Gorilla Century 2008

Saturday August 30th, 2008--Pittsburg, KS
Hosted by PSU Cycling Club & Tailwind Cyclists, Inc.

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RIDE INFO
Start time is 8 AM. Please bring at least one water bottle & flat repair gear. There will be a marked “Bail out” option that will knock 15 miles off the century if you need to cut it short. Full service rest stops are located every 10-15 miles.

HELMET USE IS MANDATORY!

Post-ride showers available 11AM – 6PM at the Weede Gymnasium at PSU.

REGISTRATION
Register online at sportsbaseonline.com or mail a flyer before August 20th to get a free T-Shirt and to avoid the $5 late registration fee. Late entrants DO NOT get a t-shirt!

Register or pick up your packet Friday August 29th 10 AM – 6 PM at Tailwind Cyclists 16th & Broadway in Pittsburg
Register or pick up your packet Saturday August 30th 6 AM – 8 AM at Gorilla Village on PSU campus.

T-shirt is included with entry if received before August 20th . Entry fee is $30 for 102 or 65 milers and $20 for the 32 miler.

LODGING
Check here for a list of area hotels.

COMFORT
Post ride showers, real toilets and plenty of parking will make your pre- and après-ride enjoyable & stress free. Well stocked SAG stops less than 15 miles apart ensure a well hydrated and bonk free ride.

FESTIVAL
The whole family can enjoy Little Balkans Day's celebration Saturday while you are riding with lots of post ride entertainment to finish off a fun filled day. Live music, Train rides, Street dances, Carnival rides, Arts & Crafts vendors & Car shows are just a few of the activities planned for Saturday with more on Sunday. Here is a complete list of all activities for the entire weekend.

RIDE DESCRIPTION
A mostly flat course with a few small hills meandering through numerous small towns in Crawford & Cherokee counties passing historical landmarks like the Big Brutus Coal Shovel. Choose 102 miles, 65 miles or 34 miles.

DIRECTIONS

Ride starts on the PSU campus. Registration is at the Gorilla Village east of Carney Smith Stadium & Leonard H. Axe Library From Hwy 69 or Broadway ST (Hwy 69B) head east on Quincy ST to Joplin ST . Go south on Joplin ST to the first stop sign at Williams ST. Turn east onto Williams ST and park behind the stadium. Quincy ST is one mile south of Hwy 126 (4th ST). Drive time to Pittsburg (if you drive slow) from: KC-2 hours, Springfield-2 hours, Wichits-3 hours, Topeka 3.5 hours, Tulsa-2 hours, Fayetteville-2.5 hours.