This is the 18th annual century ride held in memory of Dr. Jim Glassner, a longtime friend and supporter of cycling in central Alabama. An MBC Member, Jim was killed in a cycling accident on December 16, 2001. We renamed our century event (which we have been running since the 80's) in his honor. He was an avid cyclist and the Autumn Challenge is dedicated to his love of cycling.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Glassner Autumn Challenge has been postponed to a new Saturday date in 2021. Check back here for more 2020-2021 updates.
Are you ready to join us for the 2021 Backroads "Capital City" Cycling Safety Party Ride in Montgomery? We will have all of the fun and excitement you have come to expect from the Montgomery Bicycle Club celebrating again for 2021. As always Cycling Safety and Awareness will be the focus of our event, and Glassner Radio will return with rider information and safety messages mixed in with music to get you ready to enjoy your ride all morning long broadcasting this year from 6:30 am to 9:30 am on simulcast with WVAS-FM HD1 90.7. So tune in on your drive in for parking and campus information. We are excited about safety tracking chips from About Time Events as an added safety feature to help keep up with all of you. We know a lot of riders use our ride as Ironman training or just like to improve individual performance. We hope this is something that you will enjoy! So, make sure to put on your safety tracking chip so we know you are on and off the course! Be sure to stop and check out the Rusty Nuts Band at the post-ride lunch playing Live for you outside on the concourse of the new ASU football stadium this year! |
2021 Glassner Autumn Challenge on October 23, 2021
The 2021 Glassner Autumn Challenge presented by Max Credit Union will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021. The ride supports Montgomery Bike Club Cycling Safety Classes, Cycling Awareness Activities, and Bike Month. Pick from your choice of seven routes: Historic Neighborhood Ramble (5 miles), Cruisin' in the City (15 miles), Smell the Roses (33 miles), Fabulous Fifties (53 miles), Mad Metric Century (65 miles), Capital City 100 (102 miles), or the Capital City 200K (126 miles). We have completely redesigned the routes in 2019 touring from the Capital City and going South through Montgomery County and adding the Capital City 200K double metric century route. Who doesn't like live music? We have the Rusty Nuts band back for the enjoyment of our riders at the Rockin' the Hornets post-ride meal at the new ASU Football Stadium outside on the concourse!!
Do you want to experience RADICAL SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY and FUN? The club members of the Montgomery Bicycle Club understand that no one understands the need of a cyclist better than your fellow cyclists. Club members proudly serve as your volunteers for the day to ensure your needs are met! No matter what distance you choose, you will find mechanical support, SAG wagons, and themed rest stops supplied with plenty of fruit, light snacks, water, and sports drinks. The short routes offer gently rolling hills, while the longer routes offer moderately rolling hills. The routes will be clearly marked and will keep you on beautiful rural roads.
The ride will begin and end at the New ASU Football Stadium located on Alabama State University at Pineleaf Street, Montgomery, AL 36106 with a delicious sit down breakfast buffet (pancakes, hard boiled eggs, grits, oatmeal, bacon, fresh fruit, muffins, orange juice, coffee, tea, and all the fixings) served in the Horntes Longue area from 5:30 to 8:45 a.m. When you return, be ready for some good old fashioned southern hospitality - tomato sandwiches, bacon, chicken wings & tenders plus sandwiches from Beef 'O' Brady's, and ice cream! Cost of the breakfast and post-ride meal is included in your registration.
Do you want to experience RADICAL SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY and FUN? The club members of the Montgomery Bicycle Club understand that no one understands the need of a cyclist better than your fellow cyclists. Club members proudly serve as your volunteers for the day to ensure your needs are met! No matter what distance you choose, you will find mechanical support, SAG wagons, and themed rest stops supplied with plenty of fruit, light snacks, water, and sports drinks. The short routes offer gently rolling hills, while the longer routes offer moderately rolling hills. The routes will be clearly marked and will keep you on beautiful rural roads.
The ride will begin and end at the New ASU Football Stadium located on Alabama State University at Pineleaf Street, Montgomery, AL 36106 with a delicious sit down breakfast buffet (pancakes, hard boiled eggs, grits, oatmeal, bacon, fresh fruit, muffins, orange juice, coffee, tea, and all the fixings) served in the Horntes Longue area from 5:30 to 8:45 a.m. When you return, be ready for some good old fashioned southern hospitality - tomato sandwiches, bacon, chicken wings & tenders plus sandwiches from Beef 'O' Brady's, and ice cream! Cost of the breakfast and post-ride meal is included in your registration.
2021 Glasser Autumn Challenge Registration
Glassner Autumn Challenge - Saturday, October 23, 2021
** 5, 15 and 33-mile routes are 1/2 Price! **
Cost: $25 or $50 Early Registration (paid now until 5/2/2021 by 11:59 pm CDT)
(* Early registration does includes a free shirt)
$30 or $60 On-Time Registration (paid 5/3/2021 until 8/22/2021 by 11:59 pm CDT)
(* On-Time registration does includes a free shirt)
$35 or $70 Late Registration (paid 8/23/2021 until 10/20/2021 by 11:59 pm CDT)
(* Late registration does NOT includes a free shirt)
$40 or $80 On-Site Registration (paid on-site on 10/22/2021 or 10/23/2021)
(* On-Site registration does NOT includes a free shirt)
SPECIAL PRICING FOR YOUNG RIDERS
when registering with an adult rider:
Through 5/2/2021, teammates ages 10-18 may register on-line for $30.
$5 more starting 5/3/2021 & 8/23/2021
Teammates ages 9 years and younger may register on-line for $20.
$5 more starting 5/3/2021 & 8/23/2021.
Cost: $25 or $50 Early Registration (paid now until 5/2/2021 by 11:59 pm CDT)
(* Early registration does includes a free shirt)
$30 or $60 On-Time Registration (paid 5/3/2021 until 8/22/2021 by 11:59 pm CDT)
(* On-Time registration does includes a free shirt)
$35 or $70 Late Registration (paid 8/23/2021 until 10/20/2021 by 11:59 pm CDT)
(* Late registration does NOT includes a free shirt)
$40 or $80 On-Site Registration (paid on-site on 10/22/2021 or 10/23/2021)
(* On-Site registration does NOT includes a free shirt)
SPECIAL PRICING FOR YOUNG RIDERS
when registering with an adult rider:
Through 5/2/2021, teammates ages 10-18 may register on-line for $30.
$5 more starting 5/3/2021 & 8/23/2021
Teammates ages 9 years and younger may register on-line for $20.
$5 more starting 5/3/2021 & 8/23/2021.
Pre-registration will end at 11:59 pm CDT on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
There are several ways to pay: PayPal, Debit/Credit Card, or by check.
There are several ways to pay: PayPal, Debit/Credit Card, or by check.
Packet Pick-up
Friday, October 22, 2021
New ASU Football Stadium at Alabama State University
Pineleaf Street, Montgomery, AL 36106
Ticket Window near Gate E from 4:30 - 8:30 pm
Come pick up your packet early!
On Saturday, enjoy the Rusty Nuts Band presented by Ray Tucker Financial!
Friday, October 22, 2021
New ASU Football Stadium at Alabama State University
Pineleaf Street, Montgomery, AL 36106
Ticket Window near Gate E from 4:30 - 8:30 pm
Come pick up your packet early!
On Saturday, enjoy the Rusty Nuts Band presented by Ray Tucker Financial!
2020-2021 Glassner Gear Kit Designs
2020-2021 Glassner Autumn Challenge Short Sleeve Jersey
2020-2021 Glassner Autumn Challenge Bib Shorts
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2020-2021 Glassner Autumn Challenge Sleeveless Jersey
2020-2021 Glassner Autumn Challenge Shorts
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Ride Day Schedule
New ASU Football Stadium on Alabama State University - Pineleaf Street, Montgomery, AL 36106
BREAKFAST sponsored by Floyd Hunter
(HORNETS LOUNGE in new ASU Football Stadium on Alabama State University) - 5:30 AM - 8:45 AM
CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION
(CONCESSION STAND inside Gate E) - 5:30 AM - 8:45 AM
RIDER STAGING
6:45 am - River Region 200K Course (124.3 miles)
7:15 am - River Region 100 Course (100.8 miles)
7:45 am - Mad Metric Course (64.6 miles)
8:10 am - Fabulous Fifties (52.8 miles)
8:30 am - Smell the Roses (32.7 miles)
8:50 am - Cruisin' in the City (15.4 miles) & Historic Neighborhood Ramble (5.5 miles)
RIDER START TIMES
7:00 am - Course opens for River Region 200K (red road markings, 126.1 miles)
7:30 am - Course opens for RIver Region 100 Century (white road markings, 102.6 miles)
8:00 am - Course opens for Mad Metric (green road markings, 64.6 miles)
8:20 am - Course opens for Fabulous Fifties (orange road markings, 52.8 miles)
8:40 am - Course opens for Smell the Roses Riders (yellow road markings, 32.7 miles)
9:00 am - Course opens for Cruisin' in the City (blue road markings, 15.4 miles) & Historic Neighborhood Ramble (blue road markings, 5.5 miles)
CHECK-OUT AND FINISH LINE REST STOP
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
6:00 pm - Course closes, Check-out closes, and Finish Line Rest Stop Closes (This is a tentative time)
6:15 pm - Emergency contact notifications start for anyone not checked-out.
BE SURE TO CHECK-OUT!!!
For detailed ride information, go to the Rider Information page.
BREAKFAST sponsored by Floyd Hunter
(HORNETS LOUNGE in new ASU Football Stadium on Alabama State University) - 5:30 AM - 8:45 AM
CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION
(CONCESSION STAND inside Gate E) - 5:30 AM - 8:45 AM
RIDER STAGING
6:45 am - River Region 200K Course (124.3 miles)
7:15 am - River Region 100 Course (100.8 miles)
7:45 am - Mad Metric Course (64.6 miles)
8:10 am - Fabulous Fifties (52.8 miles)
8:30 am - Smell the Roses (32.7 miles)
8:50 am - Cruisin' in the City (15.4 miles) & Historic Neighborhood Ramble (5.5 miles)
RIDER START TIMES
7:00 am - Course opens for River Region 200K (red road markings, 126.1 miles)
7:30 am - Course opens for RIver Region 100 Century (white road markings, 102.6 miles)
8:00 am - Course opens for Mad Metric (green road markings, 64.6 miles)
8:20 am - Course opens for Fabulous Fifties (orange road markings, 52.8 miles)
8:40 am - Course opens for Smell the Roses Riders (yellow road markings, 32.7 miles)
9:00 am - Course opens for Cruisin' in the City (blue road markings, 15.4 miles) & Historic Neighborhood Ramble (blue road markings, 5.5 miles)
CHECK-OUT AND FINISH LINE REST STOP
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
6:00 pm - Course closes, Check-out closes, and Finish Line Rest Stop Closes (This is a tentative time)
6:15 pm - Emergency contact notifications start for anyone not checked-out.
BE SURE TO CHECK-OUT!!!
For detailed ride information, go to the Rider Information page.