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2018 Ride Route

The 2018 route is a loop traveling southwest of Norfolk with an overnight stop in Newman Grove. The route includes visits to:
  • Norfolk
  • Madison
  • Newman Grove (overnight town)
  • Tilden
  • Meadow Grove
  • Battle Creek
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Day 1 Mileage = approx. 42 miles
  • Click for detailed Day 1 GPS map
Day 2 Mileage = approx. 52 miles
  • Click for detailed Day 2 GPS map​

Estimated elapsed miles are indicated. Please be aware these are estimations based on the general route. Actual mileage and exact route may vary slightly.
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7 Cities Century Ride Route
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Safety Notice:
To minimize accidents and injuries, please beware of loose gravel on road shoulders, corner and city streets, and changes in surface and weather conditions. 
No guarantees can be made to ensure every hazard is marked on route roads. Please review our Rules of the Road to better prepare yourself for a safe and fun ride. It is the rider's responsibility to bring a bicycle that is in safe working condition. Carry a pump, a spare tube, and patch kit. It is also highly recommended to have bright front and rear tail lights to help alert drivers especially at dawn/dusk and in foggy conditions.

Basic Ride Schedule:
​Friday Evening, August 3, 2018: 

Packet pick-up and spaghetti feed at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in Norfolk.

Saturday, August  4, 2018:
Breakfast in Norfolk then ride to Enola, Madison and then stop for the night in Newman Grove.

Sunday, August 5, 2018: 
Breakfast in Newman Grove then ride to Tilden, Meadow Grove, Battle Creek and finish back at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park in Norfolk.


Ride route will have signs and green flags and arrows on pavement to guide and help ensure you are riding on the right path.
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2018 Ride Presented by:
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This ride offered under the auspices of
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Ride held under USAC Permit # 2016-164
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