Click here to pre-register for the PPTC Back Roads Century, September 20, 2009

Planning has already begun on the PPTC Century Ride in historic Berryville, VA. Nearly 100 volunteers are organizing to: mark routes, serve snacks, hand out t-shirts, copy cue sheets, and perform myriad other tasks to carry out a club signature event. The ride start will be at the Clark County High School, which graciously provides us space and facilities, and there will be four rest stops, including the Burwell-Morgan Mill. Stroll into history at this charming well shaded site. We also stop at the White Post Antique Restoration site where you might spot an antique treasure. The White House rest stop will be moved to the elementary school in 2009, for better accessibility.

Last year over 800 riders participated, and we hope to increase the numbers in 2009. There will be 25, 50, 66(metric century), and 100 mile(English century), routes through rolling countryside on lightly traveled roads. PPTC has done this ride for nine years and has received accolades for a great SAG support system. Bike repair vans will be available at rest stops, and we will have local emergency support on call at all times.

The Boy Scouts will again offer breakfast at the start and will be making sandwiches this year. There will be some surprises in snacks and lunches, with some local groups working with us. We will try to keep all the goodies of last year: the tomato sandwiches, potatoes, and energy bars, and add some new twists.

We are fortunate that many of last years volunteers will be contributing their time and energy again, but have a need this year for: a parking czar, SAG manager, clean up team members, and others. This is a great way to meet more of your PPTC fellow members, and to give back to the club. Volunteers get to ride free! Contact to let him know what you want to do.

Pre-registration has begun (Click here to pre-register), and there will be more information coming in the Pedal Patter, and on our web site, in the coming months. T-shirts will be given to those who register early. The century will be co-chaired this year by newbies: Bill Phillips and Carolyn Dockins. They are excited to be working on such a well known and successful ride, but grateful for all support. See you in Berryville!