Essential Tour Information

Directions to the Ride Start:
From California Highway 101, take the Fernbridge/Ferndale exit. Cross Historic Fernbridge and drive through three miles of pastoral views to the beginning of Ferndale's Main Street. When entering Ferndale turn right onto Van Ness Street and go 1/4 mile to the Start/Finish line at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds . The Fernbridge/Ferndale exit is located on Highway 101 between the cities of Eureka and Fortuna.

Tour Description

100 Mile Tour: You will be going south from Ferndale, along the Blue Slide Road and into Rio Dell, travel the Avenue of the Giants, up Panther Gap, down into the Mattole Valley, along the ocean then up the wall -- the Endless Hills -- down the Wildcat back into Ferndale. You will have ridden one of the world's toughest 100 mile courses when you complete this great ride.

10 Mile Farm Tour, 20 Mile Family Fun Ride, 50 Mile Challenge & 100 KM Citizens Rides:

The 20 Mile and 50 Mile Rides follow Blue Slide Road and then return along the same route to Ferndale. Although these are easier rides, there are still some hills! The 10 mile Farm Tour has no hills at all. A safe, easy, scenic ride through the Ferndale farmlands which is closed to vehicular traffic.

New! 100 Kilometer Challenge
Want more than 50 miles, but aren't ready for the full 100-miler? Ride the new 100K (62 miles). It follows the same up and back route as the 50-miler, but continues on from the 50-mile turnaround with an added 6-mile out & back section of the beautiful Avenue of the Giants for a total of 62 miles.

50 Mile Challenge
This beautiful ride travels through the Eel River Valley to Rio Dell, down Hwy. 101 S and on to the Avenue of the Giants. There is a full lunch stop with water, fruit, bagels and sandwiches at the Immortal Tree, the turnaround for this challenging ride. Then head back to Ferndale for a great lunch and your patch.

20 Mile Family Fun Ride
This ride is for those who don't like hills. There is one very small climb leaving Ferndale as you head out through the scenic Eel River Valley. A Rest Stop with water, fruit and cookies will welcome you at the turnaround on Price Creek Road. One-speed bikes not recommended for this ride.

10 Mile Farm Tour
This ride has NO hills at all and stays off main roads. A safe, easy, scenic ride through the Ferndale farmlands. Fruit, cookies and water at the turnaround. We recommend this ride for families with young children. Roads closed to vehicular traffic on this course only.

Ride Includes:

Milepost Log; Tour patch to finishers;
Food at Rest Stops; Radio
Communications & Support Vehicles
on courses; First Aid and
Mechanical Support,
Saturday meal after ride.
Friday evening Pasta Feed
for a nominal fee.

Additional Features: Clowns, massage tents and raffle. Order your Raffle tickets now for a bike and other prizes!Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

Start Times
100 Mile	7:00 - 7:20 a.m.
100K	7:30 a. m.
50 Mile	8:00 - 8:20 a.m.
20 Mile	10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
10 Mile	11:30 - 11:50 a.m.

Tour of the Unknown Coast Century Ride
Riders can expect to experience a variety of weather changes. Inland can be warm, while the higher altitudes can be cold, and the area along the ocean is usually windy. Riders should come prepared. At AW Way Park there is a full lunch provided: Water, fruit, bagels, sandwiches and cookies. This is a rain or shine ride.

SAG WAGONS NOT ALLOWED... Please do NOT bring a support vehicle/sag wagon. The additional congestion and pollution are not welcome! There will be ample support and food on the course. Bike mechanics will be available at the start and selected poi nts on all courses. Having people follow you and support you is not necessary or appreciated.

For Your Protection:

Helmets Are Required
All riders will be assigned a number. You must affix it to the front of your bike so it is visible to support personnel.
Safety Rules MUST be observed at all times
Stop at all stop signs
RIDE SINGLE FILE on the right side of the roadway -- leave adequate stopping distance between riders
Obey all traffic laws
Observe good road manners
Make sure your bike is in good condition -- especially your brakes -- especially your brakes
All riders MUST carry some form of identification, including your emergency contact phone number. Every minor MUST carry a medical release form signed by parent or guardian. If you have a medical alert bracelet, please wear it.
NOTE: Multi-geared bikes strongly recommended. One-speed bikes limited to the 10 mile Farm Tour.
Wave to the cows and talk to the giants.

Accident Reporting -- All riders are required to report any type of accident or injury to a check point official or radio person. You are responsible for your own medical insurance. Read the Release/Waiver form.

FOOD & WATER will be provided for all riders. Major food stops will be at Immortal Tree and A.W. Way Park. There will be some food and water at all Rest Stops and Aid Stations.

Food & Snacks at Rest Stops & Turn Arounds:

Fruit (apples, bananas, oranges), Cookies, Bagels (with cream cheese or peanut butter & jelly), Sandwiches, Beverages, Calistoga Spring Water, Cytomax Drink Mix (fruit, cookies and beverages only at 10 & 20 mile Rest Stops).

Lunch at Ferndale Fairgrounds -- All you can eat buffet-style Lunch after your ride. Hot Dogs for kids and juice bars for dessert.

Litter -- remember this is a beautiful scenic ride, please NO Litter. Keep your Power Bar wrappers in your pocket.

Patches -- patches will be awarded to all riders upon completion of their ride at the Fairgrounds. Our tradition is to give patches to finishers only.

T-Shirts -- You may purchase a beautiful commemorative t-shirt, long sleeved, with a multi-colored design for only $17 before April 20th or $20 the day of the ride. Other items available for purchase are: Hooded sweat shirts 30.00 in advance and 35.00 the day of the event. Caps 12.00 in advance and 15.00 the day of the event. See photos of these items. For advance purchase inculude your order on the registration form or contact us at:

director@tuccycle.org
707-269-0235