Century Training Rides
Open and Free for All
Sumner rides start and end at Sumner Library, 1116 Fryar Av, Sumner
Sprinker rides start and end at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C Street So, Tacoma
Skyline rides start the Skyline Park and Ride, 7100 6th Avenue, Tacoma
Celebration rides start and end at Celebration Park, 11th Pl S & S 324th St, Federal Way
Level I training to ride 100 miles for two days in a row; 11 hours each day
Level II training to ride 100 miles for two days in a row; 9 hours each day
Level III training to ride 200 miles in one day in 14 hours
It's also helpful to ride two days in a row to become stronger. So, besides our training rides, do the Daffodil Classic on Sunday, April 18 and the Peninsula Metric on Sunday, June 6.
Training Rides Ground Rules
- Carry adequate food and TWO water bottles. There will be brief reststops but no long lunch hour.
- Be prepared to deal with your own flat tires and mechanical problems
- Have a personal plan for getting home in case of a minor accident or mechanical problem
- Carry cash, spare tubes, tools, pump, ID, and useful phone numbers. A cell phone is also useful.
- Come prepared to deal with inclement weather, especially early in the season - we don't want anyone becoming hypothermic.
- Never ride with earphones or earbud(s). Pull off and stop when using a cell phone.
- Be on your bike ready to roll at the designated start time
Rides start promptly at 9 a.m. although as rides get longer, groups may decide on earlier start times. To stay informed check "Upcoming Rides" at www.twbc.org . While there, it would be helpful if you also checked in so we know you will be coming.
Also, please download the cue sheet for each ride for the small possibility that you need to find your own way home.
To view maps and elevation profiles for these rides, click on distance/elevation for each ride below. Do not get the cue sheets here as they are not accurate.
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2 |
3 |
4 |
Level I--12-14 mph |
Level II--15-17 mph |
Level III--18-21 mph |
|
Date |
Day/Time |
Start Location |
Distance/Elevation |
Distance/Elevation |
Distance/Elevation |
| Wk 1 |
20-Mar |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Sumner |
29 miles/297' |
29 miles/297' |
43 miles/748' |
| Wk 2 |
27-Mar |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Sprinker |
38 miles/429' |
38 miles/429' |
49 miles/912' |
| Wk 3 |
3-Apr |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Skyline |
24 miles/1192' |
24 miles/1192' |
41 miles/1672' |
| Wk 4 |
10-Apr |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Celebration |
36 miles/1181' |
36 miles/1181' |
65 miles/1991' |
| Wk 5 |
17-Apr |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Sumner |
43 miles/748' |
43 miles/748' |
75 miles/748' |
| Wk 6 |
24-Apr |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Sprinker |
49 miles/1526' |
49 miles/1526' |
81 miles/2052' |
| Wk 7 |
1-May |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Skyline |
41 miles/1672' |
41 miles/1672' |
73 miles/3141' |
| Wk 8 |
8-May |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Celebration |
56 miles/1843' |
56 miles/1843' |
82 miles/2052' |
| Wk 9 |
15-May |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Sumner |
71 miles/1942' |
71 miles/1942' |
88 miles/3000+' |
| Wk 10 |
22-May |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Sprinker |
63 miles/1519' |
63 miles/1519' |
105 miles/1638' |
| Wk 11 |
29-May |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Skyline |
54 miles/2812' |
54 miles/2812' |
111 miles/4805' |
| Wk 12 |
5-Jun |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Celebration |
63 miles/1993' |
63 miles/1993' |
118 miles/4558' |
| Wk 13 |
12-Jun |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Sumner |
74 miles/3016' |
74 miles/3016 |
126 miles/4839' |
| Wk 14 |
19-Jun |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Sprinker |
81 miles/2052' |
81 miles/2052' |
146 miles/2664' |
| Wk 15 |
26-Jun |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Skyline |
73 miles/3141' |
73 miles/3141' |
156 miles/7245' |
| Wk 16 |
3-Jul |
Sat, 9 a.m. |
Celebration |
82 miles/2620' |
82 miles/2620' |
168 miles/8684' |