The ride will start at The Vineyard at Florence which is located on FM 487 4 miles east of Florence off of Highway 195. For a map and directions, click here. The ride will take you through the scenic back roads of Florence and Williamson County. The routes will be 15, 35, 45, and 65 miles. There will be rest stops, supported by local organizations, providing all of the necessities. SAG and emergency services will be provided throughout the ride.
Riders will start at 8:00 a.m. and the course will be cleared starting at 2:00 p.m. All routes will finish back at The Vineyard where you are invited to stay and enjoy great food, cold drinks, wine tasting and music.
We will also have a kids fun ride within The Vineyard. Families will be treated to face painting, jumping balloon and other activities for the kids, while waiting for the other riders to complete the course.
Registration: For the downloadable registration form click here. Pre-register by mail or on-line by August 28th for $25.00 (single bikes) and $40.00 (tandems). Registration after August 28th and on ride day will increase to $35.00 (single bikes) and $50.00 (tandems). Packet pickup and registration will be at The Vineyard at Florence starting at 6:30 a.m. on ride day.
Florence is creating a park, along the creek that runs through town. This park will link the Middle and High School sports facilities to the main body of town. The land to be developed has been donated by local citizens or has been purchased by the City with grant money and money earmarked for this purpose.
This will be an ongoing project that we hope will
bring understanding to our community about how cycling and its
participants are helping communities just like ours. The City of
Florence website will be updated, showing the progress of the parks
construction, in order to keep you informed as to the status of the
project.
Thank you very much for your donations and please ride safely.
Join us for a great ride and post ride festivities at Florence's premiere estate community; The Vineyard at Florence.
Post ride activities: Kids fun ride starts at 9:30 a.m. Wine tasting starting at 12:00 at the Villa Music starting at 12:00
Riders will start at 8:00 a.m. and the course will be cleared starting at 2:00 p.m. All routes will finish back at The Vineyard where you are invited to stay and enjoy great food, cold drinks, wine tasting and music.
This will be an ongoing project that we hope will
bring understanding to our community about how cycling and its
participants are helping communities just like ours.