Memorial Day Weekend May 29-30, 2010
Hartwell, Georgia
Ride one or both days, and choose a distance for each day: 35, 64, 100 miles.
Open to cyclists and accomplished skaters!

Early Bird Special: Save $5 when you register before April 30!
Register now at Active.com

Beginning and ending in Hartwell, Georgia (adjacent to beautiful Lake Hartwell and the Georgia/South Carolina border), you'll enjoy riding loops that traverse rolling back country roads with picturesque scenery and minimum traffic. Open to cyclists and accomplished skaters!

Come for one day or both! You can camp inside the middle school gym, pitch a tent outside, or stay in one of Hartwell's hotels. Come Friday night and stay until after the ride Sunday. And, Saturday's ride will take you over the dam on Lake Hartwell, no matter which route you choose! Enjoy this spectacular sight or the simple beauty of the wild roadside roses as you ride the Challenge of the Centuries.

On Saturday afternoon and evening, head to downtown Hartwell for Cars and Guitars—vintage car show and music on two stages!

The ride benefits Boy Scouts of America Troop 33 and Hart Partners. The Challenge of the Centuries is an official Bicycle Ride Across Georgia 2010 Training Ride!

2010 Schedule
Friday, May 28, 7:00-9:00 PM Registration, campground open
Saturday, May 29 6:30 AM Packet pick-up, registration begins
Saturday, May 29 8:00 AM Ride starts
Saturday, May 29 Cars & Guitars (downtown)
Sunday, May 30:30 AM Registration opens
Sunday, May 30 8:00 AM Ride starts

Facilities at Hartwell Middle School
There are ample showers, changing rooms, restrooms, parking, camping space, and a giant gymnasium if you would prefer to camp indoors. All this within a short bicycle ride of downtown Hartwell where you'll find restaurants, hotels, stores, history and more.

Register
Entry is $40 for either day, $50 for both.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: SAVE $5! ($35 one day, $45 both days) Register by April 30 to save.

Your entry includes: contribution to the Boy Scouts of America, a quality 100% cotton t-shirt (for pre-registrants; late registrant shirts are $12), nice camping and bath facilities, six scenic & well marked courses to ride, ride maps, sag support, security for your belongings while riding, and a great time with family and friends!

Registration opens at 6:30 AM each day. Pre-registered riders and Friday night campers may also pick-up their packets or register on Friday between 7:00 and 9:00 PM. Riders will be required to sign a complete release form before riding. Register before May 17 to be assured of a t-shirt; late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt, depending on supply.

Important notice An ANSI-approved helmet is required. All traffic regulations must be observed. The roads will not be closed to vehicular traffic and riders must stay as far right of the center line as possible at all times. Please make sure you have properly trained prior to riding this event.

You can register on-line to pay by credit card at Active.com. (A small fee is charged for this service.)

Or print an entry form (click here to download PDF file) and mail with a check or money order.

Directions
Take the Exit 177 off of Interstate I-85 (this is near the GA-SC border), and go south on Hwy. 77 which leads to Hartwell (approximately 12 miles away). In Hartwell, follow U.S. 29 East through town to Campbell Drive (the Northeast Georgia Bank will be on your left) and turn right. Go one block and turn left on Powell Road. Hart County Middle School (the ride start) is on Powell Road on the right.

Click here to view a Google map

Contact
The Challenge of the Centuries is produced by the Kiwanis Club of Hartwell, Georgia. The ride will benefit Boy Scouts of America Troop 33 & Head Start of Hart County. Members of BSA Troop 33 will assist with the ride by running the rest stops.

Contact rider director Jim Hinson for special needs. He can be reached by email at jimhinson@hartcom.net.

Please address all correspondence to:

Challenge of the Centuries
Kiwanis Club of Hartwell
P.O. Box 762
Hartwell, GA 30643