Gorilla Century 2009
Saturday Sept 5th, 2009--Pittsburg, KS
Hosted by PSU Cycling Club & Tailwind Cyclists, Inc.
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PRINTABLE FLYER
NEW START LOCATION
Because of a PSU football game we have moved the ride start to Pittsburg High School!
RIDE INFO
Start time is 8 AM. Please bring at least one water bottle & flat repair gear. There will be marked “Bail out” options that will knock off miles at the end of the century if you need to cut it short. Full service rest stops are located every 15 miles or so. Ride distance options are 101, 68 or 28 miles.
HELMET USE IS MANDATORY!
Post-ride showers available 11AM – 6PM.
REGISTRATION
We're experiencing technical difficulties and will fix them hopefully by Monday evening. Register online at sportsbaseonline.com or mail a flyer before August 26th 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 September 4th 10 AM – 6 PM at Tailwind Cyclists 16th & Broadway in Pittsburg
Register or pick up your packet Saturday August 30th 6 AM – 7:30 AM at Pittsburg High School.
T-shirt is included with entry if received before August 26th . Entry fee is $30 for 101 or 68 milers and $20 for the 28 miler.
LODGING
Check here for a list of area hotels and B&B's.
DINING
A list of all area restaurants can be found at visitcrawfordcounty.com.
Here's a list of early morning restaurants where you can get a pre-ride meal.
COMFORT
Post ride showers, real toilets and plenty of parking will make your pre- and après-ride enjoyable & stress free. Well stocked fun-themed SAG stops every 15 miles or so 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. A list of Little Balkans Days activities will be posted once available.
GORILLA FOOTBALL
The Gorillas will battle the Chadron State College Eagles of Nebraska Saturday at noon in Carney Smith Stadium. The family can watch a great game and meet up after the ride.
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 at Pittsburg High School (NOT PSU) because of the football game. PHS is located at the east end of Pittsburg on Hwy 126 (4th ST). Registration, showers and bathrooms are all in the main building. Pittsburg High School is at 1978 E. 4th ST Pittsburg, KS 66762.
GPS - N37*24.6493': W094*40.3841'
Drive time to Pittsburg (if you drive slow) from: KC-2 hours, Springfield-2 hours, Wichita-3 hours, Topeka 3.5 hours, Tulsa-2 hours, Fayetteville-2.5 hours.