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Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle ClubPO Box 112078
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34th Annual Daffodil Classic - 4/19/2009
NEW this year: Register by 4/16/2009 for a chance to win a $200 bike shop gift certificate.
| Event Overview | The Daffodil Classic winds through the beautiful Orting valley and surrounding hills. Bring your bike, trike, tandem, or unicycle--all cyclists are welcome! There are routes for families, recreational cyclists, and serious roadies. Choose from 40-mile, 60-mile, or 100-mile loops; or a family-friendly, paved trail option from 1 mile up to 30 miles. Riders will enjoy a well-marked course with cue sheet and map, support vehicles, fully stocked rest stops, and strawberry shortcake at the finish line.
This event has ended. Join us next year.
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| Date | Sunday, April 19th, 2009 Registration open 7:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Orting Middle School 111 Whitehawk Blvd NW Orting, WA 98360 |
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| Family Category | For registration purposes, a family is defined as 1 or 2 adults and their children aged 17 or under all residing at the same address. If you do not meet this definition, please register each person in your party individually. | |||||||||||||||||||
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| T-Shirt Orders |  T-shirts are $12 each when pre-ordered with your registration through 4/6/2009. Only a limited number of t-shirts will be available on the day of the event for $15 each. Guarantee the right size and save $3 by ordering your t-shirt(s) when you register through 4/6/2009. View shirt design. |
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| Parking | Please respect the Orting community with your vehicle parking choice. Do not park in retail spaces or restricted areas. Event volunteers will be on site to direct you to approved parking locations. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Breakfast | Start your day with a hearty breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs, ham, milk, juice, and coffee. Breakfast is served in the Orting Middle School cafeteria from 6:30am - 10:30am. Cost: $7/adult; $5/child. Proceeds will be used by the Weller Foundation to assist local families with school-related costs such as 6th-grade camp, sports fees, and physicals. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rider Safety | Please come prepared to ride. We recommend you inspect your bike the night before. Along with your bike, bring an approved helmet, ID, water, first aid kit, tire repair equipment, other essentials, and a friendly attitude. All riders are expected to ride safely and obey the rules of the road. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ride Support | A bike mechanic and sag support will be available. Course closes at 5pm. Final sweep of sag wagons begins at 4pm. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event Proceeds | Rider registration fees for TWBC events help to support the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, bicycling safety and education programs, and local bicycle improvements. Surplus food is donated to a local food bank. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Volunteers | This event is powered by dozens of TWBC volunteers—who receive a free t-shirt and ride registration along with a post-event pizza party. Help make this event a success: volunteer now! | |||||||||||||||||||
| Questions | Send email to daffodil@twbc.org. | |||||||||||||||||||
