Seagull Century

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Hi all. Newbie to biking and century riding. Can you give me some information on what to expect on the seagull? Wind? Hills? roads? What do I carry? (besides the bike repair stuff). Suppliments? Usual weather conditions (I see a lot of rain issues--)? What to wear?

Thanks for any assistance. I am new and nervous. You can e-mail me privately if you wish or I will check back here.

rodeoz@aol.com

Thanks

http://www.seagullcentury.org/

That's a lot of questions and it doesn't look like anyone has answered them.
Today is last day to register for $55. Tomorrow the price goes up.
I registered today and got #4933 - so safe to assume over 5000 riders - maybe as much as 7000 if weather is good.

Roads are flat, lightly traveled, rural/coastal (for the 100 milers) for the most part. Expect long stretches of headwinds.

Rest stops every 20-25 miles - well stocked. If you need something more maybe carry a couple bars and gels or blocks. And of course water.

What to wear? depends on the weather. Last year I started with a jacket, arm/knee warmers but took them all off eventually. So you should figure out how you will carry anything that you may eventually remove during the ride.

Hope this helps
Martha