The Chariton Classic!

"The best tune-up for RAGBRAI", one month before the big ride you can test your equipment and body in the rolling hills of Southern Iowa!

For 2008, the Chariton Classic will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008.

Classic registration may be made before the ride by e-mail classic1@iowatelecom.net or by mailing your registration to Chariton Classic, 23145- 530th St, Chariton, IA   50049.  Need a registration?   Let us know and we'll send as many as you need! 

The Chariton Classic rolls through Lucas and Wayne counties for 60 miles.  Roads include local secondary roads, and towns visited are Russell, Millerton, Cambria, Humeston, and Derby.  Riders have the option of finishing the ride continuing on the paved secondary roads or through the Cinder Path, the State of Iowa's first bike trail on abandoned rail lines. 

Amenities for registered riders include rolls and juice before the ride, stops at Sunny Slope Church 20 miles into the ride, 45 miles into the ride at Derby, and back to Chariton for a meal.  Southern Iowa hospitality makes the Chariton Classic unbeatable!

Some Pics from the Chariton Classic

                                     

Classic Start 9:00 AM       Joan's Cafe-Millerton                          Riders in Humeston 

 

                                        

Did he really ride this?        Kelly- Sag Wagon Driver            Entertainment After