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EVENT CHANGES / IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2010

Just in, we will have the moisture wick A4 3M shirts for the participants that preregister. And the 250 maximum participant has been lifted, so if you are worried about registering later due to changing schedules, we will have room.  We are looking forward to a great race day this year.

• New start times: 30 mile race: 9:00 am (was 8:30am)   Fun Ride: 9:15am
• New finish stretch- continuing along paved roads and then into the main entrance of Klackle Orchards.  This eliminates the gravel road and makes the race 100% on asphalted surfaces.  Bring your best bike!
• “Roomier” finish line area in front of your cheering family & friends.
• Added race route directional signage before and at some of the turns.  “Next Loop” maps available at the donut stops.
• Improve registration pkg. pick-up and T-shirt distribution (you will get the correct size shirt).
• Cell-phone dispatched SAG/repair vehicles- so bring your phone.
• Expanded age-group 30 mile race award brackets as follows:
  • Male & Female  16 & under; 17-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50 & over; tandem; recumbent.
• NEW- Pancake brunch included after you finish!
• 2010 Event Fees- $ 30 per participant  ($ 25 if received by Aug. 1st, $ 35 day-of).
  
  

About the Ride

The “Tour De Donut” bike race is a spoof on the “Tour de France”. This appetizing 30 mile bike race is a fun race with rest stops every 10 miles where racers can get water, fruit, first aid, use the bathroom, and get delectable DONUTS. For every tasty donut eaten, a temp-ting three minutes are deducted from your official finish time. There are only two rules: All donuts must be eaten in the “Donut Zones” and if you toss your cookies- you’re DQ’d. The race has wellmarked roads, assisted crossings, sag support, awards, prizes and is tons of fun for families, individuals and even exper-ienced cyclists. The race begins and ends at Klackle Orchards Family Fun Farm west of Greenville. The course follows lightly used rural
roads and a paved scenic bike trail. Are you a good enough cyclist and donut eater to go into negative time? Competitive cyclists- what’s your strategy? Are you a “glutton” for punishment?

You Can Race or Ride Just for Fun

Keep in mind, 30 miles is no easy task for many mortals! If this is true for you, your family & friends, and perhaps you are looking for a less competitive ride, then ride the 10 mile Family Fun Ride. This group of riders will leave the start shortly after the racers, however
they will not be issued race numbers nor will they be timed. They will ride the first 10 miles and “shortcut” to the finish line to enjoy fresh squeezed cider and apple crisp donuts as their reward. Perhaps
make it a family challenge! Entry fee is the same and included is a Fun Ride T-shirt, refreshments, and a chance at some really cool participant awards.

or Just Enjoy the Post Party Race

The great post-event party includes the awards ceremony, live ent-ertainment, great food like Pancakes & other eats and of course all the fun Fall activities offered at the Klackle Orchards Family Fun Farm!

Download Tour De Donut Brochure

Download Tour De Donut Registration
Tour De Donut Waiver (Must be filled out prior to race)
Race Course Directions
Tour De Donut Volunteer Positions