|
|
14th Annual Scenic A Saturday, September
11, 2010 Rain or Shine |
|
SSC Home Registration and Logistics Routes, Rest Stops and SAG Volunteer Opportunities
RIDE INFORMATION
- Distances are approximate and are subject to change.
- Roads will be marked and cue sheets will be available at the start.
- Cue sheets will be provided during our confirmation, 7-10 days prior to the event.
- Routes will be open to vehicle traffic - obey all traffic laws and regulations, keep right, do not block traffic.
- Bicycling helmets are mandatory, earphones are prohibited.
- Ensure that your bike is in good working condition.
- Bring water bottles, spare tubes, patch kit, tire pump and don't forget the sunscreen
2009 AND 2010 CHANGES
–
I enjoyed this route better
than last year. The roads had less traffic and there were few main roads.
–
I much preferred this
route for the metric century to last year's route.
–
I really liked the fact
that we did not go on the bike path.
We had
overwhelmingly positive comments about our routes, but they were laced with
comments on areas we could improve upon. To address this feedback, we’ve made
some changes last year on our routes. Our goal was to have as scenic a ride as
in the past, but eliminate as many of the congested/less safe portions of the
route as we cold, plus keep the ride off the Lower Perkiomen and
The
only route change we have this year is on the full Century route.
The closing of a bridge by Spring Mount that we used last year
has necessitated us doing some re-routing. Fortunately, the re-routing keeps us
on most of the same low traffic scenic roads as last year, and the new roads
are as nice, if not nicer, than what we had before.
the routes
Choose one of our four scenic
routes that meander through the scenic and historic roads of
As we finalize our routes closer to the ride, we will post links to maps and elevation profiles. Please check back in late August, if not sooner.
25 miles
– I was happy to see a few of route changes from last year
(2008) on the 25 mile ride. That last hill before the rest stop in
Being our shortest, flattest and most traffic-free route,
this is the perfect course for riders of all abilities. The route winds its way
through lush park scenery along the banks of the
40 miles
This route is an extension of the 25 mile route and adds
some hills that will challenge and reward the recreational weekend cyclist. It
heads from the Cedar Grove rest stop to scenic Ft. Washington State Park, where
George Washington and the Continental Army set up camp in the fall of 1777
before moving on to more permanent quarters for the winter at Valley Forge.
After leaving the park, you’ll head out to one of the prettiest roads just
outside of the
The Metric Century
–
Greatly enjoyed the
quieter, more rural sections of the metric century ride.
–
67 mi. Nice change. I
had never ridden many parts of the new route.
–
I did the 67 mile route.
I liked the amount of hills. I liked that a lot of the roads were little used.
This route continues on from the
The Scenic
– Very nice roads on the century section! I've liked all three
of the century routes during the past 3 SSCs, but this one had some very nice
scenery.
–
This year’s century much
better than last year. Roads were great, traffic pretty minimal.
This route offers a true challenge, being our longest and
hilliest. The ride to the
The food and drink
– The food selection, quantity, quality were awesome. Thanks
to the volunteers who baked all the goods and their friendly service at the
stops.
–
The fresh pretzels were
delicious I have not had a pretzel like that in years.
–
Absolutely incredible
baked goods at the Cedar Grove rest stop! All I can say is WOW! I will come
back just for the food!
–
The banana walnut bread
at Evansburg was out of this world and worth every inch of the 32 miles to get
there.
–
I liked that the
Gatorade and water were cold. Sometimes at other rides, they've been room
temperature. The pizza bash was awesome.
Fuel your engine with breakfast served at the start including
bagels, bananas, Philly soft pretzels, yogurt, juice and coffee. Each route
offers bountiful rest stops featuring home baked goodies, sandwiches, cold
drinks and other energy boosting snacks. As instituted last year, we have an
additional rest stop for both the 40 mile and full Century routes, to keep you
hydrated and energized. All routes will now stop at
the support –
I had to call for help with
a mechanical problem and got an immediate response. Very comforting. –
I had a flat and SAG
support helped repair in within a few minutes. Saw SAG support very regularly
throughout the day. –
Simply great; mechanical
support greased my chain and sprockets because I developed a squeak. I wanted
to give him a tip, I was so thankful to get rid of that annoying squeak
We were pleased that the route
changes we made in 2009 greatly increased the efficiency and presence of our
SAG support, which was noted by many on our survey. Please contact us at century@phillybikeclub.org
for additional information or questions.
SSC Home
Registration and Logistics
Routes, Rest Stops and SAG
Volunteer Opportunities
All routes are clearly marked with
road markings and signs. For last minute tweaking and on the road adjustments,
the start location and most rest stops will offer expert mechanical support
provided by volunteers from local bike shops. Each route will be supported by
SAG patrols ready to provide assistance or a ride. Please bear in mind that the
SAG drivers are not mechanics, but volunteers who will help bring you and your
bike to a rest stop if needed. SAG support ends at 5:00pm.