Event Description
The Opelika Bicycle Advisory Committee presents the 19th Annual Johnny Ray Century sending you "Back to the Future." As it all began, this event once again raises money and grassroots support for trail-building along abandoned train tracks where Johnny Ray was the conductor of the famous 19th-century Central of Georgia spur. Once a part of the Alabama Backroads Series, the century travels the quiet but often rugged backroads of Lee, Chambers, and Randolph counties. Riders cross the old railroad bed in Lafayette. The 104-mile century option takes riders into downtown Roanoke where Johnny Ray himself is believed buried. Epic hospitality awaits in historic downtown Opelika at Red Clay Brewing Company
Choose your route:
Cusseta Commuter (20 mile) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30953678
Twin Silos Commuter (34 mile) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30953655
Metric Century (60 mile) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24578093
"Dirty 66" Gravel Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30953714
Johnny Ray Century (104 mile) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24578072
Riders receive excellent support on the routes. Reststops feature a variety of foods and fluids. Expect special treats at select stops. Headquarters is at Red Clay Brewing Company where you'll enjoy Mama Mocha's locally roasted coffee and fresh breakfast items before and a catered Oktoberfest Lunch after your ride. Please find your Beer Coupon on your race bib.
There's plenty of parking in historic downtown Opelika. Hotel/motels are nearby offering special rates just for the Johnny Ray! Please see below or the list on the website. Let them know you're doing the Johnny Ray Century!
Super Cool JRC Primal Cycling socks to all registrants.
Helmets required. Ride goes rain or shine!
Event details and schedule
Back by popular demand, the Packet Pickup Party will be Friday night, from 4 to 7 at JamesBros Bikes in downtown Opelika. Pick up your super-cool socks, number, cue sheet, and map, and stay awhile for a fresh craft beer.
This year we're partnering with Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau to enhance your stay in the area. See their website for host hotels and dining suggestions @ www.aotourism.com.
Special Rates have been negotiated at these hotels:
SPECIAL HOTEL RATES
JOHNNY RAY CENTURY | OCTOBER 2, 2021
MICROTEL INN & SUITES AT TIGER TOWN
RATE: $69/night
DEADLINE: Book by September 27, 2021 to receive rate
DETAILS: Call direct to book using group name “Johnny Ray Century”
PHONE: (334) 745-0415
RATE: $109/night
DEADLINE: Book by September 17, 2021 to receive rate
DETAILS: Click to book
PHONE: (334) 737-5155
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES OPELIKA
RATE: $94/night
DEADLINE: Book by September 17, 2021 to receive rate
DETAILS: Click to book
PHONE: (334) 742-2590
RATE: $94/night
DEADLINE: Book by September 17, 2021 to receive rate
DETAILS: Click to book
PHONE: (334) 745-4311
MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA AT GRAND NATIONAL
RATE: $129/night
DEADLINE: Book by September 10, 2021 to receive rate
DETAILS: Click to book
PHONE: (334) 741-9292
Day of Schedule
6 am: Registration opens
7 am: Century Riders Start
7:10 am Dirty 66 Gravel Riders Start
7:20 am: Metric Century Riders Start
7:30 am: 20 mile and 32 mile riders Start
11 am: Lunch Begins
4 pm: Course Swept and Closed.
See: East Alabama Cycling Club's website for more information.