Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

1. Where does the ride begin, and how long does it take to get there?
   The ride begins at the East Coweta Middle School, 6291 E. Highway 16, Senoia, GA. 30276. Senoia is 10 miles south of Fayetteville, 10 miles east of Peachtree City and 39 miles south from Downtown Atlanta. With a 8:30 mass start, cyclists should arrive a minimum of 30 – 45 minutes before the start of the event to allow for parking, registration, and preparation.
   
   
2. I'm not sure I'm in good enough shape; is this a difficult ride with lots of hills?
   The terrain is very similar to the popular Covington Century, and the hills are defined as "rollers". Like the Covington, top riders can finish in under four hours (sub 4-hour Century). Also in 2007, the Concourse Athletic Club had multiple participants complete the Wilson 100 as their first ever Century ride! Hills mean different things to different people depending upon their skill set, training, and personal conditioning. The Wilson 100 has a 16 mile, 31, 54, 63 (metric century), and 100 mile options to choose from. Please consult with your doctor before attempting strenuous outdoor exercise for the first time. In summary, this is one of the easier and more fun century rides! We hope you will participate!
   
   
3. What do I receive for my entry fee?
   Please see the Home Page details on what is included in the standard registration fee. In summary, the Wilson 100 remains one of the best valued Centuries in both application fee and benefits received in Metro Atlanta! Individual applicants can pre-register for $30 with a T-Shirt and $25 without a T-Shirt, while teams such as MS150 Corporate Teams, Bike Clubs, Racing Teams, and Teams in Training can pre-register for $25 each with a T-Shirt and $20 without a T-Shirt (See Register tab, and select Team/Family Registration option). All pre-registered participants will receive a custom T-Shirt and a post-ride meal! As always, the Wilson 100 has well stocked rest stops, mechanical support, and SAG vehicles/pick-up. All participants can feel confident that proceeds from the Wilson 100 will benefit both the Southern Bicycle League's bicycle advocacy in Metro Atlanta and Families First. Likely participants should pre-register for the Wilson 100 to guarantee a T-Shirt, as walk-up registrants will receive the a T-shirt only as long as supplies last.
   
   
4. Are there any major changes planned for this year's Wilson 100 versus last year?
   The road to self improvement is never ending, both in personal lives and business. The 2007 Wilson 100 evoked wholesale changes to the format, routes, personality, and etc. as we moved from the previous years start in Fayetteville to the new start location in Senoia! In 2008 we added an additional rest stop to the 100 mile course and expanded the EXPO. In 2009 we hope to make the event even better by adding additional port-o-lets at the beginning of the ride and providing better post-ride food. We also changed this year's beneficiary to Families First (www.familiesfirst.org). Please see their website to learn more about this worthy organization! We sincerely hope you will participate in this year's Wilson 100, and look forward to receiving your feedback in making future events even better!
   
   
5. If I don't want to participate in the mass start at 8:30, can I start early?
   Yes. Rider's can begin the event anytime between 7:00 and 9:00 AM, despite the mass start at 8:30! Rider's will need to wait until 7:00 a.m. in order for the Registration tables to open, pick up their Goody Bag, and sign a waiver (required).
   
   
6. What is the expected participation in the Wilson 100?
   In 2007 we had 631 riders and in 2008 we had 616 riders. This year we are projecting between 750 and 800 cyclists due to (i) word of mouth advertisement on how great a ride Wilson is, (ii) the value to participants (see #3 above), and (iii) the great benefiting charity of Families First (www.familiesfirst.org). As we work hard to improve the ride each year, we hope to return to the glory days of the 90's and eclipse our previous participation record of 1,420 riders!
   
   
7. Why is the ride called the Wilson 100?
   The Wilson 100 is named in honor of Scott Wilson, one of the past SBL presidents, who made tremendous contributions to improving cycling in the Metro Atlanta area. He died in his late 30’s of cancer, and since his death SBL’s premier Annual Century was renamed to the Wilson 100!
   
   
8. If I'm not a member of the Southern Bicycle League, is this a good time to join?
   This is a great time to join SBL! Wilson 100 participants will be able to join SBL for a reduced membership of $15, a savings of 25% or $5!
   
   In case you have never thought of it SBL is called a league not a club…ever wonder why? One of our primary charter's as a not-for-profit organization, among others, is dedicated to the promotion of cycling! If you love cycling, we as an organization want to do the best we can to keep you informed of cycling activities in Metro Atlanta, and the Southeast. There are many great clubs in Atlanta and the Southeast who list their weekly rides and special events on SBL’s website (bikesbl.org). Regardless of your group association, as long as you love cycling, we hope we are contributing enough in the Southeast through our FreeWheelin' Magazine and SBL website to garner and warrant your support! As always, we look forward to any feedback/suggestions you may have. You can easily contact SBL through our website (bikesbl.org).