The Alabama Backroads Century Series for 2017 includes four new rides in its 13 events spanning the year from April to November and the first event outside the state's borders.
New addition Gears & Beers: Bayou 100 now takes that position on November 11 with the Fenner Ride over the state line in Milton, Florida on October 21 also falling after Glassner.
The ABCS described the Fenner Ride as its "Out-Of-State Invitational".
"We hope to inspire surrounding states to start up their own Series, to introduce our Alabama Rides to our Florida neighbors, and to ramp up numbers for this established event which benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida," explained the announcement. "Success will mean we'll be looking at a new out-of-state ride to feature from now on as a one-time invitation. And, yes, Centurion medals will be awarded!"
Alongside the Fenner Ride and Gears & Beers, the Spring Krusher and Cycling for Sight join the Series as well.
The Old Howard 100, the Hot Hundred, the All You Can Eat Century and the Johnny Ray Century have been culled.
The ABCS was set up to promote long-distance cycling in Alabama and support the century rides in the state as well as benefitting charity and advocacy. The title sponsor is Buffalo Rock/Pepsi.
Each of the events in the series awards Centurion medals to finishers. Riders who complete four events receive an embroidered patch and those riding 10 centuries earn an ABCS "Champion" jersey.
A roll of honor of all finishers is maintained on the homepage of the ABCS.
2017 Alabama Backroads Century Series
April 1 Cyclepaths Challenge Monroeville
April 8 Tour Autauga Prattville
April 29 Tour de Blue Moody
May 6 Spring Krusher Elkmont
May 21 Cheaha Challenge & Ultra Jacksonville
June 3 TriStates 100 Dothan
June 24 Cycling For Sight Montgomery
July 22 W.C. Handy 100 Florence
August 26 North Jefferson Century Gardendale
September 30 Birmingham Bicycle Club's 44th Annual Century Ashville
October 14 Glassner Autumn Challenge Pintlala
October 21 Fenner Ride Milton, Fla
November 11 Gear & Beers: Bayou 100 Mobile
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