17th Annual Southern Magnolia 100

The GCBC's 17th Annual Southern Magnolia/SM... our largest event of the year!!

If you're able and willing to donate any of the following to add to our rest stops, please let me know!

~ Gels

~ SaltStick chews

~ Electrolyte mixes (Tailwind, Maurten, etc)

~ Protein bars

~ Bottled waters

~ Jars of pickles

~ Bananas

~ Raisins/granola

apryl.handy@goosehead.com

228.234.4491

If your spouse, family member, friend or someone you know is willing to work a rest stop, be one of those handing out our amazing, enormous finisher medals, help with making almond butter and honey sandwiches the Friday night before, please let me know!

Here's what you'll receive at packet pickup (TBD) and/or check in the morning of, as long as you did not choose the "no swag" option:

~ Gym towel, neck gaiter, and vehicle decal, all with the new GCBC club logo

~ A route profile sticker for the distance option of your choice

~ Anything super cool that you ordered from the SM store- kit items, event T-shirts, trucker caps, hoodies, etc.

~ A $10 meal voucher, which can be used for breakfast pre ride, Burger Bail Out for those doing the 100 miler who don't make it to the 52 mi mark rest stop by noon (the 4 hour mark), or lunch post ride via a multitude of food trucks in addition to Snow Boogers

The store for the event T-shirt, hoodie, and hat will close on Monday October 13th at midnight. Please be sure to register and order your additional event swag items prior to that time!

Friendly reminder: you have to be a RWGPS club member- which is free to do- to be able to see and save the confirmed routes! Please click this link and you will automatically be added:
https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/14742-gulf-coast-bicycle-club/join

Your three route options are:

27 miler: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49715901

66 miler: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49715876

100 miler: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49761960

The 100 miler will have an 8 hour time limit. If you're not at the 52 mile mark rest stop by noon (the 4 hour mark), you won't be on pace to get under 8 hours for the 100 and will be strongly encouraged to take Burger Bail Out, which means you'll go east on Vestry, then take 15 north to Ramsey Springs General Store, where they'll be looking forward to fixing you the best burger you'll ever have!! From there, you'll head further north on 15 until you get to King Bee when you'll hang a left and be home free- just 9 miles away from home base (the start/finish at the Big Level intersection). It's critical you take Burger Bail Out if you don't get to that stop by noon.

Rest stop locations:

1- at the start/finish- 26 mi mark for 100 milers

• Food and hydration supplies, wet ice rags

• Positioned as close to the 4 way stop as possible so riders don’t have to go too far to find it

2- King Bee and Hwy 15 at the fire station- 18 mi mark for the 27 milers, 9 mi mark for the 66 and 100 milers

• Port a potty

• Food and hydration supplies, wet ice rags

3- Red Creek and Vestry- 52 miles for 100 and 22 mile mark for 66, also the pivot point for Burger Bail Out if 100 milers are not there by noon (4 hour mark)

• Port a potty

• Food and hydration supplies, wet ice rags

4- North Carr Bridge and Blackwell Farm- mile 44 for the 66 mile and 78 for 100 mile

• Port a potty

• Food and hydration supplies, wet ice rags

Online registration will remain open until 7:30am on ride day/approximately 30 minutes prior to the start time. It's important to note that same day registration will only be available in a paperless fashion. You'll be directed to the RWGPS event and then to the corresponding Race Roster link (here) to sign up, sign the liability waiver, and pay via PayPal or Venmo. Once you show us your phone so we can see you've completed it, we'll hand you your $10 meal voucher and route profile sticker, and you'll be ready to roll! We appreciate your understanding.

Police traffic control and road markings/signage will both be present but limited, so all participants should download routes to their computers, plan to play the route from their RWGPS app on their phone, or carry printed turn-by-turn directions with them. For instructions on how to download routes to your Garmin, Wahoo, or other computer, see the Ride With GPS Help page at https://support.ridewithgps.com/hc/en-us/articles/4419007646235-Export-File-Formats and your computer’s documentation.

Staggered start times may be decided as we get closer to the start of the event, to let the longer distance riders get out in front and have more time on the course.

Check-in will have a hard stop at 7:30am, about 30 minutes prior to us starting the event!

We look forward to creating a memorable event with you all and seeing you there!

All rides are weather permitting, and at your own risk and liability.

Large custom medals will be awarded to all finishers!

Information about packet pickup days prior to the event will be released soon! Stay tuned!