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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.
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Florida is a beautiful place to ride a motorcycle.

Participating in the Florida Coast2Coast Ride virtually guarantees two things:
     1.  Seeing some of the most varied and awesome scenery the state of Florida has to offer.
     2.  A lot of solitude in which to enjoy the true essence of motorcycling.
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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.

Be a part of the tradition - Come enjoy the ride in the mild temps of mid-October.  Join in the fun, to discover a newfound appreciation for Florida's back roads and byways by attending the scenically picturesque-rich Florida Coast2Coast Ride...it will absolutely be a journey to remember for a lifetime!
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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. 
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GAME PLAN FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008:
- 7:30-9:00 AM  Ride Sign-In at the Holiday Inn Express, 510 Grand Regency Blvd, Brandon, FL
- Ride fee:  $12.00   Pre-Registered
                $15.00   Day of Ride
- Entry fee includes a door prize ticket and an all day enjoyable ride.
- Free Dunkin Donuts and bottled water at sign-in - get 'em while they last!.
- Free limited edition 25 Years Later 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."
- Last rider out at 9:00 AM, SHARP!!
- This is an all day ride & all day event.
- You will play 'roll the dice' at sign-in and at checkpoints along the route.
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SATURDAY EVENING SOCIAL & AWARDS PRESENTATION - HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
301 Tucker Lane (I-95/CR520), in Cocoa, FL after the ride.

Social get-together at 6:30-8:00 PM - Come join us as we enjoy the music of Chris Kahl - singer, songwriter, performer extraordinaire - who will perform his own songs about the good life and history of the Sunshine State.

Awards at 8:00 PM, which will include::
        1st-3rd Place Rider, 1st-3rd Place Passenger
        Long Distance Rider - Long Distance Female Rider - Long Distance 2-Up
        Oldest Motorcycle - Smallest CC Motorcycle
        Oldest & Youngest Participant
        Largest Club (5 members or more) - Long Distance Club (5 members or more)
        50/50 and door prize giveaways
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REGISTRATION:
- Registration for the ride is through
RideMaster
- After registering through RideMaster, you will receive an e-mail - at bottom of the e-mail will be info for mailing ride entry fee.
- Ride entry fee on-line payment is available through
Active.com.  
- PayPal payment will not be honored or accepted.
- Pre-registration qualifies you for three drawings at the Awards Presentation after the ride:
   1st Drawing - $100.00   2nd & 3rd Drawing - $50.00 gas card
- First 150 pre-registered riders to sign in the day of the ride will receive
   FREE
LIMITED EDITION 25 YEARS LATER event pin.
                                        
Pre-register early!!
Registration ends at midnight, October 4, 2008.  On-site registration will be available the day of the ride.  A
list of participants will be maintained through the registration process. 
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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
                                        
                                         
SIDE STAND UP - the world's only
                                                             Motorcycle Radio Road Show
                                       
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
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LDComfort

                                       
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2008 Florida Coast2Coast Ride IV
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
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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
Non-smoking rooms are sold out.  Smoking rooms and non-smoking or smoking suites are still available.  First come/first serve basis.  Call to still get FLC2C discount rate.

Alternative lodging:
Best Western Cocoa Inn
4225 King Street (CR520)
Cocoa, FL 32926
866-262-6229
Ask for Reepal or Donna.  Mention FLC2C Ride to get discount.  Hotel is on the other side of I-95.
RESERVATIONS:
Contact either hotel directly and mention Florida Coast2Coast Ride to receive discount room rate. 
         

     Make your reservations early
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There are a limited number of rooms blocked at each hotel.  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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The Honda Sport Touring Association (HSTA) is proud to sponsor the Florida C2C Ride for 2008.
We welcome and encourage everyone to participate in this year's ride.