3 State 3 Mountain Century ride - CycleCentury

What a ride. It had quit raining by the time we started but the roads were wet. I've never seen so many bikes at one time. We started out in a huge pace line out of Chattanooga. Within 15 miles we were up the first mountain. 5 miles of 6% grade without a break. Everyone was stopping at the top for a break. 1st sag was at the bottom of this mountain. Another 30 miles later and we were at the split for the metric century riders. We continued on. Within miles was another short climb and then into Alabama. We got to Sand Mountain and it reminded me of a route I ride a lot because of the switch backs and scenery. 3.5 miles at 6%-8% grade but it had little breaks in it. After riding the plateau for 17 miles we had a nice downhill. Into Georgia we went and stopped at the sag before the big climb. We started up right after the sag. 2.4 miles straight up. By a 1/2 mile my brother was asking can we walk. I said sure. (I thought he was joking) I tried riding in the saddle for 5 or 6 peddle strokes and out of the saddle for 5 or 6 peddle strokes. Was working great at a 5mph pace. Then the "are we having fun yet" signs appeared. 2 miles in the sign changed to "here we go". I had to stay out of the saddle the last 1/4 mile. Then I heard the cowbells and I knew I had it made. Lots of people are walking around me but I powered it to the top. I waited 10 mins for my brother who said he had to walk about a mile of it. We loaded up at the sag at the top of the mountain and enjoyed the ride back into Chattanooga.

Nothing..I really enjoyed this ride.

Ate lots of pizza and drank lots of Coke.


I rode this ride as I had trained and it went as planned.


This ride is awesome. If you only do one century in your lifetime, this one is it. Breathtaking views, very well supported, lots of volunteers, and someone at every turn on the course.