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Century Club 2016
The 2015 ride season was the first year for Trailnet’s Century Club. Riders that completed five centuries on Trailnet BFC and/or partner rides earned a Century Club patch and recognition on our website. Last year, ten riders pedaled through this daunting feat, one of whom completed nine out of the ten eligible centuries!
For 2016 we challenge our riders to more than double the size of the Century Club – be one of the riders who helps us reach our goal of 25 members! Eligible events include the Ride the Rivers Century, other BFC rides that include century options, or any of our partner fundraising events that include a century ride.
Eligible BFC rides:
- Bottom Out Bicycle Ride – Sunday, April 17
- Berry Bike Ride and Strawberry Festival – Sunday, May 15
- Great Pizza Bicycle Ride – Monday, May 30
- Ride the Rivers Century – Saturday, August 13
- Giro della Montagna Bicycle Ride – Sunday, September 4
Partner fundraising rides with century options:
- Tour de Cure – Saturday, June 6
- Lupus Wolf Ride – Saturday, August 6
- Bike MS – Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11
- Pedal the Cause – Sunday, September 25
- Cycle for Life – Saturday, October 1
It’s easy to “join” the club. For each ride, the online registration page includes a check box to participate in the century. If you are riding for one of our partner fundraising rides, let them know you are participating in Trailnet’s Century Club.
As the season goes on, we will keep you updated on the list of riders pedaling their way to their 500 mile goal!
Century Club Members 2015
For information about the Century Club, click here.
Click here to see the lists of riders who participated in each of the eligible rides.
Century Club Riders
Five of Trailnet’s 2015 BFC rides included century routes. In addition, there were five opportunities for century routes on our non-profit partner rides. Below are lists of riders who completed centuries for each of these events:
For information about the Century Club, click here.
Thursday Night Women’s Road Ride
Dates: May 7 through August 27
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Features: This ride is for women only, and is intended for those who are new to road riding in general and especially those who are new to riding with traffic. It is a no-drop ride, so no one will end up riding alone! Carrie Cash Wootten will lead the group and will focus on fun and learning as the miles fly by! The Thursday evening ride is intended for road bikes, so hybrid and off-road bike riders may find their wider tires make it hard to keep up the pace of the road bikes. If you have any questions about your bike or the ride in general, please call Carrie at The Hub. Helmets are required. Routes are marked, and maps will be provided.
Routes: 15 miles
Terrain: Moderately hilly, a few big hills
Start location, bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
The Hub Bicycle Company 314-963-0300
40 W. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119
Saturday Morning Southwest County Road Ride
Dates: April 4 through September 26
Time: 7:45 a.m. group at a “fast pace”: finishing average speed of 19 mph and below
8:00 a.m. group at a “conversational pace”: finishing average speed of 16 mph and below
Features: This ride heads westward from the shop, and uses roads in Webster Groves, Kirkwood, and Ladue. It is a ride intended for riders on road bikes, and the wide variety of rider speeds makes this ride a great one for all abilities. Hybrid and off-road bike riders will usually find their bikes’ wider tires make it hard to keep up the pace of the road bikes. There is no sag support, but there is generally someone to help in case of mechanical trouble. Complimentary bagels and coffee served after the ride.
Routes: 30, 26, 18 miles
Terrain: Moderately hilly, a few big hills
Start location, bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
The Hub Bicycle Company 314-963-0300
40 W. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119
Sunday Morning East Side Road Ride
Dates: April 12 through October 11
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Features: A great ride for novice to advanced riders. Riders interested in the longer route can split from the group and pick up speed. Helmets are required. Go to Cyclery FB Page for current status.
Routes: 36, 18 miles
Terrain: Flat, some rolling hills
Start location, bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
The Cyclery and Fitness Center
618-233-0070
1225 Yhouvenot Ln., Shiloh, IL, 62269
Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride
Dates: April 11 through October 10
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Features: A great ride for novice to advanced riders. Riders interested in the longer route can split from the group and pick up speed. Helmets are required. Go to Cyclery FB Page for current status.
Routes: 36, 18 miles
Terrain: Flat, some rolling hills
Start location, bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
The Cyclery and Fitness Center 618.692.0070
2472 Troy Rd., Edwardsville, IL 62025
Wednesday Night Mid-County Road Ride
Dates: April 1 through September 9
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Features: These mid-county “drop rides” for adults are on low traffic streets and finish before dark. Routes are marked, maps will be provided.
Routes: 31, 27, 14 miles
Terrain: Moderately hilly, some bigger hills
Start location: Kol Rinah (formerly Shaare Zedek Synagogue)
829 N. Hanley Rd., University City, MO 63130
Bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
Recycled Cycles 314.862.4041
7375 Shaftesbury Ave., University City, MO 63130
Wednesday Night O’Fallon Road Ride
Dates: April 8 through September 30
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Features: A relaxed, no-drop group ride perfect for meeting new friends.
Route: 12 and 24 miles
Terrain: 12 miles is flat. 24 miles is moderately hilly
Start location, bike shop sponsor and ride leader:
Alpine Shop 618.726.6110
1855 W. US Highway 50 O’Fallon, IL 62269
