- Packet Pick-Up:
- Sunnyside Sports, 930 Newport Ave., Bend, OR 97701.
Thursday, July 12 4-7:00 PM
Friday, July 13 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM
High Lakes Elementary School, 2500 NW High Lakes Loop, Bend, OR 97701
Saturday, July 14 5:30 AM-8:30 AM
- How do I get to the venue?
- Is there parking at the venue?
- Yes, there is plenty of parking available on the streets surrounding High Lakes Elementary School. Please remember this is a residential neighborhood, and our rides start early! And please leave pets at home…we love them but they don’t belong at this Venue. For sure they won’t like being in a hot car.
- What if I can’t get to packet pick-up before July 14th?
- The Registration tent will be open from 5:30-8:30 AM at the venue on day of (July 14th).
- If I wait until July 14thto register, will I be able to ride?
- The last 2 years, we’ve been close to full, so it’s best to register as early as possible.
- Can we ride our tandem, 3-wheeler, or pull our kids in a ‘pull along’?
- Yes. And check out our Family fee special. Remember, both riders on a tandem need to register, for liability and services reasons.
- Can I ride wearing 1 earbud (or 2)?
- We discourage anything that may distract you, or keep you from hearing other riders or cars. If you need to check, answer, or make a call on your cell phone, please pull off the road and stop.
- Where can we stay?
- Is there camping at the venue?
- No, we don’t have camping available at the school, but click here for area camping options.
- How can my ‘non-cycling’ friends and family members participate?
- Click here to Volunteer … be sure to buy an extra lunch(s) at packet pick-up. And we always welcome finish-line cheerleaders!
- I’d like to support Tour des Chutes, but can’t do the ride on July 14th…is there something else I can do?
- There will be Cycle Pub rides on Wednesday, July 11, and Thursday, July 13,evenings. These are fun, fundraising rides with Ian Boswell, pro racer with Livestrong/Trek, that include Boneyard Beer, Jackson’s Corner Pizza and a Silipint cup. Suggested donation: $50.00 per rider/12 riders per night. Proceeds benefit Tour des Chutes/Jeanette Sullivan Endowment. Click here to register.
- You can also make a donation to TdC on the ‘Donation’ drop down.
- Is my registration fee tax deductible?
- Your entry fee may not be 100% tax deductible. Check with your accountant.
- I missed the deadline to order a TdC Cycling Jersey and/or Tech Tee…can I still get one?
- You can order a Jersey at Packet Pick-Up on July 12 & 13, and at the Venue on July 14th, for delivery in 6-10 weeks. Unfortunately, the Tech Tee deadline was May 30th.
- Who do I contact with my other questions?
