The Flattest Century of the East
06-18-07, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BikerJoeP
The breeze was on the nose all the way back and picked up as the day went on. The 19.5 dropped to 17.5 by the end of the day.
I kind of knew before i reached Woodland that the return trip wouldnt be as fast or easy. Still, I hate having to quit rides.
I think my next century will be the exact opposite of BtoB. The Blue Ridge Extreme.
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06-19-07, 08:13 AM
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The flatest century in the Heartland is the The Tour De Corn. It is going on this weekend and a few of us from southern Il.are plan on giving it a try. We did the Superman ride two weeks ago and it had some hills to it . THE CORN RIDE HAS ONE HILL OVER A INTERSTATE IT CROSSES and they usually have 600 riders or more doing it. The heat is going to be turned to the mid 90's this will make it interesting anyway. The only sad thing is my youngest son wo'nt be able to make the trip to this one after are light 40 mile Saturday mourning ride he broke his arm at home above the elbow. We will sure miss him on this one being that he is our pace setter pushing us to our limit if we can keep his pace or slow him down plus he lives to ride his bike and will be out for the summer. We all know that hurts staying out of the saddle that long SO GET BETTER MIKE WE MISS YOUR RIDING SKILLS . Here is there web sight
https://tourdecorn.com/
https://tourdecorn.com/
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06-19-07, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryleeryno
I'll be riding this year. If anyone in the area wants to assemble a group ride then let me know...
Sunday Sept. 9th will be Southern New England's annual century ride. Limit to 1,800 riders. Registration starts May 1st. Last year registration met full capacity on May 18th so sign up ASAP if you wish to ride. More details at https://www.nbwclub.org/
Sunday Sept. 9th will be Southern New England's annual century ride. Limit to 1,800 riders. Registration starts May 1st. Last year registration met full capacity on May 18th so sign up ASAP if you wish to ride. More details at https://www.nbwclub.org/
06-19-07, 08:42 AM
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I thought the flattest century was the Tri-State Century in Oct that starts at HamptonBeach in New Hampshire? could be wong.
06-19-07, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Astroluc
I thought the flattest century was the Tri-State Century in Oct that starts at HamptonBeach in New Hampshire? could be wong.
As everyone mentioned, TFCE is an old name, no reason to change it now. It's just a ride name.
06-19-07, 08:56 AM
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06-20-07, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by KevinF
TFCE predates the Tri-State Seacoast Century. i.e., TFCE was the flattest in the East when it was started. They aren't about to change the name now. I think the Seacoast and TFCE are about on the same level of "flatness". Both are mountainous in nature when compared to some of the other epically flat rides mentioned in this thread (i.e., Eastern Maryland's Seagull century).
good stuff to know, thanks again
