Event: This event-enhancement is designed for sport cyclists who are interested in riding 100+ miles in one day, but would rather not do it alone. We will participate in the "Circuit de la Pizza" event out of Stevens Point, riding from Stevens Point for a 50-mile loop, then joining the Pizza Ride (the 51-mile route), for a total of 100 miles. We will leave at 10:30 a.m. and return approximately 5:00 p.m., and those wishing can spend time after the Pizza Ride at Mickey's for eats and socializing. If we get a group of 5-7 riders, we will be able to ride draft much of the time, taking turns "on the pull".

Requirements: In order to complete the 100 miles at a reasonable hour (5:00 p.m.) we will need to maintain an average speed of 19-20 mph, which means crusing at 20-21 mph, depending on the wind, etc. THIS GROUP WILL NOT DROP PARTICIPANTS, BUT BE SURE YOU ARE CAPABLE OF RIDING 50-60 MILES SOLO NON-STOP AT AN AVERAGE SPEED OF 18-19 MPH. There will be plenty of drafting on the ride, and a rest point prior to the Pizza ride. We will take nature and water breaks as needed, but be sure to bring your own water bottles (enough for a 50-mile ride) and energy food. Also, don't forget extra tube(s) and tools to fix tire punctures. THIS IS NOT A SUPPORTED RIDE.

Registration: Please contact me, Jack Friess, Ride Host, by phone or email to sign up prior to Sunday, September 7th, 2008. We already have 3 riders, so be sure to contact me in case we change something (like, for instance, the meeting place) on the day of the ride.

First 50-mile Route: NO MAPS OR QUE SHEETS WILL BE PROVIDED for the first 50-mile segment. We'll ride an easterly, southerly, or westerly route depending on the winds. Bring a map of the area so we can create a nice route, but different than that of the Pizza ride's northerly route. We will ride together as a group on both 50-mile segments of the ride, but hopefully we will have other riders join with us during the Pizza Ride. It would be nice for our group to stay together for the entire 100 miles, but if some of us wish to ride with a different group on the Pizza ride, we can do that too. If we DO split up on the second segment, we will meet back at Mickey's after the riding to celebrate at least one "first Century"!