Tour of the Unknown Coast 2010

Date

Start: Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 7:00 AM

Address

Humboldt County Fairgrounds
1250 - 5th Street Ferndale, CA

Fees

See Details Below!

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 11:59 PM PST

Registration Note

You'll still be able to enter in person the evening before and on the morning of the ride.

Start Times

200 Mile: 5:00 a.m.
100 Mile: 7:00 a.m.
100 K: 7:30 a.m
50 Mile: 8:00 a.m.
20 Mile: 10:00 a.m.
10 Mile: 11:30 a.m.

Directions to Ride Start

From California Hwy 101, take the Fernbridge/Ferndale exit. Cross Historic Fernbridge & drive through 3 miles of pastoral views to the beginning of Ferndale's Main Street. When entering Ferndale turn right onto Van Ness St. & go 1/4 mile to the Start/Finish line at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds . The Fernbridge/Ferndale exit is located on Hwy 101 between the cities of Eureka & Fortuna.

Fees

200 Mile TUC: $100
100 Mile TUC: $40
100K: $35
50 Mile Challenge: $35
20 Mile Fun Ride: $20
10 Mile Farm Tour $15
$10 Late Fee will take place after April 20th. No Late Fee for the 10 or 20 Mile rides.

200 Mile TUC

It’s two laps of the 100 Mile Course. See the website for complete details and rules.

100 Mile TUC

You will be going south from Ferndale, along the Blue Slide Road & into Rio Dell, travel the Avenue of the Giants, up Panther Gap, down into the Mattole Valley, along the ocean then up the wall -- the Endless Hills -- down the Wildcat back into Ferndale. You will have ridden one of the world's toughest 100 mile courses when you complete this great ride.

100 Kilometer Challenge

Want more than 50 miles, but aren't ready for the full 100-miler? Ride the new 100K (62 miles). It follows the same up & back route as the 50-miler, but continues on from the 50-mile turnaround with an added 6-mile out & back section of the beautiful Avenue of the Giants for a total of 62 miles.

50 Mile Challenge

This beautiful ride travels through the Eel River Valley to Rio Dell, down Hwy. 101 S and on to the Avenue of the Giants and a rest stop/turnaround at the Immortal Tree. Then head back to Ferndale.

20 Mile Family Fun Ride

This ride is for those who don't like hills. There is one very small climb leaving Ferndale as you head out through the scenic Eel River Valley. A rest stop awaits at the turnaround on Price Creek Road. One-speed bikes not recommended for this ride.

10 Mile Farm Tour

This ride has NO hills at all and stays off main roads. A safe, scenic ride through the Ferndale farmlands. Snacks & beverages at the turnaround. We recommend this ride for families with young children.

Ride Includes

* Milepost Log; Tour patch to finishers;
* Food at Rest Stops; Radio Communications & Support Vehicles
* On courses First Aid and Mechanical Support
* Saturday meal after ride.
* Friday evening Pasta Feed for a nominal fee.

Additional Features

Massage tents and raffle. Order your Raffle tickets now for a bike and other prizes!Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

Bike Raffle

Tickets: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
Trek Bicycle provided by Henderson Center Bicycles, + lots of other cool prizes from our sponsors Kinetic Koffee, Kenda Tires, Rock N Roll chain lube, Hammer Nutrition, True MotionFitness

For Your Protection

* Helmets Are Required
* All riders will be assigned a number. You must affix it to the front of your bike so it is visible to support personnel.
* Safety Rules MUST be observed at all times
* Stop at all stop signs
RIDE SINGLE FILE on the right side of the roadway -- leave adequate stopping distance between riders
* Obey all traffic laws
* Observe good road manners

cont.

* Make sure your bike is in good condition -- especially your brakes -- especially your brakes
* All riders MUST carry some form of identification, including your emergency contact phone number. Every minor MUST carry a medical release form signed by parent or guardian. If you have a medical alert bracelet, please wear it.
* NOTE: Multi-geared bikes strongly recommended. One-speed bikes limited to the 10 mile Farm Tour.
* Wave to the cows and talk to the giants.

Accident Reporting

All riders are required to report any type of accident or injury to a check point official or radio person. You are responsible for your own medical insurance. Read the Release/Waiver form.

Food & Water

Will be provided for all riders. Major food stops will be at Immortal Tree and A.W. Way Park. There will be some food and water at all Rest Stops and Aid Stations.

Food & Snacks at Rest Stops & Turn Arounds

Fruit (apples, bananas, oranges), Cookies, Bagels (with cream cheese or peanut butter & jelly), Sandwiches, Beverages, Hammer Drink Mix (fruit, cookies and beverages only at 10 & 20 mile Rest Stops).

Lunch at Ferndale Fairgrounds -- All you can eat buffet-style Lunch after your ride. Hot Dogs for kids.

Litter

Remember this is a beautiful scenic ride, please NO Litter. Keep your Power Bar wrappers in your pocket.

Patches

Patches will be awarded to all riders upon completion of their ride at the Fairgrounds. Our tradition is to give patches to finishers only.

Additional Information

Tour of the Unknown Coast Century Ride
Riders can expect to experience a variety of weather changes. Inland can be warm, while the higher altitudes can be cold, and the area along the ocean is usually windy. Riders should come prepared. At AW Way Park there is a full lunch provided: Water, fruit, bagels, sandwiches and cookies. This is a rain or shine ride.

SAG WAGONS NOT ALLOWED... Please do NOT bring a support vehicle/sag wagon. The additional congestion and pollution are not welcome! There will be ample support and food on the course. Bike mechanics will be available at the start and selected points on all courses. Having people follow you and support you is not necessary or appreciated. Those who ignore this will NOT be given a finish time and will not be welcome at future events.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

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