WGF Blazing Saddles

The 2009 Blazing Saddles Century is our club’s third annual century event. Last year was another
success thanks to all the new and returning riders and sponsors---but of course we hope to make
this year even better! Due to construction at the high school we have a change of venue for the
start location, resulting in some exciting new route changes. While we were able to keep them
largely the same as in previous years, we were able to take advantage of some new freshly-paved
roads along with some slight re-routes which will keep the riders out of town and on the scenic
backroads we all love best. As usual we will have SAG support, so if you find you’ve bitten off more
than you can chew you can hitch a ride back to the start or the next rest stop, whichever you
need.

Event Details

Registration and Packet pick-up can be done the Friday evening before the event
between the hours of 6:00-10:00 pm at

Heard County Middle School
1050 Old Field Road
Franklin, GA 30217

Day-Of Registration: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Course open and mass start at 8:00 a.m. starting at Heard County Middle School
Early Registration Fee: $30 before June 21st
Late Registration Fee*: $35 after June 21st

*Late fee for tandems is only $5 per team.

Note: Only the first 120 registered riders are guaranteed a "goodie" bag. Only riders who registered
prior to June 21st (early registration) are guaranteed their sock sizes, but as of this writing all sock
sizes are still available. Socks will be reserved for pre-registered riders first. Day-of registrants will
recieve socks on a first-come first-serve basis.

Showers available at the middle school before and after the ride.

The gymnasium will be made available Friday night for indoor camping. Bring your own sleeping bag
and/or air mattress. Legged cots, food, drink, and hard-soled shoes not permitted inside the gym.

Course SAG support provided.

Chick-Fil-A sandwich provided to all registered riders after their ride.

Drawings for prizes will be held, so check back in after your ride to see if you've won.

So, are you up for a challenge? Ready for a change of
scenery? Wanting a ride to fill in the empty spot in
your calendar? Whether you're wanting a mid-summer
hard core training ride or a leisurely tour of Georgia's
blackberry patches, we have just the ride for you.
You can choose from four different ride options, with
everything from the shorter beginner course to the
100-miler for the more advanced rider. In this area,
considered the foothills of the Appalachians, there is
a challenge suitable for all levels of riders. Available
routes are 25, 48, 78 and 100.

25 Mile Course Profile

48 Mile Course Profile

78 Mile Course Profile

100 Mile Course Profile

So if you're longing to see and do something a
little different, come and enjoy this
fully-supported ride on charming, quiet country
roads, replete with beautiful vistas, curious
farm animals, and the great small town
atmosphere that Heard County and the city of
Franklin has to offer.