The 2016 Glassner Autumn Challenge presented by Max Credit Union will be held Saturday, October 8, 2016. This is the 14th annual century ride held in memory of Dr. Jim Glassner, a longtime friend and supporter of cycling in central Alabama. A member of the Montgomery Bicycle Club, Jim was killed in a cycling accident on December 16, 2001. We renamed our century event (which we have been running since the 80's) in his honor. He was an avid cyclist and the Autumn Challenge is dedicated to his love of cycling.
Dr. Jim Glassner 1955-2001
Choose your challenge and join the fun!
How challenging do you want your ride? Pick from
the Nutty Nifty Nines 18, Smell the Roses 30, the Fabulous Fives 55, the
Mad Metric Century 62, or
the Courageous Century 100.
Do you want to
experience RADICAL SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY? The club
members of the Montgomery Bicycle Club understand that no one understands
the need of a cyclist better than your fellow cyclists. Club members proudly
serve as your volunteers for the day to ensure your needs are met! No matter what distance you choose, you
will be biking the beautiful, tree-lined, low-traffic rural roads of central Alabama
with mechanical support, sag wagons, and themed rest stops supplied with plenty of
fruit, light snacks, water, and sports drinks. The short routes offer gently
rolling hills, while the longer routes offer moderately rolling hills. The
routes will be clearly marked and will keep you on beautiful rural roads.
The ride will begin and end at Pintlala Baptist Church where a delicious
all-you-can-eat pancake (and much more!) breakfast will be served by the
Pintlala Baptist Church in the fellowship hall from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Cost
of the breakfast is included in your registration. When you return
be ready for some old fashioned southern hospitality - tomato sandwiches,
ice cream, and more!
Registration
Cost:
$45
Early Registration Fee if paid on or before April 10, 2016
(includes a free technical or cotton tee)
$50 Regular Registration Fee if paid paid April 11 - September
18, 2016
(Also includes a free technical or cotton tee.)
$60 Late Registration Fee if paid after September 18, 2016
(Does NOT include a free technical or cotton tee. You may
buy one, though!)
$70 On-Site Registration Fee if paid on
October 6, 7, or 8, 2016
(Does NOT include a free technical or cotton tee. You may
buy one, though!)
SPECIAL PRICING FOR YOUNG RIDERS when registering with an adult rider...
Through April 10, riders 10-18 may register for $25 and also receive the free Glassner shirt. On April 11, rates increase by $5 and you still get a free shirt. Teammates ages 9 years and younger may register for $15 with no free shirt. This fee also increases on April 11 by $5.
There are several ways to pay: PayPal, Debit/Credit Card, or by check.
Packet Pick-up and Pre-Ride Reception
Friday October 7 - Packet pick-up will be 4:30-8:00 pm
Hampton Inn (60 Wasden
Rd, Hope Hull, AL 36043)
In addition, the Hampton Inn & Suites
is donating a manager's reception for all riders from 5:30-7:00 pm with
food (chicken wings, potato salad & freshly baked cookies) and refreshments
(homemade lemonade & bottled water). Beer &
wine will also be available for sale or guests may bring their own adult
beverages.
(Click on logo to link to more hotel information & amenities)
Glassner Ride Day Schedule
(detailed information on Rider
Information)
Pintlala Baptist Church - 73 Federal Road - Pintlala (Hope Hull), AL 36043
6:30 am - Pancake & More Breakfast
in Fellowship Hall
7:00 am - Check-in at the
Information Tent
8:00 am - Course opens for Challenging
Century (white road markings, 100 miles)
8:10 am - Course opens for Mad Metric
(green road markings, 62 miles)
8:15 am - Rest Stop #1 opens
8:20 am - Course opens for Fabulous Fives
Riders (orange road markings, 55 miles)
8:30am - Course opens for Smell the Roses Riders
(yellow road markings, 30 miles)
- Check-in & Pancake Breakfast closes
8:40 am - Course opens for Nutty Nifty Nines Riders (blue road markings, 18 miles)
8:45 am - Rest Stop #2 opens
8:50 am - All
Riders must be on course
9:00 am - Rest Stop #5 opens
9:15 am - Rest Stop #3 opens
9:45 am - Check-out opens
- Finishing Rest Stop / Post-Ride Taco Salad Bar Meal opens
10:00 am - Rest Stop #2 closes
10:15 am - Rest Stop #4 opens
11:00 am - Rest Stop # 1 closes
12:30 pm - Rest Stop #3 closes
1:45 pm - Rest Stop #4 closes
5:00 pm - Rest Stop #5 closes
5:30 pm - Course closes & Check-out closes
(This is a tentative time)
5:45 pm - Emergency contact notifications start for anyone not checked-out.
BE SURE TO CHECK-OUT!!!
6:00 pm - Finishing Rest Stop /
Post-Ride Taco Salad Bar Meal closes
Come enjoy Breakfast!
Bring the family!
Enjoy our themed Rest Stops!
Cheering Sections are Welcome!
