Seattle Century http://seattlecentury.com All About Seattle Thu, 17 May 2012 16:27:44 +0000 en hourly 1 Gift Certificates http://seattlecentury.com/2011/11/gift-certificates/ http://seattlecentury.com/2011/11/gift-certificates/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:20:30 +0000 Brad http://seattlecentury.com/beta/?p=269 MAKE THE HOLIDAYS EASY

Buy gift certificates for all your friends and ensure your favorite people are along for the ride. We’ve opened our ride registration just in time for the holidays so you can purchase gift certificates – an easy and fun gift that’s a little unexpected.

Finally, a gift that the bike lovers in your life will appreciate. Your purchase includes a full day of riding, breakfast, belly warming treats on course, full support and a finish line lunch with scratch-made soup and bread fresh from the oven.

BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW >>

]]> http://seattlecentury.com/2011/11/gift-certificates/feed/ 0 http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-seattle-century/ http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-seattle-century/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:42:54 +0000 test http://seattlecentury.com/beta/?p=49 Seattle’s Premier Bicycle Ride

  • A Gourmet Distance Ride.
  • Gorgeous routes, an incredible tour of Seattle and its majestic fringes.
  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, gourmet dinner and FREE BEER – all included!
  • Top notch support – relax in the saddle, we take
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]]> Seattle’s Premier Bicycle Ride

  • A Gourmet Distance Ride.
  • Gorgeous routes, an incredible tour of Seattle and its majestic fringes.
  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, gourmet dinner and FREE BEER – all included!
  • Top notch support – relax in the saddle, we take care of it all.
  • Challenge yourself on one of three impressive routes.
  • Fall in love with Seattle, all over again.

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ABOUT THE RIDE

The Tour – Beautiful Destinations

Puget Sound, Lake Union, Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish, Burke Gilman Trail, Lake Sammamish Trail, Carnation, Duvall, Bothel, Redmond, Issaquah, Bellevue, Mercer Island, and an optional loop to Snoqualmie Falls.

The Support – Unrivaled support every mile of the way

Well marked courses; clear ride map; ride-along medics and mechanics; well-stocked (and yummy!) rest stops; support vehicles on course (just in case); tons of great food; start line mechanical support; short lines; hundreds of volunteers, friendly, helpful staff and all the support you need to have an incredible day riding through Seattle and its awe-inspiring fringes.

The Finish – Local, fresh, yummy

Amazing grilled salmon fillet; local vegetables and salad; pasta salad; appetizer table with cheeses, crackers, salamis and more; fresh rolls and dessert served with a cold microbrew or two in the free beer garden.

The Cause – Benefiting Bike Works

Bike Works builds sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. For more than a decade this non-profit organization has worked to educate and empower youth through bicycle programs. Bike Works makes bicycling accessible and affordable to the Seattle community.

]]> http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-seattle-century/feed/ 0 The 100 Mile http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-century/ http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-century/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:15:57 +0000 test http://seattlecentury.com/beta/?p=38 Gorgeous Routes

Top Notch Support

Relax in the saddle - we take care of it all for you from start to finish.]]> This route loops you around some of the best areas Washington has to offer. Ride on the popular Burke-Gilman Trail, stop in historic Bothell, and ride into the beautiful cities of Redmond, Fall City, and Mercer Island. The stops along the way alone are worth the ride. There will be berry pies at Remlinger Farms, strawberry shortcake, deli sandwiches on Dave’s Killer bread, along with the traditional snack items. There will also be mechanical support to keep you on track.

This map is interactive. Zoom in, choose to view the landscape (satellite view) or just a map view.

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 99 miles
  • Elevation: + 5189 / – 5496 ft
  • Climbing Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult*
  • Avg Distance between Rest Stops: ~16 miles
  • Lunch Stop: Yes
  • Download to GPS

Disclaimers

Route subject to change at anytime.

*Climbing difficulty is a sliding scale is based on the following criteria: Easy: Gently rolling terrain with few short hills. Moderate: Has rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs. Difficult: Has longer, steeper hills or extreme terrain with frequent steep hills and long sustained climbs.

]]> http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-century/feed/ 0 The 85 Mile http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-85/ http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-85/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:10:15 +0000 test http://seattlecentury.com/beta/?p=40 A gourmet distance ride.

Free beer garden at the finish line.

Relax in style after a rewarding day of riding with friends. There is no other ride like the Seattle Century.]]> Experience all the riding bliss of the full century route with one exception: This route turns off before the Snoqualmie Falls loop. You can change your mind at any time. If your legs are feeling strong and you want to view the Falls, simply take the Falls Loop, which is clearly marked on the course.

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 85 miles
  • Elevation: + 4610 / – 4605 ft
  • Climbing Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult*
  • Avg Distance between Rest Stops: ~14 miles
  • Lunch Stop: Yes
  • Download to GPS

This map is interactive. Zoom in, choose to view the landscape (satellite view) or just a map view.

Disclaimers

Route subject to change at anytime.

*Climbing difficulty is a sliding scale is based on the following criteria: Easy: Gently rolling terrain with few short hills. Moderate: Has rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs. Difficult: Has longer, steeper hills or extreme terrain with frequent steep hills and long sustained climbs.

]]> http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-85/feed/ 0 The 50 Mile http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-50/ http://seattlecentury.com/2011/09/the-50/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:05:29 +0000 test http://seattlecentury.com/beta/?p=42 Conquer your personal challenge.

Perfectly chosen routes.

Rest stops every 15 miles, lunch on course. YUM!]]> This surprisingly flat route affords you an luscious tour of Seattle and its fringes in a robust 50 miles. The route travels from historic Bothell City to Redmond and onto Mercer Island as it loops back to the start line. Ride on the popular Sammamish River Trail along the scenic Lake Sammamish.

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 50 miles
  • Elevation: + 2452 / – 2452 ft
  • Climbing Difficulty: Easy*
  • Avg Distance between Rest Stops: ~16 miles
  • Lunch Stop: No
  • Download to GPS

This map is interactive. Zoom in, choose to view the landscape (satellite view) or just a map view.

Disclaimers

Route subject to change at anytime.

*Climbing difficulty is a sliding scale is based on the following criteria: Easy: Gently rolling terrain with few short hills. Moderate: Has rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs. Difficult: Has longer, steeper hills or extreme terrain with frequent steep hills and long sustained climbs.

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