Cheaha Century Photo Gallery
This is what it's all about.
Cruising uphill through the Talladega National Forest.
Forming a train to climb the back-side of Cheaha Mountain.
Riding the roller coaster on the back side of the route.
One headed to -- and one coming from -- Adam's Gap on the back side of the course.
Enjoying the scenery.
Replenishing at a rest stop.
HAM radio operator -- wonderful volunteers!
All U Can Eat!
Arriving at Adam's Gap -- 51 miles down and 51 to go!
2 of the 300 volunteers on the course.
The pavement ends at Adam's Gap (Rest Stop #5).
Yes, we do hand you bottled water if you don't want to get off the bike.
Jimmy, owner of Fun Wheels does his thing on the course.
Taking a break at the top of Cheaha.
Under the shade trees on top of Cheaha.
Jerry Jackson (far right), head of Calhoun Co. 911 makes this ride happen.
Enjoying fellowship with other riders on the course.
Ready to tackle the rest of the course.
Spectators enjoy a picnic on the course.
Triplets tackle Cheaha???
Now this is a potty with a view!
Rider takes it all in.
Big thanks to Anniston Runners Club for manning Rest Stop #3!
Big thanks to all the HAM Radio Operators!
Yes, we have some fun at our rest stops. Animal Medical Center amazes us with their creativity each year.
Big thanks to loooooong time volunteers from Animal Medical Center!
Rest stop (or buffet?) #2.
Yes, the volunteers work hard too.
Volunteers at Rest Stop #1.
All intersections are controlled on the course.
We couldn't do the ride without the Volunteer Fire Departments.
Which is better: the ride or the lunch afterward???
Nobody can take care of you like these folks after the ride -- with spaghetti and pizza!
And they're off!
Start of the ride with the Piedmont Civic Center in the background.
Riders make their way down Highway 9.
Volunteer takes a dip at the Animal Medical Center rest stop.
Most rest stops are buried in the Talladega National Forest.
Yes, we will hand you bottled water on the bike.
Yes, the scenery is nice in more ways than one.
Those steep climbs become 55 mph decents on the way back!
More downhill.
Pack of adrenalin.
Hamming it up.
Looking Good!
The ride is led by our State Troopers each year. Thank You!!
Making the turn off the Scenic Drive for the 20 mile trek back to Piedmont.
Front of the ride is cheered on.
Finally -- the finish line!
Double-nice finish.
Enjoying down-time after the finish.
Finishing Up.
Ahhhhhhhhhh.
Food... all you want... at the finish.