Challenge Yourself in 2008

THE FIVE-STAR CENTURY CHALLENGE: HI-USA, GATEWAY COUNCIL will sponsor a Century every month beginning in May and ending in September. In addition, the Sandy Creek Challenge (make-up) Century will be held in October. (There are metric options for all centuries as well.) All Centuries will have “Bragging Rights” time sheets that will be posted on the Gateway Council website. A special commemorative patch will be available for each completed 100-mile century. If you complete all five centuries you will be awarded a 5-Star Century Series commemorate jersey! Timing your ride is required to receive a patch and/or qualify for the jersey. Plan now to complete the series. Challenge yourself. Is this the year you ride your personal best time or even complete a Five-Hour Century?

COST: Each Century costs $30 for HI-USA members; $35 for non-members, which includes lunch (lunch available for non-riding family/friends for only $5 each).

BUY FIVE, GET ONE FREE! Pre-purchase the entire five-ride series and receive a ticket to the make-up century ride (Sandy Creek Century) FREE!

REGISTRATION: E-commerce pre-registrations can be made BY CLICKING HERE until noon the Friday before each scheduled ride.

FIRST-TIMERS CENTURY CERTIFICATE: Is this the year you’ll ride your first 100-mile Century ever? Each rider completing a century for the first time will receive a Commemorative Certificate honoring that achievement. Further recognition will be given these FIRST-TIMERS in the Gateway and on the HI/USA website at www.moonlightramble.com.

All century rides include marked roads, maps/cue sheets, SAG support, and rest stops with snacks.

Helmets are mandatory, and all rides go rain or shine.

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Saturday, May 17
Sponsored by Wild Trak Bikes

Get ready for the 4th annual Indian Crossing Century! The first in the 2008 “5-Star Century Series” with an almost completely flat century beginning with a 65-mile metric loop and followed by a 35-mile loop. Cyclists will cross northeast St. Charles County from Portage Des Sioux to St. Peters and beyond on familiar country roads. Lunch served at the church Senior Center. Two support vehicles patrol the route and three rest stops provide ample provisions along the way.

Registration/Sign-In: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church Senior Center, 1235 Farnham Street, Portage Des Sioux, MO 63373
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-70 west to W. Florissant Ave. (exit 245B). Turn right onto Riverview Blvd./MO-367., enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto Lewis and Clark Blvd. (US-67). Turn left onto MO-94, right onto MO-J, right onto Common Field St., left onto Farnham St.
Event Coordinators: Darryl Fabick (314-822-1183 or d.fabick@sbcglobal.net) and Susan Feldman (314-822-3655 or feldman.s.m@sbcglobal.net)

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Saturday, May 31
Sponsored by Ballwin Schwinn

A Springtime century on smooth, flat roads. This ride honors the memory of Natalie G. Kekeisen, a pioneer in organizing HI Century rides, and our first week-long rides, CATSUP (Cycle Around the State Universities and Parks).

Registration/Sign-In: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Location: New Baden Park, New Baden, IL 62265
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-55 north crossing into Illinois to I-64 east (exit 2). Take the IL-161 exit (exit 27) toward New Baden and turn left onto IL-161. Continue to follow IL-161 to New Baden Park on right.
Event Coordinators: Billie Teneau (314-291-7860 or teneau2@sbcglobal.net) and Pat Kallaos (314-878-7915 or pekall@sbcglobal.net) 

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Saturday, July 12
Sponsored by West County Cycles

Energize your mind and body while cycling through some of the most beautiful Illinois countryside on this 100-mile excursion. The marked route is a figure-eight consisting of two 50-mile loops.

Registration/Sign-In: 6 - 8 a.m.
Location: Patriot’s Park, Greenville, IL 62246
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-70 east crossing into Illinois. Take the US-40 exit (exit 36) toward Pocahontas and turn left onto US-40/Pokey Rd./CR-21/475. Continue to follow Pokey Rd./CR-21, turn right onto IL-140 and continue to Patriot's Park.
Event Coordinators: Judy Meyer (314-997-5005 or judy1@mfic.us) and Glenda Morrison 

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Saturday, August 2
Sponsored by Big Shark Bicycle Co.

Complete a metric century loop (62 miles) in the morning, have lunch on us at the Millstadt Illinois VFW Hall, and finish the rest of your century ride after lunch. Smooth, faster route where possible - much less chip-and-seal.

Registration/Sign-In: 6 - 8 a.m.
Location: VFW Hall, Hwy 158 & Veteran’s Dr., Millstadt, IL 62260
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-55 north crossing into Illinois. Take the IL-3 exit toward Cahokia onto Tudor Ave. toward 13th St./Tudor Ave. Turn left onto S. 15th St., right onto Bond Ave./IL-163. Turn left onto IL-163/Millstadt Rd. and continue to follow IL-163. Turn right onto W. Washington Ave./IL-158. Continue to follow IL-158 to VFW Hall.
Event Coordinators: Dave Reiter (314-406-2359 or davereiter@sbcglobal.net) and John Buck (tailhook4959@sbcglobal.net)

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Saturday, September 20
Sponsored by Momentum Cycles

Riders complete a metric century (62 miles) before lunch, and the remaining 38 miles can be completed after lunch.

Registration/Sign-In: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1270 Church Rd, St. Paul, MO 63366
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-70 west to the MO-79 exit (exit 220). Merge onto MO-79 N toward O'Fallon/Elsberry/Clarksville/Louisiana. Turn left onto Hackman Rd. and then right onto Church Rd. The St. Paul Knights of Columbus Hall sits back from the road on your left.
Event Coordinator: Dave Reiter (314-406-2359 or davereiter@sbcglobal.net)

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Saturday, October 4
(make-up century)

The Sandy Creek Century is a hilly, challenge ride where riders can complete a 100 mile century or a metric century (62 miles). Enjoy a Challenge.

Registration/Sign-In: 6:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Location: Christian Outreach Church, 4430 Outreach Dr., Hillsboro, MO 63050
Directions: From downtown St. Louis, take I-55 south to MO-141 (exit 191). Merge onto MO-21 toward Hillsboro, turn left onto Goldman Spur Rd., left onto Old Lemay Ferry Rd., and then left onto Outreach Dr.
Event Coordinator: Christy Neuhoff (314-962-8861 or cbneuhoff@aol.com)

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