Great Ride + Great Food - Come Share the Camaraderie
NOTE: registration has closed out for this event.
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.
This yea'rs registration includes an event logo’d pair of socks, SAG support, tasty food/rest stops, sports drinks, cue sheets, 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 for each rider and volunteer.
· Great opportunity for a ride with family and friends
· Great Training Ride for Upcoming Special Events such as the MS150, Tour de Cure, and breakaway rides
· Ride with a Group, even if you are alone!
Online registration (only) is open from now until May 9, 2012. Unfortunately we are unable to guarantee your choice of sock size after April 5, 2012. Also, ferry capacity is limited to 100 cyclists per ferry - so register on-line early!
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.
Cue sheet (pdf) GPX file (right click & "save as")
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 12:00 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 sides of the road – remember to enjoy the view!
Cue sheet (pdf) GPX file (right click & "save as")
The Half METRIC CENTURY (33 MILES)
The Half Metric Century riders will travel the English and metric century routes to the Blackwater Fire Station rest stop in rural Virginia Beach and then travel back to the Ruritan Club.
Cue sheet (pdf) GPX file (right click & "save as")
Event Day Schedule
6:30 am Rider check-in opens
7:00 am Routes open
9:00 am Rider check-in closes
9:00 am English Century ferry departs @ mile 27
10:00 am 1st Metric Century ferry departs @ mile 33
12:00 pm 2nd Metric Century ferry departs @ mile 33
12:00 pm Post-ride meal @ Ruritan Club
5:00 pm Event Ends - all riders must be off the road
Riders are required to obey all traffic laws governing bicycles on the open roadway. Ride single file. Most route roads are two lane except for NC 168 near Currituck. Helmets shall be worn at all times and earphones are not allowed!
Ferry capacity is limited and NCDOT reserves the right to load less than the planned number of cyclists. Be sure to allow sufficient time including breaks to reach the ferry specified on your registration.
Cancellation Policy: The KI Century is a rain or shine event. Cancellations will be accepted until no later than midnight on Friday, May 4th. Contact knottsisland@tbarides.org
Lodging and other Activities
For lodging and information about other activities in Southeastern Virginia, contact the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce at 757-622-2312 or visit www.hamptonroadschamber.com
Location
Wallaceton Ruritan Club
4032 Bunch Walnuts Road
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
