| 2008 Florida Coast2Coast Ride IV '25 Years Later' |
| Saturday, October 11, 2008 |
| All proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society |
| The first Florida Coast2Coast Ride took place on October 30th, 1983. The tradition continues...25 years later! In 1983, the Florida Coast2Coast Ride began in Clearwater Beach, FL and ended in Cocoa, FL. This year's ride will start in Brandon, FL and end in Cocoa, FL. It's almost impossible to understand the feeling of riding across Florida....until you've experienced the most unique ride that can only happen in the state of Florida. The Florida Coast2Coast Ride is one of the best rides! It lets you explore deep into the rural areas of the state. The ride offers the participants a chance to see a side of the Sunshine State that is uncommon and revealing. The ride holds the true essence of a leisurely adventure, letting you experience Florida's widely diverse archeological landscapes, a beguiling and grand mix of overt opulence and serene natural beauty, with scenic tranquil views, verdant pastoral countryside, pristine sapphire coastline, and panoramic tableau rural openness. The route will illuminate some of the best, yet lesser-known isolated and majesticly scenic back roads. This is a symphony of byways that are truly a hidden treasure. The route will include the tree canopied Smokey Mountain Rd., will ride along the shoreline of Lake Hollingsworth, Little Lake Bonny, Lake Bonny, Lake Parker, Lake Tennessee, Lake Juliana, Lake Arietta, Lake Tohopekaligia, East Lake Tohopekaligia, Indian River, and through the Econlockhatchee Swamp. Discover a newfound appreciatioin for Florida's back roads and byways by attending the scenically picturesque-rich Florida Coast2Coast Ride...it will be a journey to remember for a lifetime! GAME PLAN FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2008: - Pre-ride dinner at Olive Garden, less than a half mile south of the Brandon, FL Holiday Inn Express, across from Brandon Mall on SR60, at 6:30 PM...mention the ride to be seated. GAME PLAN FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008: - 7:30-9:00 AM Ride Sign-In at the Holiday Inn Express, Brandon, FL - Ride fee: $12.00 Pre-Registered $15.00 Day of Ride - Entry fee includes door prize ticket. - Free event pins to the first 150 Pre-Registered riders to sign in on the day of the ride. - All riders will be given a route sheet the day of the ride. This is a Self-Guided Ride. Riders can ride individually, with friends, group, club, or with other participants. - All participants in this ride are REQUIRED TO WEAR A DOT APPROVED HELMET AT ALL TIMES during the ride, per the "Waiver & Agreement." - Free donuts and bottled water, while they last. - Last rider out at 9:00 AM. This is an all-day ride and all-day event - You will play 'roll the dice' at sign-in and at checkpoints to determine best score. - Awards for 1st through 3rd place rider & passenger, oldest & youngest participant to complete the ride, oldest motorcycle to complete the ride, long distance male and female riders, long distance couple to complete the ride (distance to sign-up location) - Awards, door prizes, and 50-50 presentation will take place after the ride at the Holiday Inn Express in Cocoa, FL at 8:00 PM. There will be a social hour before the awards presentation, starting at 7:00 PM poolside. REGISTRATION: Registration for the ride is through Ridemaster and payment by credit card (VISA, Mastercard, AMEX) can be made through Active.com. Or payment may be made by check or money order via mail (mailing address is given at the Ridemaster registration page). Sorry, PayPal is not available. Pre-registration will qualify you for a $100.00 drawing and be eligible for a free event pin, if you are one of the first 150 to show up for sign-in the morning of the ride. Pre-register early!! Registration ends at midnight, September 11, 2008. A list of participants will be maintained through the registration process. **NOTE**: If you are registering as "rider and passenger" (one bike), you only need to do one registration, listing the passenger in the appropriate location during the registration process. Pre-registraton is encouraged. During the registration process, you will be required to consent to an "Agreement & Waiver." REVIEW IT THOROUGHLY before registering for this ride. Same-day, on-site sign-up will be accomodated only if you sign the "Agreement & Waiver." If you want to make an additional donation to the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, you will be provided the opportunity to do so during the registration process. Payment information will be provided at the conclusion of the registration process. SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT: RAMPAGE Powerlift Ramps Larry Goodwin Phone: 352-344-1914 e-mail: AAARV@earthlink.net AMSOIL Pat Bratton 156 Oak Lake Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34608 Phone: 866-688-4398 FAX: 352-688-4398 e-mail: jimbrat@gmail.com SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING: LDComfort Ride Like A Pro |
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| STARTING POINT: Holiday Inn Express 510 Grand Regency Blvd. Brandon, FL 33510 Sign-in from 7:30-9:00 AM. Donuts and bottled water while they last!! |
| FRIDAY NIGHT LODGING : October 10, 2008 Holiday Inn Express 510 Grand Regency Blvd. Brandon, FL 33510 813-643-3800 |
| SATURDAY NIGHT LODGING: October 11, 2008 Holiday Inn Express 301 Tucker Ln. (CR520 & I-95) Cocoa, FL 32926 321-635-9975 |
| RESERVATIONS: Contact either Holiday Inn Express directly and mention Florida Coast2Coast Ride to receive discount room rate. Make your reservations early! There are a limited number of rooms blocked at each Holiday Inn Express. Rooms are blocked until September 11, 2008. Reservations received after September 11 will be given on a space-available basis and rate cannot be guaranteed. |
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| Questions? Contact the event coordinator |
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