ABCS Newsletter #4 - Spring Krusher

Volume 04 | April 28, 2017

ABCS News

Dear ABCS Rider ,

Thank you for your continued support of the ABCS! We look forward to seeing you this Saturday at Tour de Blue. Packet pick-up is today at Academy Sports in Trussville from noon - 6pm. Don't forget to look over the safety pledge and familiarize yourself with riding in groups before Saturday.

GUERRERO SAFETY PLEDGE

Spring Krusher is almost here - May 6

The Spring Krusher is our first of the new rides to the ABCS series this year. The ride benefits the counseling program of the Family Services Center, Inc. and supports distances of 31, 64, and 100 miles in scenic Limestone County.

Spring Krusher plus STRAVA -Not only the fastest win this time! They will award an overall male and female winner. But, in order to keep it fun, each segment will recognize a different STRAVA placement: one will be fastest, one middle and one “lanterne rouge”!

Registration Fees

Regular Online - $45

Spring Krusher w/STRAVA – $55

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Wednesday, 5/3 - 4 - 9 pm
"We Care Wednesday"
Blue Pants Brewery

500 Lanier Rd Bldg 1 Suite A - Madison

$1 from every pint sold that night is donated back to the agency!

Friday, 5/5 - Noon - 6 pm
Packet Pick-up/Registration
Bicycles, Etc.

611 Meridian St N - Huntsville

Stop by and stock up on last minute items! Or maybe buy a new bike!

Purchase Jersey Now!

Thursday, 5/4 - 4 pm - 8 pm
Packet Pick-up/Registration
Academy Sports & Outdoors

7506 Hwy 72 W - Madison

Riders who sign-in will be registered for a chance to win an Academy Sports Gift Card!

Saturday, 5/6
Elkmont High School
25630 Evans Ave - Elkmont

6:30 - On-site Registration

8:00 - Ride Start

Post ride food-

Pasta, bread sticks, & an ice cream sundae bar b y Village Pizza on the square in Athens.

Showers available at the school.

The ABCS ride directors are concerned about your safety. Having your rider bib on with the numbers visible helps us keep you safe on the road. It tells us you are our rider and communicates where you are on the course to rest stops and the finish line so we are prepared for you. If you have a serious accident and are separated from your bike, it will identify you and help us get your family notified quickly if you can't speak. ALL RIDER MUST WEAR THEIR BIB NUMBERS!

Host Hotels

Hampton Inn and Suites
1222 Kelli Drive
Athens, AL 35613
256-232-2377

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
16070 Athens-Limestone Blvd.
Athens, AL 35611
256-232-7931

Be sure to familiarize yourself with your route. While you are at it if you have a Garmin or smartphone take advantage of our free Ride with GPS service!

31 mile route 64 mile route 100 mile route

Simply RSVP below to the Tour de Blue Ride with GPS event to enable premium features such as spoken turn-by-turn directions and offline download capabilities on your Garmin or Smart phone. Rest areas are included in the maps and on our directions.

Ride with GPS RSVP for Spring Krusher

As always, we ask you to send your business to our supporting sponsors.

And, don't forget...pedal all 13 ABCS century routes and you'll be eligible in the end-of-year drawing for:

a TREK Emonda ALR 5, valued at $1679.99
Academy Sports gift cards totalling $1,000
A 35-qt. YETI Tundra Cooler by Thomas Waters State Farm Insurance in Homewood, Al.
And will be named a Champion and be awarded this specially-designed Primal Wear jersey!

2017 ABCS ONLINE RIDE REGISTRATION QUICK LINKS:

Cheaha Challenge (May 21) - Online registration ends May 18
TriStates 100 (June 3) - Price increases May 1
Cycling for Sight (June 24) - Price increases June 1

W.C. Handy 100 (July 22) - Price increases July 3
North Jefferson Century (August 26) - Price increases June 1
Birmingham Bicycle Club 100 (September 30) - Price increases June 1

Glassner Autumn Challenge (October 14) - Price increases Sept. 18
Fenner Ride (October 21) - Online registration ends October 18
Gears & Beers: Bayou 100 (November 11) - Price increases May 13

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