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36th Annual KNOTTS ISLAND CENTURY
May 12, 2012
Chesapeake, Virginia
The Tidewater Bicycle Association proudly presents its signature event, the 36th Annual Knotts Island Century ride. One of the ride’s highlights is that the English and Metric Century both cross the Currituck Sound on the North Carolina State Ferry, from opposite sides. Ferry capacity is limited to 100 cyclists per ferry - so register on-line early. This year registration includes police support at busy intersections, an event logo’d pair of socks, SAG support, tasty food/rest stops, sports drinks, cue sheets - lots of them - and well-marked routes. Again this year the TBA C.L.A.M.S. sponsored cookie stop is back! Also included is a post ride meal you can share with your friends.
· Great opportunity for a ride with family and friends
· Great MS 150 and Tour de Cure Training Ride
· Ride with a Group, even if you are alone!
Three Distances to choose from:
THE ENGLISH CENTURY (100 MILES)
The English Century riders will bike 26 miles directly to Currituck, NC and take the 9:00 a.m. ferry to Knotts Island. Upon landing at about 10 a.m., they will bike 75 miles through Virginia Beach and Chesapeake back home to the Wallaceton Ruritan Club.
The METRIC CENTURY (67 MILES)
The metric century riders will bike 33 miles directly to Knotts Island and take the 10:00 a.m. or noon ferry to Currituck North Carolina. Upon landing approximately an hour later they will bike 33 miles back to Chesapeake through Currituck and Camden counties and home to the Ruritan Club.
The English & Metric riders will pass each other at the Knotts Island Ferry landing. Both English and Metric Centuries will bike through the Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge on NC route 615 – a beautiful stretch of road with wildlife and scenery on both side of the road – remember to enjoy the view!
The half METRIC CENTURY (33 MILES)
The Half Metric Century riders will ride to the Blackwater Fire Station rest stop in rural Virginia Beach and back to the Ruritan Club.
Event Day SCHEDULE
6:30 am Check-in Opens
7:00 am Routes Open
9:00 am Check-in Closes
9:00 am English Century Ferry Departs @ mile 27
10:00 am 1st Metric Century Ferry Departs @ mile 33
Noon 2nd Metric Century Ferry Departs @ mile 33
Noon Lunch Starts
1:00 Half Metric Route Closes
5:00 pm Event Ends
Riders are required to obey all traffic laws governing bicycles on the open roadway. Ride single file, all route roads are two lane. Helmets shall be worn at all times and earphones are not allowed!
Lodging and other activities
For lodging and information about other activities in Southeastern Virginia, contact the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce at or 757-622-2312 www.hamptonroadschamber.com
LOCATION
Wallaceton Ruritan Club
4032 Bunch Walnuts Road
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
