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Savage Century

October 04 2025

Newark Delaware USA

Date Confirmed

Distances: 40, 60, 80, 100 miles

Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills

The White Clay Bicycle Club invites you to come out and take the challenge as it once again hosts the 44th annual Savage Century ride, one of the most scenic and challenging rides in our area (especially if you choose one of the longer routes). Select a route – approximately 40, 80, or 100 miles – and enjoy one of the premier rides in the mid-Atlantic region hosted by the White Clay Bicycle Club.

The 40-mile (approx 2300 ft of climb) and 80-mile loops (approx 5150 ft of climb) have a few shorter climbs, while the major hills are on the 100-mile loop! The 100 mile loop had ~7500 feet of climb for 2021.

Many have enjoyed the challenge of the Savage as a “ride of passage”, while others return year after year to simply 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 the rolling hills heading west out of Newark, DE toward Nottingham, PA. Then head for the 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 a typical road bike with a 27 inch tire) or lower to prevent undue straining of your knees on the major hills. Come for the ride, ride for the challenge!

Savage Century

Start Located At: WL Gore, 1901 Barksdale Rd Newark, DE 19711

Included

All routes are marked
Cue sheets
SAG support, until 5pm
Multiple WCBC rest stops
WCBC souvenir of your choice
Savage Century patch for completing the century route! (at Colemanville rest stop)
Various convenience stores along or near routes

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