2011 STIHL Tour des Trees "VA2DC Tour" to benefit the TREE Fund

"Virginia Beach, VA to Washington DC

Sunday, October 2, 2011 - Saturday, October 8, 2011

Date

Start: Sunday, October 2, 2011 @ 8:00 AM
End: Saturday, October 8, 2011 @ 3:00 PM

Address

"Virginia Beach, VA to Washington DC
Virginia Beach, VA to Washington DC, VA

Fundraiser Disclaimer

Full and partial-Tour registrants in the 2011 STIHL Tour des Trees commit to raising a minimum of $3,500 (full-Tour) or $600 (per day) for the TREE Fund by October 13, 2011. Fundraising shortfalls will be billed to the credit card on file.

Fundraising Details

When you register to ride in the STIHL Tour des Trees a fundraising page is created automatically for you on Active.com. Customize your page with pictures and a personal message, then e-mail a link to family and friends to begin raising money for the TREE Fund.

Registration Deadlines

August 20th - Full and Partial Tour - $100 (registration deadline for guaranteed Tour Apparel Kit)
September 17th - Full and Partial Tour - $125 (Late Registration)
September 25th - "Ride for Research" only $75

Registration Details

Register as an individual or join a team for the 2011 STIHL Tour des Trees! Working with a team is a fun way to stay motivated for training and fundraising.

TEAM BUILDING: Team Captain must register first, then others can register as team members.

What's Included

  • Lodging, meals, snacks & beverages
  • Luggage transfer
  • Experienced support staff
  • Van support
  • Comprehensive trip info (route profiles, cue sheets)
  • Park entry fees
  • 2 Tour des Trees cycling jerseys, 1 matching wind jacket, T-shirt
  • Full mechanical support

What's Not Included

  • Airfare/tranportation to and from start/end points
  • Replacement tires, tubes etc.
  • Personal gear: sunglasses, bike shorts, helmets, etc.
  • Alcoholic beverages

Age requirement

Minimum age for participants is 18 years old unless riding with a legal guardian.

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Additional Information

The STIHL Tour des Trees is the signature fundraising event of the TREE Fund, a 501(c)3 foundation providing funding for scholarships, research and educational programs in arboriculture and urban forestry.

The 2011 Tour kicks off with a 30-mile, 1-day Ride for Research in Virginia Beach, VA October 2, then heads west to Williamsburg, Richmond, Charlottesville and the Appalachians. 7 days and 500 miles later the Tour concludes with a triumphant entrance into Washington DC on October 8. It’s a week of cycling, scenery, public outreach and fun in the company of the "Family TREE".

Full-Tour riders commit to raising a minimum of $3,500 by October 31 to support tree research and education. Partial-Tour riders may opt to join the Tour en route, with a fundraising commitment of $600 per day. Entrance fee for the October 2 Ride for Research only is $75. (Full-Tour registration fee includes October 2 Ride for Research).

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