Cyclists pause for a SAG stop on the Tour de Cave.
The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists invites cyclists to join the Nat’s Outdoor Sports Tour de Cave on Saturday, June 5, 2010, starting at Oakland Elementary School in Oakland, Kentucky.
Riders have a choice of routes that are 8, 16, 43 and 65 miles.
Whether you’re a seasoned (dance up the hills) rider or just beginning to fall in love with your bike, we have the route for you. Cruise the beautiful & scenic Kentucky countryside into Mammoth Cave National Park (43 & 65 mile routes only) and explore the beautiful back roads of Warren, Barren and Edmonson counties on the route of your choosing.
The Tour de Cave is celebrating its 22nd year by re-vamping the longer two routes to include more of the national park’s untamed beauty.
All routes are fully supported, with sag stops every 15-20 miles providing Gatorade, water, snacks, and words of encouragement (only if you’re nice). Roving sag vehicles are also available for road support. All riders must wear a helmet, sign a release waiver, and obey traffic laws. We want everyone to have a safe & enjoyable ride.
8 & 16 Mile Routes
Perfect for families & less experienced cyclists, these routes traverse the gently rolling terrain of South Central Kentucky. These routes provide a great opportunity to experience cycling alongside ripe fields and cow filled pastures.
43 & 65 Mile Routes
Both the 43 and 65 mile rides are moderately hilly (you’ve been warned) and take you through the beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park.The 65 mile route offers a great opportunity to test your legs over some of Kentucky’s most beautiful backwoods roads. This route no longer ‘figure 8s’ back to the start point nor does it drop south of I-65. This is an almost entirely new route for your riding pleasure.
Registration Information
PRICING:
Family Registration (none BGLOB member) – $40 – After 5/17/10 – $45
Family Registration (BGLOB member) – $35 – After 5/17/10 – $45
Single Rider Registration (none BGLOB member) – $20 – After 5/17/10 – $25
Single Rider Registration (BGLOB member) – $15 – After 5/17/10 – $25
Fabulous T-Shirts (click here to see) – $15 each. (only guarenteed for registration recieved before 5/17/10)
SIGN UP:
Register online at Active.com. Or you can download our ride brochure and mail in a completed registration form (download PDF here). You can register the day of the event but will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
For additional information, contactStephen Lee Ogden – Stephen Ogden (opens email application).
Registration 7:30- 8:15 AM
Mass Start for 43 & 65 – 8:15 AM
Mass Start for 8 &16 – 8:30 AM
Location: Oakland Elementary School in Oakland, Kentucky …. http://bitURL.net/?6vyq75
Sara Shipley Hiles is a member of Bicycle Bowling Green. She thinks every day is better with a bike ride. 
