Bicycle Classic Recreational Tours

Saturday, October 30th, 2010 8:00 a.m.

We will post a notice on our Twitter TourdeGruene listing when registration is about to open so it would be prudent to follow us on Twitter to get that Tweet. http://twitter.com/Tourdegruene

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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, alongside fellow cyclists who share your love of touring the beautiful countryside – and then get back to enjoy the charm and ambiance of Gruene - or head for the Wursthalle for the German Festival. Tour de Gruene is a great family ride – offering several distance choices – each of which are scenic, relatively flat, and contain rest stops along the way to replenish your thirst and hunger.

New for 2010 !!!!

• For 2010 River Road has been completley resurfaced.

• Expanding the tour choices to include 15, 31, 46 and 62 miles will increase the challange of the Tour de Gruene in 2010

• The Rallyes (tours) part of the Tour de Gruene will have slightly altered courses this year. A 50 mile route is a new distance option.

• For some, it is good news that “the Hill” in New Braunfels is no longer part of the route. We apologize to those of you that liked the hill --- you were outnumbered.

• To reduce congestion at the start and on the roads, there will be staggered group start times for the Saturday morning 

• Start times vary according to the distance you choose to ride. (see below)

• Participation limits are in place to ensure safety of all participants.

 

Schedule of Events for the Recreational Tours (Rallyes)

Saturday, October 30 , 2010   Gruene Hall www.gruenehall.com

6:30 a.m. Registration opens at Gruene Hall for tour packet pickup

Late tour late registrations will be accepted up to field limit of 2000. If the event is capped out, we will post that info here.

All participants – even if pre-registered - will be required to sign an event specific liability release when picking up their tour packets. If you register online – this form will be emailed to you.

8:00 a.m. Extra Long Length tour (62 miles) begins from Gruene Hall Parking Lot and travels all the way to Fisher.

8:05 a.m. Long Length Tour (46 miles) procedes north to near Devils Backbone.

8:10 a.m. Mediun  Length Tour (31 mi.) travels to Sattler.

8:15 a.m. Short Length Tour (15 mi.) rolls to crossing number two on beautiful River Road

11:00 a.m. Wurstfest Opens in New Braunfels at Wursthalle

 

Tour Information

Check back here frequently in case information changes!!

• Registration opens Tuesday, September 7, 2010 11:00 am CST

• Online Pre-registration fees are $40 per adult -($20 per child 17 & under) - Online Pre-registration closes Thursday, October 22, 2010 @ midnight

• Each preregistration entered online is guaranteed a collector’s commemorative t-shirt ($15 value) AND an admission ticket to Wurstfest (an $8 value, and for the first 500 entries will get a commemorative poster ( an $5 value) 

• Tour limit capped at 2000 participants.

• There is no-mail in registration.

• Late (after online closes) registration tour fees are $50 per adult - ($25 per child 17 & under) T-shirts and Wurstfest tickets for late registrations are only available until we run out

• Optional Packet Pick-up for pre-registered entrants will be held at Bike World 1604  in San Antonio. on Thursday October 28th from 6 to 9 pm.

• Tour walk-up late registrations will be allowed based on availability at both the Optional Packet Pickup event at Bike World S.A. - AND on Oct. 30th in Gruene. Note that these late registrations incur in increased entry fee and no guarantees of a t-shirt or Wurstfest ticket.

• All entrants will be required to sign an event specific liability release form at all packet pickups; therefore, you cannot pick up for a friend unless you have their Tour liability waiver release form signed (which should be emailed to each person who pre-registers.  (Extra forms will be available at time of packet pickups.)

• 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 tour routes feature sections out and back on beautiful River Road.

• Relaxation Stations with snacks, fruit, drinks and restrooms are available along the course.

 

 

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