Apple Cider Century Bike Ride

Apple Cider Century is an annual one-day, 25, 50,
62, 75 or 100 mile bicycle tour of the orchards,
forests and wine country in and around Three Oaks,
Michigan. ACC is a recreational and social tour for
bicyclists. It is neither a race nor a test of stamina.
It is intended that all participants ride the tour in
a safe and intelligent manner. The weekend of the Apple Cider Century provides
many interesting events Saturday and all you can
eat breakfast and spaghetti dinner on Sunday.

Here is our tentative plan.

If you are coming up Saturday, September 26, 2009.

The events start early on Saturday. Pick-up of the registration information is at the local school. There are vendors there, entertainment, and lots of apples. If you are camping, you can camp for free on the public lot. The bathrooms are very limited and there are no showers. It is the large grassy field with lots of tents close to the registration. We will post information on how to find the group at a later date. You can bring small portable bbqs, dinner food, etc and/or there are a few restaurants in town. The town shuts down early so if you will be coming in late, you might want to eat on the road.

If you are interested in coming up on Saturday night but you don't want to camp, there are several motels/hotel/B & B in the area. Please see the ACC's website for more information.

Sunday morning

Sunday morning, ACC offers a pancake breakfast (for a fee - see their brochure) or you can bring your own food. If you are camping, I highly recommend breaking camp before getting on your bike.

There are several pit stops along the way with lots of great food. There are sag wagons in case you get a flat or just can't keep pedaling up some of those hills!!!

You can pick your mileage as you go however from experience, if you are not on the road early, in great shape and have good weather, I do not recommend the 100 miles. As the brochure says, this event is not for endurance or to prove your stamina.

afterward, the ACC will provide a spaghetti dinner at the local school.

Please remember the ACC is EST, an hour forward.

COST
The minimum cost of ACC for each rider is $35 by July 31, 2009.
This includes: Route Map with Route Markings,
SAG Wagons, High Energy Refreshments, Fanny
Flag, ACC Mileage Certificate, Spaghetti Dinner
and Saturday Ice Cream Social.
NOTE: Children 8 and under are free when
accompanied by a responsible registered rider.
Entries in ACC are limited to 5,000. Entry forms
which are received after the tour is full will be
returned with full refund. Please register early.
All would-be participants in ACC must complete
and return the entry form with appropriate fee and
a self-addressed, stamped, business size envelope.
This will assure a return of your confirmation
letter, with directions and motel and campground
information. Since we must limit entries, you must
act promptly to assure yourself a place. Remember
that more individuals wish to ride ACC than can
be accommodated.

Please do not pay MATS. Please pay the ACC directly.

Here is there website http://www.applecider...

Bikes and Safety
Any type of bike is ok. You will see tandem, seaters, road and mountain bikes and carriers. Often times you will see doggies along for the ride too.

MATS highly recommends that you practice safe bicycle safety. Therefore, helmet water, gloves, bright clothes, etc are all recommended. The weather may vary so you might want to wear layers.

Can't wait to see you!

Please email with any questions.