Sunday, August 5th, 2007

START TIME 8:30 AM - Rain or Shine

HELMETS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL RIDERS, AND STATE LAW MAKES THEM MANDATORY FOR ALL RIDERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18.

Start and Finish at Sequoia High School in Redwood City (Broadway and El Camino)

Honorary Chairperson

Rich Gordon, Supervisor, County of San Mateo

Tour De Peninsula Host

Mark Simon, Founder of Tour De Peninsula

All Registered Riders Receive

The official “Dirty Shirt” at the end of the ride, refreshments & goodie bags.

Pre-Register By Mail Until 7/27/07

$35 Adult, $15 ages 18 and under, if entry form and payment are mailed and postmarked by 7/27/07.

Sorry No Refunds.

Pre-Register Online Until Noon On 8/3/07

$35 Adult, $15 ages 18 and under plus a small processing fee.

Simply go to:

Sorry No Refunds.

Register Ride Day 6:30 - 8:30 AM

$40 Adults, $20 ages 18 and under at Sequioa High School in Redwood City. Cash or check only.

Enter As A Team

Sign up 5 or more members as a team to support San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation. Teams will be announced at the start of the ride, on Team Boards listing all team names both on the stage and at the kiosk on Sawyer Camp Trail. In addition, they will be published in the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation newsletter.

TEAMS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED TO BE LISTED

Parking

Parking available at and around Sequioa High School. Please follow parking signs and parking crew’s directions.

The Start

The start will be “metered” with riders starting in groups every 10 minutes to relieve pressure on the roads. Please follow all directions given by the START DIRECTOR.

Rest Stops

#1. You can “POWER UP” at the PowerBar stop high atop “Mt. Neverest”. You’ll be rewarded for your success.

#2. “The Crossroads Stop” located by the South Gate of Sawyer Camp Trail. If you didn’t take the 17 mile shortcut you now will either choose the 21 mile shortcut or go for the full 33 mile ride.

#3. Going all the way? Reenergize at “The North Gate Stop” after you leave Sawyer Camp Trail.

#4. Stop in for “Pickmeup” with a coffeecake at the Buck’s of Woodside Rest Stop at the Pulgas Water Temple.

Traffic & Safety

All riders must adhere to California traffic laws. There will be auto traffic and traffic cones on most of the course.

• Stay inside the coned lanes, except where otherwise directed.

• Try to stay to the right, except when passing.

• Always pass on the left and call out before doing so.

• STOP at all stop signs and RED LIGHTS.

• Signal your turns to alert other riders and vehicular traffic.

• Go slow when going down hill and remember to use your back brake before using your front brake.

• Report any accidents to the nearest course marshal or police officer.

HELMETS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL RIDERS, AND STATE LAW MAKES THEM MANDATORY FOR ALL RIDERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18.

Post-Ride Activities

After the ride pick up your "Official Tour de Peninsula Dirty T-shirt" and goodie bag back at Sequoia High School. Be sure to visit the post ride expo booths, many offering product samples, bike product sales, free refreshments and more. You’ll want to bring some money along to buy lunch and enjoy it while sitting under a redwood tree and listening to music by the Chris Ford Band. Lunches for sale by Arguello Catering.

Prizes

On ride day drop your completed ride tag (from the bottom of your ride bib) in the boxes at the stage or the San Mateo County Parks & Recreation Foundation booth for a chance to win -

• A new Specialized bike

• Other prizes from the San Mateo County Parks & Recreation Foundation

ALL REGISTERED CYCLISTS ARE ELIGIBLE.