History

This ride has been around since the mid-1980s, traveling under a variety of names depending on sponsor: Labor Day Classic, the Labor Day Century, the Clarksville Labor Day Century, the Clarksville Century, The Silver Bullet Century, the Free ’n’ Easy Bicycle Rally, and the Sunrise Century.  For many years, the ride has been sponsored by the Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club, under the name of the "Sunrise Century" and incorporated a variety of route lengths. 

Watch a VIDEO about the ride.

Fast. Really Fast.

A sub-four century (with a current course record of 3:44:55) gives us bragging rights to having the fastest hundred miles in the USA. We believe that’s really unique and special in the world of cycling.  Obviously, we are not limiting the century ride to elite riders. We will support those who seek an optimal time as well as riders who just want to enjoy the beautiful open country.  Check out our past Pelotons:

• 2005 Elite Peloton Information

• 2006 Elite Peloton Information

• 2007 Elite Peloton Information

• 2008 Elite Peloton Information

• 2009 Elite Peloton Information

Great Support.

All the good things you have come to expect from the Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club’s sponsorship of a bike event will continue, along with improvements you have suggested. After years of sponsoring this event, we believe we have a feel for what riders want and what riders need to be safe and still have a great time. We offer:

• Full SAG Coverage

• Multiple, Well-spaced, Well-stocked Rest Stops

• EMT Coverage

• End of Ride Meal

• Massage Services

• Shower and Clean-up Facilities

• Timing Clock

• Door Prizes

• Elite Peloton Support for the 100-Mile event

• Volunteers who will bend over backward to keep riders safe, hydrated, and on course.

The Rules

We count on you to do your part. On the day of the event, everyone will sign a legal waiver in order to ride. By signing, you promise to abide by the "Sunrise Rules". They’re not burdensome or unreasonable, and we have to enforce them—for the sake of everyone’s safety and enjoyment and to maintain insurance coverage. Here's what we ask:

• Wear an approved helmet all the time.

• Don't start the route early.

• Stay on your assigned course.

• Obey all traffic laws.

• Be nice to your fellow riders.

• Be respectful of home and property owners along the way.