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Net proceeds will go towards the Cancer Treatment Center charity

at Lake District Hospital.

The 2013 Tour de Outback consists of three rides!

Friday,August 2nd - "Ski & Brew" 

Meet at Hunter’s Hot Springs Resort, ride to the Warner Mountain Ski Area, and back to Hunter’s Hot Springs to enjoy a beverage.

Saturday,August 3rd –“ Tour de Outback

Road Course on Thomas Creek Road – This supported Road Bike Course will be available to all levels of riders: Beginner*10 & 20 miles, Intermediate 46 miles, & Century Ride!

OR

Mountain Bike Course on Cottonwood Trail - This Intermediate course offers 14 miles of beauty!

   **Join us for the Post-Ride Party at Hunter’s Hot Springs Resort!**

Sunday,August 4th – “Tour of the Scenic Bikeway”

Lake County is currently one of three finalists for the new Oregon Scenic Bikeway.  Sunday morning, we will be adding a ride of the proposed Scenic Bikeway to showcase Lake County’s beauty!

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 Registration: $50 flat-rate for up to three days

(Saturday’s*10-mile Ride is $25 without shirt, or $40 with shirt)                                                                                                                                                                                        Add $35 for each additional Family Member.

Includes: All three (3) days of riding, One (1) Wick-style shirt, and free lunch at finish line (provided by Subway), beverage coupon, and AID stations on Saturday. (Friday & Sunday are unsupported rides.) 

    Registration is available below!   

You don't have to be a "pro" to ride, we have beginner rides available, come join the fun for a great cause!

For Mountain trails please see link below:

http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/map/state_list.shtml#O 

 WEATHER:

(Consider: wind breaker, removable sleeves, layering) 

 For August:  Average Hi: 84  Low: 47   

Typical August weather:  Sunny, cool early morning with fairly rapid warming between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.  Can feel very hot in direct afternoon sun.

Lakeview  Weather: /http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=97630

ROAD ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY:  PLEASE READ!

The Tour de Outback is a RIDE NOT A RACE.

Helmets are mandatory.

Stop at all stop signs and obey all traffic laws.

We highly encourage you to RIDE SINGLE FILE as far right as possible.

NEVER ride more than 2 abreast even on rural country roads.  Please respect this, as our permits depend on your compliance!! We have to insist on this as the course is not closed to traffic!

Observe good road manners and communicate with riders around you.  Leave adequate stopping distance between riders.

Use hand and verbal signals when turning or slowing down. 

Have your bike in good condition – including brakes, cables, and tires. (We will have a bike repair station downtown)

All riders should carry identification, including your emergency contact phone number.  If you have a medical alert bracelet please wear it.

All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

In case of an emergency, dial 911.

Help keep the Oregon Outback beautiful, please do not litter.

Choose your ride:  Know your abilities and limitations.  Lunch is included after the race.  Later on in the day is Lakeview's Annual Wine & Music Festival ~ consider joining the festivities.  Remember we have 2 days of rides planned for your enjoyment.

 Rest Stops: There will be snacks, beverages and restroom facilities at all "full" rest stops.

Contact the Lake County Chamber of Commerce 541.947.6040 or 877.947.6040 for a list of motels & campgrounds or check on our website under "hotels".

Facebook: LakeCountyChamber / LakeCounty TourdeOutback

Twitter: TravelSEOregon / tourdeoutback

tact the Lake County Chamber of Commerce 541.947.6040 or 877.947.6040 for a list of motels or check on our website under "hotels".

Facebook: LakeCountyChamber / LakeCounty TourdeOutback

Twitter: TravelSEOregon / tourdeoutback

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 ABOUT THE RIDE ` People who have ridden both the mountain & road bike rides we are offering have remarked; "It should be called Tour de View rather than Tour de Outback because the views are killer." 

I can tell you first hand you will enjoy these rides and there's so much to see.  When you ride here, you truly are in "the Outback".  Remember to take into consideration the altitude. There are times on the rides that you will be over 7,000 feet high. 

Rustic beauty is everywhere and the peacefulness will definitely calm you.

We hope you enjoy Our Outback! :)