Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic Recreational Tours
Saturday, November 1, 2008 9:00 a.m.
Choose your tour distance from 15, 30, or 40 Miles

Post-register for the Tours.
Meet us in Gruene Hall Satuday morning.
Registration opens at 7:00 A.M.
T-Shirts available with entry until we run out.

The Saturday Recreational Tours are just for fun. There are relaxation stations set up around the course so that you will be able to stop for restrooms, replenish your liquids and get a snack before continuing. There are no prizes for who finishes ahead of who --- it is a time to enjoy the camaraderie of a beautiful bike ride along River Road, then get back to enjoy the charm and ambiance of Gruene - or head for the Wursthalle for the celebration.

Schedule of Events for the Recreational Tours
Sunday, October 26, 2008  10pm – On-line Pre-Registration Closes for Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic Events --Any walk-up registrations after this time incur additional fees.  

Thursday, October 30, 2008   Bike World   www.bikeworld.com
            4:00 - 6:00 p.m.            TREK 2009 model test rides
            6:00 - 7:00 p.m.            Kick-Off reception for Tour de Gruene (all invited)
            7:00 - 9:00 p.m.            OPTIONAL Pre-Event Packet Pickup
                                                Plus Late Registrations walk-ups
            
Saturday, November 1, 2008   Gruene Hall, Gruene-Texas  www.gruenehall.com
                    7:00 a.m.        Registration opens at Gruene Hall for tour packet pickup and tour late registration (All participants – even if pre-registered - will be required to sign an event specific liability release before picking up their tour packets)
         9:00 a.m.          All 3 tours begin from Gruene Hall
         10:00 a.m.          Antique bicycle show begins at Gruene Hall
         11:00 a.m.         Wurstfest Opens in New Braunfels at Wursthalle
         2:00 p.m.         Live Music in Gruene Hall!

Tour Information

• Pre-registration fees paid online are $30 per adult ---- $15 per child 17 & under.
• Pre-registration closes Sunday, October 26, 2008  10pm
• Tour limit capped at 1,000 participants.
• Post-registration fees (walkups) are $40 per adult ---- $20 per child 17 & under.
• Pre-registered online entrants for Tour de Gruene are guaranteed a collector’s commemorative t-shirt and an admission ticket to Wurstfest.
• Post-registration (walk-up) entrant t-shirts and Wurstfest tickets are subject to availability.
• There is no-mail in registration.
• Children under 18 (minors) must be registered by their adult guardian and submit our “Minor release form” signed by their guardian.
• All entrants must wear an ANSI, Snell or ASTM approved securely fastened helmet whenever you are on your bike at any time.
• All tours feature routes out and back on beautiful River Road
• Relaxation Stations with snacks, drinks and restrooms are located appx. every 7 miles.
• Door prize winners will be posted during the ride and may be picked up on return to Gruene Hall. You must check the list and pick up your prize on event day
• Additional prizes will be given in the following categories - youngest entrant, oldest entrant, farthest distance traveled to participate and family with the most participants. If you think you are eligible for one of these awards, you must sign up at registration on event day.
• GEMUTLICHEIT!!!!