Join the Florida Freewheelers in celebrating one of Florida’s oldest continuous rides. The Horrible Hundred event features course options of 35, 70 and 100 miles. Enjoy quiet country roads and true Southern hospitality while tackling Central Florida’s “mountains”. Dance on the tips of your pedals up “Sugarloaf”. Swoop through the descents on “Buckhill”. Suffer the dead-start ascent of “Grassy Lake”. But first you’ve gotta hit “The Wall”. Century riders will confront all seven of Central Florida’s mountains.

Will you survive?

Enjoy a weekend of fun for the entire family at Waterfront Park in downtown Clermont, Florida. Start off Saturday morning with one of several warm up rides led by a local cycling club. We will even have a ride on the South Lake Trail for the entire family. Early registration packet pick up will be open from 10 ’til 7 on Saturday at Waterfront Park.

The Cycling and Fitness Expo will run on Saturday and Sunday. Local bike shops will be there along with major manufacturers. See and test some of the latest equipment. Check out all the new goodies. Check to see if you have won a door prize from one of the booths.

After your ride on Sunday, we will have a catered lunch and a live band for your enjoyment.

Please remember that the Horrible Hundred is a recreational ride and cyclists of all abilities are welcome. Helmets are required and headphones are prohibited, in accordance with Florida law. This is a rain or shine event.

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A tour through the picturesque horse farms of northern Marion county.
The century will start at 8:30 am at the Loften High School at 3000 East University Avenue. The Gainesville Police Department will lead out the pace vehicle, followed by hundreds of charging cyclists. Expect cohesive packs for the first 20 miles before the first of the hills take their toll.

The rides proceed through the north Marion County horse farms, past miles of wooden fences surrounding manacured pastures, many with prancing thoroughbreds who will occasionally race you along the fence. Early riders may catch a jockey working out the next triple crown winner on one of the practice race tracks along the route.
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Mount Dora Bicycle Festival

The 37th Annual Mount Dora Bicycle Festival will be held October 14, 15, & 16, with registration pick up on Thursday afternoon October 13th. This year’s event promises to be one of the best yet. The Mount Dora Bicycle Festival takes full advantage of the roads and scenery of Lake County, which is recognized as one of the finest locations in the state and the country to ride. It’s no coincidence that collegiate and pro level cyclists and triathletes choose to train here.
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See the route maps here. 30 mile first, 40 mile second, 50 mile third listing.

A fully supported, one-day classic bicycle ride for cyclists of all levels. All new routes for 2011: 34, 70 and 105 miles, most on lightly traveled rural roads. Century has both ocean and St Johns River views, and passes through historic St Augustine.

Register via www.nfbc.us, or go directly to the Active.com registration page http://www.active.com/cycling/​st-augustine-fl/eswr-2011 Early registration is only $30 for members, $45 for non-members. Contact Ride Director Dave for additional information at ESWRDirector@nfbc.us or (904-955-2287).

While registering, please consider making a voluntary donation to Ride 2 Recovery to support cycling-based rehabilitation programs for our veterans.

We hope all the DBBC members will attend, CU on the road.
Thanks, Ron

Will you survive?

Enjoy a weekend of fun for the entire family at Waterfront Park in downtown Clermont,Florida. Start off Saturday morning with one of several warm up rides led by a local cycling club. We will even have a ride on the South Lake Trail for the entire family. Early registration packet pick up will be open from 10 till 7 on Saturday at Waterfront Park.

The Cycling and Fitness Expo will run on Saturday and Sunday. Local bike shops will be there along with major manufacturers. See and test some of the latest equipment. Check out all the new goodies. Check to see if you have won a door prize from one of the booths.

After your ride on Sunday, we will have a catered lunch and a live band for your enjoyment.

Please remember that the Horrible Hundred is a recreational ride and cyclists of all abilities are welcome. Helmets are required and headphones are prohibited, in accordance with Florida law. This is a rain or shine event.
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By Ryan Wood
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Only one more week to register AND receive a complementary T-shirt. Normal regustre=ation closes at midnight, Monday, May 2.

The North Florida Bicycle Club brings you a classic one-day bicycle event designed for all road cyclists, the 20th annual Tour de Forts. Choose a distance of 18, 30, 62, 75, or 100 miles. Enjoy a wonderful bike ride with pre-ride snacks, rest stops, a post-ride lunch, mechanical support, motorcycle escorts, and roving sags.

On-line registration with complementary T-shirt ends May 2, 2011. Members $30, non-members $45, sign up for membership or renew, and you can register at members price. Late on-line registration without complementary T-shirt ends May 11th. Day-of-ride registration without complementary T-shirt ($55) begins 6:30 AM. Extra T-shirts will be available for $10 each.
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New Weekly Area Ride:

Location: Port Orange and New Smyrna

Info: Park at Bob’s Bike Shop in Port Orange, 3855 S. Ridgewood Ave. Ride to and through New Smyrna via Riverside Drive, US 1, and a loop of Turnbull Bay Road, Pioneer Trail, and Williams Road. 28 or 35 miles (1 or 2 loops on Turnbull/Pioneer/Williams).