Third Annual Fort2Fort Bike Ride
Sunday, June 8, 2008
The Friends of Fort Worden invite you to take a ride with history! Our supported bicycle tours depart from Fort Worden State Park in beautiful Port Townsend, Washington and roll along along quiet roads through scenic Jefferson County to either Old Fort Townsend or Fort Flagler.
Courses
- Metric Century: (62 miles) A hilly and challenging out-and-back course with spectacular scenery, this ride leaves Fort Worden on lightly traveled city streets and country roads leading to Fort Flagler, which is situated above Admiralty Inlet. Sample Map
- Challenge Loop: (35 miles) Enjoy the view as you roll along this scenic mid-distance course from Fort Worden and back via Old Fort Townsend, located above the shores of Port Townsend Bay. Sample Map
- Family Fun Ride: (16 miles) A great family ride, this course leaves Fort Worden along quiet streets with bike lanes and then follows the soft surfaced and paved Larry Scott Trail, taking you to Old Fort Townsend and back again. Sample Map
- For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change the courses as conditions require.
Registration
The ride fee is $32 per rider (12 years and older) until Sunday, June 1, 2008 and $38 the day of the ride. Children under 12 are invited to ride for free with a registered parent rider. Ride Day registrations will be accepted until 10:30 a.m. at the McCurdy Pavilion Start Line. US funds only please. No refunds will be given.
Online Registration: Register online until Sunday, June 1, 2008. active.com will process all online registrations this year.
Mail-in Registration: Download and complete registration form. Mail with your fee to:
- F2F Ride
- c/o Friends of Fort Worden
- 200 Battery Way
- Port Townsend, WA 98368
Advanced registration deadline is Sunday, June 1, 2008.
Packet Pick-up
Pick-up your packet on Sunday, June 8, from 7 to 10:30 a.m at the McCurdy Pavilion. Packets include t-shirt, course map and route notes, bib number and other goodies. T-shirts for children under 12 may be purchased at the finish line for $5.00 each.
Start
The official clock start time for the Metric Century, Challenge Loop and Family Fun Ride is 8 a.m. at the McCurdy Pavilion. The Start Line closes at 10:30 a.m. The Finish Line closes at 5 p.m. for the Metric Century and Challenge Loop, and at 4 p.m. for the Family Fun Ride.
Emergency Bike Repair
Need last minute minor adjustments or repairs? Bike repair will be open from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the McCurdy Pavilion Start Line. SAG van support will be on all routes.
Clothing Drop for Metric Century Riders
Drop your extra clothing at the Fort Flagler Rest Stop. Gear bags will be transported to the McCurdy Pavilion Finish Line for pick-up at the end of your ride. Gear bags will be provided.
Aid Stations
Hydrate, enjoy great food, and be catered to by friendly volunteers from the Friends of Fort Worden, Fort Flagler and Old Fort Townsend. Three staffed aid stations will be provided for the Metric Century, two for the Challenge Loop and one for the Family Fun Ride.
Massage
Fifteen minute massages will be available for purchase at the finish line.
Finish Line Festival
After the ride, join us at RIDEFEST in the McCurdy Pavilion. Listen to local musical talent from blues to rock onstage while sipping a cool libation in the Port Townsend Brewing Beer Garden.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT FORT WORDEN STATE PARK
Fort Worden State Park is a 433-acre multi-use park with 11,020 feet of saltwater shoreline and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The park rests on a high bluff overlooking the Juan de Fuca Strait and Admiralty Inlet. Many historic buildings remain at this 19th century military fort. Fort Worden State Park is located in historic Port Townsend, a Historic National Landmark Victorian community.
This ride benefits the The Friends of Fort Worden, a registered non-profit group that supports the park through volunteer activities and fund raising for projects not funded by the state parks system. These include interpretative signage, building restoration, funding of diverse activities that benefit the park and the community and operating a park visitor information center/gift shop in the old Guardhouse.
