32nd Annual Fort Davis Cyclefest

Saturday September 20th – Sunday September 21st 2008

 

Come and ride the highest roads in Texas through the beautiful Davis Mountains

 

CYCLEFEST will be headquartered at the beautiful Prude Ranch, 5 miles west of Fort Davis Texas on Highway 118.  Close to Fort Davis National Historical Park, McDonald Observatory, Davis Mountain State Park and Indian Lodge, the Marfa Lights and the scenic towns of Ft Davis, Marfa and Alpine.

Tour routes

CPSC, ANSI, SNELL OR ATSM HELMETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.

 

10 miles – Into Fort Davis, enjoy town and return when ready.  Some hills.

25 mile – Out and back toward Alpine, mostly rolling hills, one GOOD climb.

56 mile – Ride to Alpine and back.  Mostly rolling hills with a few more climbs.

76 mile – Ride the Scenic Loop.  Some VERY hard climbs.

 

Rest stops will be stationed along the routes with plenty of fruit, water and ice.  The last rest stop will close at 4:00 P.M.  Begin your ride early enough to take full advantage of them.  Please carry water bottles and personal items with you.

 

Limited SAG Service will be provided until 4:00 PM. Please observe start time to ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy your ride.

 

Schedule

 

Saturday morning; The Annual Cyclefest Tour kicks off from the Prude Ranch at 8.00 A.M.  Ride at your own pace through terrain and distances to match your ability.

 

Massages will be available after the tour

 

Saturday evening; Enjoy a fun filled evening by starting with a great Dinner at Prude Ranch from 6.00-7.30. During dinner, we will be handing out some great door prizes. We will have a drawing for special prizes and a raffle for this year’s model of the Giro Atmos helmet. Also, for one dollar, you can enter our best legs contest. There will be a minimum prize of $25.00 awarded to the best male legs and best female legs.

The McDonald Observatory Visitor Center is open for Star Parties on Friday and Saturday evening.  For more information visit www.mcdonaldobservatory.org or call 1-877-984-7827.

Sunday morning; The infamous MT LOCKE HILLCLIMB to the McDonald Observatory.  Choose from;

1.5 miles: 9:00 A.M. start at the McDonald Observatory Visitors Center, 9 miles NW of Prude Ranch.  Register at the Visitors Center from 8:00-8:45 A.M. All riders who cross the finish line under their own power with their bicycles will receive a special commemorative hill climb hat.

7 miles: For more of a challenge, start in the Limpia Valley floor and climb 7 miles to the Observatory.  Register at the Solar panels, 4 miles NW of the Prude’s, 8:00-8:45 A.M., ride at 9:00.  All riders who cross the finish line under their own power with their bicycles will receive a special commemorative hill climb hat.

Registration
Early Registration: must be postmarked by September 5th to receive a commemorative long sleeve T-shirt. On-site registration: Friday Evening from 6:00-10:00 P.M. and Saturday Morning from 6:30-8:00 A.M. at the Prude Ranch Office.

ACCOMMODATIONS

·          Rooms are limited so make your reservations early.

Host Hotel

Prude Guest Ranch: Motel Rooms, Family Cabins, Bunkhouse – Meals.  P.O. Box 1431, Ft. Davis, Texas 79734. 1-800-458-6232

Hotel Limpia: Historic hotel with 39 rooms, suites on the square, and historic guest houses. 1-800-662-5517 or  (432) 426-3237

 

For Further Information & Accommodations – Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce (800) 524-3015 or (432) 426-3015

Or Check out www.fortdavis.com

 

TOUR ENTRY FORM

Please Print Clearly

Name:                                                                    Address:                                                                      

 

City, State, Zip:                                                                                                                       

 

Phone:                                                                              Age:                        

 

email:                                                                               Please send future info by email                   

 

Emergency, Notify:                                                                     Phone:                                   

 

T Shirt: S____M____L____XL____XXL____     Planned Distance (circle)   10 Mi   25 Mi   55 Mi   76 Mi 

 

Registration Fees:  Early Registration until Sept. 5: (T-Shirt included)  $30.00.  .         

 

Late Registration after Sept. 5: (T-Shirt not included) $30.00    .  .  .  .  .  .         

 

Saturday Night Meal: $12.00  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .        

                       

Children under 10 $5.00  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .               

 

Mount Locke Hill Climb: $10.00   1.5 Mi____ 7Mi____  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .            

 

Extra T-Shirts: $15.00; S___ M___ L___ XL___ XXL___  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .            

 

Best Legs Contest: $1.00 .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .                             

Grand Total This Registration NO REFUNDS)  .   .    .   .   .   .   .   .    .   .   .          

CPSC or Similarly approved helmet required, Please read the following carefully:

You are agreeing to Release, Defend, Indemnify, and Hold Harmless the PBBA and Cyclefest Sponsors.

I understand that bicycle riding carries with it, under all conditions, certain dangers and risks to my safety that I agree to assume.

 

In consideration of my participation Cyclefest, the undersigned (for myself, my heirs, administrators, and executors) agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Permian Basin Bicycle Association and its officers, members, employees, sponsors, insurers, and attorneys as well as all sponsors of Cyclefest (collectively “PBBA”), from any and all claims, suits, demands and causes of action of any kind or nature which arise from, relate to, or have any connection with the undersigned’s participation in Cyclefest. This agreement shall be effective regardless of the theory of liability against the PBBA, including, but not limited to, the SOLE, JOINT, OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL CONDUCT OF PBBA, liability based on any statute or government regulation, and strict liability; and as to all damages, including, but not limited to, compensatory damages, special damages, consequential damages, exemplary damages, and damages based on any statute or government regulation or attorney fees. 

 

Rider’s Signature:______________________________________________

 

Parent or Guardian (if under 18):__________________________________ Todays date: ____________________________________

 

Make Checks Payable to: Permian Basin Bicycle Association,   Mail to: P.B.B.A., 4712 N. Midkiff Rd. ,   Midland, TX 79705