Coming on September 28, 2014 and taking place in Georgia's Premier Cycling Venue, the Six Gap Centur

Coming on September 28, 2014 and taking place in Georgia's Premier Cycling Venue, the Six Gap Century Three Gap Fifty boasts many of the same roads and mountain climbs all inclusive cruise vacations as the elite Tour de Georgia. Come ride the Ride of the Pros! The Six Gap Century�s ultra challenging route takes you up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina all inclusive cruise vacations with more than 11,200 feet of vertical climbing over the 104 mile course. Elevations for the six gaps in this ride range from 1,400 feet to 3,460 feet. The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, will test even the strongest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%.
The Three Gap Fifty�s alternative route offers half the gaps and half the distance, but is nevertheless a demanding and challenging course at 58 miles. Elevations range from 1,400 feet to 3,364 feet.
We are also pleased to announce the 7th Annual Valley Route Bike Ride. This 35-mile valley option is a great introduction to the infamous Six Gap Century and boasts some of the most scenic mountainside in the Southeast. This new route will cast a special spotlight onto Yahoola Valley, Turner's Corner, and R-Ranch in the Mountains.
Tech support from a variety of local bike shops and sponsors is offered during the ride in many locations. Please note that there may be a fee for parts. Please bring extra bike supplies as parts and supplies for your bike may not be readily available.
To ensure timely completion of the ride for all participants, Six Gap Century riders must be through Jack's Gap (39 miles from start) by 11:00 am. Six Gap riders reaching Vogel State Park after 10:30 am MUST take the next left-hand turn onto Hwy-180 and finish the ride on the Three Gap route. Six Gap riders reaching Jack's Gap after 11:00 am MUST turn around and finish the ride on the Three Gap route. Any cyclists passing Jack's Gap after 11:00 am will not be guaranteed all inclusive cruise vacations rest stop support. All riders must be off the course by 7:30 pm.
I still have my t shirt from the Six Gap Century dated October 2, 1994. I remember descending off Woody's Gap heading back toward Dahlonega in a rain shower, still determined to post a good time. Great ride.