There will be 21 stages including a Time Trial that will not count as a stage.
There will be two Mad Dog Centuries each month from January through October
If a Louisville Bicycle Club member completes 10 century rides (this does not include the Time Trial), they earn a jersey. Cost – if any – to be determined based on the sponsor(s) for the Mad Dog Series. We are in need of sponsors for the 2024 Mad Dog Series in order to lower or eliminate the cost of the jersey for the riders that complete. The Mad Dog jersey is open to any none club members who have completed 10 rides. However, they will have pay the full cost of the jersey (or pay to be come a member of LBC).
There will be awards for a male and female winner at year end based total points. All ties will be determine by the best time in the Time Trial. See below for the points system.
The sign-in sheets at the completion of the rides will determine who completed each ride and who completed in a group of five or more. Ride Captains will automatically earn points for sweeping their ride, and not held to complete with 5 riders.
It will be the ride captain’s call to cancel their ride. Canceled rides will not be rescheduled. If possible, a Ride Captain that cannot fulfill their role on the day they signed up for, should find a replacement Ride Captain. The stage should not be cancelled unless absolutely necessary. If a ride is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions (i.e. blizzard, tornado alert or high winds), Official Communication to riders will be through the Ride Schedule or emails through the Director.
Anyone is welcome to ride. If you are a club member, local non-member, or just a cyclist in town on a vacation and want to ride, I will require that you email me or the ride captain to make sure that you are physically fit to ride a century. We simply suggest the rider be century fit meaning they should be capable of riding 100 miles at a reasonable pace (min. 13-15mph). If you haven’t ridden 60 to 75 miles on your own, I would not suggest trying to do a Mad Dog century.
There is no vehicle support for these centuries. If you or someone with you cannot repair your bike, you will need to have a backup plan to get back to the starting point or home. Our ride captains typically ride in the rear of all participants and promote a safe ride but they are not responsible for getting you back to your car or home.
Our rides are typically in rural areas throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The scenery is beautiful with low traffic roads chosen to ensure rider safety. We expect riders to obey traffic laws and exhibit good judgement to the cars and people they encounter on these rides.
The rides typically have 3 store stops every 25 miles with the second stop intended for lunch. Because of the pandemic, some stores may be closed without prior warning. Be prepared with ample food and drink to get you to a next stop.
The ride captain will provide cue sheets for the course and GPS routes via the club GPS library. Ride Captains are encouraged to put their rides on the calendar as soon as possible.
Ride Captains will preview their course prior to the ride and verify that parking is available and does not affect a business. It is highly encouraged to start in locations with restrooms available or at least nearby.
These rides typically attract 20 to 30 riders. We encourage riders to ride in a pack that fit the pace they prefer to ride. You will find packs that span various pace levels. Group riding, rather than individual speed, will be rewarded this year.
All riders will be required to sign-in at the beginning of the ride and also to sign-in at the end of the ride with your group. Ride Captains will leave the sign in sheet on the tire of their car for easy access for those completing the ride before the sweep.(or somewhere easily accessible and told to the group prior to starting the ride)
IMPORTANT NOTE: I am working on a new mail list. If you want to be included on any emails from the Mad Dog Director that includes past Mad Dog riders. Please email me.
