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CycleFest 2023

About this event
 

GULF COAST CYCLEFEST
A RIDE IN PARADISE!
We can’t wait to host riders for our signature event this fall in the lush and beautiful

Sarasota/Manatee area of Florida’s Gulf Coast.


With four beautiful cycling routes from 16-100 miles through
Manatee and Sarasota counties, there is a ride for you.

WHEN:

Sunday, 11.05.23

WHERE:
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

8100 Lakewood Main St.

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34212

MAP

 

FEES:

$60.00 online until 09.30.23

$70.00 online 10.01.23 - day of ride

 

NO CASH OR CHECKS

Please note! Tablets and phones are not compatible with the payment system.

 
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:
  • Event shirts to the first 500 registered - we guarantee the size you order, if you register by 09/30/23
  • Event limited to 850 riders  
  • Continental breakfast
  • Boxed lunch, including gluten-free and vegetarian options and drinks
  • Rest stops at local Florida landmarks
  • Well-marked routes
  • Online maps/cue sheets
  • Friendly volunteers eager to make your ride more enjoyable and most of all, SAFE
  • Full SAG support
  • Fun, lively finish line party on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch until our last cyclist rolls in

Register early to save money and insure you receive our popular tech shirt.

 
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CHECK-IN LOCATIONS

FRIDAY, 11.03.23
3 PM - 6 PM

Trek Bradenton


SATURDAY, 11.04.23
10 AM - 12 PM

Real Bikes


SATURDAY, 11.04.23
1 PM - 3 PM

Sarasota Cycle

SUNDAY, 11.05.23

On-site check-in and registration
8100 Lakewood Main St.
7 AM - 10 AM

Breakfast served 7:00 – 10:00
Lunch served 11:30 – 3:30
Please wear your wrist band to claim your lunch

Visit our sponsor booths 10 - 3

RIDE START TIMES
   

??    100 miles - 7:30 AM 

??      62 miles - 8:00 AM

??      36 miles - 8:30 AM

??      16 miles - 9:30 AM

 

 
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REST STOPS with FOOD & HYDRATION

 

OLD MIAKKA SCHOOLHOUSE

62 and 100 mile rides

 

RYE PRESERVE

36, 62, and 100-mile rides

OTHER SPOTS TO REST & HYDRATE

JIGGS LANDING PRESERVE
16 mile rides

THE CELERY FIELDS
100 mile rides

 2023 ride links
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If you will not be 18 years old the day of the event, please print this waiver, have it signed by your responsible adult, and bring it to packet pick up.

Waiver for Minor





Date and Time

Sunday, November 5, 2023, 7:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Location

Main Street At Lakewood Ranch
8100 Main Street
Sarasota, FL  34202
USA
941.730.0201

Event Contact(s)

Eugene Rider
Registration

Category

Special Rides

Registration Info

Registration has closed - Event is past
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Helmets must be worn by all riders while cycling.

Gulf Coast CycleFest will proceed as scheduled, rain or shine. No refunds.

If you are not 18 the day of the ride, you must provide a waiver signed by your responsible adult.