Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride

Events

Six Gap Century :
Cycling : 104 Miles
Three Gap Fifty :
Cycling : 58 Miles
Valley Ride :
Cycling : 35 Miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, September 24, 2017
  • Start Time: 7:30 AM
  • Entry Fee:$61, $71, $81
  • Location:Lumpkin County High School
  • Address: 2001 Indian Dr
  • City/State/Zip:Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
  • Country: USA

 - Join us for one of the most challenging cycling events in the Southeast, the 29th Annual Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty!

During the last weekend of September, two days of two­wheeled action will take center stage in Dahlonega, Georgia for the Six Gap Century weekend. Thousands of cyclists will gather in the beautiful historic square of Dahlonega on Saturday, September 23 for the Six Gap Bike Expo and Criterium Race.

The following day, 2,500 cyclists are expected to make the annual uphill pilgrimage in three non­competitive rides for the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty. Test your stamina with more than 11,200 feet of vertical climbing over the 104­-mile Six Gap Century course, or try your hand at the 58-mile Three Gap Fifty course. Not quite up to the challenge? Join us for the 35-mile Valley Ride - a great introduction to the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty!

Course Information:

Coming on September 24, 2017 and taking place in Georgia's Premier Cycling Venue, the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty boasts many of the same roads and mountain climbs as the elite Tour de Georgia. Come ride the Ride of the Pros! The Six Gap Century’s ultra challenging route takes you up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina with more than 11,200 feet of vertical climbing over the 104 mile course. Elevations for the six gaps in this ride range from 1,400 feet to 3,460 feet. The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, will test even the strongest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%.

The Three Gap Fifty’s alternative route offers half the gaps and half the distance, but is nevertheless a demanding and challenging course at 58 miles. Elevations range from 1,400 feet to 3,364 feet.

We are also pleased to announce the 8th Annual "Valley Route" Bike Ride. This 35-mile valley option is a great introduction to the infamous Six Gap Century and boasts some of the most scenic mountainside in the Southeast. This new route will cast a special spotlight onto Yahoola Valley, Turner's Corner, and R-Ranch in the Mountains.

100 miles. 11,200 vertical feet. 3,000 friends.

Directions:

From GA-400 North, turn LEFT onto Hwy-60 and proceed 5 miles to Dahlonega's public square. From the Square, follow the signs for Highways 60 North, 19 North, and Bus 19 North, taking a LEFT onto Bus 19 (Grove Street) at the traffic light, about two blocks from the Square. You will pass Lumpkin County Middle School (overflow parking for the Ride). Lumpkin County High School will be less than three miles from the Square - follow signs for parking through the back entrance of the school.

The Ride will begin and end at Lumpkin County High School. The school's main entrance will be closed. Please use the side entrance off Camp Glisson Road. Overflow parking will be available at Lumpkin County Middle School on Business 19, located one mile south of the High School.

Other Info:

Weekend Schedule:

Saturday, Sept 23rd
9 am - 6 pm: Check-in & Packet Pick-Up

9 am - 6 pm: Six Gap Bike Expo, Jersey Pick-Up & Sales

11am - 6 pm: Six Gap Criterium

Sunday, Sept 24th
6 am - 8:30 am: Check-In & Packet Pick-Up

6 am - 8:30 am: Breakfast (optional)

7:30 am: Six Gap Century START

8:30 am: Three Gap Fifty & Valley Ride START

11 am - 6 pm: Spaghetti Dinner, Jersey Pick-Up & Sales
Massage Available

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