Boll Weevil 100 Bicycle Ride — Rules & Regulations
1. Event Overview
The Boll Weevil 100 Bicycle Ride is an annual charity cycling event hosted by the Enterprise Lions Club Foundation in Enterprise, Alabama. Participants may ride in-person (for selected distances) or complete their chosen ride virtually. All proceeds support the Club’s charitable mission, including vision care initiatives and community programs.
2. Eligible Ride Categories
Participants may register for one of the following ride options:
7.5-Mile Fun Ride (in-person & virtual)
25-Mile Ride (in-person & virtual)
40-Mile Ride (in-person & virtual)
100K (64.5 miles) Ride (virtual only)
100-Mile Ride (virtual only)
3. Registration
All riders must register and pay the entry fee before participating.
Online registration is available on the Enterprise Lions Club website under the Boll Weevil 100 tab.
In-person pre-registration and rider check-in is held on the Friday before the event and on Saturday morning starting at 6:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Methodist Church.
All riders must check in in person before the in-person ride start on Saturday.
4. Ride Start Times
The in-person rides begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
Virtual riders may complete their ride anytime within the designated virtual ride window (see Section 6).
5. Safety Requirements
All riders must wear helmets at all times during the ride.
Riders are expected to comply with all applicable traffic laws and ride single file on public roadways unless overtaking another rider.
(Note: This section is standard for organized rides and based on similar century ride events — not explicitly listed on the webpage but reasonable to include for safety purposes.)
6. Virtual Ride Instructions
Virtual ride participants have ten (10) days after registration to complete their chosen distance.
Rides may be completed on a stationary bike or a standard bicycle on roads or trails of the rider’s choosing.
Virtual ride completion must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 13th (for the 2025 event).
Registration for virtual rides must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on May 3rd.
7. Documentation & Verification
For virtual rides, riders may be required to submit a ride log or proof of completion (e.g., distance log, app data, or GPS record) as directed by event officials. (If specific contest rules PDF has more detailed criteria, those should be included here once available.)
8. Entry Fees & Benefits
Entry fees vary by ride category and are listed on the official website product pages.
The entry fee includes an event t-shirt and a BW 100 challenge coin for all registered riders (in-person and virtual).
9. T-Shirts & Awards
T-shirts are ordered based on the number of registered riders by the registration deadline.
Riders completing the 25-mile, 100K, and 100-mile rides may receive medals or recognition (commemorative medals typical for century events – if applicable).
Awards and recognition shall be determined and announced by event organizers.
10. Conduct & Sportsmanship
All participants must conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous, and sportsmanlike manner.
Unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe riding, or failure to follow event instructions may result in disqualification.
11. Disclaimers & Liability
Participation is at the rider’s own risk. The Enterprise Lions Club and all sponsors are not liable for personal injury, property damage, or loss.
Riders are responsible for their own health, safety, equipment, and route navigation.
(Standard liability statement; recommended for inclusion in official rules even if not explicitly stated on the webpage.)
12. Amendments
The Enterprise Lions Club Foundation reserves the right to modify, amend, or update the rules and regulations at any time prior to the event.