| Palatka Bicycle Weekend |
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| 14-15 April 2018 |
Welcome to the Palatka Bicycle Weekend.We thank the Putnam County Tourist Development Council for being a local sponsor.
Come enjoy 1 or 2 days of cycling in the beautiful Palatka and St. John's River areas!Saturday RoutesSaturday's route options include our Share the Road Century (103 miles), Metric Century (66 miles) and Buckman Lock Tour (22 miles). Sunday RoutesOn Sunday, we are introducing Road and River rides. We will use the "City of Palatka" river boat in conjunction with our bicycle rides which will start in Welaka. Distance Options: 26 or 50 miles There are several options: 1 - Drive your bike to Welaka, load it on the bike trailer, board the "City of Palatka" for a lovely 2 hour trip on the the St. John's River, arriving at Renegades in time for lunch. Then bicycle either 25 or 50 miles back to Welaka on a supported ride. It's an extra $35 for the boat ride. 2 - Drive your bike to Welaka, cycle 25 or 50 miles on the supported route ending at Renegades for lunch. After lunch, load your bike on the trailer and board the "City of Palatka" for a leisurely trip back to Welaka on the St. Johns River where you will find your bicycle safe and sound. It's an extra $35 for the boat ride. 3 - Board the "City of Palatka" early in the morning with your bicycle for a ride to Welaka. Ride 25 or 50 miles to Renegades for lunch, ride 25 or 50 miles back to Welaka (or take the short 6 mile short-cut) to then board the boat with your bike for the trip back to Palatka. It's an extra $55 for the round trip from Palatka to Welaka. 4 - Drive down to Welaka with your bike, cycle either the 50 or 25 miles to Renegades for lunch, cycle back to Welaka - i.e. no boat ride. There is limited space on the boat so early registrants will get the space on the boat. Start Location - Welaka |
Registration fees
Boat Ride Only - Price at Checkout Closed
Saturday and/or Sunday Boat Rides
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FreeOct 9 - Apr 15
Multi-Day Closed
Online registration closed-
Saturday and Sunday
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$80.00Oct 9 – Jan 14
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$85.00Jan 15 – Apr 1
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$90.00Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$95.00Apr 14 – Apr 14
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ClosedApr 14 – Apr 15
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Saturday Only Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00Oct 9 – Jan 14
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$50.00Jan 15 – Apr 1
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$55.00Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$65.00Apr 14 – Apr 14
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ClosedApr 14 – Apr 15
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Sunday Only Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00Oct 9 – Jan 14
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$50.00Jan 15 – Apr 1
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$55.00Apr 1 – Apr 14
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$65.00Apr 15 – Apr 15
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Route Options - Saturday
| Start Times | Routes | Distances | Maps |
| 7:00 a.m. | Share the Road Century | 103 miles | Map |
| 7:30 a.m. | Metric Century | 66 miles | Map |
| 8:00 a.m. | Buckman Lock Tour | 22 miles | Map |
Share the Road Century
This year our century runs from Palatka south through San Mateo, Pomona Park, Welaka, Georgetown and Crescent City before returning via Pomona Park, San Mateo and Hastings. Cyclists will enjoy scenic country roads as they travel past two state forests and too many lakes to count. We'll feature rest stops at Lake Broward and Lake Stella, along with several more to keep your bottles and spirits topped up as you tour beautiful Putnam County!
Metric Century
Our Metric Century follows a similar route as the full Century stopping at lovely Lake Broward before turning back towards the farms and fields of Hastings. Cyclists will finish their metric century along the newly completed East Palatka section of the Palatka - St. Augustine Trail.
Buckman Lock Tour
Looking for something more than just a bike ride? Then the Buckman Lock Tour might just be for you! After leaving the Palatka waterfront this tour rolls by two additional Bartram sites - Ravine Gardens and Spalding's Lower Store - before reaching the Buckman Lock. Upon arriving at Buckman, cyclists will be treated to a tour of the Lock and a well stocked rest stop before returning to Palatka.
Those wanting even more history on their ride can take a beautiful 2 mile diversion through the Ravine Gardens State Park (the park entry fee is included in your registration) and visit the Waterworks/Puc Puggy Trail Bartram site.
Route Options - Sunday
| Start Times | Routes | Distances | Maps |
| 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 am | Welaka to Renegades | 50 miles | Map |
| 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 am | Welaka to Renegades | 26 miles | Map |
| Renegades to Welaka | 50 miles | Map | |
| Renegades to Welaka | 26 miles | Map |
Welaka to Renegades 50
If you want a longer ride, this is the one. It too will take you along country roads across Putnam County to Lake Broward for the first rest stop and then on to Crescent City where you can stop at the second rest stop on beautiful Lake Stella. Then continue back across the county and end at Renegades for a buffet lunch on the St. Johns River. You can then elect to ride back to Welaka the same way you came or take the 26 mile route back OR take the river boat back to Welaka. 
Welaka to Renegades 26
If you want a longer ride, this is the one. It too will take you along country roads across Putnam County to Lake Broward for the first rest stop and then on to Crescent City where you can stop at the second rest stop on beautiful Lake Stella. Then continue back across the county and end at Renegades for a buffet lunch on the St. Johns River. You can then elect to ride back to Welaka the same way you came or take the 26 mile route back OR take the river boat back to Welaka. 
Renegades to Welaka 50
After you get to Renegades either by boat or by cycling, you can return to Welaka by either cycling or by boat. This is the reverse route from the morning 50 mile route from Welaka to Renegades. If you want to do a century, just do the 2 50 mile routes. 
Renegades to Welaka 26
After you get to Renegades either by boat or by cycling, you can return to Welaka by either cycling or by boat. This is the reverse route from the morning 26 mile route from Welaka to Renegades. 
Sunday April 15th Schedule
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Packet Pickup
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| Day(s) | Start Time | End Time | Location |
| Fri 13 Apr 2018 | 5:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Uncork & Unwind 114 S 2nd St, Palatka, FL 32177 |
Accomodations
Check out great rates on local accommodationsPalatka is home to a variety of lodging options and sports a mix of prestigious national chain hotels near the start/finish location.
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Saturday Start Location
Sunday Start Location
Weather Cancellation Policies
This is a Rain or Shine event. No refunds or transfers.
The safety of our participants and volunteers our most important concern and if any of the threatening weather conditions are present the day of the event (tornado warning, tornado watch, thunderstorm, heavy rain or a hurricane decides to visit), the event may be delayed or canceled.
When weather conditions or other physical conditions present a danger to participants, such conditions fall under the label “acts of mother nature,” it will not result in refunding of any event entry fees or future event credits, since funds were already spent in preparation for your event day.
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Event schedule
- Fri, April 13, 2018 5:00 PM - Early Check-In
- Sat, April 14, 2018 6:00 AM - Day of Event Check-in/Registration Opens
- Sat, April 14, 2018 7:00 AM - Rides start - Saturday
- Sun, April 15, 2018 6:00 AM - Day of Event Check-in/Registration Opens
- Sun, April 15, 2018 7:00 AM - Rides start - Sunday
Contact information
- Event contact
- Pen Mitchel
