Thank you for your support of the
2010 Fort2Fort Bike Ride
See you next year!
Thank you for your support of the
The Friends of Fort Worden invite you to take a ride with history! Join us for the Fourth Annual Fort2Fort Bicycle Ride from historic Fort Worden State Park located in beautiful Port Townsend, Washington for a supported tour along quiet roads through scenic Jefferson County to either Old Fort Townsend (a Fun Ride of 17 miles roundtrip or a more challenging 42 mile loop) or Fort Flagler (62 miles round trip for a metric century!).
All Proceeds Benefit Fort Worden State Park
This ride benefits the The Friends of Fort Worden State Park, a not-for-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 and gift shop in the old Guardhouse.
How to Register
Preregistration $35 if postmarked by May 29th, 2010, after May 29th and day of ride $40.
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. Children under 12 are invited to ride for free with a registered parent rider.
Online Registration: Register online until Saturday, May 29, 2010. 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 Saturday, May 29, 2010.
Packet Pick-up
Pick-up will be on Sunday, June 6, 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 & Finish
The official clock start time is 8 a.m. at the McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State Park. The start line will close at 10:30 a.m. The Metric Century and Challenge Loop courses will close at 5 p.m. and the Fun Ride course will close at 4 p.m.
Courses
- Metric Century Course is about 62 miles long leaving Fort Worden on lightly traveled city streets and county roads, leading to Fort Flagler situated above Admiralty Inlet. A hilly and challenging metric century with spectacular scenery!
- Challenge Loop Course: is about 42 miles and leads you via a scenic route from Fort Worden to Old Fort Townsend and back.
- Fun Ride Course is about 17 miles long leaving Fort Worden along quiet streets with bike lanes to the soft surfaced and paved Larry Scott Trail leading to Old Fort Townsend on Port Townsend Bay. This is a great family ride!
- For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change the courses as conditions require.
Scenery
Fort Worden State Park is a 433-acre multi-use park with 11,020 feet of saltwater shoreline and a wide variety recreational opportunities. The park rests on a high bluff overlooking Puget Sound. Many historic buildings remain at this 19th-century military fort, which is located in historic Port Townsend, a National Historic Landmark Victorian community.
The community of Port Townsend, with its Victorian architecture, is as varied as the geography that surrounds it. From recreation in the Olympic Mountains to downtown shopping, the reflection of life here is both connected to the land and to the people. Discovery Bay, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Port Townsend Bay surround the city as it sits at the northeast end of the Quimper Peninsula.
Clothing Drop for Metric Century Riders
A clothing drop will be available at the Fort Flagler Rest Stop. Gear bags will be transported for Century riders to the finish line. Riders will have access to belongings at the McCurdy Pavilion, the end of the metric century ride. Gear bags will be provided.
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 start line at the McCurdy Pavilion in Fort Worden for minor adjustments and repairs. SAG van support will be on all routes.
Aid Stations
There will be three fully-manned aid stations enroute for the Metric Century, two for the Challenge Loop and one for the Fun Ride. All will provide water and great food. Riders will be greeted and catered to by volunteers from the Friends of Fort Worden, Fort Flagler and Old Fort Townsend.
Massage
Fifteen minute massages will be available for purchase at the finish line.
Finish Line Festival
After the ride, join us for RIDEFEST in the McCurdy Pavilion and listen to local musical talent on-stage while sipping a cool libation in our Beer garden.
