Hundreds of bicyclists will participate in a July 25 race that will raise money for the nonprofit United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama.
The 24rd annual Hot Hundred bike ride, nicknamed the “Hottest ride in the South” will be held beginning at 7 a.m. July 25. The event will begin and finish at Parker-Haun Park on the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk.
The Hot Hundred is presented by the Druid City Bicycle Club.
The ride features five different route options, ranging from 24 to 102 miles, with a police escort and several rest stops along the way.
Registration costs $65 and will close at 11:59 p.m. July 24. For more information, visit https://www.bikehothundred.com.
The pre-ride packet pickup will be from 5-8 p.m. July 24 at The Sanctuary on 25th, 1710 25th Ave. On-site packet pickup will be available from 5:30 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. on the day of the race at Parker Haun Park, along with rider staging, photos and pre-ride announcements.
Here are the routes:
- Sanders Ferry 24: 24 miles and 368 feet of elevation
- Fire Station 45: 45 miles and 1,335 feet of elevation
- The Metric Hot Hundred: 65 miles
- The Hot Hundred: 102 miles
Rest stops will be near the intersection of Black Warrior Road and U.S. Highway 11, at the Romulus Fire Station, Bethel Church and Cornelius Church.
All rest stops will have will have ice towels, personal trainers, food, water and electrolytes.
Riders are advised to bring multiple water bottles, nutritious snacks, sunscreen and a flat repair kit.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham says riders can expect a heat index in the upper-70s at the beginning of the race, rising to the low 90s by the race’s end. Rain is possible, with the probability between 25% and 40% during the race.
Returning riders will have access to showers and ice baths, along with a post-race lunch.
The ride’s beneficiary, United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama, has served the Tuscaloosa community since 1962.
“For over five decades, we’ve stood as a reliable support system for people with all types of disabilities, fostering empowerment and advocating for their inclusion across every area of life,” the UCPWA website states.
To learn more, go to ucpwa.org.
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This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Tuscaloosa cyclists gear up for annual Hot Hundred
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