Bombay Bicycle ClubWright Stuff Century
It’s the Wright Stuff Century Ride’s 30th anniversary!!
Registration is now open at www.active.com. [Not a member yet? Sign up and save!]
Date: Labor Day Weekend, Sunday August 31, 2008
Start: Tyrol Basin Ski and Snowboard Area
3847 Bohn Rd
Mt Horeb, Wisconsin 53572
It all started in 1978. About 30 people showed up for what was then called the Great Dane Century. Today, Bombay Bicycle Club is proud to host the Wright Stuff Century — a classic Wisconsin ride. You won’t want to miss this year’s 30th anniversary ride through scenic southwestern Wisconsin and Frank Lloyd Wright country! We hope you will come celebrate with us!
Have you got the “Wright” stuff?
Decide as you ride! Set your own pace. The ride takes you through hills and meadows on lightly traveled roads. Feeling like a Tour De France Champ? Challenge yourself with the 60 or 100 mile routes. You can always choose the shorter 30 mile relaxing loop.
What makes it Wright?
On the ride, you will pass by a lot of buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. If you’re interested in taking a tour of one of his buildings, call the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center at (608) 588-7900, or stop-in during the ride. The Visitor Center is housed in the only Wright building originally designed as a restaurant.
- Taliesin (1912, 1914, 1925) and Hillside Home School (1902) are two of many Wright buildings in the area.
- “Shining Brow” is arguably Wright’s most important work. It served as Wright’s home and as a workshop for himself and young architects who wanted to learn and practice organic architecture. Wright designed the second Hillside Home School for his Aunts Nell and Jane Lloyd Jones. The building now serves as the summer home of the Taliesin Fellowship.
- Unity Chapel (1886): As a teen, Wright designed the chapel’s interior. His grave marker is located in the cemetery surrounding the chapel, even though his remains are in Arizona.
| Register at Active.com | Member | Non-Member | |
| Early Bird | January 28 - July 28, 2008 | $25.00 | $40.00 |
| Pre-registration | July 29 - August 26, 2008 | $30.00 | $45.00 |
| Day of event | August 31, 2008 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
* Sorry, no refunds. Limited to 650 riders.
Volunteer at this year’s 30th Anniversary ride. We have lots of opportunities available from pre-ride preparations to post-ride clean-up. Please use the contact form and let us know!
[A portion of the net proceeds go to support the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin and the Iowa County Humane Society]
