St. Augustine Cycling Festival 2009
If you love to watch Tour de France and bicycle racing on TV, this is your chance to experience the same excitement live. If you’re a devoted cyclist you definitely don’t want to miss this event. Come to St. Augustine to watch – or maybe even to ride – in a real bicycle race.
The festival is a two-day event on Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th, 2009.
Bicycle Expo
The expo takes place at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Saturday noon to 7pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Here you can test ride bicycles from a number of manufacturers and shop for bikes, cycling apparel, accessories and training services.
Food and beverages will be available. Hang around for a free Endless Summer at the Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. in the evening.
The Criterium
Saturday, June 12 from 11 a.m. until 6:30 PM.
The Criterium, aka “Critâ€, race will take place on a brand new challenging 0.6 mile course around the St. John’s County Office Complex.
This is an exciting bike race for spectators! Watch the most intense of bike races with competitors riding at 25mph plus and skillfully turning corners. The Criterium race is held on a short course.
Time Trial
Sunday, September 13. Registration beings at 6:30 am with racing beginning at 7:30.am.
The Individual Time Trial, aka “ITTâ€, race will take place on a brand new course at Bartram High School in St. Johns, FL.
The Individual Time Trial is a road race in which cyclists race “alone†against the clock, drafting is not allowed. Starting times are at equal intervals, usually 30 seconds to 1 minute apart.
Road Race
Sunday, June 13 beginning at Noon.
The Road race will take place on a brand new course in St. Johns, FL and the start/finish line is at Bartram Trail High School.
To get more information or to register for the racing events, visit www.floridacycling.com.
20th Annual Endless Summer Watermelon Ride
On Sunday, Sept. 13th, the 20th Annual Endless Summer Watermelon Ride takes place. This is a classic one-day cycling event perfect for experienced road riders, touring, intermediate and beginner cyclists alike.
Ride distances are 35, 56, 68 and 104 miles and primarily traverse lightly traveled country roads.
The ride is presented by the North Florida Bicycle club and is fully supported with well-stocked rest stops, SAG vehicles, bike shop mechanics and motorcycle escorts.
