35th Harvest Homecoming Bicycle Tour

The Forest Discovery Center

Sunday, September 30, 2012 @ 7:30 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, September 30, 2012 @ 7:30 AM

Address

The Forest Discovery Center
533 Louis Smith Road Starlight, IN

Fees

Adults - $20 through Sept. 22nd; $30 thereafter
Children 12 & under - $10 through Sept. 22nd; $15 thereafter

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, September 27, 2012 @ 9:00 AM PST

Brief Description

ABOUT THE TOUR
The Harvest Homecoming Bicycle Tour is one of the most picturesque rides offered to cyclists in Southern Indiana/Metro Louisville. The tour winds along the top of the knobs of Southern Indiana with views of fall colors accenting the Ohio River Valley. This is a leisurely tour for beginner, intermediate, and advanced cyclists. The routes vary from gently rolling to hilly. Once you've ridden this ride, you'll want to return every year!

Additional Information

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING
Everyone who pre-registers will be eligible for our fantastic door prize drawing: a brand new Giant Bike! Don't miss out - register today (winner need not be present to win).* * Exact model based upon dealer availability.

FRINGE BENEFITS
Grab a cup of Bean Street Cafe Coffee then enjoy the fun and taste of Chris Cakes pancakes and sausage - served up (and up and up) hot off the griddle. For lunch, we'll serve fresh and hot Papa John's Pizza. And, when you consider our great SAG stops, you'll know that we ride to eat!

T-SHIRTS (OPTIONAL)
35th Annual commemorative T-shirts are optional; short sleeve $12 or long sleeve $18. All T-shirt orders post-marked by September 22, 2012 will be guaranteed. Entrants received after September 22, 2012 will not be guaranteed a T-shirt.

ENTRY FEE
The pre-registration fee is just $20 per adult, and $10 for children 12 and under. The deadline for preregistration is September 22, 2012.

SCHEDULE
Packet pickup and late registration will begin at 7:30 am and mass start begins at 9:30 am. Routes, SAG stops, and lunch will remain open until 4:00 pm.

SAFETY FIRST!
Cycling helmets are mandatory for all participants! The foremost concern of the Harvest Homecoming Tour is the safety of all participants. Please obey all traffic laws and respect the rights of motorists and fellow cyclists. All cyclists under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

LOCATION
This year's ride will once again begin and end at the Forest Discovery Center in beautiful Starlight, Indiana (near Huber's Farm and Winery.)

From Interstate 64: Take I-64 West from New Albany to the Greenville Exit (Highway 150). At the bank, turn right on Navilleton Road, proceed to Louis Smith Road. The facility will be on your left.

From Interstate 65: Take I-65 to the Salem Exit (Exit 7). Take Highway 60 West to Dow Knob Road (just past Deam Lake). Turn left on Dow Know and follow signs to the Forest Discovery Center.

For more information:

  • Contact the Southern Indiana Wheelmen at Clarksville Schwinn during the day at (812) 948-2453, or
  • Paul Beach in the evening at (812) 283-8335.
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