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Dear ABCS Rider,
We were glad to see everyone out at North Jefferson Century. It was another successful ride with cooler temperatures. It was a great day to be on a bike at a great ride. Thank you to the Ride Directors and their Support Staff on a job well done. We hope to see you again next year at this ride!
We are so excited to see our first 2017 Champions awarded at the BBC 100! We have awarded 106 patches after North Jefferson and still have 24
riders in the running for the Trek bike, Academy gift cards, and Yeti cooler. We are looking forward to seeing how many of the 66
eligible cyclists earn their patches next weekend at Birmingham Bicycle Club's Century.
Don't forget to look over the
Guerrero Safety Pledge
and familiarize yourself with
riding in groups
before this Saturday. Rider Brian Guerrero started the 2016 ride season with the goal of finishing all of the Alabama Backroads Century Series Rides. Brian became an ABCS Champion not missing a single ride. Tragically, we lost Brian after a tragic accident doing one of the things that he loved – riding his bike with his friends at an ABCS ride. To honor him we have implemented the Guerrero Safety pledge.
If you have aero bars on your bike, remember that they aren't to be used in pacelines. It's bad form to use aero bars in a pack.
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Knock Out Melanoma!
Birmingham Bicycle Club 100 - September 30
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Birmingham Bicycle Club has a friend and fellow cyclist that we all care about. Wayne Spooner, lik
e many others out there, is affected by cancer. Wayne has been battling melanoma, and the impact of that battle affects not only his life, but that of his family, friends, and everyone his life impacts and touches. Wayne has touched our lives so, as a group of cyclists, we know we can be a part of creating change.
Each year for the past 44 years, the Birmingham Bicycle Club (BBC) has held an annual bike ride. Since the mission of the BBC is to bring the cycling community together, we can not think of a more fitting tribute to our friend and fellow cyclist than to designate all the proceeds from this year's BBC 100 to go towards supporting the patients and research of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center.
To raise awareness around the necessity of protecting your skin and the need to fund research, this year's edition of the BBC 100 also included an epic "
Paul Revere Ride
" effort by 12 cyclists who rode 450 miles from the top of Alabama to Gulf Shores over Labor Day weekend. Making stops in Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Monroeville, their aim is to encourage people to protect their skin!
Whether you're riding in the BBC 100 on September 30th, cheered the cyclists on over Labor Day weekend, or simply know someone with cancer, you can make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer. Your contribution will go directly to the
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
to help fund research and support patients with cancer. So, even if you can't ride consider registering to help support their cause!
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♣ Slow Roll – 14 miles – Red Road Markings
This lovely route is along pretty roads with one small hill. Be sure you don’t miss the elephant! – One pop-up stop
♣ Beginner Friendly – 27 miles – Orange Road Markings
This is a scenic and friendly route which includes 1200 ft of climbing. It will take you through farmlands and out to Neely Henry Lake. Pass roads called Lickskillet. Take your time and visit the historic John Looney cabin. Tie in with friends doing our 14-mile route. Yes, and pass an elephant! – Two pop-up stops and one full rest stop
♣ Anniversary Route – 44 miles – Yellow Road Markings
Honoring the 44 years this century has been held this is a pretty and manageable distance to tackle on a bicycle. Only 1500 ft of climbing and takes you to Riddles Bend and over to Steele back to Ashville. Follows the same route as the metric until Ashville. – Two pop-up stops and three full rest stops
♣ Metric Century – 68 miles – Green Road Markings
You can claim you’ve ridden a 100! Our pretty metric has a northern loop that takes you to Riddles Bend and then over to Steele and the southern loop takes you to St. Clair Springs, through the Shoal Creek Valley and back to Ashville. The pretty hills will have you climb about 2,300 ft. – Two pop-up stops and four full rest stops
♣ Full Century – 105 miles – White Road Markings
Our full century is similar to the metric but splits off to follow a scenic ride through Riddles Bend along the Coosa River up to Rainbow City. After the Steele rest stop it breaks off to ride the base of Chandler Mountain and head out to Camp Sumatanga. Elevation for this route is just under 4,300 ft. Most important feature of this route is that it includes our Famous
Bacon & Tomato Sandwich
es
. – Two pop-up stops and 6 full rest stops
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Registration Fees
Sign up
here
until 9/27 at 5 pm for $55!
On-Site Registration (9/28 - 9/30) - $ 65
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Thursday, 9/28
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Packet Pick-up/Registration
Friday, 9/29
Academy Sports,
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Packet Pick-up/Registration
Saturday, 9/30
Ashville High School
7:00 - 8:00 am
Packet Pick-up/Registration
8:00 - Ride Start
Century, Metric, 44, and 27 mi. Routes
8:30 Ride Start
14 mi. Route
Post-Ride Meal
Provided by
Pork-N-Pedals
- Smoked Pork Shoulder, Smoked Chicken, Vinegar Base Cole Slaw, and Potato Chips (Buns Available)
- Vegan Option: Red Beans and Rice
Showers available onsite
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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!
To ensure rider safety, keep up with riders on the course, and to help our volunteers serve the needs of the riders, we ask that no one leave before they have been officially started by the ride directors. Doing this can cause both organizational and safety issues. Each director has painstakingly made plans with volunteers and local law enforcement/first responders for ny situation that might arise. Those plans are made based upon specific start. Thank you for your assistance.
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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!
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Simply RSVP below to the 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 century maps and on our directions.
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1940 Edwards Lake Road B’ham, Al. 35235
(205) 655-9777
The Hampton Inn & Suites has a block of rooms with special pricing designated for the BBC 100 on Friday & Saturday night.
- Free hot breakfast
- Free internet access in every room
- Gym/Fitness Center Use
Five miles from Barber Motorsports Park and Vintage Motorsports Museum
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BCS is delighted to partner with
Four Corners Gallery
.
Congratulations to
Bill Stockton who won at W.C. Handy
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There will be two more lucky winners selected at random from those who complete their ride at Birmingham Bike Club's 100, and Glassner 100. Each will receive a custom-designed and framed, premium shadowbox with an actual bike chain commemorating their accomplishment.
The next lucky winner will be selected at the BBC 100!
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As always, we ask you to send your business to our supporting sponsors.
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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 totaling $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!
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2017 ABCS ONLINE RIDE REGISTRATION QUICK LINKS:
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Alabama Backroads Century Ride Series | abcs@mgmbikeclub.org | Alabama-Backroads-Cycling.com
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