Rest Stops
Rest Stops
Rest Stops, Facilities and Attractions
Please review the cue sheet for the distance you plan to ride (25, 30, 50, 65 or 100 miles), and note the location of your rest stops. Rest stops occur at different times and distances, depending upon the route you choose.
Food highlights include:
- Bagel and cream cheese breakfast with a fruit selection, plus cranberry juice, at South Jefferson Elementary School
- Home-made boiled potatoes at Burwell-Morgan Mill
- Our "world famous" tomato sandwiches at White Post Restorations
- Hamburgers and hot dogs at Clarke County High School from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Clarke County High School – Start - All ride distances
Time - 7:00am – 9:00am
Drinks
Water, sports drinks
Facilities
Full rest rooms, locker rooms and showers
Mechanical Support - Spokes, Etc. of Vienna, Alexandria, Ashburn and Belle View, VA
Cycling Accessories
We'll have cycling accessories available for sale if you need something before you start your ride.
South Jefferson Elementary School – Mile 28 of 100 - English (full) Century Only
8:00am – 11:00pm
Food and Drink
Water, sports drinks
Fruit - apples, bananas, oranges, raisins
Snacks - Granola bars, fig newtons, cookies, crackers, peanuts
Bagels and cream cheese
Facilities
Full rest rooms
Mechanical Support - Just Riding Along Bicycle Shop of Laytonsville, MD
Burwell-Morgan Mill – Mile 13 of 25 / Mile 13 of 30 / Mile 13 of 50 / Mile 13 of 65 / Mile 63 of 100
7:00am – 4:00pm
Food and Drink
Water, sports drinks
Fruit - Bananas, apples, oranges, raisins
Snacks - Fig newtons, cookies, crackers, peanuts
Sandwiches - Peanut butter and jelly (pm)
Bagels and cream cheese (am)
Facilities
Portable Toilets
Mechanical Support - Revolution Cycles of Georgetown, DC; Rockville, MD; Clarendon, Stafford and Crystal City, VA
Attractions
Enjoy the sounds of Charlie Casabona's Trio, playing live music at the Mill in the morning. Charlie plays the Fiddle, Mandolin and Banjo. Genevieve O'Loughlin makes the Celtic Harp Sing. And Jay Hurley plays the Hammered Dulcimer. They'll play a blend of folk songs, ballads, Celtic music and Applachian sounds. They're so good that you may just spend most of your morning listening to music instead of riding!
Step inside of the Burwell-Morgan Mill (established 1785) and see the inner-workings of the mill in action. The best view of the mechanics is in the basement. Century riders are exempt from the admission fee (show them your rider number), and cycling shoes are permitted. It's well worth a few minutes of your time to view this historic treasure. The Mill will be open from 12:00pm - 5:00pm the day of our ride.
Fairview Church – Mile 30 of 65 - Metric Century Only
8:00am – 12:00pm
Food and Drink
Water, sports drinks
Fruit - Bananas, raisins
Snacks - Granola bars, cookies, fig newtons, cookies
Facilities
Portable Toilets
Mechanical Support - Oasis Bike Works, Fairfax, VA
Attractions
Beautiful views of the Shenandoah Valley from high atop the ridge
White Post Restorations – Mile 28 of 50 / Mile 43 of 65 / Mile 78 of 100
8:00am – 4:00pm
Food and Drink
Water, sports drinks
Fruit - Bananas, apples, oranges, raisins
Snacks - Granola bars, fig newtons, cookies, crackers, peanuts
This is home of our "world famous" tomato sandwiches (do not miss this treat!)
Facilities
Portable Toilets
Mechanical Support - A-1 Cycling of Herndon and Manassas, VA
Attractions
Enjoy the sounds of Brian Lewis playing music in the afternoon.
White Post Restorations is where classic automobiles are restored by fine craftsmen. You might just get a chance to peek in the garage to see a work in progress.
Church of Transfiguration – Mile 16 of 25 / Mile 21 of 30 / Mile 41 of 50 / Mile 56 of 65 / Mile 92 of 100
10:00am – 5:00pm
Food and Drink
Water, sports drinks
Fruit - Oranges, raisins
Snacks - Granola bars, fig newtons, cookies, crackers, peanuts
Facilities
Portable Toilets
Mechanical Support - REI
Clarke County High School – 25 Mile Finish / 30 Mile Finish / 50 Mile Finish / 65 Mile Finish / 100 Mile Halfway
10:00am – 12:00pm
Food and Drink
Water, sports drinks
Fruit - Bananas, apples, oranges, raisins
Snacks - Fig newtons, cookies, crackers, peanuts
Sandwiches - Peanut butter and jelly
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Food and Drink
Water, sports drinks
Fruit - Bananas, apples, oranges, raisins
Snacks - Fig newtons, cookies, crackers, peanuts
Sandwiches - Peanut butter and jelly
Cookout with hamburgers, hot dogs, pork barbecue, and other treats in the afternoon
Attractions
Our DJ will be playing tunes and giving out door prizes while you relax and enjoy the cookout. Our door prizes include cycling accessories like jerseys, shirts, gloves, helmets, lights, tools, etc. We'll also have gift certificates from local bike shops plus some really nice surprise gifts. How do win this prizes? It's easy. All you have to do is read our website. We'll be asking trivia questions about the Back Roads Century, and all of the answers are on this site. So start reading and get ready. We want you to make Alex Trebek proud!
9:00am - 5:00pm
Facilities
Full rest rooms, locker rooms and showers
Mechanical Support - Spokes, Etc. of Vienna, Alexandria, Ashburn and Belle View, VA