200k, 160k and 100k 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 from, 100 miles (160km) or 100 kilometres, and a 200 kilometres route. 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.
Below is the departure schedule for each speed group based on expected speed average. Please choose wisely and responsibly. We are riding as a group, think of the other riders! Choosing a group too fast for you, forces others to wait and if you choose a slower group, be prepared to ride at their speed – don’t push the pace!
The routes have been carefully scouted and prepared by seasoned GCC long haul road masters. There will be a rest station along the way and a second food stop for the longer 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:
- 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 no unpaved sections, contrary to the map markings.
- There is a GCC supported rest stop at the Scotch Block (60 – 80k depending on route) and a paid stop at Waterdown
- The Big Road Ride is open to GCC Club Members only
- Post ride food provided by our incredible sponsor Fixed Gear Brewing
- Door Prizes from Speed River Bicycle and Flow State Bike Co.
- 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
All routes share the first rest stop, where we will have some great snacks and water waiting. The 160K and 200K have 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
Big Road Ride – 100 km Map:
Big Road Ride – 160 km Map:
Big Road Ride – 200 km Map: