Join the “fun” and celebrate the 32nd annual Savage Century ride, one of the most scenic and difficult (if you choose) rides in our area. Select a route–40, 60, 75 or 100 miles (the major hills are only on the 75 and 100 mile loops; 40 and 60 mile loops have a few short climbs to make flat-landers do some work) and enjoy one of the premier rides in the mid-Atlantic and the support of the White Clay Bike Club.

Many have taken the challenge of the Savage as a “ride of passage” while others return year after year to enjoy beauty of Chester and Lancaster Counties – the simple charm of Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish farmlands and the scenic vistas from the hills along the Susquehanna River. Warm up on the rolling hills heading out of Newark to Nottingham, PA, then head for the hills and play Lance Armstrong on the infamous Bald Eagle Hill, Fishing Creek Hill, or Duck Hill. It is recommended that for the longer loops bikes be equipped with a low of 40-gear inches (e.g. 28 tooth rear sprocket and 42-tooth chain ring) or lower to prevent undue straining on the major hills. Whether you ride it for the beauty or the beast, it’s worth the effort.

DATE:
Saturday, October 16, 2010

TIME:
Registration 7:00-9:00 a.m.; ride starts at 7:30 a.m.

PLACE:
W.L. Gore facility | map/directions
- 1901 Barksdale Rd., Newark, DE 19711

From I-95: Exit RT 896 North (Delaware)
1. Left onto Christina Pkwy
2. Right onto Elkton Rd.
3. Left onto Casho Mill Rd. [NOTE!!! If you have a roof rack, you may NOT be able to take this route! There is an 8'9" railroad overpass. Proceed with caution, OR, continue with alternate route below.]
4. Left onto Barksdale. Continue about 1 mile to the Gore facility on the left.

Alternate Route:
1. Left onto Christina Pkwy
2. Right onto Elkton Rd.
3. Turn left at the traffic signal onto Old Barksdale Road (7-11 store is on the far left corner)
4. Left onto Barksdale Continue about 1.5 (one and one-half) miles to the Gore facility on the left.

COST:
$20 before Oct. 6; $25 at the start

REGISTER ONLINE |  REGISTRATION FORM

INCLUDES:
Painted route, map, sag wagon, multiple food stops (plus other small convenience stores), and souvenir water bottle. And, the prized Savage Century patch will return this year for those completing the century route!

CONTACT:
Contact: Craig Hall, savagecentury@whiteclaybicycleclub.org