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TOSRV South 2007
April 21-22, 2007
The Event
The Capital City Cyclists club is proud to present the 26th annual Tour of Springtime Rural Vistas South.
Tour the rural back roads of North Florida and South Georgia. The ride will take you through several small rural towns, across gently rolling hills, by picturesque farmlands and pecan groves in the bloom of springtime. We promise great food and plenty of it, good company, full ride support including medic and mechanic, and true southern hospitality. Reserve your space now. The ride is limited to 500 riders to preserve the quality of the ride. This may be the best two day ride you have ever done.
Terrain and Mileage
This two day ride is a tour, not a race. The last leg of the standard century route back into Quincy has some notable hills. The rest of the standard route and the entire metric route is a mixture of flat terrain and gently rolling hills. Both the standard and metric centuries have a Saturday night destination of Albany, Georgia.
Route Options
The Standard Route is 200 miles in 2 days. More experienced riders will like this challenge originating and finishing in the picturesque town of Quincy, Florida (see map). This route is suited for the conditioned rider.
The Metric Route is 126 miles in 2 days. Intermediate riders will enjoy the ride originating and finishing in Cairo, Georgia (see map). This is the preferred choice for riders who would not be able to finish the standard route in time to be off the course by 5:00 p.m.
Camping
You can bring camping gear, and we'll carry it for you. Inside and outside camping accommodations will be available in Quincy at the Recreation Center on Friday night, April 20, and at Dougherty High School in Albany on Saturday night, April 21. Outdoor camping is also available in Cairo on Friday night. Showers will be available at the Quincy and Albany locations only.
Motels for Friday Night
In Tallahassee
At exit 203 off I-10, Capital Circle NE/Thomasville Road (20 miles from Quincy on I-10):
Motel 6 (850) 668-2600
Cabot Lodge (850) 386-7500
Hilton Garden Inn (850) 385-3553
Hampton Inn (850) 574-4900
At at exit 199 off I-10, Hwy 27 North (16 miles from Quincy on I-10):
Cabot Lodge North Monroe (800) 223-1964
Wingate Inn (850) 553-4400
Holiday Inn Northwest (850) 562-2000
LaQuinta (850) 385-7172
Comfort Inn (850) 562-7200
Howard Johnson (850) 386-5000
Ramada Inn (850) 386-5653
Microtel Inn & Suite (850) 562-3800 (Ask for the TOSRV bike ride discount rate here.)
In Cairo (35 miles from Tallahassee on Highway 84)
Days Inn (229) 377-4400
In Quincy:
At Hwy 267 and I-10 at exit 26
Holiday Inn Express - (850) 875-2500
Hampton Inn - (850) 627-7555
Motels for Saturday Night in Albany
Identify yourself as being with the "TOSRV" bike ride to receive the discount rate.
The following three motels are within walking distance from Dougherty High School where the ride ends and supper is served.
Motel 6 - 201 S. Thornton (229) 439-0078
Inn and Suites - 1806 E. Oglethorpe Blvd (229) 883-5544
Relax Inn - 306 Tallulah Drive (229) 446-0010
Three miles from Dougherty High School:
Regency Inn - 911 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. (229) 883-1650
Albany 8 Inn - 905 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. (229) 435-2151
Luggage will be transported from Quincy and Cairo to Dougherty High School and each of the motels in Albany.
Food
TOSRV South has a long reputation of providing great food and plenty of it. All menus are designed to meet most vegetarian and non-vegetarian needs and are prepared with nutrition in mind.
Saturday's meals include:
Pre-breakfast
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snack stops
Metric riders will start in Cairo, the breakfast location.
Sunday's meals include:
Pre-breakfast
Breakfast
Lunch
Snack stops
Registration
You have two options for TOSRV 2007 registration.
You can register online with active.com.
You can complete the entry form in the brochure and mail it. If you prefer, a manual registration form is included in the TOSRV brochure that was mailed out in January and distributed to local bike shops. This form can also be downloaded here.
TOSRV will not accept walk-on registration on the day of the ride.
TOSRV is capped at 500 riders, so don't delay. Registration will begin in January, 2007.
Cost:
TOSRV South is a bargain. The registration fee includes meals and a t-shirt. The standard and metric century are the same price. Children under 7 ride free.
The club bylaws require club membership for participation in all organized events. Special three-day membership at $5.00 is therefore part of the registration fee for non-members.
As an alternataive to the weekend membership, you may join Capital City Cyclists as a full member and register for TOSRV at the club member rate. Click here for a Capital City Cyclists membership application. You may mail your club membership application and membership dues with your TOSRV registration form.
CCC member over 16 years old: $80
CCC member from 7 to 15 years old: $60
Non-CCC member over 16 years old: $85
Non-CCC member from 7 to 15 years old:$65
Non-riders may purchase meals for $35
Add $10 late fee for registrations postmarked after April 7, 2007. Late registrants will receive a large t-shirt, as long as supplies last.
TOSRV South is limited to 500 riders, so don't delay signing up.
Sponsors
This year, Cytosport, Inc., a proud sponsor of TOSRV, will be providing the sports drink at all of the the rest stops.
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Visit their web site at www.cytosport.com.
Packet Pick Up
Avoid the rush! On Friday, April 20, packets can be picked up from 10:15 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sunshine Cycles, 2783 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee, FL (see map) Phone (850) 422-1075, www.bikesunshine.net.
Saturday morning packet pickup will be at the starting points of each ride: Quincy (see map) for the century riders and Cairo (see map) for the metric riders. If you with to change your route on the day of the ride for whatever reason, be aware that your ride packet will be at the location you first registered for. If changing, please notify the people manning the registration desks.
Parking
Overnight parking is available at the two ride start locations, Quincy and Cairo.
Important Information:
Helmets are required.
Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult cyclist at all times and have a liability form signed by a parent or guardian. The minor must be within sight of the parent or guardian at all times during the ride.
Refund Policy
Should you need to cancel your registration for any reason, TOSRV South will refund 90 percent of the registration fee until April 7, 2007. No refunds will be considered after that date. The event will take place rain or shine.
Need more information?
Email tosrvsouth@yahoo.com or call (850) 926-7766.
Capital City Cyclists are proud sponsors of bicycle safety programs and other bicycling groups from proceeds generated from TOSRV South.
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