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    Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club
    PO Box 112078
    Tacoma WA 98411

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    Peninsula Metric Century - 6/6/2010

    Event Overview 2010 event logoThe Peninsula Metric Century (PMC) is a challenging ride through the scenic Kitsap Peninsula. Enjoy panoramic waterfronts views, rural countryside, and lots of rolling hills. Choose from routes of 50K, 100K or 100 miles at two convenient start locations. Riders will enjoy a well-marked course with cue sheet and map, support vehicles, fully stocked rest stops, and dessert at the finish line.
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    Date Sunday, June 6th, 2010
    Registration open 7:00 am - 11:00 am
    Gig Harbor Start Location Southworth Start Location
    Two Start/Finish Locations
    Gig Harbor Medical Pavilion
    6401 Kimball Dr
    Gig Harbor WA 98335

    [map and directions]
    Southworth Ferry Terminal
    11564 SE State Hwy 160
    Southworth WA 98386

    [map and directions]
    [ferry information]
    Route Choices
    • 44-mile loop by Wollochet Bay, Crescent Valley and Olalla Valley
    • 100K (62-mile) loop through South Kitsap County and the Gig Harbor Peninsula on rural roads with rolling hills
    • A very challenging 100-mile loop with more than 7,000 feet of elevation gain

    view elevation profilesPDF
    • 29-mile loop along Puget Sound and on rural roads with rolling terrain in South Kitsap County
    • 100K (62-mile) loop through South Kitsap County and the Gig Harbor Peninsula on rural roads with rolling hills
    • A very challenging 100-mile loop with more than 7,000 feet of elevation gain

    view elevation profilesPDF
    Fees
    Registration Categories Through 5/24/2010 5/25/2010 - 6/6/2010
    Age 0-6 free free
    Age 7-17 $8 $10
    Age 18 and up $17 $20
    Family with children under age 18 $37 $45
    Registration
    • Online: register now! preferred method
      (online registration closes 6/3/2010 11:59:59 pm PDT)
    • By mail: Print the registration form (coming soon)
    • In person: You may register on site the morning of the event, but fees are higher. Pay by cash or check only (no debit or credit cards). Tip: bring a completed registration form (coming soon) with you to save time.
    Family Category For registration purposes, a family is defined as 1 or 2 adults and their children aged 17 or under all residing at the same address. If you do not meet this definition, please register each person in your party individually.
    Parking and Transit Service There is ample free parking at each start location. In any case, we encourage you to cycle, carpool or use public transporation. The Gig Harbor start location is adjacent to the Kimball Drive Park & Ride served by Pierce Transit. The Southworth location is served by Kitsap Transit and the Fauntleroy ferry.
    Rider Safety Please come prepared to ride. We recommend you inspect your bike the night before. Along with your bike, bring an approved helmet, ID, water, first aid kit, tire repair equipment, other essentials, and a friendly attitude. All riders are expected to ride safely and obey the rules of the road.
    Ride Support Rest stops supplied with food, drink and sani-cans. Sag wagons will be driving the route for mechanically stranded riders. Course closes at 5pm. Final sweep of sag wagons begins at 4pm.
    Event Proceeds Rider registration fees for TWBC events help to support the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, bicycling safety and education programs, and local bicycle improvements. Surplus food is donated to a local food bank.
    Volunteers This event is powered by dozens of TWBC volunteers—who receive free ride registration and a post-event pizza party. Help make this event a success: volunteer now! (coming soon)
    Questions Send email to pmc@twbc.org.