TOSRV South 2010

Havana, FL for century riders and Cairo, GA for the metric route

Saturday, April 17, 2010 - Sunday, April 18, 2010

Date

Start: Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ 7:30 AM
End: Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 5:00 PM

Additional Date Information

7:30 (standard) and 8:30 - 10 (metric)

Address

Havana, FL for century riders and Cairo, GA for the metric route
Havana, FL and Cairo, GA

Fees

A $10 late fee will also be charged for registrations after March 30, 2010.

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 8:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The Capital City Cyclists club is proud to present the 28th annual Tour of Springtime Rural Vistas South.

Online Registration Closes

April 15, 2010 11:59 PM EST

About the Ride

Tour the rural back roads of North Florida & South Georgia. The ride will take you through several small rural towns, across gently rolling hills, by picturesque farmlands and pecan groves in the bloom of springtime. We promise great food and plenty of it, good company, full ride support including medic & mechanic, and true southern hospitality. Reserve your space now. The event is limited to 500 riders to preserve the quality of the ride. This may be the best two day ride you have ever done.

Terrain and Mileage

This two day ride is a tour, not a race. The last leg of the standard century route back into Havana has some notable hills. The rest of the standard route and the entire metric route are a mixture of flat terrain and gently rolling hills. Both the standard and metric centuries have a Saturday night destination of Albany, Georgia.

Route Options

The Standard Route
is 200 miles in 2 days. More experienced riders will like this challenge originating and finishing in the picturesque town of Havana, Florida (map is under development). This route is best suited for the conditioned rider.

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The Metric Route
is 140 miles in 2 days, 67 miles the first day and 73 miles on the second. Intermediate riders will enjoy the ride originating and finishing in Cairo, Georgia (see map). This is the preferred choice for riders who would not be able to finish the standard route in time to be off the course by 5:00 p.m.

Food

TOSRV South has a long reputation of providing great food and plenty of it. All menus are prepared with nutrition in mind. Non-Riders may purchase meals for $30.

Saturday's meals include:

  • Pre-breakfast (Havana)
  • Breakfast (Cairo)
  • Lunch (Sale City)
  • Snack stops


Sunday's meals include:

  • Pre-breakfast (Darton College)
  • Breakfast (Camilla)
  • Lunch (Whigham)
  • Snack Stops

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On Saturday evening you will be on your own. The new destination areas in Albany have many very nice food establishments you are invited to enjoy. We will have shuttle service available between Darton College, the Motel area and various eatery locations.

Parking

Overnight parking is available at the two ride start locations, Havana and Cairo.

Camping

You can bring camping gear, and we'll carry it for you. Indoor overnight camping accommodations will be available at Darton College in Albany on Saturday. Showers are also available at Darton College. Camping is not available in Havana or Cairo on Friday night. However, the following campground is listed by Adventure Cycling as supporting bicycle tourists with camping, showers and restrooms: Lakeshore Travel Park, 6401 W. Tennessee St (Phone: 850 574-5998)

Friday Night Motels

Tallahassee, at exit 199 off I-10, Hwy 27 North (9 miles from Havana via US-27):

  • Cabot Lodge North Monroe (800) 223-1964
  • Wingate Inn (850) 553-4400
  • Holiday Inn Northwest (850) 562-2000
  • LaQuinta (850) 385-7172
  • Comfort Inn (850) 562-7200
  • Howard Johnson (850) 386-5000
  • Ramada Inn (850) 386-5653
  • Microtel Inn & Suite (850) 562-3800

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Tallahassee at exit 203 off I-10, Capital Circle NE/Thomasville Rd (14 miles from Havana, via I-10 west to US-27 North):

  • Motel 6 (850) 668-2600
  • Cabot Lodge (850) 386-7500
  • Hilton Garden Inn (850) 385-3553
  • Hampton Inn (850) 574-4900


Cairo (35 miles from Tallahassee, on Hwy 84

  • Days Inn (229) 377-4400

Saturday Night Motels

The following motels are clustered in the Mall area of NW Albany and have blocks of rooms held at discount rates. Identify yourself as being with the "TOSRV" bike ride to receive the discount rate.

  • Best Western, 2729 Point North Blvd, (229) 446-2001
  • Courtyard Marriott, 3019 Kensington Ct, (229) 889-8015
  • Fairfield Inn, 3011 Kensington Ct, (229) 883-8288
  • Hampton Inn Albany, 806 N Westover Blvd, (229) 883-3300
  • Jameson Inn, 2720 Dawson Rd, (229) 435-3737

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Luggage will be transported from Havana and Cairo to Darton College and each of these motels in Albany. There are several other motels in this area. If you opt for one of these be sure it is close enough to one of those above to carry your luggage across.

Costs

TOSRV South is a bargain. The registration fee includes pre-breakfast, breakfast and lunch on both days, plentiful rest stops and a T-Shirt. The standard and metric centuries are the same price, and children under 7 ride free.

  • CCC member 16 and older: $80
  • CCC member 7 to 15: $60
  • Non-CCC member 16 and older: $85
  • Non-CCC member 7 to 15: $65
  • Non-riders may purchase meals for $30

*Add $10 late fee for registrations after March 30, 2010

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The club bylaws require club membership for participation in all organized events. Special 3-day membership at $5 is therefore part of the registration fee for non-members.

Friday Packet Pick Up

Friday, April 16:
Avoid the rush! Packets can be picked up from 10:15 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Sunshine Cycles, 2783 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee, FL, (See map) Phone (850) 422-1075.

Saturday Packet Pick Up

Saturday:
Morning packet pickup will be at the starting points of each ride: Havana (map is under development) for the century riders and Cairo (See map) for the metric riders.

Note: If you wish to change your route on the day of the ride for whatever reason, be aware that your ride packet will be at the location you first registered for.

For More Information

Email tosrvsouth@cccyclists.org,
or call Chris Lacher at 850-510-5575.

Refund Policy

Should you need to cancel your registration for any reason, TOSRV South will refund 80 percent of the registration fee until April 2, 2010. No refunds will be considered after that date.

The event will take place rain or shine,

Additional Information

Important Information:
The club bylaws require club membership for participation in all organized events. Special three-day membership at $5.00 is therefore part of the registration fee for non-members.

Late registrants will receive large T-Shirts as long as the supply lasts.

The Rules:
* Helmets are required.
* Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult cyclist at all times and have a liability release form signed by a guardian. The minor must be within the guardian's sight at all times during the ride.

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