The 2008 Lake Nockamixon Century will take place on Sunday, August 24. Please check back in June 2008 for registration information.

Lake Nockamixon Century 
Sunday, August 24, 2008


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Ride the 2008 Lake Nockamixon Century starting from:
Central Bucks South High School 
1100 Folly Road
Warrington, PA 18976
(tentative start location)

• Expanded on-site parking
• Scenic routes in Bucks County
• Same great SCU support and service
• Join SCU and save $5 on registration!

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• Join SCU and save $5 on registration

• Winner of LAB's "Best Century" award

• Home-baked snacks

• Includes lunch

 

The 30th annual SCU Lake Nockamixon Century will take place on Sunday, August 24, 2008, starting from Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Rd, Warrington, PA 18976. (2008 start location will be confirmed in June.) All riders will visit picturesque Lake Galena in Peace Valley Park. 50-to-107-mile riders will also visit our well-stocked rest stop at scenic Lake Nockamixon.

New this year: Register for the combo Quad County Metric and Lake Nockamixon Century and save $5! Save time and money - non-SCU members can register for both events by May 8 for only $45 with one convenient transaction. Receive two T-shirts (one long-sleeve Quad County Metric shirt on May 10 and one short-sleeve Lake Nockamixon Century shirt on August 24) if you register by April 27! The combo registration on May 10 will cost $50.

 

Registration includes: marked route, cue sheet, rest stops, SAG support, and a post-ride meal (with vegetarian option). Rest stops have a large assortment of home-baked snacks.

Contact us: Suburban Cyclists Unlimited, P.O. Box 401, Horsham, PA 19044; phone 215-234-0170. centuries@suburbancyclists.org  

 


Bird's-eye view of CB South HS click to pan and zoom

Directions

CB South HS is located on Folly Road between Pickertown Road and Bristol Road. If you are familiar with CB South HS, proceed to the Folly Road entrance, where the parking volunteers will direct you. Please do NOT use the Pickertown Road entrance or the Bristol Road entrance.

From PA Turnpike (I-276) Exit #343 (old Exit #27) - Willow Grove:
Take Route 611 north 6 miles and turn left on Bristol Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Folly Road. Go 0.5 miles and CB South HS will be on your right.

From New Hope/Central NJ: 
Take Route 202 south to Route 611 south. Stay on Route 611 for 3 miles, then turn right on Bristol Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Folly Road. Go 0.5 miles and CB South HS will be on your right. Or take the NJ Turnpike to the PA Turnpike and follow directions above.

[ Yahoo! Maps ] Map of CB South HS

[ Yahoo! Maps ] Door-to-door driving directions to CB South HS

Before You Ride

Make sure your bike is in good working order. Pump up tires to the pressure specified on the sidewall. Bring essentials: 2 spare tubes, pump, patch kit, tire levers, 2 water bottles, ID, cash, medical insurance card. Eat a good breakfast consisting of carbohydrates and proteins.

Although SCU provides excellent SAG support, why wait for SAG if you get a flat tire? Learn how to repair a flat with these articles: 1, 2 (video), 3, 4, 5 (video). Google "bicycle flat tire repair video" for more.

Follow these tips for safe riding in a group: LAB, RBR

Hotels

If you are coming from outside the area and need a place to stay overnight, here are some options:
Days Inn Horsham 215-674-2500
Marriott Courtyard Horsham 215-830-0550

Warrington is close to shopping, museums, restaurants, and tourist attractions in Doylestown, Lahaska (Peddler's Village), New Hope, and Washington's Crossing, PA. For additional information on accommodations and sightseeing, contact the Bucks County Convention and Visitors Bureau, phone 1-800-836-BUCKS or 215-639-0300.

The Lake Nockamixon Century takes place rain or shine. No refunds. Distances are approximate and are subject to change. Helmets are required for all riders. Support ends at 4:00pm. Roads will be open to automobile traffic.

T-shirts must be picked up on the day of the event; they will not be mailed in the event of a rainout. For the combo Quad County Metric / Lake Nockamixon Century registration, the Quad County Metric shirts will be distributed only on May 10 and the Lake Nockamixon Century shirts will be distributed only on August 24. 

No confirmation of registration will be issued by SCU. If you register online, print your BikeReg.com receipt for confirmation. For mail-in registration, your canceled check is proof of payment.

The 2008 Lake Nockamixon Century start location will be confirmed in June.

This page was updated on 4/21/2008.