Join Springfield Bicycle Club for its new Metric Century Ride on Saturday, Sept. 8. The ride departs from the parking lot on 8th Street, inside Gate 11 on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

The Metric Century ride is part of CCC Weekend, which runs from Sept. 7 through Sept. 9. It includes both metric (62 mile) and half metric (31 mile) options. All riders complete a half metric loop to the Athens food stop. Those who want a full metric add a second loop from Athens to Greenview. All riders return via the new Sangamon County Trail Extension, which features the longest rails-to-trails bridge in Illinois.

Registrants pay a single price for all CCC Weekend events. An Early Bird registration discount for online registration runs through August 31. Online, mail-in and day of event registration are available.

CCC Weekend registrants receive a Guide with things to do on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Events during CCC Weekend include a Metric Century, a Historic Bicycle Ride, and a Community Festival on Saturday, Sept. 8, and the 46th annual Classic Century and free a Family Ride on Sunday, Sept. 9. Camping at the Fairgrounds is available all three days.

For details or to register, visit cccweekend.org.