37th Annual Daffodil Classic
Event Overview
The Daffodil Classic winds through the beautiful
Orting valley and surrounding hills. Bring your
bike, trike, tandem or unicycle - all cyclists are
welcome! There are routes for families, recreational
cyclists, and serious roadies.
Choose from 40-mile, 60-mile or 100-mile loops; or
a family-friendly, paved trail option from 1 mile up to
30 miles. Riders will enjoy a well marked course with
cue sheet and map, support vehicles, fully stocked
rest stops, and strawberry shortcake at the finish line.
| Date |
Sunday, April 15th, 2012
Registration open 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Course open from 7:00 am-5:00 pm
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| Location |
Orting Middle School
111 Whitehawk Blvd NW
Orting, WA 98360
Map and Directions
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| Fees |
| Registration Categories |
Through 4/11/2012 |
Day Of
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| Age 18 and up |
$20
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$25
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| Family with children under age 18 |
$37
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$45
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Daffodil & Peninsula combo (online only)
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$30 |
NA |
Club Member
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$15
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$20
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- Online: preferred method with credit card or PayPal account. Online registration closes 4/11/2012 8:59:59 pm PDT. Early T-shirt sales ends on 3/29/2012 at midnight.
- By mail: Complete a Registration form and mail it by 3/27/2012 with a check made out to--Daffodil-TWBC, PO Box 112078, Tacoma WA 98411 2012 Daffy registration.pdf
- In person: You may register on site the morning of the event, but fees are higher. Pay by cash or check only (no debit or credit cards). Tip: bring a completed registration form with you to save time.
Family Category
For registration purposes, a family is defined as 1 or 2 adults and their children aged 17 or under all residing at the same address. If you do not meet this definition, please register each person in your party individually.
Routes
From 1 to 30 easy miles on the Foot Hills Trail
T-Shirt Orders
T-shirts are $20 for short sleeve when pre-ordered with your registration by 3/27/2012. Only a limited number of t-shirts will be available on the day of the event for $23 each short sleeve. Guarantee the right size and save $3 by ordering your t-shirt(s) by 3/27/2012.
Parking
Please respect the Orting community with your vehicle parking choice. Do not park in retail spaces or restricted areas. Event volunteers will be on site to direct you to approved parking locations. Carpooling is encouraged.
Rider Safety
Please come prepared to ride. We recommend you inspect your bike the night before. Along with your bike, bring an approved helmet, ID, water, first aid kit, tire repair equipment, other essentials, and a friendly attitude. All riders are expected to ride safely and obey the rules of the road.
Ride Support
A bike mechanic and sag support will be available.
Course closes at 5pm.
Final sweep of sag wagons begins at 4pm.
Event Proceeds
Rider registration fees for TWBC events help to support the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, bicycling safety and education programs, community bicycle recycling programs and local bicycle improvements. Surplus food is donated to a local food bank.
Volunteers
This event is powered by dozens of TWBC volunteers who receive a free t-shirt and ride registration along with a post-event pizza party. Help make this event a success: volunteer now!
Questions? Send email to daffodil@twbc.org.
