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– Do you identify as FTWN-B?
– Are you active 3+ days a week?
– Do you ride 3x a week? This can include virtual rides, i.e., Zwift.
– Can you comfortably ride 30 miles?
– Do you have a gravel bike in good working order or plan to get one?
– Can you commit to weekly training?
– Are you able to maintain a minimum 10 mph average pace on flat gravel terrain?
It’s important to understand the commitment and time required to train for a century in just three months.
This is a group training and gravel century event
Every Saturday, there will be one route and two pace groups:
A. 13-15 mph average
B. 10-12 mph average
These are not no-drop rides, but instead, pace-led rides. We will have planned regrouping during the ride(s), with a set wait time.
This allows us to keep the ride moving and be respectful of everyone’s time.
Know your level of fitness and choose the pace group that is right for you and your riding experience.
Group ride requirements
– GPS device or GPS app
– Downloaded route
– A well-maintained, ride-ready, gravel-appropriate bike
– Food and hydration adequate for the ride duration
– Dress in weather-appropriate attire, closed-toe shoes, and a helmet
– A complete flat repair kit with a spare tube & multi-tool
– Emergency contact (this person must be available to assist you if needed)
– Be geared up and ready to roll for the pre-ride meeting (15 min before the start time)
What to expect on century day
– 7:30 am start at Coler MTB Preserve, Grove parking lot
– Two pace options; A. 13-15 mph, B. 10-12 mph
– Pace groups will have ride leader support and sweeps
– Sponsored support stops along route
– Finish line celebration
All of the above stated group ride requirements will apply on event day.
NO REFUNDS
This event is not for profit and all funds go to back into making this event possble.
Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an e-mail invitation to join our training group on Slack, where we will be communicating all training-related information, and training support including nutrition, group ride etiquette, and tips/tricks from past year participants; as well you can meet other women who are taking on this exciting challenge.
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