Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015

Sep 3, 15 12:31

Post #1 of 20 (2940 views)

http://www.centurioncycling.com/...u-centurion-cycling/

Hey all I just wanted to see if there are any others on the forum who'll be taking part in this event. I've never done a Centurion event but I've heard great things. Graham Fraser (the original north america Ironman organizer) is the brain behind it. It looks like a well organized event in a great location here in Ontario. It's a 3 Day Stage Race (TT, Road Race, Crit) to crown the eventual winner. Obviously without a team there is no chance of winning but perhaps an impromptu "Slowtwitch Member" team could reek some havoc? Or maybe just a group of people heading up from Toronto that want to have a hard ride?

Just putting the feeler out there ...

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Last edited by: cshowe80: Sep 3, 15 12:49

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 3, 15 12:39

Post #2 of 20 (2924 views)

I would LOVE to do something like this. I think I might be doing a local 10k & then Barelman as part of a relay (if I could find a cyclist - ironic on this thread no less) on that weekend. Thanks for the link. This will be on my calendar for sure next year.

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 3, 15 13:18

Post #3 of 20 (2893 views)

I have done 3 of the recent years Centurion events- all very well organized, good courses, ok food, good traffic control-all in all an excellent experience. Hope you are wrong about needing a team as I too will be there on my own-I think the biggest challenge will be 1) trying to sort out exactly who you are competing against to win "your" stage race and trying to keep track of them in big mixed packs 2) dealing with the fresh legs of those just doing one of the three events especially on the Sunday (our 3rd race) .

Blue Mtn very scenic luxurious resort so great family weekend as well.

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [old man] [ In reply to ]

Sep 3, 15 13:41

Post #4 of 20 (2870 views)

I was up there last weekend for Wasaga Beach Triathlon and took the liberty of going to Blue Mountain and climbing Gibraltar. What a fun descent! Riding was really nice in the area and it's what planted the seed to do this.

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Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 3, 15 14:20

Post #5 of 20 (2852 views)

I hope you come out . . . and anyone else who wants to check it out.

The cycling in the area is amazing. It's a big event with over 3,000 cyclists. The entertainment in the village will be outstanding on Saturday afternoon with Live music from the Powder Blues Band and then in the evening a screening of this awesome cycling movie "Marinoni - The Fire & The Flame" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-nZgOQk_EE

The Blue Mtn Village makes it feel like you are in a small cycling dominated town in Europe.

The The Gran Centurion Stage Race is new this year. If you are new to gran fondo/sportif riding/racing, I would suggest just starting with either the C50 or C100.

Apparently they have a really good guy on the mic at the start and the finish! :)

Racers race and riders ride . . . there is something for everyone at Centurion!

Steve Fleck @stevefleck | Blog

Last edited by: Fleck: Sep 3, 15 14:28

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [Fleck] [ In reply to ]

Sep 3, 15 15:30

Post #6 of 20 (2817 views)

How'd I know you'd end up on the mic for this event?! You're everywhere all summer long it's impressive to see.

Hoping to make arrangements for travel and if so I'll be there doing the C100 with the guys from Velofix ;)

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Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 4, 15 5:48

Post #7 of 20 (2729 views)

How'd I know you'd end up on the mic for this event?! You're everywhere all summer long it's impressive to see.

Thanks, Chris.

It's been a busy year - over 25 races/events so far that I have worked at, and more to go! :)

Look forward to seeing you in Blue Mtn. for Centurion. Please bring some friends.

Steve Fleck @stevefleck | Blog

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 8, 15 16:10

Post #8 of 20 (2612 views)

This is a great event! I brought folks up from North Carolina to do the Centurion three years in a row and it was the highlight ride of the year each time! Can't do it this year but I plan on bringing more NC riders up next year to experience a beautiful area, a great race and Canadian hospitality!

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 8, 15 16:43

Post #9 of 20 (2593 views)

It's a great event. I've raced it a handful of times. I'm not doing it this year because I'm heading to Kona. The only downside is they have made the course much easier this year. Blue Mountain Centurion was a great race because of all the climbing in an otherwise flat road racing season in Ontario. They should keep all the climbing - its what seperates this event from the others. Just my two cents.

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 8, 15 16:50

Post #10 of 20 (2588 views)

Fleck has been that announcing mainstay in Ontario for several years and we are proud he is our series announcer. We had the pleasure of managing all operations for Centurion in 2013 and 2014. Unfortunately we will be producing the RBC Run For Kids in Toronto and Barrelman on the same weekend as Centurion this year and cannot be there this year. Hope everyone who rides will have an incredible day.

John Salt, Founder - MultiSport Canada
Canada's Largest Triathlon Series and Barrelman Niagara Falls
http://www.multisportcanada.com / http://www.niagarafallstriathlon.com
"Discipline Is What You Do When No One Is Watching You"

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [TeJa] [ In reply to ]

Sep 8, 15 19:00

Post #11 of 20 (2542 views)

It's actually proportionately the same vertical as previous years. It is a bit shorter this year though. The Pretty River climb is a long grind -- not steep, but it will wear you down for sure. I'm doing it and am not underestimating it!

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 8, 15 21:25

Post #12 of 20 (2515 views)

I should be there this year ...done centurion events twice so far and loved them both. Can't run this year so will be back at this race for the 100miler.

Always a relief to hear Fleck's voice at the end!! :)

Duathlete by choice?

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [John Salt] [ In reply to ]

Sep 9, 15 8:13

Post #13 of 20 (2460 views)

Athletes here in Ontario are spoiled due to all the efforts you two and others have engaged in. It's amazing to see how many high quality events we have to chose from each and every weekend from June to October. The quality of our athletes speak for itself and its credited to guys and gals like you both. Can't thank you guys enough!

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Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 9, 15 8:14

Post #14 of 20 (2459 views)

I'm finalizing my plans and it appears my transportation has fallen through. Are there any other athletes travelling up from Toronto for the C100?

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Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 9, 15 12:18

Post #15 of 20 (2413 views)

I have entered the "stage race" and the way I read it TT (tri) bars are LEGAL for all the events both the TT and the various road events-disks only in TT but TT bars (tri bikes with spoked wheels) in all the others. Am I missing something??

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 11, 15 7:34

Post #16 of 20 (2348 views)

Just signed the wife and myself up for the C100. This will be her first 100 miler. She will suffer!!!

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [old man] [ In reply to ]

Sep 11, 15 10:07

Post #17 of 20 (2320 views)

I have entered the "stage race" and the way I read it TT (tri) bars are LEGAL for all the events both the TT and the various road events-disks only in TT but TT bars (tri bikes with spoked wheels) in all the others. Am I missing something??

Obviously a road bike will be best for anything other than the TT, but yes, tri-bikes and road bikes with clip-on TT bars are allowed in the C25, C50, and C100 events.

If you are riding a TT/Tri bike I would ask that you us common sense and ONLY ride in the aero-bars when you are completely on your own on the course. Thank you.

Steve Fleck @stevefleck | Blog

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [Fleck] [ In reply to ]

Sep 17, 15 14:02

Post #18 of 20 (2245 views)

Anybody know where we can find start lists for all the events and especially start times and order for TT tomorrow night?

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [old man] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 15 8:45

Post #19 of 20 (2173 views)

Apologies for the slight delay - I've been buried for two days at Interbike, back home briefly, before heading up to Blue Mtn myself for Centurion.

Full weekend schedule is here - http://www.centurioncycling.com/...ycling/schedule-213/

Steve Fleck @stevefleck | Blog

Re: Subaru CENTURION The Blue Mountains, Sept 18-20, 2015 [cshowe80] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 15 15:59

Post #20 of 20 (2138 views)

Going to be there for the Sunday ride. I will be in paracycling division. Always enjoy the ride.

There is talk of shortening the Saturday rides if the weather doesn't cooperate.

Stephan

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