Thanks for riding with the 45th annual Montauk Century! If you want to order one of our fabulous bike jerseys, if you left behind a bag, or have other questions, please click here or write to montauk@5bbc.org for more information.

The Five Borough Bicycle Club presents The 5BBC Montauk Century Sunday, May 17, 2009

	NEW NEWS, and free treat - - Your bike will snuggle between blankets during transport.
	REGISTRATION & RETURN TRANSPORTATION SALES ARE CLOSED  (“THE CUP IS FULL”.)

The tradition continues. For 45 years, May in New York has meant the 5BBC Montauk Century bicycle ride. Our riders enjoy bike-friendly low-traffic routes, beautiful back road scenery, and views of the water.

We offer 2 check-ins: Penn Station in Manhattan, and the LIRR station in Babylon, Long Island.

We offer 3 start lines with route distances of 65, 100, and 145 miles. All routes feed into each other, and end at the same finish point in Montauk, where we provide a free hot meal (vegetarian options, as well), a free shower, and transportation home for you and your bike.

Many of our riders will choose to ride at their own pace, but we also offer group rides escorted by trained 5BBC leaders. We have a 65-mile relaxed-pace (12-13 mph) group -- perfect if this is your first long-distance ride. We also have quick - spin group led rides for the 65 - mile route ( pace = approximately 16 mph on the flats ) and the 100 - mile route ( pace = approximately 17+ mph on the flats ). And, if you would like to pedal the entire 145-mile route but would rather not try to do it in 1 day, the 5BBC offers an optional two-day Montauk Century weekend mini-vacation.

Throughout our entire event, the 5BBC still has fabulous S.A.G. (Support and Gear), in case you need help along the way. We have fully stocked start locations and bountiful rest stops along the way.

We think you'll love our new cycling jersey and t-shirt for this year. You can purchase in advance and receive via mail, via our registration page, or we will have available supply. These will sell out so don't delay.

To help get you ready for the 45th annual 5BBC Montauk Century, we also offer a series of free training rides.

 

Finally, an event like ours takes lots of work and help. Would you volunteer to help us with the 5BBC Montauk Century? You may be able to ride for free.

Questions? Like where do I check in? When do I have to be there? Where do I get Montauk jerseys and T-shirts? We've got the answers to these, plus other things you need to know, on our details ("FAQ") page.

And we're off! Registration for Montauk is now open and ready to serve you.

NOTE: Both return transportation and 5BBC Montauk Century merchandise are in limited supply, and we're likely to sell out. Please order NOW if you need return transportation, or would like to buy a jersey or T-shirt.

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Joe Candelaria Special Events Coordinator
The 5BBC Montauk Century
montauk@5bbc.org

The Montauk Century. The tradition continues. The Montauk Century, sponsored by the Five Borough Bicycle Club, is the only Montauk ride with a 45-year tradition of excellence.