There will be 21 stages
There will be two Mad Dog Centuries each month from January through October
There will be a time trial – yet to be determined to get to the 21 total
If a rider completes 10 century rides, they earn a jersey. Cost – if any – to be determined. We need to secure a sponsor(s). Anyone can participate in the series, but only LBC club members are eligible for the jersey. To be eligible for the series and a jersey, you must have completed one of the centuries by the end of May. We hope to secure sponsors that will make the jersey free.
A male and female winner will be awarded at year end based on who completes the most TMD centuries in a group of five or more. A drawing will determine the winner if 2 or more folks tie for the most points – or if we hold a time trial, the best time will win.
The sign-in sheets at the completion of the rides will determine who completed each ride and who completed in a group of five or more. Ride Captains will automatically earn a point for sweeping their ride, and not held to complete with 5 riders.
It will be the ride captain’s call to cancel their ride. Rides will not be rescheduled. Dates must be approved in advance to avoid any club conflicts. If possible, a Ride Captain that cannot fulfill their role on the day they signed up for, should find a replacement Ride Captain. The stage should not be cancelled unless absolutely necessary. This does not apply due to weather related conditions. If a ride is cancelled due to weather, a replacement cannot be made. Official Communication to riders will be through the Ride Schedule or emails through the Director.
Anyone is welcome to ride. We simply suggest the rider be century fit meaning they should be capable of riding 100 miles at a reasonable pace (min. 13-15mph). If you haven’t ridden 60 to 75 miles on your own, I would not suggest trying to do a Mad Dog century.
There is no vehicle support for these centuries. If you or someone with you cannot repair your bike, you will need to have a backup plan to get back to the starting point or home. Our ride captains typically ride in the rear of all participants and promote a safe ride but they are not responsible for getting you back to your car or home.
Our rides are typically in rural areas throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The scenery is beautiful with low traffic roads chosen to ensure rider safety. We expect riders to obey traffic laws and exhibit good judgement to the cars and people they encounter on these rides.
The rides typically have 3 store stops every 25 miles with the second stop intended for lunch. Because of the pandemic, some stores may be closed without prior warning. Be prepared with ample food and drink to get you to a next stop.
The ride captain will provide cue sheets for the course and GPS routes via the club GPS library. Ride Captains are encouraged to put their rides on the calendar as soon as possible.
Ride Captains will preview their course prior to the ride and verify that parking is available and does not does not affect a business. It is highly encouraged to start in locations with restrooms available or at least nearby.
These rides typically attract 20 to 30 riders. We encourage riders to ride in a pack that fit the pace they prefer to ride. You will find packs that span various pace levels. Group riding, rather than individual speed, will be rewarded this year.
All riders will be required to sign-in at the beginning of the ride and also to sign-in at the end of the ride with your group. Ride Captains will leave the sign in sheet on the tire of their car for easy access for those completing the ride before the sweep.(or somewhere easily accessible and told to the group prior to starting the ride)
