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Get ready for the 2012 Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour!
It will be June 8-10 2012
The registration form is below (in DOC and PDF formats)
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Enjoy three days of bicycle touring and hiking in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State while staying at secluded Watkins Glen State Park Hidden Valley Group Camp...
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Many thanks to this year's tour sponsors!
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| Please support the following sponsors. |
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| www.spencocycling.com |
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| www.koolstop.com/ |
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| www.pacesportswear.com/ |
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| www.parktool.com/ |
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Friday: arrive after 2 pm, settle in, register, take a ride to the Fire Tower or a hike to the Watkins Glen Gorge from camp, then catch up with old and new friends at the catered camp social
Saturday and Sunday: pick a bike ride that is just right for you from 15 to 109 miles. Tour through historic villages, enjoy breathtaking views of lakes, waterfalls, gorges, and vineyards. Visit New York wineries along the way that are in perhaps the most diverse wine-growing region in the world. We offer free delivery from select group of wineries. As an alternative to cycling, take a hike from camp to Watkins Glen gorge (map provided).
Accommodations: Bring your sleeping bag and bunk in a cabin ($5/night fee) or pitch your tent on the spacious lawns for no additional charge. Clean bathrooms, hot showers, and large dining hall.
Fee includes: catered Friday night social, tenting Friday and Saturday nights, Saturday and Sunday catered breakfast, Saturday catered dinner, Saturday night entertainment, maps, sag wagon, repair service (excluding parts), and parking. Fee is 100% refundable prior to May 28th.
*** STBC $3 membership and helmets are required to participate in this event ***
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2012 GFLBT Schedule
Friday June 8
2 Arrive after 2 and settle in
3-10 Registration - cue sheets & maps provided for all rides
4:30 Hike the Glen Option--w/ leaders and maps
5:03 18 mile loop ride to/from Sugar Hill Fire tower - hills, some dirt, great view!
7-9 Welcome reception, social – catered meal
8-10 STBC jersey sales $40 Do-rag sales $5
9 Announcements, questions, rules of the road, road etiquette
Saturday June 9
6:30-8 Catered breakfast
7 on Rides leave Hidden Valley Group Camp
7 on Self-guided hike to the Watkins Glen gorge from camp (map provided)
9 on Remote start rides Park behind OVID HS for shorter, flatter rides
4-7 Licensed massage therapist available $1/ minute (sign up in advance)
5:30-7 Catered dinner including vegetarian option
6-9 Entertainment - music
7-7:45 Hula Hoop Contest
7:45 Raffles - must be present to win! Raffle tickets in Registration Packet
8-9 STBC jersey sales $40 Do-rag sales $5
9-12 Bonfire
Sunday June 10
7-8:30 Catered breakfast
7 on Self-guided hike to the Watkins Glen Gorge from camp (map provided)
10 Remote start - Keuka Lake rides Park Champlin Beach, Hammondsport
10 Remote start - Catherine Valley Trail hard packed dirt ride
Park at trailhead behind WGHS. 303 12th Street, Watkin's Glen
10 Cabins must be empty
4 Hidden Valley Group Camp closes
NOTICE: 33rd Annual GFLBT – June 7-9, 2013
(revised 1/30/2012)
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Directions to Watkins Glen State Park Hidden Valley Group Campground
The Watkins Glen State Park Hidden Valley Group campground is located 3 miles west of Watkins Glen, NY at the end of NY 329.
From the north… drive south through the village on NY 14 and turn right at the traffic light just past the Watkins Glen State Park (lower park) entrance. Follow NY 329 three miles to the entrance of the park and the end of NY 329. Turn right into the Hidden Valley camp ground.
From the south… follow route 14 north to the first light past Burger King and turn left on NY 329. Follow NY 329 three miles to the entrance of the park and the end of NY 329. Turn right into the Hidden Valley camp ground.
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Looking forward to seeing you in 2012!
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