2026 Glassner Autumn Challenge - Saturday, October 17, 2026
This is the 24th 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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The 2026 Glassner Autumn Challenge takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, supporting Montgomery Bicycle Club's cycling safety, education, and community programs.
Choose from seven routes touring south from the Capital City through Montgomery County: the Closed Concourse Course (¼ mile), Historic Neighborhood Ramble (5 miles), Cruisin' in the City (17 miles), Smell the Roses (35 miles), Fabulous Fifties (55 miles), Mad Metric Century (67 miles), and Capital City 100 (100 miles). Shorter routes roll gently; longer routes add moderate hills, and every mile is clearly marked. This is Radical Southern Hospitality in action — MBC members volunteer their day to look after you, with mechanical support, SAG wagons, and themed rest stops on every route. The ride starts and ends inside the ASU Football Stadium, with a sit-down breakfast buffet from 5:30 to 8:45 a.m. and a Southern post-ride spread with vegetarian options throughout. Both meals are included in registration |
2026 Glassner Autumn Challenge Registration
White — Capital City 100
Green — Mad Metric 67
Orange — Fabulous Fifties 55
Yellow — Smell the Roses 35
Blue — Cruisin' in the City 17
Red — Historic Ramble 5 / Concourse
Every registered rider receives a custom 20oz or 24oz Polar water bottle — every tier, every route.
Pre-registration ends 11:59pm CDT on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Debit/credit card, check, or cash on site. The ride is rain or shine. All registrations are final — no refunds or cancellations, but transfers are available.
Want a jersey, shorts, or socks too? Shop 2026 Glassner gear →
Ride Weekend Schedule
New ASU Football Stadium, Alabama State University — Pineleaf Street, Montgomery, AL 36106
| Friday, October 16 | |
| 4:30pm – 7:30pm | Packet pickup, East Endzone inside Gate E — come pick up early! |
| Saturday, October 17 | |
| 5:30am – 8:45am | Breakfast, Hornets Lounge |
| 6:00am – 8:45am | Packet pickup, Rider Safety Ankle Chip pickup, and registration, East Endzone inside Gate E |
| 7:15am | Staging — Capital City 100 (100.2 mi) |
| 7:30am | Start — Capital City 100 opens (white markings) |
| 7:45am | Staging — Mad Metric (67.2 mi) |
| 8:00am | Start — Mad Metric opens (green markings) |
| 8:10am | Staging — Fabulous Fifties (54.9 mi) |
| 8:20am | Start — Fabulous Fifties opens (orange markings) |
| 8:30am | Staging — Smell the Roses (34.5 mi) |
| 8:40am | Start — Smell the Roses opens (yellow markings) |
| 8:50am | Staging — Cruisin' in the City (17.0 mi) |
| 8:55am | Staging — Historic Neighborhood Ramble (5.5 mi) |
| 9:00am | Start — Cruisin' in the City opens (blue markings) |
| 9:00am | Staging — Closed Concourse Course (0.25 mi) |
| 9:05am | Start — Historic Neighborhood Ramble opens (blue markings) |
| 9:10am | Start — Closed Concourse Course opens |
| 9:30am – 6:00pm | Finish line open |
| 10:30 am – 5:45 pm | Lunch Open - Hornets Lounge |
| 5:45pm | Course closes, check-out closes (tentative) |
| 6:00pm | Emergency contact notifications begin for anyone not checked out — be sure to check out! |
On your ride in Saturday, tune into WVAS to enjoy the Glassner Radio presented by Ray Tucker Financial!
Volunteer at the 2026 Glassner Autumn Challenge
Riders love the fun interaction with our volunteers — it takes all of us to make this event work! Give a few hours or join us for the day.
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