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27th Annual Shenandoah Valley Century September 13th, 2009

Bicycle rides of 25, 50, or 100 miles through the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition.

We invite you to help us celebrate the SHENANDOAH VALLEY CENTURY for some of the finest cycling to be found. Scenic vistas, small towns, beautiful farms, quiet roads, and more. All routes are paved and have low traffic volume. Participants ride at their own pace; the event is not a race. Maps are provided and the route will be patrolled by automobile sag to provide assistance as needed. A food and drink stop is provided every 25 miles and at the midpoint of the 25-mile ride.

What is a century ride?

A "Century" refers to a bicycle ride of 100 miles (a century of miles). Century rides originated in the late 1800's, when cyclist would attempt to ride the 100 miles in under ten hours. Now, rides of various lengths are offered to suit all abilities with no time limits set.

Registration includes route map, marked route, route patrol, mechanical help, food and water stops during the ride, and after ride treats. Massages will be available after the ride for a nominal fee.

Like last year, portraits will be taken before the ride start, and then on-the-road pictures during the ride. These will be available for viewing on the SVBC website and free download.

Check out last years photos.

For more information contact:
Art Fovargue / (540)433-9247 / century@svbcoalition.org

Registration Information

Fees: Individual $12.00 pre-registration, $15 after Sept. 7 / Family $30 (3 or more family members)

Register Online

Register now on Active.com (online registration closes 9/12/2009 6:00AM)

Register By Mail

registration form and mail in.

Register Event Day

Register on the day of the event

There is a rider limit of 300 riders. If the limit is reached, event day registrations will not be possible.

Resources and Details

Times

• 7:00am - Registration open for all rides
• 8:00am - Start for 100 mile ride
• 9:00am - Start for 50 & 25 mile ride

Place

Hillandale Park Shelter 11
Harrisonburg, VA

GPS Climbing Profile and Map - Download Map and Climbing Profile

Rest Stops and Sag Support

Rest Stop

All rides are supported with rest stops every 20-25 miles and a midpoint rest stop for the 25 mile ride. The rest stops are well stocked with a variety of food and beverages, free with registration.

Sag Support

Auto sag support will be available on each route to provide help for those who need assistance. Please be prepared to fix minor repairs, for example, bring a flat tire fix kit, to avoid unnecessary delays.

More Fun

Portraits

Come early to have your free portrait taken with your bike and friends. Portrait and ride photos will be posted on the website after the ride for viewing and downloading.

Door Prizes

All those who register and participate, will be entered in the drawing for numerous door prizes including a fantastic hot air balloon ride for two donated by Valley Ballooning in Woodstock.

Paninis

Plenty of paninis and other great food to enjoy after the ride - stay and celebrate.

Massages

Massages will be available after the ride for a nominal fee.

Directions

Harrisonburg is easily reached from the north or south via I-81. Hillandale Avenue is off Route 42 (South High Street) on the western side of the city.

Interstate 81 to Exit 245, go west on Port Republic Road. Cross Rt 11 (S Main St), continue straight 0.5 mile, turn left onto route 42 (S High St). Hillandale Avenue will be a right turn 0.8 mile down the road. Turn right on Hillanadale Ave., go straight after the next stop sign to enter Hillandale Park. Shelter #11 is on the main thoroughfare near the end of the park.

Parking in Hillandale may be limited. Additional parking is available at the nearby Food Lion and other locations.

Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors and contributors; support our area bike shops