Although the courses are difficult, its organizers believe they will appeal to both competitive and recreational cyclists. According to the event website, www.centurioncycling.com, serious contenders will average 20 to 25 mph over the 50- and 100-mile courses. Riders unable to sustain at least 13.5 mph over those distances are encouraged to enter the 25-mile event.
While all Centurion riders will start at the same time, several large groups are expected to breakaway. “As with a professional race, the largest groups will be supported by a rolling enclosure of police and marshals on motorcycles,” according to the website. Intersections are closed by police as the riders approach.
“Traffic is restricted, technical and medical support are in the caravan, officials time and judge the event, food is excellent, and riders are treated like professional cyclists. The experience feels like riding in the Tour de France for a day,” the website states.
Maps of the Wisconsin Centurion courses were not yet finalized or posted as of press time. But the organizers offered to send updates to followers of their Facebook and Twitter pages.
Centurion Cycling is owned and operated by North America Sports, which launched the Ironman Triathlon phenomenon. Managing director Graham Fraser has overseen nine Ironman Triathlon events worldwide, as well as competed in several himself. Company co-founder Len Pettyjohn directed professional cycling teams and managed events including the 140-mile Saturn Cycling Classic in Colorado and the Mercury tour, the largest mountain bike stage race in the United States.
To follow the event or register, go to www.centurioncycling.com.
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