Top 5 Flattest Century Rides in the U.S. | Best Beginner Bike Rides

Looking for an approachable 100-mile ride? These 5 century events are perfect for beginners — including the flat-as-a-pancake Hancock Horizontal Hundred.

The Easiest 100-Mile Rides to Conquer

Not all century rides are created equal. If you're new to long-distance cycling or just want a smooth ride with no killer hills, these are the rides for you. Here are 5 of the flattest, friendliest century rides in the country:

🚲 1. Hancock Horizontal Hundred – Findlay, OH

We had to start with our favorite. This 100-mile ride through northwest Ohio is famously flat, fast, and well-supported. Great for first-timers!

🚲 2. Tour de Tugaloo – GA

This scenic ride through Georgia river valleys is gently rolling and very forgiving. Choose from several distances.

🚲 3. Shorefire Century – Delaware

This ride takes you past fields and farms with barely any elevation. Beautiful, quiet, and beginner-friendly.

🚲 4. Spring Metric Century – Florida

Florida = flat. Enough said. This ride includes fully supported stops and warm weather all year long.

🚲 5. Tour de Corn – Missouri

Aside from the amazing name and snacks, this ride is all about easy terrain and Midwest hospitality. ---

Why Flat Rides Rock

Flat rides let you focus on distance and pacing instead of climbing. They're ideal for: - First-time 100-milers - Recovery rides - Riders returning from injury ---

Join the Flat Ride Movement

If you're thinking about doing your first century, the Hancock Horizontal Hundred is a must. Register today and take on a challenge that’s as approachable as it is fun.