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Bacchetta Event

St Petersburg Florida

Day 1: Friday, 03/02/07

Friday Night Shindig at Bicycle Outfitters in Seminole, FL. Enjoy a
relaxing evening in one of the Southeast's Premier Bicycle Shops
located right on the Pinellas Trail!

Location:
Bicycle Outfitters
11198 70th Ave North.
Seminole, FL 33772
tel. 727-319-BIKE (2453)
Time: Begins at 6:00pm


Day 2: Saturday, 03/03/07

Location: Fort DeSoto Park

Registration: Begins at 8:30am

Saturday Ride: Begins at 9:30am. A Ride through beautiful Fort DeSoto
park (voted America's Best Beach!) along the beaches of South Pinellas.

Ride Options: We will have ride options of varying distances from 15
up to 40 miles. The rides will also vary from casual to intense so
everyone can choose a ride that meets their comfort and skill level.

Lunch: Catered barbecue picnic provided

Extra Activities: Canoe/ kayak rentals available
Bacchetta will provide test rides of new bikes
Self-guided afternoon ride. Power On Cycling, and Bicycle Outfitters
will be there! Door Prizes provided

Clinics: Performance Clinic, Q & A Session; New Rider Overview

6:00PM. Meet fellow riders for a great sunset on the roof of the
famous Hurricane Restaurant on Beautiful Pass-a-Grille Beach.


Day 3: Sunday, 03/04/07

Optional Ride along the Pinellas Trail or the Suncoast Trail. The
Rides will leave from Bacchetta Headquarters on Sunday morning -
Trailer available. Space is limited. More info coming.


REGISTRATION

Online registration available through our website.
Printable registration form also available. See links below.

$25 per person

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT


WHAT'S INCLUDED

* Guided rides with rest stops and snacks along the way
* Catered barbecue lunch on Saturday
* Performance Clinic (see description below)
* Q & A Session with Bacchetta Owners (see description below)
* Goodie Bag…. Includes t-shirt, snacks, and $10 voucher towards the
purchase of Bacchetta accessories and apparel: bags, racks, jerseys,
and hats.
* Take a sneak peek at the new Bacchetta models and new stuff in the
works!


CLINICS

PERFORMANCE CLINIC with John Schlitter
John was a team member on the 3rd Place finisher in the 2005 Race
Across America. John also won the Bike Across Florida and set the
course record! Talk with him about his diet, training methods, and
cycling techniques. Learn pointers that will help you before and
during your next cycling event.

Q & A SESSION with Bacchetta Owners
Learn from the gurus themselves! Discussions will include design
philosophy, aerodynamics, components, and how to get the maximum
performance out of your bike.

New Rider Session - Intro to Recumbents
Bacchetta Sales Leader, Mike Wilkerson, will host an introductory
session for new riders providing a historical overview of Recumbents,
the features and functions of the bike and benefits of the laid back
riding style.


INFORMATION

* All bicyclists are welcome! Although this rally is focused on
recumbents, all cyclists and all bicycles are welcome to join in the fun.
* Both Saturday and Sunday rides offer easy-to-cycle flat ground along
chosen bike trails and city streets with bike lanes.
* The average temperature for Florida in March is a high of 77
degrees. While the weather is usually pleasant in Florida, you should
bring winter riding clothes in the event that cooler than normal
temperatures occur.
* Listed fees are per person; Registration is required for all
participants.
* Registration includes one lunch meal and all clinics, Saturday 03/04.
* We do not carry accident or health insurance and we ask that you
sign a waiver of liability. This waiver will be included in your
participant packet after we've received your registration form and fee.
* All riders will be required to wear helmets at all times.
* Confirmation will be mailed within 14 days of receipt of payment.
Required release forms, airport shuttle information, recumbent
shipping tips, detailed itinerary, and driving directions are mailed
out 30 days before rally.
* Cancellation Policy: Cancellation notice must be received by
February 16th. No refunds are provided within the final 20 days prior
to the rally date.
* Event descriptions and itinerary are subject to change.


HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS


To find a hotel in the area, please try the following link from the
official website of Pinellas County:

* http://www.floridasbeach.com/lodging/Hsearch.aspx
* www.sirata.com, Sirata at St. Pete Beach. We have a block of 20
rooms at $179/night.
* www.hiexpress.com/stpete, The Holiday Inn Express, 54th Ave. North,
St. Pete. We have a block of 20 rooms at $105.99/night.

The Saturday starting point is in Fort DeSoto Park (located in south
Pinellas County near Tierre Verde or St. Petersburg Beach) and the
Sunday starting point is in downtown St. Petersburg.


CAMPING INFORMATION

Fort DeSoto Park has a great campground available for about $28/
night! Check out the following links for more information:

* http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_DeSoto.htm
* http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/campinfo.pdf
* Virtual Tour Available

KOA Campground in St. Petersburg (about 2 minutes away from Bacchetta
Headquarters) is located right on Tampa Bay and backs directly up to
the Pinellas Trail. This campground offers 3 Jacuzzis and a heated
pool. Rates are $42/ night for camping. Cabins are also available. For
more information, visit their site: www.koa.com/where/fl/09144/localarea/


VIRTUAL TOURS

Check out these virtual tours!

* Fort DeSoto Campground
* Fort DeSoto Beach
* Pinellas Trail at Dunedin
* Honeymoon Island Trail Spur


HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? CALL US!

Please feel free to call us if you would like more information about
the Suncoast Recumbent Rally.

(727) 498-4600
Email: info@...