Ride Presenters

The Licking Valley Century is the third ride of the five part Kentucky Challenge Series.

Enjoy the beauty and challenge of riding the ridge tops and valleys of Northern Kentucky. See for yourself why many cyclists call this area “God’s country”. You will enjoy beautiful valleys and amazing vistas while pedaling along roads with very little traffic.

We have so many fun event features to announce!

Friday early packet pickup will drive up style outside on Kenton Circle Drive right in front of the NKU Student Union Bldg at Northern Kentucky University. Our wonderful volunteers will be handing out nicely stuffed rider packets. While picking up your packet you will also be able to confirm your registration and instructions for the KY Challenge Series.

Saturday morning there will be a DJ playing in the morning to get everyone ready to roll and Resers Bike shop will be on hand to make sure your bike is tuned and ready.

Did someone say fresh baked treats? At the first rest stop in Butler, KY the MillStone Cafe will be serving fresh baked goodies to energize you and keep everyone rolling with a smile.

Beloved charity ride the Great Pumpkin Roll Gran Fondo will be hosting a themed rest stop in Lenoxburg, KY.

The last rest stop is not to be missed. 12 Mile Creek Winery is hosting AND the famous Kona Ice Truck will be serving cold treats to help everyone cool down and cruise to the finish line.

At the finish line there will be a DJ to keep things fun and post ride massages available for purchase. Make sure to check in at the KY Century Challenge table and record your mileage to get credit towards the 2022 challenge.

If you have never been on these roads before you are in for a real treat.

Register early! There is a rider limit and our 2021 event sold out!

We check all the boxes!

ü Beautiful Low Traffic Roads

ü Route for Everyone!

ü Fresh Baked Goodies from Millstone Cafe

ü Cold Kona Ice Treats

ü Great scenery for pictures

ü Finish Line Meal

ü Live DJ at start and Finish

ü Stuffed Rider Packets

ü KOM/QOM challenge

ü 29 mile cruise, 41 mile scenic loop, 65 mile metric, and 100 mile century route.

ü Knights of Columbus hall offering beer for purchase at finish line

ü Winery Rest Stop at 12 Mile Creek

ü Infinit Nutrition drink at all rest stops

ü Themed rest stop hosted by the Great Pumpkin Roll Ride

ü Massages available at the finish line

ü Reser Bike shop mechanics ready to help

Register early! There is a rider limit of 750 and last year we sold out. Register early !

The Licking Valley Century features rolling terrain over low traveled roads.

There are ride distances of 100, 65, 42, and 29 miles. Below are the links to the routes.

29 miles route with 1,460 ft climb https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31553375

41 miles route with 2,296 ft climb https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31552851

65 miles route with 3,700 ft climb https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31552845

102 miles route with 5,888 ft climb https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31324404

All registrations include fully stocked rest stops, SAG, route markings and maps and a wonderful post ride meal.

Register before May 25 to score a cool Licking Valley Century T-shirt

Register online via BikeReg

Early Packet Pickup

Where: Northern Kentucky University (NKU)
Kenton Circle Drive right in front of the NKU Student Union Bldg.
111 Highland Heights, KY 41099.

When: Friday, June 24, 4 pm - 8 pm

Day of ride details:

Ride start/finish and parking:
Knights of Columbus Hall
11186 South Licking Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001

Registration opens at 6 am
Ride start for the 102, and 65 miles at 7:00 am
Ride start for the 29 and 41 miles at 8:00 am
post ride meal at finish line from 11 – 5 pm.

Kentucky Century Challenge check in:
Post ride make sure you bring your Garmin or other device with proof of your century completion to the Kentucky Challenge tent get credit towards the challenge.

Event proceeds benefit the Henry Hosea House in Newport, KY a wonderful local food bank that fed over 48,000 meals in 2021.

Ride Pricing

Early Bird until December 31 $55 ( includes ride t-shirt)

January 1 – March 31 $60 (includes ride t-shirt)

April 1 – May 24 $65 (includes ride t-shirt) ** last day for t-shirts is May 24

May 25 – June 24 $65

Day of Registration $75 on June 25

Register online via BikeReg

Cool Licking Valley Century jerseys for 2022!

Jerseys will be available to order until April 26 and they are wonderfully priced at only $70!

These are high quality jerseys on the same materials you find on jerseys in Oakley stores.