Lake Nockamixon- Sunday, August 26, 2007
I plan to do the 50 or 75 mile loop (MUST reach the Lake, best rest stop food).
The 29th annual SCU Lake Nockamixon Ride will take place on Sunday, August 26, 2007, starting from Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Rd, Warrington, PA 18976. Ride 25, 50, 75, or 100 miles on scenic routes in Bucks County. The terrain is rolling with a few hills. A hilly 107-mile Intensive Climbing Unit century route is also being offered. All riders will visit picturesque Lake Galena in Peace Valley Park.
50-to-107-mile riders will also visit our well-stocked rest stop at scenic Lake Nockamixon.
Registration:$25 - non-members. Join SCU and save $5 on registration!
Children under 12 ride for free but will not receive a T-shirt.
You can register on the day of the ride at Central Bucks South High School.
Registration includes: marked route, cue sheet, rest stops, SAG support, and a post-ride meal (with vegetarian option). Rest stops have a large assortment of home-baked snacks.
Download the 2007 brochure (PDF 566 kB). one-page flyer.
Suburban Cyclists Unlimited, P.O. Box 401, Horsham, PA 19044; phone 215-234-0170. centuries@suburbancyclists.org
Start Times
Registration opens at 7:00am
100-107 mi. 7:00 to 8:00am
75 miles 8:00 to 9:00am
50 miles 8:30 to 9:30am
25 miles 9:00 to 10:00am
Registration closes at 10:00am
Bird's-eye view of CB South HS click to pan and zoom
Intensive Climbing Unit
SCU announces the Intensive Climbing Unit (ICU) route for the Lake Nockamixon Century. Ride 107 miles with 500-ft more climbing than the non-ICU century route. The ICU route includes three extra-hilly segments that are not part of the standard century route.Climbing data was computed using Delorme Topo USA®; your on-the-road results may differ.
Directions
CB South HS is located on Folly Road between Pickertown Road and Bristol Road. If you are familiar with CB South HS, proceed to the Folly Road entrance, where the parking volunteers will direct you. Please do NOT use the Pickertown Road entrance or the Bristol Road entrance.
From PA Turnpike (I-276) Exit #343 (old Exit #27) - Willow Grove:Take Route 611 north 6 miles and turn left on Bristol Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Folly Road. Go 0.5 miles and CB South HS will be on your right.
From New Hope/Central NJ: Take Route 202 south to Route 611 south. Stay on Route 611 for 3 miles, then turn right on Bristol Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Folly Road. Go 0.5 miles and CB South HS will be on your right. Or take the NJ Turnpike to the PA Turnpike and follow directions above.
Map of CB South HS Door-to-door driving directions to CB South HS
Bring essentials: 2 spare tubes, pump, patch kit, tire levers, 2 water bottles, ID, cash, medical insurance card. Eat a good breakfast consisting of carbohydrates and proteins.
SCU provides excellent SAG support.
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3 comments:
Deer Dra... how bad is the 50 mile course for hills? Rolling hills or bad a$$ climbers... =)
Hey Deirdre,
How was the ride?? Are you sore today?
Deirdre,
How was the ride? How did you do? Congratulations
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