CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations! You are one of the 1,000 people to ride in the inaugural
Seattle Century and you helped raise thousands of dollars for the
beneficiaries: Bike Works and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington. THANK
YOU!
We hope that you enjoyed the route, the rest stops, and the finish line
celebration. We are already planning for next year and have some great ideas
on how to improve the overall experience. But your feedback is the most
important. We want to hear your criticisms, good and bad, so that we can
make the best event possible.
We heard from some of you that the course markings were difficult to find
and we intend to make significant improvements in that area. There were
also some "disconnections" between the ride guides and the courses that will
be corrected. We have also received some great suggestions for improving our routes.
Some loved the chicken, some questioned it. Cutting out
Cougar Mountain was generally applauded and the finish line meal received universal raves. Historically, this weekend is the driest of the year but we saw a curveball in the morning with some chilly mist. Fortunately, it turned into a beautiful afternoon.
We had great support from Bike Works, REI, Gregg's Cycles and over 100
hard working volunteers. Our goal is for you to ride, talk with your friends (new and
old), enjoy the gorgeous scenery, explore Seattle, eat well, and have a
great time.
Thanks for riding and for sharing your stories with us. We hope to see you
again next year.
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THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
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Widmer provided their tasty hefeweizen for our finish line beer garden and your take-home goodie bags. |
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Special thanks to Gregg's for helping us get the word out and for providing mechanical support at the start line and on course. |
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Special thanks to REI for hosting our pre-ride party, helping us get the word out and providing mechanical support at the start line and on course. |
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spud! provided all of the yummy fruit on course and at the start line. Their organic produce home delivery service is an excellent way to keep your fridge stocked with healthy foods all year long. Seattle Century participants get $15 off their first order when you register online with the code seattlecentury8. |
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Gorge Delights provided their JustFruit bars to keep you fueled on course. Their all fruit bars are made using only pears, apples and other fruit grown in our region. They hit your system fast and provide sustained energy, without the bonk associated with a lot of sugary snacks. Gorge Delights is a family-owned business based in North Bonneville, Washington. They are dedicated to producing healthy snacks using local ingredients in order to provide new markets for our region's fruit farmers. Look for their bars in your local health food stores. |
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Dave's Killer Bread is the all organic, amazing bread you had on course. You can find Dave's Killer Bread at Fred Meyer, Whole Foods and most places where natural foods are sold. Find a full list and sign up for updates
on new locations through their website.
[ location list ] |
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