Burkes Garden Century 2021

111 Mary St.,Narrows VA 24124

21 August, 2021

Description

This is one of the easiest and prettiest centuries around and is a great excuse to get out of town during the business of VT move-in. This century (102 mi) and metric century (62 mi) has become a tradition for the New River Valley Bicycle Association since 1997 when a long-time member initiated this ride for a casual outing to avoid campus traffic on Move-In day for Virginia Tech. This ride has rapidly gained popularity as a fast, easy century for anyone who loves to ride bicycles. Many novice cyclists enjoy this century as their first, while advanced riders test their hammering ability to plug out 100 miles at a fast pace. The ride is supported with SAG vehicles, regular port-a-potties, and gas stations for food at Rocky Gap (21 mi & 83 mi), Gratton (41 mi & 63 mi), and lunch stop at Burke's Garden (56 mi). Bring cash in some small bills since the stores can get overwhelmed changing $20s for riders. The century ride leaves at 8:00 AM from the football field parking below Narrows Elementary School on Monroe Street: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Narrows+Elementary+School+Football+Field/@37.3276171,-80.8157241,354m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x884e758165836ccf:0xafd7be9257d3f1f3!8m2!3d37.3276156!4d-80.8149762?rapsrc=lu_categorical_full_list&hl=en and travels along Wolf Creek up to Rocky Gap. Metric century riders can join the fun at the Rocky Gap Elementary School at 9:15 AM. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bland+County+High+School/@37.2424445,-81.1126531,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x884e3e1cec8d1ef1:0x5f70862057de2eff!8m2!3d37.2424402!4d-81.1104644?rapsrc=lu_categorical_full_list&hl=en All participants continue to Tazwell and climb over Rich Mountain into Burkes Garden where local cuisine is served. Climb back out of the Garden and enjoy a gentle downhill cruise back to Narrows. A whopping 1% downhill grade for 40 miles to make you turn just a bit faster! Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15346597 or http://nrvrc.org/cyclingguide/rides/burkes.html Same day registration prior to the event will be $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Exact change only. The New River Valley Bicycle Association is an organization representing cyclists in Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski counties and the City of Radford. Together with cyclists, citizens and lawmakers of the New River Valley, the NRVBA works to keep our community a safe, friendly and enjoyable place for biking. The New River Valley Bicycle Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The New River Valley Bicycle Association is an organization representing cyclists in Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski counties and the City of Radford. Together with cyclists, citizens and lawmakers of the New River Valley, the NRVBA works to keep our community a safe, friendly and enjoyable place for biking. The New River Valley Bicycle Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.