Princess Promenade Women's Bike Ride - 2012

Date

Start: Sunday, October 14, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

Start 8:00 - 9:00 am

Address

American River Bike Trail
Discovery Park Sacramento, CA

Fees

$60 until 5/30, $70 until 8/30, $80 After. No day of Registration. Kids age 2-7 in bike seat or trail-alongs $10 (must register)

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, October 13, 2012 @ 11:59 AM PST

Brief Description

Finally, a fun ride to enjoy with your mom, sisters, best friends, aunts, cousins, grandmothers or your neighborhood/city team! Guys, volunteer to pump tires, fix flats, and be a support to these ladies! Veteran cyclists, challenge yourself to the Princess Metric Century and optional Time Trial 3-mile climb to Beal's Point as part of the course! Cycle with NO CARS on the beautiful, scenic American River Bike Trail. There is no other women/girls cycling event like this in the whole world!

5 Beautiful Routes

Ride 15, 26, 40, 55. or 64 miles on a paved bike trail along the lovely American River Parkway.

Catered Rest Stops

We serve real food. No engineered "food products" on a ride for princesses! And it's catered with a professional staff.

Prizes & Finisher's Medal

Over $3000 in prizes and custom finisher's medals (with removable CHARM!).

Princess Bike Festival

Celebrate your finish with a princess (and rogue-princess!) party with live music, prize giveaways, and light lunch (additional food tickets available for purchase).

Boutique Women's Expo at Finish

Enjoy a mini-shopping spree at the finish with goodies women love.

Tech Support on Course

Each Rest Stop has tech support staff to fix flats and make adjustments.

Princess Branded Cycling Wear

Order jerseys, caps, gloves, wind vests or cute tees for your ride and have it shipped to you before the event.

Training Package

Get the 6-week online training package which includes a "Princess In Training" tech tee, weekly online training schedule and two bike "tips & tricks" video classes to get you ready for the ride.

Official Charity Partner

Our charity partner is HealthCorps, founded by Dr. Oz and Lisa Oz to fight childhood obesity by teaching prevention and wellness in our high schools. HealthCorps is a 501c3 non-profit and your donations are tax deductible. 100% of your donations go directly to HealthCorps (Registration fee is not tax deductible).

Be A Vendor

Have a company or small business that would be perfect for this event? Purchase your booth space online! (See Sponsor/Vendor information at www.princesspromenade.com

Princess Grace 15 Mile

Starting at Discovery Park, the Princess Grace route travels along the American River Bike trail upstream past a golf course to mile marker 8. Turn left off the bike trail to go over the Guy West Bridge and on to the Sacramento State University campus. Our first rest stop is located there with refreshments. Return back to Discovery Park for lunch and festivities

Lady Di 26 Mile

Continue on your journey up the American River bike trail past sweeping bends in the river, green parks and wildlife to William Pond Park at mile marker 13. Rest stop #2 is located there with luscious refreshments. Powder your nose and return to Discovery Park for lunch and festivities.

Fergie 40 Mile

New! Our new Fergie 40 mile route goes to Sunrise Bridge at Mile Marker 20 where you will have a water rest stop and beautiful view of the American River and Sunrise footbridge before returning back to Discovery Park.

Double Di 55 Mile

The exploration continues! Press on past the fish hatchery and travel over the Hazel Avenue Bridge with a view of Nimbus Dam and Lake Natoma Aquatic Park. Rest stop #3 awaits you at mile marker 28 with yummy sandwiches and other goodies. Yep, real food! Do travel a mile up the trail to watch the time trial riders depart and enjoy Boulder Beach and the view of Historic Folsom across the river. Return to Discovery Park for lunch #2 and festivities

Princess Challenge Metric Century - 64 Mile

The Princess Challenge route completes the course with a 3-mile climb up toward Beal's Point at Folsom Lake for an amazing view. If you want some real fun, be one of the first 20 riders to check in at the Time Trial start area at Rainbow Bridge. Riders will depart every :30 seconds and compete for $100 prize for fastest timed climb.

Kids Age 2-7 Years in bike Seat or Trailer

Moms, we want you to get riding again, so we are offering a reduced kids rate for kids 2-7 years in a bike seat or trail-a-bike. Join the fun and introduce your child to the Princess Promenade.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

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