Glassner Autumn Challenge

Glassner Autumn Challenge is a cycling event held in Montgomery, Alabama, on October 24, 2026. The organizer's website points to the Montgomery Bicycle Club, and six road distances are offered with staggered starts: the Capital City 100 (100 miles) at 7:30 AM, the Mad Metric Century (67 miles) at 8:00 AM, the Fabulous Fifties (55 miles) at 8:20 AM, Smell the Roses (35 miles) at 8:40 AM, Cruisin' in the City (17 miles) at 9:00 AM, and the Historic Neighborhood Ramble (5 miles) at 9:05 AM.

This is a ride rather than a run, and the spread of distances is unusually wide, from a 5-mile neighborhood loop to a full century. If you are aiming for the 100-mile, a 12 to 16-week build with weekend rides reaching 70 to 80 miles and a practiced fueling routine will get you there. The 55 and 67-mile options suit riders working toward their first century, while the 17-mile and 5-mile rides are relaxed enough for families and newer cyclists. Check the club's rules on helmets and group riding before the day.