1 cycling event in Newark, Delaware

Many have enjoyed the challenge of the Savage as a “ride of passage”. Others return each year to enjoy the rural beauty of Chester and Lancaster Counties—from the simple charm of Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish farmlands to the scenic vistas from the hills along the Susquehanna River. Warm up on rolling hills heading west of Newark DE toward Nottingham PA. Then head for steeper hills and put your training to the test on the infamous Slate Hill, Bradys Hill, Pilgrims Pathway and Furniss Road!

For those new to the Savage Century, it is recommended for the longer routes that bikes be equipped with a low gear of about 40 gear-inches (e.g. 28-tooth rear sprocket and 42-tooth chain ring on typical road bike with a 27-inch tire) or lower to prevent undue strain on the major hills. Come for the ride. Ride for the challenge!

Date/Schedule

• Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

• Rider Check-in/Start: 7:00 am – 9:30 am (no mass start)

• Riders must pass through Rider Check-in to get a wristband and cue sheets

• Routes/Support Closure: 4:30 pm

Registration

• Registration is limited to 350 participants, so don’t delay in signing up

• Take advantage of early registration discounts (ending a month prior to event)

• Register online at BikeReg

• Early Registration (until September 12, 2025): $30 per Club member; $45 per non-member

• Standard Registration (September 13-September 30, 2026): $40 per Club member; $55 per non-member

• Late/Event Day Registration (October 1-3, 2025): $50 per Club member; $65 per non-member

• Event Day Registration is offered for this event

• Event Day Registration is ONLY by online registration

• Participants on Event Day register using their own cell phones/smart devices

• Instructions for Event Day Registration are also posted on trailer at event start

• No cash or credit cards will be accepted at Rider Check-In

Event Info

• All routes are marked with Route Arrows

• Cue sheets are provided

• Support & Gear (SAG) and Rest Stops until 5:00 pm

• Multiple WCBC rest stops

• WCBC souvenir of your choice (one please)

• Savage Century patch for completing the century route! (you must check-in at Drumore rest stop)

• Various convenience stores along or near routes

• Sandwiches at the finish