Fort Davis Cyclefest Tour – Fort Davis, TX
Fort Davis Cyclefest Tour 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 8:00 AM – Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ 10:59 AM local time
Prude Ranch
5 Miles NW of Fort Davis Texas on Hwy 118.  Fort Davis, TX
Fees
10, 27, 55 & 76 Mile – $30
1.5 & 7 Mile Mount Locke Hill Climb – $10
Sat & Sun Combo – $40
34th Annual Fort Davis Cyclefest
September 18th –19th. 2010
Come and ride the highest roads in Texas through the beautiful Davis Mountains
Online registration
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.
27 mile – Out and back along the Loop Route, rolling hills.
55 mile – Out and back along the Loop Route. Mostly rolling hills with a few 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.
Commemorative Cyclefest Jerseys will be available for sale in limited quantities. Participants will be able to view the jersey and place an order if desired.
Schedule
September 18th–19th 2010
Saturday morning; The 34th 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. 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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting             1-877-984-7827     end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
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, 8 miles NW of Prude Ranch. Register at the Visitors Center from 8:00-8:45 A.M. Special prizes will be given for anyone making it to the top under their own power with their bicycle.
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 8:00-8:45 A.M., ride at 9:00. All riders who cross the finish line under their own power with their bicycle will receive a special prize. Cash prizes to the top men and women.