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Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club
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Headwaters Century

Event Overview Choose from 45-mile, 65-mile, or 100-mile loops starting at Enumclaw High School. Enumclaw, WA is situated on a plateau in a rural area with little traffic. Moderate traffic is encountered only on a 3/4-mile stretch of SR 169 near Maple Valley for the 65-mile and 100-mile routes. All routes are generally flat with some rolling hills and there is one 1.5-mile long hill near Black Diamond. The 100-mile includes a Mud Mountain Dam climb and descent. The 45-mile route has two rest stops and the 65-mile and 100-mile have three. There will be mechanical and sag support. The Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club provides a great variety of biker food at the rest stops. And at the finish there's dessert!
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Date Sunday, September 7, 2008
Registration open 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Start/Finish Location
Enumclaw High School
226 Semanski St S
Enumclaw, WA 98022

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Fees
Registration Categories Through 8/29/2008 8/30/2008 - 9/7/2008
Age 0-6 free free
Age 7-17 $8 $10
Age 18 and up $16 $20
Family with children under age 18 $37 $45
Souvenir glass $8 $10
Registration
  • Online: register now! preferred method
    (online registration closes 9/4/2008 11:59 PM PT)
  • By mail: PDF registration form not yet available
  • In person: You may register the morning of the event, but fees are higher and we cannot guarantee souvenir glass availability. Pay by cash or check only (no debit or credit cards).
Family Category For registration purposes, a family is defined as 1 or 2 adults and their children aged 17 or under all residing at the same address. If you do not meet this definition, please register each person in your party individually.
Routes Three gorgeous routes:
  • 45 miles
  • 65 miles
  • 100 miles
Enjoy rural scenery and minimal traffic. A mix of rolling and flat terrain. All routes enjoy climbing Flaming Geyser hill. The 100-mile route endures the climb to Mud Mountain Dam.
Souvenir Glasswear Souvenir drinking glasses are $8 each when pre-ordered with your registration through August 29th. Only a limited number of glasses will be available on the day of the event for $10 each. Great for your favorite beverage. Buy a set of 4!
Rider Safety Please come prepared to ride. We recommend you inspect your bike the night before. Along with your bike, bring an approved helmet, ID, water, first aid kit, tire repair equipment, other essentials, and a friendly attitude. All riders are expected to ride safely and obey the rules of the road.
Ride Support Rest stops supplied with food, drink and sani-cans. Sag wagons will be driving the route for mechanically stranded riders. Course closes at 5pm. Final sweep of sag wagons begins at 4pm.
Event Proceeds Rider registration fees for TWBC events help to support the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, bicycling safety and education programs, and local bicycle improvements. Surplus food is donated to a local food bank.
Volunteers This event is powered by dozens of TWBC volunteers—who receive a free souvenir glass and ride registration. Help make this event a success: volunteer now.
Questions Send email to headwaters@twbc.org.