Fort Davis Cyclefest Tour

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Date: September 21-22, 2019

Event: 43nd Annual Fort Davis Cyclefest Tour

Routes: 10, 27, 55, and 76 miles

 

About the ride:

43rd Annual Fort Davis Cyclefest

September 21st – 22nd 2019
On-Site Registration Available

Come and ride the highest roads in Texas through the beautiful Davis Mountains

CYCLEFEST will be headquartered at the beautiful Prude Ranch, 5 miles west of Fort Davis Texas on Highway 118.  Close to Fort Davis National Historical Park, McDonald Observatory, Davis Mountain State Park and Indian Lodge, the Marfa Lights and the scenic towns of Ft Davis, Marfa and Alpine.

 

Tour routes

CPSC, SNELL OR ATSM HELMETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.

10 miles – Into Fort Davis, enjoy town and return when ready.  Some hills. (Not Supported)

27 mile – Out and back along the Loop Route, rolling hills.

55 mile – Out and back along the Loop Route.  Mostly rolling hills with a few climbs.

76 mile – Ride the Scenic Loop.  Some VERY hard climbs.

 

Rest stops will be stationed about every 12 miles along the routes with plenty of fruit, water and ice.  The last rest stop will close at 4:00 P.M.  Begin your ride early enough to take full advantage of them.  Please carry water bottles and personal items with you.

 

Limited SAG Service will be provided until 4:00 PM. Please observe start time to ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy your ride.

Event details and schedule

Schedule

September 21st – 22nd 2019

Friday Pre Ride Experienced riders join us for an unsupported 100K or 200K Brevet.  7:30 at Stone Village.  Sign waver.

Saturday morning The 43rd Annual Cyclefest Tour kicks off from the Prude Ranch at 8.00 A.M.  Ride at your own pace through terrain and distances to match your ability.

Massages will be available for purchase after the tour.

Saturday afternoon join us for a party at the finish line.  Music, drink, hamburgers, door prizes and a raffle for this year’s model of the Giro Atmos helmet.  The McDonald Observatory Visitor Center is open for Star Parties on Friday and Saturday evening.   Or take a trip to Marfa to see the Marfa lights.  Or explore Alpine or the old fort in Fort Davis.

For more information visit www.mcdonaldobservatory.org or call 1-877-984-7827.

 

Location: Prude Ranch Fort Davis, 201 Prude Guest Ranch Rd Fort Davis, TX  79734

Event website: www.pbbatx.com/cyclefest/   |   Facebook page

Registration: Online registration via Active.com

 

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