IMPORTANT RIDE INFORMATION :
When: Saturday, July 14, 2012. 
Venue: High Lakes Elementary School
2500 NW High Lakes Loop (Northwest Crossing Neighborhood)
Bend, Oregon
Routes:
100-Mile
72-Mile
48-Mile
25-Mile 
7-Mile
Go to ‘Route Info‘ for all details.
Start Times:
100-Mile: 6:00 AM
72-Mile: 8:00 AM*
48-Mile: 8:00 AM*
25-Mile: 9:00 AM
7-Mile: 9:20 AM
*joint start
Focus PT will be leading a pre-ride stretching session at 7:15 am
Registration:
You are able to register for the ride only or order A la Carte from three newly designed shirts.
Options are cotton tee, long sleeve technical tee or Primal Gear cycling jersey. All new for 2012!
Fees:
Adult: $45.00 
Child (15 & under): $15.00
Family (Applies ONLY for 2 adults with up to 4 kids 15 & under): $100.00
Team NEW this year! Minimum 5 people. Each raise $150.00 which includes Tour des Chutes cycling jersey and special recognition at the finish line. Please call Leslie at 541-400-0341 for additional details.
Please note: A $10.00 procrastination fee will apply to each registration after July 6, 2012.
- Pre-registration closes at midnight, July 6. Entries received July 7 or later will be considered late registration.
- Entry fee includes 1 lunch. Additional lunch tickets may be purchased at $10.00 each. Purchase with registration or at Packet Pick Up.
- Register early! No guarantees if you wait until July 14th. We have filled up the past 2 years.
Online: Go to ‘Registration’
Shirt Options to purchase:
- 2012 Tour des Chutes Cotton Tee $10.00
- Tour des Chutes Logo Tech Tee $24.00
- Custom Tour des Chutes Cycling Jersey $85.00
*Limited time only!
- Order when you register.
Packet Pick-Up:
Sunnyside Sports: 930 Newport Avenue, Bend, Oregon:
Thursday, July 12, from 4:00-7:00 PM 
Friday, July 13, from 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
Event Venue: 2500 NW High Lakes Loop, Bend, Oregon:
Saturday, July 14, from 5:30-8:30 AM ONLY!
OTHER INFORMATION FOR ALL RIDERS:
Please enjoy! Ride, talk and eat! Remember this is a ride NOT a race! Always remember to drink plenty of fluids during the day.
CHOOSE YOUR RIDE:
- Know your abilities and limitations. It’s ok to challenge yourself, just be realistic. Don’t pick the Century if your longest training ride is 25 miles.
- After the ride is a GREAT Post Ride Party with good food, live music and vendor village. Pick a ride that gets you back early enough to enjoy it!
- SLOWER riders can start early. Be aware that Rest Stop hours and sag support begins for each route at it’s official start time.
- YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR MIND AND DO A DIFFERENT ROUTE DAY OF EVENT! Just be aware of start times and Rest Stop hours (noted on the maps), and let family know if you’ll be later than expected.
ROADS:
- Whatever route you pick, the majority of mileage is on low-traffic, rural roads.
COURSE MARKING:
- Course maps and cue sheets are available on-line or at registration. Print or pick one up, get familiar with your chosen route, and refer to it often.
- All routes are marked by arrows, and color varies with each route. Make a note of your route’s arrow color.
- Turns are marked on the road with 2 arrows before and 1 arrow after each directional change.
- Please be attentive and FOLLOW THE ARROWS! Don’t automatically follow the cyclist in front of you…they might be out for a completely different ride!
- You will also see directional yellow TdC signs on the course. These SUPPLEMENT the arrows, but don’t replace them!
REST STOPS:
- There will be snacks, beverages, and restroom facilities at all ‘full’ Rest Stops. Water and restrooms ONLY at ‘mini’ Rest Stops.
- Please note the posted Rest Stop hours on your map.
- Rest Stop hours also mark the official closing of the course to that point. There will be no further sag support.
SAG VEHICLES:
- Each route is patrolled by a sag vehicle identified by a white TdC flag.
- The sag driver will transport you and your bike, if necessary.
- Sags carry extra tubes, tire pumps, some food and fluid. They are NOT mechanics.
- Be aware some portions of any route may not have cell phone coverage.
- Sag support on each course segment ends with corresponding Rest Stop closure.
MECHANICAL SUPPORT:
- Limited mechanical support will be available at the venue and various spots on course.
- If you have a mechanical breakdown and are unable to continue, we will transport you to the nearest Rest Stop, and to the Venue.
PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST:
- Helmet: Mandatory! (a helmet mirror is a good idea!)
- Bicycle: In good working condition: check brakes, cables, tires
- Accoutrements:
- extra tubes
- patch kit
- pump
- filled water bottles
- identification & emergency contact #
- ride number
- bike shoes
- cycling gloves
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- anti-chafing cream
- medical ID bracelet, if needed
- cell phone (charged)
- cash
- smile
- (Consider: wind breaker, removable sleeves, layering.)
WEATHER:
- For July 14: Average Hi: 81 Low: 47 (Record High: 97 Low: 32)
- Typical July weather: Sunny, cool early morning with fairly rapid warming between 8:00 and 10:00 AM. Can feel very hot in direct afternoon sun.
- Bend Weather: http://www.bendweather.com/
ROAD ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY: PLEASE READ!
- The Tour des Chutes is a RIDE NOT A RACE.
- Helmets are mandatory.
- Stop at all stop signs and obey all traffic laws.
- We highly encourage you to RIDE SINGLE FILE as far right as possible.
- NEVER ride more than 2 abreast even on rural country roads. Please respect this, as our permits depend on your compliance!! We have to insist on this as the course is not closed to traffic!
- Observe good road manners and communicate with riders around you. Leave adequate stopping distance between riders.
- Use hand and verbal signals when turning or slowing down. (The ‘Bird’ hand signal is not TdC approved…)
- Have your bike in good condition – including brakes, cables, and tires.
- All riders should carry identification, including your emergency contact phone number. If you have a medical alert bracelet please wear it.
- All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- In case of an emergency, dial 911.
- Help keep Central Oregon beautiful, please do not litter.
