Florida Tour de Force

The inaugural 1997 Tour was dedicated to Trooper Robert Smith who was killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver. The Tour has grown in size each year and we are proud to announce that as a non-profit charity organization, we have raised over $250,000.00 for families of fallen officers and law enforcement related organizations. A total of $50,000.00 was paid out to four families for the 2015 Tour

This year's tour will benefit the families of all fallen Florida Law Enforcement Officers that were lost in the line of duty during 2015. The citizens, media and various law enforcements throughout the state have supported the ride over the past fourteen years' with great enthusiasm.

• Parking:
  • Will be crowded the morning of stage 1 and we will begin our trip promptly at 10 a.m. And we will begin each morning thereafter at 10 a.m. It is highly recommend you arrive early for check in for any last minute changes/additions or purchases you may or may not need to make. A lite snack/breakfast will be provided by our sponsor Denny’s however amount is on a first come first serve basis. It is recommend that you are dropped off or secure parking for any combination you are choosing to participate in as transportation back is the responsibility of the rider. Partnering up with someone has been successful in the past.
    
• Food:
  • Water and various fluids (example: Gatorade/PowerAde) will be available at each rest stop. Snacks, fruits and various protein bars granola bars are also provided throughout the day. Dinner however is not and will be rider responsibility at the end of each day.
    
• Equipment:
  • Helmet is required all 5 days of your ride and you will not be permitted without it. Maintenance and general repairs are rider responsibility. However SAG and assistance will be present and assist you with flats all 5 days courtesy of Lauderdale Cycle. The type of bike, Road, Tri, Mountain is rider preference.
    
• Luggage:
  • Those participating in 1 or more days a place for your luggage will be provided and you will have access to it should an emergency arise.
    
    
• Hotels:
  • Please follow the hotel information on the website located atwww.floridatourdeforce.org, cost is the responsibly of the rider. We have however a discounted rate under “Florida Tour De Force”
    

Those participating all 5 days will need to prepare for arrangements back to your vehicles/transportation home From Daytona.

TDF Jersey is included in your registration for 5 day riders (only) and you will need to select a size and CLUB or RACE fit.

Note: Race fit jerseys are tighter and will run smaller in size.

Those not participating in all 5 days are encourage to purchase a jersey however are not required to.

It is requested (not required) you wear the TDF jersey on stage 1 and stage 5.

PLEASE ASK FOR THE TOUR DE FORCE GROUP RATE
Sunday, April 10th: The night before the ride
16701 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles FL 33160
Rate: $109.00
Cutoff date: 03/10/2016
Call 305-949-1300 Ext 1280 or 1-800-327-5476 or email at

reservations@newportbeachside.com

TRANSPORTATION TO NEW DENNYS START POINT FOR BOTH RIDERS AND LUGGAGE DEPARTS AT 0900 DOWNSTAIRS WITH OPTION TO RIDE YOUR BIKE ON YOUR OWN TO START POINT

Stage 1. Monday April 11th: Courtyard Boynton Beach
1601 N. Congress Avenue,
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Call 561-737-4600
Rate $99.00
Book online at Courtyard Boynton Beach
Cut Off is 03/24/16 for this rate.

Stage 2. Tuesday April 12th; Holiday Inn
10120 S. Dixie Hwy,
Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Rate $70.00 for Double/Double $75.00 for Mini-Suite
Call 772-337-2200 or on-line at http://holidayinn.com/PortStLucieFL using group code TDF
Cut OFF is 03/23/16 for this rate

Stage 3. Wednesday April 13th: Comfort Suites Palm Bay
1175 Malabar Road,
NE Palm Bay, FL 32907
Rate $79.00 Single and $89.00 Double/Double
Call 321-369-1234 using group code Tour de Force
Cut OFF is 03/23/16 for this rate

Stage 4. Thursday April 14th: Holiday Inn Titusville
4715 Helen Hauser Blvd.
Titusville, FL 32780
Rate $99 King or Double/Double
Call 321-383-0200 ask for group rate Tour de Force
Cut OFF is 04/01/16 for this rate

• Each rider is responsible for booking his or her own rooms. When you call for reservations, make sure that you advise the desk that you are part of the Tour de Force for these rates. It is extremely important to make your reservations A.S.A.P, as rooms are limited at some locations!
• Please contact Detective Craig Catlin if you or your department is interested in participating. If you are planning on participating in the entire tour we will need to know A.S.A.P so transportation back to Miami can be planned to accommodate all the riders. Email craig.catlin@nmbpd.org
• All stages will begin at 10:00 A.M.