SOUTHERN MARYLAND CENTURY 2000 John Wilkes Booth's Escape Route SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 Laurel Springs Park La Plata, Md 25, 50, 63 or 100 mile options

 

After the ride was the drawing for a one year subscription to Bicycling Magazine. The winner was Greg Veith from Richmond, Virginia.

The day ended with Century Coordinator congratulating the last rider to finish the Century. He had to replace a broken a spoke early in the ride, but still had a good ride and enjoyed seeing attractions along the way such as the historic Thomas Stone House on Rose Hill.

Credit for a great century goes to Event Coordinator Jeanne Ulrich and her crew of volunteers. Jeanne planned the route, made the maps and cue-sheets, designed the T-shirts and flyers, arranged the rest-stops, did the road marking, worked at the Merkle rest stop, made the ice cream, and took care of many other details necessary for a successful century. Helping her with the road marking were Jay Lewis, Mike Sneed, and Jim Hudnall. Lynn and Lee Martin bought the food and supplies, making sure that each rest stop was well stocked. Curly Rice was event mechanic and a SAG wagon driver. Other SAG wagon drivers were Jack Snead, Scott Oberfield, Randy Schoch, and Jim Hudnall. Registration and refreshments at the finish were done by Dorothy Hodges, Mimi Newcastle, Charlotte Kraebel, and John Travis. At the first rest stop at St. Ignatius on beautiful Chapel Point were Diane and Tony Harris and Theresa Rowell. Making sandwiches and serving hungry cyclists at the second rest stop at St. Mary's Church were Jay Lewis and Jane Hudnall. Pete and Jeanne Ulrich were busy at the third rest stop in Merkle, making sure cyclists had enough food and drink to finish the century. Many thanks to Rita Zuchelli and her employer Keany Produce for the yummy fruit. Thank you to everyone who made the century one of the best around.

The volunteers were able to ride the route on Saturday, September 9, the day before the Century.

The ride was led by Century Coordinator Jeanne Ulrich (on the left). On the right of Jeanne are John Travis, Jane Hudnall, Mimi Newcastle, Jay Lewis, Scott Overfield, Diane Harris, Tony Harris, Chris Moriarity, Rita Zuchelli, Jack Snead, Dave Schnirel, and Jim Hudnall.

Most riders rode the full 100 mile route. Riders stopped at the rest stop locations where many of the group would be working the next day - St. Ignatius Church at Chapel Point, St. Mary's Church, and the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary. Since the group was not met by smiling faces offering food and drink, as cyclists would be the next day, food stops were made at Cooksey's Store and the Cedarville Grocery. Chris and Rita almost made the 100 miles, but Rita had a mishap at about the 90 mile mark. We are happy to report that Prince George's General Hospital found her to be in good condition. She is sore from the miles she rode and her fall, but she is looking forward to getting back on her bike.

Why do Tony and his mom Diane have such big smiles? Look at Tony's bike computer - 102 miles!  Congratulations, Tony, on your first century.