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MOUNT DORA BICYCLE FEST GEARS UP FOR OCT. EVENT

8/24/2016

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Anticipation is palpable among Florida cyclists as the state's longest-running cycling event draws closer.  In just two short years, Mount Dora Bicycle Festival transformed from a withering event to a vibrant festival.   

The difference has been the passion and hard work of its energized organizers.  This year 1500 riders are expected at the three day event that kicks off October 7,  according to Tracy Draper, the event’s chairperson.   

Draper, an avid cyclist, and her committee have succeeded in turning the festival into one of Florida’s premier cycling events
spread over three days. Riders now travel from all over the USA and even from South America, according to Draper.


The festival’s courses range from 11 miles for novices to the 103-mile Countryside Century ride, plus a new mountain bike ride.  The most grueling route is the Sugarloaf Extension on Sunday.  Die-hards will pedal through the new “Back 2 Back Century Challenge” accomplishing 102 miles on Friday and 103 miles on Saturday.   

To keep the festival fresh, three new routes have been added, and route concierges, drawn from the pool of local cyclists, will be on hand to answer riders’ questions about specific routes, terrain, traffic issues and relative difficulty.

Once out of their saddles, riders will find an abundance of activities.  Thursday and Friday nights feature wine tasting, while Saturday activities include a barbecue lunch, beer garden, contests, food trucks, a vendor village and music in Sunset Park. Festival-goers also spill into downtown restaurants, shops and bars, many of which offer discounts to riders wearing festival wristbands.  Sunday the festival hosts "Giveaway Day" in the park.

The Mount Dora Bicycle Festival distinguishes itself by its terrain, as well as the charm of the town and its value pricing.   Attendees can get multi-day pricing that breaks down to about $34 per day.  The festival swag includes medals for finishers and long-sleeved event T-shirts for registrants.  Click here to register.

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Steven Eshom link
9/11/2016 02:01:36 pm

I helped by participating in the Aake Amateur radio (Ham) Station located at the "baggage room" is that still going on? we provided communications on the rides and support with Sag Wagons, is that still utilized? or has the use of "cell phones" preempted this need?, I also have a patch collection made in a glass picture frame of all patches issued from 1992-1998 (7) plus the 1999 lapel pin. would you like to borrow that for display during the event? Steve Eshom 325 978-9533

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