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Back Roads Century News

May 13, 2011 


Greetings!

Please join us on Sunday, September 18th for the 2011 Back Roads Century in Berryville, VA. 

We've become the most popular cycling event in the DC region for good reason - great routes, fantastic food, entertainment, door prizes, a post-ride cookout, and more.

Our event was a sell-out last year and we'll be closing registration at 2,000 participants this year.  So don't delay - registration is now open!

Thank you for your support in 2010 and we look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces again in 2011.

Sincerely,

Mark Alpert
Chairman - Back Roads Century

sales@backroadscentury.org

IN THIS ISSUE
Register Now
2011 Fee Schedule
What's Included With Registration
2011 Back Roads Century Jersey
Back Roads Century Logo Gear
Join Potomac Pedalers
Register Now!

Register

Registration for the Back Roads Century is now open on the Potomac Pedalers website.  If you're ready to register now, click here.


If you would like to learn more about the Back Roads Century, then visit our website for a wealth of information at - www.BackRoadsCentury.org 


2011 Registration Fee Schedule
 

Amount


Eligible Riders

Beginning

-Ending


$45.00


General Public

May 1st

-

July 31st


$40.00


Potomac Pedalers Members

May 1st

-

July 31st




$50.00


General Public

August 1st

-

August 31st


$45.00


Potomac Pedalers Members

August 1st

-

August 31st




$65.00


All Riders

Sept 1st

-

Sept 12th






On-line Registration Closes Sept 12th 







$100.00


On-site Registration (limit 100 riders)

Sept 18th

-

Sept 18th




 

Note - Registration is limited to the first 2,000 riders, and will close at that

rider count regardless of the date

 


What's Included With Registration

Two CyclistsHere's what's included with your paid registration -   

  • Free parking
  • Cue sheets 
  • Your choice of routes - 25, 30, 50, 65 or 100 miles 
  • Mechanical support during your ride and at each rest stop 
  • Free food and drinks all day at any of our rest stops including our featured items - 
    • Boiled potatoes at Burwell-Morgan Mill
    • Our "world famous" tomato sandwices at White Post Restorations
    • Italian Ice at Clarke County High School
  • Post-ride cookout with hamburgers, hot dogs and more
  • After party with DJ
  • Door prizes at our post-ride cookout 
  • Free logo short sleeve tech t-shirt
  • Free logo cycling water bottle
  • A "goodie bag" when you pick up your free t-shirt and water bottle
  • Locker rooms and shower at the high school  
  • Lots of fun!  

Presenting our 2011 Back Roads Century Jersey

 

You'll be the envy of your fellow riders when they see you in this beautiful cycling jersey, which highlights some of the unique features of our ride.  

   



On the front are rolling hills, farmland, horses and cyclists.  And prominently displayed, is the White Post street marker which you'll see at the intersection of White Post Road and Berry's Ferry Road.  The post was originally placed by George Washington, under the direction of Lord Fairfax in 1750.


 Jersey Back 


The back of the jersey features the water spillway stream at Burwell-Morgan Mill, established 1785.  This is one of our rest stops, where we serve food right next to the stream.  And peeking out of the rear pockets are three of the signature food items which you'll enjoy at the Back Roads Century - Boiled Potatoes (at Burwell-Morgan Mill), Tomato Sandwich (at White Post Restorations) and Italian Ice (at the post-ride cookout).

 

But beware - Anyone riding behind you is going to ask "Can I have a bite of your tomato sandwich?"

    

Our jersey is available in both men's and women's sizes for that perfect fit.  Go to our online store to view the jersey details and to order.

  

Back Roads Century Logo Gear

 

We have Back Roads Century logo gear available for purchase in our online store.  You can purchase  any of these items during registration in one transaction, or you can come back later to place your order.  

 

 T-shirt

 

Presenting our Back Roads Century logo t-shirt.  This is the same shirt that you'll receive free with your paid registration.  Go to our online store and stock up if you would like to have more than one.

 

Click here to purchase or to view a larger image

 

 Long Sleeve T-shirt

 

Presenting our Back Roads Century long sleeve logo t-shirt.  This shirt is 100% cotton and has the words Back Roads Century, Berryville, VA and 2011 printed on the front.

 

 Click here to purchase or to view a larger image 

 

Sweats 

 

Presenting our Back Roads Century hooded sweatshirt with full zipper.  It has our logo stitched on the front for a really elegant look.

 

Click here to purchase or to view a larger image.   

 

Water Bottles  

 

Presenting our Back Roads Century water bottles.  This is the same bottle that you'll receive free with your paid registration.  Go to our online store and stock up if you would like to have more than one.

 

Click here to purchase or to view a larger image.  

 

All items purchased online will be delivered at the Back Roads Century.  We will not be shipping orders in advance of the ride.

 

Become a Potomac Pedalers Member

 

Two CyclistsIf you're not currently a Potomac Pedalers member, then consider joining our club.

 

We offer over 1,000 group rides each year for cyclists of all ability levels.  Take one look at our ride schedule and you'll soon see that no other cycling organization can match the incredible quantity, quality and variety of rides that we offer. 

 

Every Saturday and Sunday we have rides all throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC region - DC, MD and VA.  We even offer after-work rides during the week, so that you can get in that one extra weekday ride for fun and exercise.

 

It doesn't matter if you like to leisurely cruise on bike paths, or challenge your friends to see who's fastest on the road.  We have rides for cyclists of all ability levels, so that you're sure to find that perfect ride - and with perfect companionship as well.

 

In addition to our expansive ride schedule, we host several cycling get-away weekends each year.  These could include the beach, the mountains or even camping.  And best of all, Potomac Pedalers members receive discounts for all of our events requiring overnight hotel stays.

 

Our website at www.PotomacPedalers.org is unparalleled in the cycling community.  And the best features of our website are located inside of the members-only areas.  Not only will you see our complete ride schedule, but it's the incredible array of social networking tools that we offer, which you won't find anywhere else.  You can post in our forums; create your own Blogs; advertise cycling gear for sale; subscribe to RSS feeds and more.  But this is just scratching the surface of what we offer.

 

The list of social networking tools that we offer is extensive.  So when you join Potomac Pedalers, you're not just joining a cycling club, you're joining a community.  Because ultimately our organization is all about people - people who love to ride, just like you.

 

Welcome to our club and let us know how we can make your experience with us, a rewarding and memorable one.

 

As a member you will receive the following benefits -

  • Over 1,000 group rides each year
  • Member discounts on all of our weekend get-away cycling trips
  • Member discount on our Back Road Century ride, held every fall in Virginia 
  • Discounts from numerous bike shops and traveling organizations throughout DC, MD and VA
  • Our cue sheet library with hundreds of rides developed by our members
  • Our monthly newsletter "Pedal Patter"
  • Access to the members-only areas of our incredible website
  • Discounted Bicycle travel box rentals 
  • Camaraderie, friendship and fun!
A one year membership is only $32.00 for individuals and $37.00 for families.  Members receive a $5.00 discount on Back Roads Century registration through August 31st.

Join Now 

 

It's Your Ride!

Our #1 goal is to make sure that you have a great time at the Back Roads Century.  So consider it your ride - developed with your comments and suggestions.  We welcome your feedback, so feel free to contact me any time. 

Sincerely,

Mark Alpert
Chairman - Back Roads Century

sales@backroadscentury.org