Come on out for the 9th Annual Culpeper Cycling Century (CCC) on Saturday, October 1st!

 
New!! Only 500 participants will be accepted.

 
The CCC is a small intimate ride – max of 500 participants – that boast great scenic beauty and paved road riding in Culpeper County during the most colorful season – Fall! The routes take cyclist through Culpeper, Madison, and Fauquier Counties, providing beautiful views of scenic back roads and rolling farms. You may even catch sight of a few buffalo on your travels.

Cyclist will enjoy rest stops approximately every 20miles with friendly and knowledgeable volunteers, a selection of snacks and water/Gatorade.  The 67/103 mile cyclist have the option of a box lunch on course or at the finish line.

Be sure to bring the family! While you’re out enjoying the countryside, there’s plenty for them to do in Culpeper.  Visit the wonderful and unique shops on Davis Street in Downtown or enjoy touring some of the local farms as part of the Farm Tour event also taking place this weekend.
Road bikes, hybrids or mountain bikes are suitable for this event.

The 36 mile route has some hills but has been chosen with the less experienced cyclists in mind.  (Ages 11yrs & up – Ages 11-17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while riding.)

The 67 mile course offers a few more rolling hills, and a couple of technical climbs for interest.  (Ages 16 & up, Ages 16-17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while riding.)

The 103 mile course provides amazing views with a challenge, approximately 6700ft. of total assent. (Ages 16 & up, Ages 16-17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while riding.)

All proceeds from this ride will be donated to the Culpeper Recreation Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit, as they strive to achieve their mission of promoting recreation in Culpeper County. Your registration fee will go towards the construction of two new playgrounds at the Culpeper Sports Complex.

The Culpeper Cycling Century planning committee met today to discuss the fate of the Saturday, October 3, 2015 cycling event.  The committee engaged in consultation with the Culpeper County Office of Emergency Services that just completed a conference call with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service.  The committee has come to the conclusion that the only SAFE option is to CANCEL the Culpeper Cycling Century for this Saturday, October 3^rd, 2015.

The National Weather Service & Department of Emergency Management stated that:

Starting tomorrow evening through the weekend, there will be periods of heavy rain that could accumulate 5-10” over the three day period.  No matter the exact track of the storm, these amounts can be expected.  There is a potential for widespread flooding during this time. 

Additionally, two of the roads on the route have already been under water and are currently covered with debris and mud from last night’s rain which was much less than what is forecasted for this weekend.

We regret having to cancel, but the safety of participants and volunteers is the most important consideration.

Pre-registered participants – please check your email for important information regarding your registration.

The Culpeper County Parks & Recreation Department is  working with the Department of Emergency Services to determine what conditions will be like on Saturday.  The event is normally rain or shine.  But sever weather, torrential down pours / strong winds, are serious cause for concern.  We most importantly want a Safe event.

A final decision will be made no later than 5:00pm tomorrow, Thursday, 10/1/15.

Decision will be posted here,  on www.Facebook.com/CulpeperRecreation ,  and will be emailed to all registered participants.

(as of 9/30/15 10:27am)