Individual/Team Awards Info
Century/ULTRA Awards for 2024
Can you say, "THREE KOM/QOM Segments?"
$3,250 In Prize Money!
Individual Awards & Categories
Time Trial - Time Trial participants will compete for the following:
- Overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place - men and women - Custom awards presented (Note: UCI doesn't award overall winner designations).
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in each age group - men and women receive UCI medals. In addition, 1st Place in each age group receives a UCI Jersey.
- See Age Groups Below (Note: UCI doesn't recognize 18 and younger.)
KOM/QOM Competitions - Winners are eligible to receive awards for Overall or Age Group Awards. A cyclist can win all KOM/QOM competitions:
- 3 Mile Climb
- Lake Chinnabee to the Top
- Chimney Peak
Overall M/F, 1st, 2nd, 3rd place = total of 6 awards per KOM/QOM (Total of 18 awards)
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
TOTAL OF $1,350
Challenge Century Overall Fastest Time – Winners are eligible to win KOM/QOM (3 Mile Climb), and will be eligible for UCI Age Group awards as well.
Overall Fastest Cumulative Time, not first three riders across the line.
Male/Female, 1st, 2nd, 3rd = total of 6 awards
Besides check, each of the Male and Female top three times will receive a custom award.
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
TOTAL OF $550
Challenge Century Age Group – No cash prizes for age group awards, just awards. Overall winners of the Century ride are eligible to win Age Group awards and KOM/QOM. Age group winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd/male and female) will receive a UCI medal. Also, 1st Place age group winners (male and female) will receive a UCI jersey. Note: Age is determined by age on December 31 of the year, and Age Group Categories are set by UCI. Top 20% of each age group will receive a UCI medal. Riders must come to the Awards Tent to claim.
M/F, 1st, 2nd, 3rd = total of 60 awards, no cash card, just awards
0-18** 50-54 75-79
19-34 55-59 80+
35-39 60-64
40-44 65-70
45-49 70-74
**Not an UCI age group, so ineligible for UCI World Championship. But will receive CCGF award.
ULTRA Overall – Overall winners of the ULTRA are eligible to win all KOM/QOM Competitions – 3 Mile Climb, Lake Chinnabee to the Top, and Chimney Peak. Note: There will be no Age Group Awards for the ULTRA.
Overall M/F, 1st, 2nd, 3rd = total of 6 awards:
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $75
TOTAL OF $750
Team Awards & Categories
Quantity – A Team is comprised of all members registering under the team name, no matter which distance they choose to ride (Cruise – ULTRA). The award is based solely on the number of riders on each team. Team with most number of riders wins! Winners receive a check to the cycling initiative non-profit of their choice.
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
TOTAL OF $600
Mark Wiltshire Cheaha Challenge Spirit of a Champion Award (Inception 2016)
This award is in honor of Mark Wiltshire, M. D., a local family practice physician who served as president of the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association and was one of the originators of the Cheaha Challenge Century ride in 1993. Wiltshire was a passionate cyclist, both road and mountain bike, and a staunch supporter of the Chief Ladiga Trail before his death in 1997 after a short battle with cancer.
The Spirit of a Champion Award embodies Wiltshire’s attributes, and is a way to recognize a cyclist who inspires us by cycling despite physical limitations or illness.
2016 Winner – Bill Rogers
For 2016, the Cheaha Challenge Spirit of a Champion award committee awarded Bill Rogers, Wells Fargo Advisor Regional Director, for his passion for cycling and commitment to supporting the Cheaha Challenge ride so others can enjoy the sport of cycling.
2017 Winner - Brian Smith
For 2017, the Cheaha Challenge Spirit of a Champion award committee awarded Brian Smith of Tuscaloosa for his inspiring dedication to the sport despite physical limitations.
2018 Winner - Wayne Spooner
For 2018, the Cheaha Challenge Spirit of a Champion award committee awarded Wayne Spooner of Trussville for his dedication to the sport of cycling, particularly by facilitating training and organized rides in our state. Despite battling cancer, Wayne continues to be an inspiration to all who know him.
2019 Winner - Jeff Brooks
For 2019, the Cheaha Challenge Spirit of a Champion award committee chose Jeff Brooks from Anniston for his commitment to the sport of cycling and for his ability to comeback after serious accidents involving a dog, an armadillo, and a pickup truck. Jeff is an inspiration to the local cycling community.
2020 - Event was canceled due to pandemic.
2021 Winner Tracy Draper
For 2021, the Cheaha Challenge Spirit of a Champion award committee chose Tracy Draper from Eustis, FL for her passion for cycling and commitment to help others in the sport. Despite coming back from serious health and emotional issues, Tracy's infectious enthusiasm for life is evidenced by her personal mantra, so simple and profound -- "LIVE IT!"
2022 Winner - Brian Toone
In 2022, Brian Toone was one of the first individuals that came to mind when discussing what this award represented. Brian suffered serious injuries several years ago when he was hit by a car while riding. In Brian's typical fashion, nothing was going to keep him from coming back and achieving new heights on the bike. He has completed RAAM twice since this accident, and holds the distinction of being the first American finisher, and 4th overall finisher in the 2017 RAAM!
2023 Winner - Travis Sherman
The 2023 award recipient is no stranger to adversity. Travis had to overcome serious injuries sustained in a crash several years ago at the US 100K Classic in Atlanta, GA. Travis did overcome these injuries despite the adversity of having to start back and rebuild what was lost in this crash. Travis has continued racing, but does so in a variety of events that interest him. Most recently, he competed in the IM 70.3 Chattanooga, and we look forward to seeing him back on the roads of the Challenge in the future.
