Century ride

Club-sponsored century rides typically offer several options for cyclists of varying abilities, such as… Double century rides are usually scheduled near the summer solstice to take advantage of the longer daylight hours, and begin at or before dawn.

Brevets also differ from centuries in being self-supported, riders either carrying or purchasing supplies along the route.

[1] Sanctioned rides typically have rest stops every 25 miles or so, where water, food and toilets are available for cyclists.

On a supported century ride, the route is patrolled by a sag wagon to assist riders with bicycle maintenance, or provide transportation back to the starting line for those unable to ride the entire course.

The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, better known as Ragbrai, has included a century day every year since 1973.