Alfred Century Bicycle Tour
The Re-enactment of a September 1895 Bicycle Century (100-mile tour)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
8:00 A.M. until ??
Tour begins and ends at Almond Municipal Building, Almond, N.Y. (I-86 Exit 33)
REGISTRATION: Beginning at 7:00 A.M. at Almond Municipal Building
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Retracing the original 1895 Century route, the route is entirely paved. The course
goes through Scio, Belmont, Friendship and Cuba to Olean and back, follows rivers, streams, railroad tracks and
a deserted canal bed. The course will be marked and include turn-arounds for 50 miles and 25 miles.
Participants will be given a course map and directions.
REST STOPS: Olean Wholesale Grocery Co-Op, Inc. is the 100-mile turnaround location. Bikers can make
rest stops at convenient stores located along the route in Scio, Belmont, Friendship and Cuba.
FEES: Cost to participate is $20.00. Proceeds will benefit Genesee Valley Habitat for Humanity and the Alfred
University campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity in their efforts to build simple, decent, affordable houses in
partnership with those who lack adequate shelter.
------------------------------------------------YES! SIGN ME UP FOR THE ALFRED CENTURY BICYCLE TOUR!
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME ___________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________
CITY____________________________STATE_______ZIP ____________
PHONE (home)_________________ (work) __________________________
I will be riding a ___________________________________________________________
(please describe the bicycle you plan to ride)
Modern bicycle ($20.00) Antique bicycle ($18.95)
I intend to ride: 100 miles Metric century (62 miles) 50 miles 25 miles ’til I drop
Make check or money order payable to: “Alfred University Habitat for Humanity”
Send to: Century Bicycle Tour, AU Habitat for Humanity, 2219 PCC, Alfred, NY 14802
ALFRED CENTURY - CENTURY Waiver/Release Form
I understand that the Alfred Century Bicycle Tour requires a helmet to be worn at all times while riding in the Tour*. I further agree that at any
given time I fail to wear a helmet while riding in the Tour, I will no longer be considered a participant in the Alfred Century Bicycle Tour without
any further notice required to be given by the sponsors. As a non-participant, I agree to release the sponsors from any further liability regarding my
conduct.
In signing this release, I understand the intent thereof, and I hereby agree and will, for myself, executors, administrators and assigns hereby
release all sponsoring businesses and organizations and their agents from all claims of damages, actions and causes of actions whatsoever, in any
manner arising or growing out of my participation in the Alfred Century Bicycle Tour or any activities associated herewith. I hereby attest that I am
physically fit and prepared for this event. I also give full permission for emergency treatment in case of injury or illness and to the use of my name
and photograph in any materials produced by the sponsors.
*To authenticate their costume, antique bikers are permitted to ride without a helmet at their own risk.
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Signature
Date
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Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian (if you are under 18)
What previous participants had to say about
the Alfred Century Bicycle Tour
“A Very Enjoyable Ride”
“...the course you have is great
for those who want to set a
personal best record, first-timers,
or anyone who just wants to have
a very enjoyable ride that happens
to be 100 miles long.”
“A Great Course”
“It was fantastic! It was great to
have the rest stops along the
way...it was a great course and a
beautiful day!”
“A Beautiful Route”
“...a beautiful route, the scenery
was beautiful, with nice people
at the stops”
“We broke the rules” (for 1895)
“We broke most of the 1895
Surgeon’s Rules for Cyclists...
by riding over 10 miles an hour
and taking fluids into our
stomachs...but at least no riders
were seen to ‘smoke while
riding’.”
Alfred Century Bicycle Tour
AU Habitat for Humanity
2219 PCC
Alfred, New York 14802
You’re Invited To Participate In “The Ride of the Century”
And support Habitat for Humanity
Alfred Century Bicycle Tour
The Re-enactment of a September 1895 Bicycle Century (100-mile tour)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
ALFRED, NEW YORK
Century Tour begins at 8 a.m. at Almond Municipal Building
Registration begins at 7 a.m.
“A Non-Race Event Celebrating Alfred’s Bicycle Heritage”