Northeastern Centuries

[maryellen]

Last year I did the North Fork Century (flat--N fork of Long Island) and the Golden Apple (hilly in Westchester). I hope to do both of them again this year--August 28 and Sept 25, 2005 respectively.

There are several others in the area, but I haven't done them as I always am out of town on vacation for a few weekends in Sept.

[Wendy]

I should be working at the Golden Apple merchandise table from 8 to 10 a.m. Stop by and say hi!

[maryellen]

will do Wendy, I remember making a few purchases at the merchandise table last year--tho at the end of the ride. WCC seems like a great club.

[Surlygirl]

The Major Taylor century is Oct 2 with rides through the Blackstone Valley (my stomping grounds) which include 25, 62 and 100 mile options through Mass., RI, and Conn. Lots of hills girls, but also very pretty. www.10thgear.com

[ohmyspokes]

The Gap Gallop Century - Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005
50 & 100 mile options

I'm handling registration for this event hosted by my club. The ride starts in Bethlehem, PA and winds its way north to the Delaware Water Gap region, then back. The terrain is rolling to hilly, and follows some really nice rural roads through farmland and wooded areas. We have various pasta dishes from a local Italian restaurant after - very yummy, with salad & fresh rolls, too.

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1201204

[natheless]

This is not a supported century - but I grew up in this area, and I think it will be a lovely ride.

Mid-Hudson Valley – Saturday, October 15th &&

The final tour of the 2005 season holds special meaning for your Tour Coordinator as it travels through the area in which I was born and raised. The ride will occur during peak foliage season in the Hudson Valley, which will only serve to enhance the natural beauty of this region. There are no extended climbs on this tour – just 105 miles of scenic highways and byways through the rolling countryside of Dutchess County. While much of the region has been impacted by residential development, this tour will guide you past farm pastures and orchards that still retain their rural character. As an added bonus, a portion of the route will travel along the magnificent Hudson River, offering the cyclist spectacular views of the river and its surroundings along with glimpses of the distant Catskill Mountains. The Mid-Hudson Valley Tour is sure to provide a memorable conclusion to the 2005 Challenge Tour Series.

See "events" http://www.nbwclub.org/

[wavedancer]

I am planning on doing my first century this year and would appreciate any thoughts on which Northeast century might be best-suited for a first-time rider. Frome these previous posts I am thinking Blazing Saddles, Seacoast, or Flattest Century in the East. Any thoughts or advice?

Thanks,
Linda