their personal expected speed average for these longer rides from what they might be used to on a TAM Ride.
This event is limited to 50 club members as per the capacity of Fixed Gear Brewing Alma location. Sign up early to make sure you get a spot!
Below is the departure schedule for each speed group based on expected speed average. Please choose wisely and responsibly.
Two routes have been carefully prepared and scouted. There will be a rest station along the way and we will be riding some not often travelled roads! Please be aware that there will be some short, unpaved sections on both routes.
Ride is unsupported – you must be prepared to fix your bike or make your own way home in the event of a breakdown.
The Details:
- The BIG100 is open to GCC Club Members only
- Rides start and end at Fixed Gear Brewing, with a free beer at the end for participants. Water & soft drinks are also available
- Rain or shine (unless very bad weather or warnings issued by EC)
- Free parking and gear storage at Fixed Gear Brewing, arrive well before your start time if you want to stow some gear.
- Multiple pace groups per distance (see above)
- Staggered start to finish at a similar time
- There are a few short, unpaved sections in both imperial and metric century routes. They have been ridden recently on road tires. 23s and larger will suffice. There are also a few short, busy sections that can’t be avoided. Single file in those busy areas is suggested.
- There is a GCC, volunteer supported, rest stop in Wellesley for both routes and a second, paid stop in Elora for the 160 groups.
- Post ride food provided by our incredible sponsor Fixed Gear Brewing
- Door Prizes from Speed River Bicycle and Paramount Sports
- Bring cash or card for additional post ride bevies
- Pace group adjustments may occur subject to popularity
- Make certain your bike is tuned up and in good condition for your ride
- Ride is unsupported – be prepared to make your own way home in the event of a breakdown
- Participants must pre-register to allow for food prep
Both routes share the first, volunteer supported, rest stop in Wellesley, where we will have some great snacks and water waiting. The 160K has a second paid rest stop in Elora, bring some cash for that.
GCC members only. To become a member join HERE
Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE
Start Time: please be ready to pedal at your prescribed time.
Start Location: Fixed Gear Brewing 20 Alma St S
Rain or shine , but check here for EXTREME weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins
The Metric Century – 100K Map:
The Imperial Century – 100 Mile (160 km): Map
