Overview: Half Century Ride
Come ride the 7th Annual MCDS Tour of Marin on Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at 8:00 am! Join the peloton for the Tour of Marin Half Century, or ride at your own pace in the new metric Half Century (33 miles). Either way, you’re in for a wonderful morning of cycling.
For the past six years, Tour of Marin participants have taken to the rolling hills and redwood groves of Marin for a 50 mile police-escorted ride accompanied by professional cyclists from across the country. The Tour has featured such notable American cyclists as Davis and Taylor Phinney, Levi Leipheimer, George Hincapie, David Zabriskie and Freddy Rodriguez, and we aspire to continue to showcase the best in professional cycling. As in the past, the ride will be ably guided by the Specialized Masters Cycling team (formerly the AMD Masters). Featuring a number of former Olympic team members, as well as multiple World and National Champions, the Specialized team is one of the most accomplished groups of masters riders in the world. Among those who may be riding at the Tour of Marin are Ken Carpenter, Dylan Casey, Mike McCarthy and Scott McKinley. But no matter who shows up to ride with us, you’re sure to enjoy the thrilling experience of the Tour peloton, pedaling side by side with friends, cycling enthusiasts, and some of the most accomplished riders in the world.
For those whose ambitions tend toward the more relaxed end of the cycling spectrum, the Tour of Marin offers a shorter but equally spectacular 33 mile option. With rest stops in Nicasio and again in Fairfax, it’s the perfect ride for casual cyclists looking for a new challenge or a leisurely outing with friends.
Both rides will take us out through sleepy central Marin toward Nicasio, safely escorted by officers from the California Highway Patrol and supported by MCDS parent volunteers. At Nicasio, the 33-milers will turn back, accompanied by MCDS volunteer support riders and cars, while the police-escorted Half Century will continue around the reservoir before heading for home. The pace for the Half Century is moderate to fast, but generally enjoyable for anyone who is comfortable riding 50 miles in a group setting. We make every effort to keep everyone together, and there are several rest areas that provide an opportunity to regroup. Following the rides, participants are invited to a delicious brunch at the school where they can refuel and recap.
The entry fee for the Tour of Marin is $200, which includes the ride, post-ride brunch at the school, commemorative socks, water bottle and reusable tote bag. New this year, we will raffle off three (3) Tour of Marin bicycle kits, so bring a little extra cash. ($10 a ticket). The Tour of Marin is organized to raise funds for MCDS’ Indexed Tuition program, which provides tuition assistance to approximately one-quarter of the families at our school, as well as to support our community partners. This year, as in previous years, the Tour will donate a percentage of its proceeds to Trips for Kids and TeamSwift.
The ride is limited to 200 participants, so be sure to sign up early. Prior to the event, registration must be completed online at www.tourofmarin.org. We will also accept live registrations the morning of the ride, but only to the extent that spaces remain available. So mark your calendars for October 18th, 2009, pump up the tires, and join us for the ride of a lifetime!
Waiver (Adobe PDF)
Rules of the Road (Adobe PDF)
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