THE DOUBLE METRIC OPTION IS BACK FOR THE 5th YEAR!

With 24, 50, 63, 100 and 125-mile loops the Sweet Onion Century  has a route for you. The lightly traveled quiet country roads on gently rolling terrain make this a great choice for novices and for those attempting their first century or Double-Metric. We aim for perfection, and think our routes are superb. Picturesque farms and small towns will keep you spinning with a smile at the beauty around you. 

The rest stops (located from 8 to 21 miles apart) offer plenty of fruit, cookies, snacks, sports drinks, and water, all provided with a smile by local volunteers striving to host the friendliest rest stop on the ride.  The cookout at the end will again feature those delicious Vidalia onion burgers and veggie burgers. 

All riders registered by April 16 get a high quality tee shirt or other souvenir. All riders who complete the 63-mile, or 100-mile option will be awarded a Sweet Onion Century coffee mug, as shown or similar to this photo. Those who complete the 125-mile route receive a special mug that has, "I RODE THE DOUBLE METRIC! 125 MILES IN ONE DAY" on one side, with our Sweet Onion Century logo on the other, or similar.

 

Important Notice

There is a cut-off time for the Double Metric.  You must leave the rest stop at trip distance 79 miles by 1:15 p.m.; otherwise you will be asked to follow the 100-mile option from that point to the finish.  You will be entitled to the regular Century Mug.

The ride starts rain or shine with the 100 & 125-milers starting at 7:00 a.m. to help beat the heat and get everyone back to the finish by 5:00 p.m. The other ride options start at 8:00. The hours of operation for the rest stops are based on these start times so it is important that everyone observes this.   : )

The Double Metric will be very challenging.  We will probably have temperatures above 80 degrees. Headwinds on the last leg are likely. Train hard! "Gently rolling terrain" means we do have hills (by most anyone's standards).

•   Sweet Onion Century Ride Maps

Onion Field

Gently rolling terrain

Join us Friday evening, May 4, for a pre-ride celebration and dinner at Shoneys in Vidalia, a great place for dinner and fellowship. From Southeastern Technical College, go west on US 280 to Shoneys (about 3 blocks down) on the left.

The hotel rates at Vidalia's clean new hotels are very reasonable. We recommend the Holiday Inn Express (Call 912-537-9000 for reservations) or the Comfort Inn (Call 912-538-8100).

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Meadows Regional Medical Center, Faithful sponsor and friend of the Sweet Onion Century

2505 Lyons Hwy, Vidalia

Branches in Vidalia, Lyons, Savannah
Threlkeld Ford-Lincoln-Mercury The selection you need. The style you want. Highway 280 E., Vidalia 912-537-FORD (3673)	WIGGINS FOOT & ANKLE PC "We've got you covered from head to toe!!" Mark Wiggins DPM   912-537-2553
Southeastern Technical College, Vidalia	Devoted Cyclists & Tireless Volunteers!

Vidalia Federal Savings & Loan 300 Jackson Street, Vidalia  537-8805	Robin Builders, Inc. America's Standard of Excellence in pre-constructed  utility buildings  526-3266
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The Vidalia Onion Factory "In the Heart of Vidalia Onion Country" 1-800-227-ONION (227-6646) Phone:1-912-526-3466 FAX: 1-912-526-4475	ACME PAPER & SHIPPING INCORPORATED   100 SW MAIN STREET VIDALIA, GA 30474   Phone: (912) 538-1555

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Fine Gifts for all Occasions
2nd St. E, Vidalia       537-7075
 
 

Patricia Dixon receives check from Abe Glaser for 2003 Sweet Onion Century

Benefits from the Sweet Onion Century go to United Way of Toombs, Montgomery and Wheeler Counties.  The rest stops are manned by representatives of the various service agencies supported by our United Way Chapter. A very special thank you to Patricia Dixon, who coordinates with all the service agency volunteers to assure riders are pampered at all 9 of our great rest stops. Any extra donation you may wish to make after you see how great our volunteers treat you will go to the agencies who provided these super people. Last year's event raised $4200 for United Way.

 

Thank you to Nelson and Jane Hodges, without whom your Vidalia Onion Burgers might not get cooked & served with a smile.