As I posted here previously, I'm trying to prepare for my first century ride, which I'm hoping will be the Apple Cider Century in Michigan.  I appreciate all the good tips I received for that post.  I have another question.  What should I do about bike security?  I will be riding a Centurion Ironman, a decent bike in my world but nothing really that valuable.  Should I go with my TiGr lock (2 1/4 pounds) or try to save weight by going with only a snowboard-type thin cable lock or nothing at all?  Normally I'd never give this a thought, but then I don't normally ride anywhere near this far, and there are some hills.  Thanks!   

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I have worked aide stations at the ACC in the past.  No one is trying to steal a bike there, especially because the folks working there are there all day and everyone else arrived on a bike.  Only thing I saw was 2 people almost switched bikes because they were almost identical.  

I agree with Michael and the Performance people. I have ridden the ACC a dozen times and have never brought a lock!  Its a wonderful ride.  BTW The Performance people set up bike repair stations at every rest stop. THANK YOU Performance!  In 2015 I overheard a Performance employee talking with an adult rider who just had an accident with a child... The mechanic was holding back his thoughts so I jumped in... Your a freakn grown-up how on earth do you hit a kid on a bike when you have the entire road?"  

More than 5000 people on bikes.  Its a great time but still be careful... When the weathers right (cool & dry) its incredible. When the weather sucks its still a great ride... See you all out there

Ditto — Ive never seen anyone lock up a bike at an ACC rest stop or on other organized rides.  Even the $10,000 bikes.

Thanks to all for the info!

I agree that I have never felt the need to ride the ACC with a lock. OTOH, our bikes ARE in the tent with us the night before the ride ;- )

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