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 scouted and prepared. There will be a rest station and coffee stops along the way and we will be riding some very interesting roads! Please be aware that there will be a short unpaved section on the 160 km route. The sections marked as gravel on the 100 km route are actually paved.
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:
- 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, gear storage on site, arrive early to stow some gear – come early for this.
- Multiple pace groups per distance (see above)
- Staggered start to finish at a similar time
- There are a few unpaved sections. They have been ridden recently on road tires. 25s and larger will suffice
- There are a few short busy sections that can’t be avoided. Single file in those areas is suggested
- There is a GCC supported rest stop in Grand Valley for both routes and a paid stop in Glen Williams for the 160 km
- The BIG100 is open to GCC Club Members only
- Post ride food provided by our incredible sponsor Fixed Gear Brewing
- Door Prizes from Speed River Bicycle, Flow State Bike Co 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 rest stop where we will have some great snacks and water waiting for you. The 160K has a second paid rest stop, bring some cash for that.
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: