Ready-Set-Go! Registration for the 5BBC's signature event - the Montauk Century - is open for business!! On Sunday, May 16, 2010, the best century ride in the east will be held. Choose from 65, 100, and 145 mile routes on Long Island's beautiful South Shore. Check-in points are at Penn Station and the LIRR station in Babylon. All routes end in Montauk where we'll be serving up hot meals and showers. Transportation is available to get you and your bike home.

The Montauk Century 2009

Win a Bicycling Trip for Two to Brittany!

You read it here first ... one of our Montauk Century riders will be the happy recipient of a free cycling trip for two to the Brittany region of France!

The prize trip to Brittany is sponsored by our partners BZH New York and the Brittany Tourism Bureau.

Enjoy 4 days of beautiful cycling to historic sights, 2-star accommodations with warmth and character, and Brittany’s finest region cuisine (especially seafood).

If you don't register for the Montauk Century, you won't be a winner. (Did you need another good reason to register?)

Day 1 – Arrival

We arrive in St. Malo in the late afternoon, followed by dinner and nightlife on the town.

Day 2 – Boat Trip from St. Malo-Dinan: 53 miles

The first day of your cycling tour starts by…boat! We will cross St. Malo’s natural harbor. Looking back, you will see the stunning ramparts of the privateer town. Ahead of you is the natural beauty of the Emerald Coast. Upon arrival in the village of Dinard, your riding will begin along coastline studded with wild creeks and fishing villages. Some of the route is hilly but you won’t find it too hard. Along the road, you will come upon a medieval citadel which overlooks the Rance Valley, an outstanding site. Ending the first day of riding, you will enjoy dinner and 2-star accommodations in Dinan.

Day 3 – Dinan–Mont Saint Michel: 50 miles

In the morning, we start pedaling along the small roads of rural Côtes d’Armor to the coast, highlighted by the stunning landscapes of the Mont Saint Michel. Peaceful and varied, the countryside features such megaliths as 30-foot-tall Champ Dolent, the region’s largest standing stone. The route is also exceptional for its gentle way of life, seen through wayside crosses, chapels, hamlets, and tiny villages. When we arrive at Mont Saint Michel, we will have lunch and a full tour. From there, we pedal to our night’s accommodations in Roz-sur-Couesnon.

Day 4 – Mont Saint Michel–St. Malo: 53 miles

On this morning, we will cross Mont Saint Michel Bay on the flatlands between forests, long sandy beaches and salt marshes. By lunchtime, the group will arrive in Cancale, the region’s gastronomic capital. It’s especially famous for its oysters. After this indulgence, we head towards the superb coastal road. With its fascinating sights and breathtaking sea views, this is the perfect way to head to our final night in St. Malo, including a sumptuous dinner.

Day 5 – Departure

This is your last morning to enjoy the most of the winding, picturesque roads of the walled privateer town whose ramparts are surrounded by the clear turquoise sea.

Trip Details

Accommodation and food:	Four nights, 2-star hotels (double occupancy)
Number of people:	Two sharing a double
Cycling Level:	50-53 miles per day
Starting/finishing point:	St. Malo
Rail Access:	TGV Paris–St. Malo
Package includes:	Double occupancy accommodation, baggage transfer, technical assistance, boat from Dinard to St. Malo, tour of Mont Saint Michel Abbey, travel pack
Package does not include:	Bicycle rental, drinks, cancellation and travel insurance

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