Events & Tours

Tour de Cure (2nd Annual) - May 20-21, 2006
This signature cycling fundraiser presented by Carraba's Italian Grill is the American Diabetes Association's two-day roundtrip 200K ride (approximately 62 miles each way) from Jacksonville to Fernandina Beach and back the next day via a different route. Register online at www.diabetes.org/jaxtour at the early bird rate of $15 (until January 15, 2006) or call the ADA for more information at 904-730-7200 ext. 3061. Tour de Cure's 2006 required contribution is $150 (which does not include your registration fee). Join ADA in the effort to help more than 90,000 people in North Florida who live with type 1 and type 2 diabetes every day!

Bike for Relief - February 4, 2006
The11-mile ride will start and end at Boynton Beach (start at 8:00am until noon). It is a fundraising event to help hurricane victims locally and abroad. Entry fee is $25. For more information e-mail bike4relief@yahoo.com.

Yulee Railroad Days- June 4-5, 2005
In 2005, the GSOC will once again stage this cross-state ride. Dates for this year's event are Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5.

The 2005 Yulee Railroad Days bicycle ride will begin in Cedar Key on Saturday morning, June 4th. We will travel approximately 60 miles and finish the day at the trailhead of the Gainesville/Hawthorne Trail near Boulware Springs. We are encouraging riders to spend the day Friday in Cedar Key. There are several places to visit and things to do before the ride. For example, the Cedar Key State Museum is minutes from the start of the ride. There is also the site of the original railroad trestle that has been transformed into a nature trail.

For riders continuing ride from Gainesville to Baldwin, Gainesville offers many suitable overnight accommodations. On Sunday we will leave Boulware Springs and traverse SR24, through Waldo, Starke, Lawtey and on to Baldwin where riders wishing to complete a century ride will continue on to Fernandina Beach. The first stage of the century ride is approximately 54 miles and the ride from Baldwin through Callahan and Yulee to Fernandina Beach, is approximately 48 miles.

We have added a bus option and a luggage option this year for riders who might need those services. So download and entry form and plan to ride the first weekend in June.
Please check the Yulee Railroad Days website (http://www.yuleerailroaddays.org) in the near future for updates and more details on Yulee Railroad Days 2005. Go to the "ride" section of the site for event specific information.

A1A Scenic Highway Bicycle Century - Sunday, May 22, 2005
Ride options include 100/60/24 mile routes along the beautiful A1A Scenic Highway and picturesque rural roads of Flagler County. The ride will begin at the Flagler Palm Coast High School (registration will begin at 6:00am with a mass start at 8:00am). Registration is $25 including a free ride t-shirt for those who register before May 15th. Call the Flagler Beach Rotary Club (386-439-0134), email Leastokes@preferredmanagementservices.net, or visit their website (www.RotaryFlagler.org) for more details and an application form.

St. Petersburg Times Bike Tour - Sunday, March, 13, 2005
The St. Petersburg Times Bicycle Tour is set in the beautiful countryside of east Pasco County, just 25 minutes north of Tampa. Three routes are featured for cyclists of all skill levels–9, 40 and 75 miles. The ride will start at the Pasco-Hernando Community College. Mail-in registration deadline is February 28th. Visit http://www.sptimes.com/biketour/ for more information and to register for this event!

Brevets and Cross Florida Bike Ride
Brevets begin in January 2004
The 28 year old Cross Florida Bike Ride has been acquired by
Big Brother/Big Sister of Brevard County and is scheduled for May 2, 2004.
www.bbbsbrevard.org/bigs_cycling

TOSRV South
The Capital City Cyclists club is proud to present the annual Tour of Springtime Rural Vistas South. Tour the rural back roads of North Florida and South Georgia. The ride will take you through several small rural towns, across gently rolling hills, by picturesque farmlands and pecan groves.
http://cccyclists.org/

TANDEM RIDES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
flatts@strattonlaw.com

Riviera Maya Bicycle Adventure
Tour the Yucatan Peninsula by bike from Playa del Carmen to Mayan ruins in Coba and Tulum. Enjoy snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking. Fully supported, experienced staff, bilingual guides with backgrounds in archaeology and biology. For more information,
http://www.bikeadventure.riviera-maya.com.mx.

CYCLEVENTS
CYCLEVENTS offers a variety of fun, affordable rides worldwide for cycling enthusiasts and club riders. Trips feature small hotels, longer daily rides through challenging terrain and full support services. Tours visit Europe, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific and the Americas.
http://www.cyclevents.com
biking@cyclevents.com

Hawaii by Bike
Bicycle tours through traditional Hawai'i, discover the local villages, historical sites and great roads. Trips visit the islands of Maui and Hawai'i. Featuring unique hotels, longer daily rides and full support services.
http://www.bike-hawaii.com
info@bike-hawaii.com

WYCYC - Wyoming Cycling Celebration
An annual ride across the cowboy state, usually scheduled for the 3rd week of August. This ride, which was started in 1990 as part of Wyoming's Centennial Celebration is a fully supported camping trip exploring the many different sides of the state.
http://wycyc.cyclevents.com
wycyc@cyclevents.com

SPUDS - Cycling Around Idaho
A pedal powered exploration of Idaho, this cross state ride goes out at the beginning of August each year, following a scenic route through both the mountains and the desert. A fully supported camping trip.
http://spuds.cyclevents.com
spuds@cyclevents.com

CANYONS - A Ride Across Southern Utah
Roll through the numerous colorful canyons of southern Utah on this annual cross state ride. Venturing beyond the big three (Bryce, Zion and the Grand Canyon), this ride takes in the quieter parts of the state. Offered the 2nd week of October, a fully supported camping trip.
http://canyons.cyclevents.com
canyons@cyclevents.com

European Bicycling Vacations
EuroCycler is the premiere provider of training-focused European bicycling vacations. Daily training rides, professional coaching and a fun, festive atmosphere are set amid the stunning beauty of Europe . Early season training for avid bicyclists and triathletes of all levels from across Europe and America. Locations: Spain and Tour de France. For more information visit our website at www.eurocycler.com

Texas Time Trails
6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour ride/races in Texas. Prize money for racers, age group categories. Recreational rides as well.
www.tt24tt.com