Event Information

Location

Our 2010 tour offers riders the choice of 33 miles, 50 miles, or a full century distance winding through the rural farmlands and marshes of southeastern Virginia. All three ride distances will launch and finish at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center intersection of North Landing Road and George Mason Drive.

Detailed Route Maps will be available in July 2010.

Details/Registration

  • Enrollment is limited to only 300 riders. Cost is $20 for single rider early registration, $25 for single rider late registration, and $15 for team rider registration. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Riders must raise a minimum of $100 in addition to the registration fee to participate in the ride. All proceeds benefit the We Promise Foundation.
  • Event registration will be open October 31, 2009 until ride is full.
  • Riders traveling the 100-mile course will start at 7AM. Riders may depart any time between 7AM and 8AM for the full century.
  • Riders traveling the 50-mile course will start at 9:30AM. Riders may depart any time between 9:30AM and 10:30AM for the 50-mile course.
  • Riders traveling the 33-mile course will start at 12:30PM. Riders may depart any time between 12:30PM and 1:00PM for the 33-mile course.
  • The start will close promptly at 1:00PM.
  • All riders must be off the course by 5PM. Any rider not finished at this time will be picked up by our Sweep Vehicle and dropped off at the finish line. Should you decline to be picked up, you will travel at your own risk.

Awards

The Beach Century Bike Tour is proud to recognize our supporters with the following awards:

Individual Rider Perks:

  • Top fundraising individual rider will receive a $500 Gift Card to Fat Frogs Bike & Fitness in Chesapeake Virginia and their photo on our website homepage and in our 2011 brochure
  • Individual riders whose fundraising efforts bring in $750 or more will receive a commemorative Beach Century Bike Tour Jersey

Team Perks:

  • Top fundraising team will receive a roving trophy acknowledging their corporate/team name, Beach Century Bike Tour Jerseys for all team mates and their company/team photo and bio on our website. Team Captains will receive a $250 Gift Card to Fat Frogs Bike & Fitness in Chesapeake, Virginia
  • Team Captains with 2-4 riders who bring in $1,000 or more will receive a commemorative Beach Century Bike Tour Jersey
  • Team Captains with 5-10 riders who bring in $2,500 or more will receive a commemorative Beach Century Bike Tour Jersey and a $50 Gift Card to Fat Frogs Bike & Fitness in Chesapeake, Virginia

Packet Pick-up

  • Ride packets will be available 7 days in advance of the ride from noon to 2PM. Pickup is at The We Promise Foundation, located at the corporate headquarters of Chartway Federal Credit Union, 160 Newtown Road, Virginia Beach VA 23462. For riders who register after September 20, 2010 or who have not picked up your package prior to the ride, your packet will be available at Check-in from 6AM-8AM.
  • NOTE: ALL DONATION MONEY IS DUE AT TIME OF PACKET PICK-UP OR PRIOR TO THE RIDE. You may bring cash or checks made payable to the We Promise Foundation.

What to Bring

  • Identification, including Emergency Contact Information.
  • Helmet
  • Cell phone
  • Water bottles (pre-filled with water/sport drinks)
  • Energy food
  • Appropriate clothing: be prepared for rain and/or intense sun
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Extra tire tube: check for the size on your tire, pump, tire levers, patch kit and an adjustable wrench for non quick release wheels
  • Money for purchases in Columbia or along the way
  • Post-ride change of clothes

Safety & Rules

  • Helmets and ride numbers are required.
  • No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the ride routes.
  • Riders must maintain awareness of road conditions and traffic along route and exercise caution. Roads will not be closed to motor vehicles during the ride. Riders must obey all local laws.
  • Riders are expected to travel single file so traffic will not be impeded.
  • Use of Headphones/iPods are discouraged.
  • Riders under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Rest Stops

Rest areas will be staggered at convenient locations 10-15 miles apart and will include water and snacks. The lunch stop and bridge stop will also offer sport drinks. Riders are encouraged to stop, relax and refuel at the scenic rest stops throughout your route. Rest areas closings will be provided with your ride packet. Please note: you must arrive at the rest area prior to its scheduled closing time in order to ensure access to refreshments.

Road Assistance

Volunteers will be available to help you during the ride and will be designated by blue Staff T-shirts. Feel free to ask any Volunteer for assistance at any point. It is important for your safety that you follow their direction at key intersections and rest areas.

Rest Stops will be scattered throughout the course at approximately 10-15 miles apart. SAG Support will be available throughout the course. If you need help and are in between stops call the SAG Support number on your Cue Sheet. For medical attention, call 911.

Our Sweep team will cover the entire route. Should the Sweep Team catch you, you will need to maintain their pace in order to reach the next rest area before its scheduled closing time.