| Tour de Forts Classic® |
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| Sunday, April 30, 2017 |
The North Florida Bicycle Club brings you a one-day bicycle event designed for all road cyclists,
the 26th Annual Tour de Forts Classic.
Come ride with us in the footsteps of history on all new routes on coastal roads past the Castillo de San Marcos to Fort Matanzas. On the longer routes ride through farmlands, on the Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail and along the St. Johns River.
Take your pick of five routes: 25, 37, 56, 70 and 100 miles.
Spend Saturday visiting Florida's Historic First Coast and exploring the ancient City of St. Augustine.
Average temperatures in late April range from the 60s to the 80s for perfect biking and sightseeing weather.
Register by April 12th to receive your
Tour de Forts Classic® t-shirt!
T-shirts will not be provided for registrations after April 12, 2017
Registration fees
Century Closed
Online registration closed-
100 miles | Yellow Arrows
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$60.00Dec 1 – Apr 16
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$65.00Apr 17 – Apr 29
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$70.00Apr 30 – Apr 30
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Metric Century Plus Closed
Online registration closed-
70 miles | Blue Arrows
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$60.00Dec 1 – Apr 16
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$65.00Apr 17 – Apr 29
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$70.00Apr 30 – Apr 30
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Metric Century Closed
Online registration closed-
56 miles | Orange Arrows
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$60.00Dec 1 – Apr 16
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$65.00Apr 17 – Apr 29
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$70.00Apr 30 – Apr 30
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Half-Metric Century Closed
Online registration closed-
37 miles | Green Arrows
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$60.00Dec 1 – Apr 16
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$65.00Apr 17 – Apr 29
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$70.00Apr 30 – Apr 30
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Quarter Century Closed
Online registration closed-
25 miles | Red Arrows
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$60.00Dec 1 – Apr 16
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$65.00Apr 17 – Apr 29
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$70.00Apr 30 – Apr 30
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Route Info
| Start Times / Routes / Distances / Ride with GPS Maps | ||||
| Start Times | Routes | Distances | Maps | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Century | 100 miles | Map | GPX | TCX | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Metric Century Plus | 70 miles | Map | GPX | TCX | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Metric Century | 56 miles | Map | GPX | TCX | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Half-Metric Century | 37 miles | Map | GPX | TCX | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Quarter Century | 25 miles | Map | GPX | TCX | |
Packet Pickup
| Date | Start | End | Location |
| Sat, April 29, 2017 | 1:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Hosted by The Parlor Room (located behind DOS Coffee and Wine) 300 San Marco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL |
| Sun, April 30, 2017 | 6:30 am | St Augustine High School 3205 Varella Ave, St Augustine, FL 32084 |
Every registrant will be required to sign a "hard" (printed) copy of the ride waiver before receiving a ride packet.
Copies will be available at the registration desk. If you are picking up a ride packet for someone else, they should download the waive, sign it and give it to you to bring when you pick up their ride packet.
Click here to download the adult waiver
Click here to download the minor waiver
NO EXCEPTIONS. NO SIGNED WAIVER. NO PACKET.
Day-of-Event Schedule
| Start | End | Description |
| 6:15 am |
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| 6:30 am |
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| 7:30 am | 8:00 am |
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| 11:00 am | 4:30 pm |
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| 4:30 pm |
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Rider release plan
All 56, 70 and 100 mile riders should line up according to the pace they expect to ride, with faster cyclists (23+ mph pace) up front and slower cyclists (12-14 mph) toward the back. Cyclists will be released at short intervals in groups of about fifty. Teams and groups of friends should be side-by-side at the start and request that the rope handlers keep you together.
To divide riders into groups, we will have two sets of rope handlers. When it is safe to go, the front rope will be dropped and the back rope moved to the front as riders in the front group depart. The ropes will be passed over your heads to form the next group. Please assist the rope handlers so the release goes smoothly and efficiently.
We will similarly release the 25 and 37 mile riders in groups.
Safety Instructions
SAFETY IS THE TOP PRIORITY AT NORTH FLORIDA BICYCLE CLUB EVENTS
Your behavior on the ride will affect not only your personal safety but also the safety of those around you. The success of this event depends on every one of us behaving responsibly and taking care of ourselves and one another.
Please download and review the following safety information before the ride:
3-minute audio safety briefing
Safety Not Speed-presentation with pictures that highlight various cautions and hazards along the routes. Be informed before riding!
This is a ride and not a race.
- Tour de Forts Classic is an open course on public roads. Be cautious at all road crossings and obey all traffic signs and signals and police officers. Ride defensively. Don't assume motorists or other cyclists will do the right thing.
- Be courteous to other riders and motorists.
- All riders must wear helmets.
- Ride predictably.
- Obey all traffic laws including all traffic signals and signs. Bicycles on public roadways in Florida are considered vehicles and must follow all the traffic rules common to all drivers.
- Call out and use Florida-approved hand signals when turning left or right, slowing or stopping
- Do not ride more than two abreast. Ride single file if by riding two abreast, you would impede traffic.
- Call out hazard & dangers to other cyclists.
- Do not overlap wheels. Ride no closer than a bicycle wheel-length to the rider in front of you. Think feet, not inches between bikes.
- Be cautious about joining a paceline with riders you are unfamiliar with.
- Pass other cyclists on the left, calling out “On your left” before you overtake another cyclist.
- Do not wear headphone while bicycling or text or answer cell phones.
- Do not use aerobars while riding in a paceline.
- Follow directions from all ride support personnel including police, SAG drivers and ride marshals.
- Eat before you’re hungry and drink before you’re thirsty, especially on the longer routes. Avail yourself of our well-stocked rest stops.
In case of injury or other situations:
- Call 911 immediately in case of significant injury.
- If it is safe, move a downed rider off the road or out of the bike lane. If not, direct traffic around them.
- Call (904) 291-8664 for SAG support and less urgent situations.
- Get off the road or out of the bike lane to attend to mechanical issues such as a flat tire.
Weather advisory
- The ride will proceed rain or shine.
- We are hopeful for a beautiful day but weather can change quickly in Florida.
- In case of thunderstorms take cover until the storm passes. If no cover is readily available, get off your bike and crouch as low as possible. Avoid sheltering under tall trees.
- Get off the road during heavy rain as bicycles are not clearly visible to traffic under these conditions.
Parking
Please approach the school from Lewis Speedway, turning onto Varella. Follow the directions of the volunteers who will direct you to the lots.
Parking is available at the north and south ends of the High School and on either side of the circle in the front of the school. You may also park on the grass on Varella Ave in front of the school and on School House Road. On Varella the grass is wide enough that you should be able to park head in.
Volunteers should park in the south lot. There is also parking available in the strip mall just north of Varella on Lewis Speedway.
Do not park in the church lot at the corner of Varella and Del Monte.
Please be considerate of your fellow cyclists; parking will be sufficient but tight.
Click here for map of parking areas.
Tour de Forts Jersey
Click Here to Order Your Tour de Forts Classic® Jersey
Order your jersey by March 26th and receive it at the event. All orders placed between March 27th and May 7th will be shipped to your address by June 25th.
* YKK Easy-grip full length invisible zipper for a refined, clean look
* Comfortable compression sleeve-opening hem
* 3 rear pockets
* Super soft COOLMAX Active Micro-poly material means you will remain cool, dry and comfortable even after hours on the road
* 100% Anti-bacterial polyester mesh fabric
* Provides excellent UV protection
Please note: No refunds or exchanges on event jerseys where the sizes measure true to sizing table.
Looking for a relaxed fit? We suggest ordering one size up!
To see the size chart, click on the link below
Size Charts
Accomodations
There are many great options for overnight and weekend stays in and around St. Augustine including hotels, motels, B&Bs and campgrounds.
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| Anastasia State Park | 300 Anastasia Park Road |
| (904) 461-2033 | St. Augustine 32080 |
| North Beach Camp Resort | 4125 Coastal Highway (A1A) |
| (904)-824-1806 | St. Augustine 32084 |
| St. Augustine Beach KOA | 525 West Pope Road |
| (800) 562-4022 | St Augustine 32080 |
NFBC Pedaling for Safety Campaign
A portion of your registration fee will go to support our Pedaling for Safety Campaign. There is no additional fundraising required for this event.
Pedaling for Safety's mission is to promote safety for people who bicycle along Florida's First Coast. Our vision is zero fatalities or serious injuries from bicycling in our region.
Please consider making an additional contribution to support our efforts as you complete the registration process.
Cancellation Policy
Sorry, but there is no rain date and we cannot offer refunds. The event takes place, rain or shine. If for some reason you cannot attend the ride after registering, you can have someone pick up your T-shirt for you at the ride or you can pick it up at the next scheduled NFBC club meeting. Otherwise, it becomes the property of the club.
Start Location
Event schedule
- Sat, April 29, 2017 1:00 PM - Packet Pickup -The Parlor Room (1 pm to 4 pm)
- Sun, April 30, 2017 6:30 AM - Day of Event Registration Opens
- Sun, April 30, 2017 7:30 AM - Ride start - Century (100 miles)
- Sun, April 30, 2017 7:30 AM - Ride start - Metric Century (70 miles)
- Sun, April 30, 2017 7:30 AM - Ride start - Metric Century Plus (56 miles)
- Sun, April 30, 2017 8:00 AM - Ride start - Half-Metric Century (37 miles)
- Sun, April 30, 2017 8:00 AM - Ride start - Quarter Century (25 miles)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Director
- events@caamevents.com
