Need to Know
Rider Keed to Know
Riders are required to wear their RIDE NUMBER. This indicates that you are a participant and are eligible for ride support.
General: Each of the three (3) loops of the Century Challenge are designed to be ridden in sequence, though riders are free to ride only the first loop or the first and second loop, if they wish, if the full Century is not your cup of tea. Riders may start at their own discretion anytime after the course is open at 7:00 AM)
Loop Support: Each of the loops will be supported during the following times:
Loop 1 - Manson 30+ miles – supported from 7 am until 10:00 am
Loop 2 - McNeil Canyon, 40+ miles - supported from 9 am until 1 pm
Loop 3 – Navarre Coulee, 31+ miles - supported from 11:30 AM until last rider
Directions: There will be white directional signs (white with black arrows) placed along the roadside and approximately 100 to 200 feet before intersections. Signs with Red circles with a diagonal line through them mean you missed a turn and should not proceed. There will be support staff at strategic intersections to assist riders along the correct route.
Aid Stations: Aid Stations, including portable toilets, will be located at strategic locations on each of the three loops as follows:
Loop 1 - Upper Joe Creek Road.
Loop 2 - Junction of Hwy 97 & 97A
Loop 2 - Bottom of McNeil Canyon (no portable toilet)
Loop 2 - Top of McNeil Canyon.
Loop 3 - Top of Navarre Coulee (open till last rider passes).
Loop 3 - Water will be available at the bottom of the Butte Road hill climb.
Public Restrooms: Public restrooms can be found at Don Morse Park (start and finish), Manson Bay Park (Loop 1), Beebe Bridge Park at foot of McNeil Canyon (Loop 2), Chelan State Park and Pat & Mike’s on the Navarre Coulee (Loop 3).
Safety: SAG wagons with large white signs will be on all loops.
McNeil Canyon: DO NOT attempt the McNeil Canyon climb (average 12% grade) after noon (it requires ~1 to 2hrs.). McNeil Canyon support will end before you reach the top and there is no cell phone service. The Aid Station at the top of McNeil will wait for the last rider that passes the lower station before noon and do a final sweep at 1:30.
Cell Phone Service: Cell phone service is absent or sketchy in the canyons, along cliffs, and along the Southshore Road.
Bicycle Service and Repair: Repair service will be provided by Pedal Paddle Bike Shop at Don Morse Park and mobile service as needed
All Riders must wear an ANSI or Snell approved bicycle helmet
and obey all traffic laws
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