Volunteers needed for traffic, water stops, Senate House and at Forsyth Nature Center. Sag wagon also needed.
– 2009 TOUR DE KINGSTON/ULSTER –
Sunday, June 28, 2009
DEITZ STADIUM / FORSYTH NATURE CENTER, KINGSTON, NY
TO REGISTER: visit Bike Brothers on Boices Lane 845-336-5581 or visit www.tobaccofreeactioncoalition.org
– THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY, DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY EVENT –
“AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION=A POUND OF CUREâ€
– Educational Scholarships will be awarded –
Meet World Champion Boxer Billy Costello
Free Family Ride — Start Time 11:00 a.m.
5.2 miles Flat and easy, D1, 2
Ride through historic Kingston, the first Capital of New York State. Enjoy a view of the mountains. ride with the group and stop at some of Kingston’s interesting and historic sites. This is a 5.2 mile flat, slow ride that may take up to 1.5 hours. Rain Date: JULY 5
Highlights:
Old Dutch Church
Senate House State Historic Site
Forsyth Nature Center
Fireman’s Museum
Recreational Ride — Start Time 10:00 a.m.
12 mile (flat and few hills) C2 or 25 mile (12 mile plus additional route with hills) C3 $15 individual; $25 Family ($5 MORE DAY OF EVENT)
This ride offers views of Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains. It begins in historic Kingston and winds its way through Hurley. In Hurley, sites include farmland and mountain views. There are a few rolling hills. This ride may take up to two hours. Rain OR SHINE.
Half Century — Start Time 9:00a.m.
50 miles B, C2 EXPERIENCED RIDERS and includes a 35 mile option
$15 individual; $25 Family ($5 MORE DAY OF EVENT)
This faster paced ride will offer some hills. This ride will offer scenery from an assortment of Ulster County towns. In addition to the City of Kingston; Woodstock, Saugerties and the Town
of Ulster will be part of the ride. This is a more challenging ride and is not recommended
for beginners. Time of ride is up to 3 hours RAIN OR SHINE.
TAG- ALONG BICYCLE RAFFLE FROM BIKE BROTHERS
PLEDGES ACCEPTED AND GIFT CERTIFICATES AWARDED
TREK MOUNTAIN BIKE FROM FAVATTAS TABLE ROCK TOURS
FREE SAFETY CHECK BY KINGSTON CYCLERY, BIKE DEPOT & BIKE BROS.
Helmets are REQUIRED for all riders
All riders must register and sign a waiver of liability
An adult must accompany all riders under the age of 15
All rides begin and end at Forsyth Nature Center
LODGING: Special rates at Quality Inn, Thruway Exit 19-Kingston 845-339-3900 ask for ‘Tour de Kingston’
WEEKEND IN THE HUDSON VALLEY! Enjoy Kingston, Woodstock, Saugerties and the rest of the
Mid-Hudson Valley – Farmers Market on Saturday / Flea Markets / Shopping / Hudson River and more!
– THANKS TO OUR 2009 SPONSORS –
HEALTH ALLIANCE- CITY OF KINGSTON – YMCA- WAL-MART- BIKE BROTHERS- FORSYTH NATURE CENTER THE LIONS CLUB OF KINGSTON – THE BRIDGEBACK OF TKH – TOBACCO FREE ACTION COALITION – HANNAFORD – KINGSTON POLICE – FRIENDS of THE SENATE HOUSE – CYCLE THERAPY – Dr. DOUGLAS ASTION THE BICYCLE RACK – KINGSTON POLICE – NEW YORK STATE POLICE – PREVENTION CONNECTIONS/ UPP KINGSTON PAL – KINGSTON CYCLERY – UCCA- MAC – FITNESS – FAVATAS TABLE ROCK BICYCLE TOURS
Congratulations to 2008 Scholarship Winners
Megan Welch of Empire State College
and
Suzanne Labarbera of LPN at Ulster BOCES
We are hoping to provide two more this year for students in Ulster County schools that may not be receiving any other awards that:
1. want to make a difference
2. participate in Tour de Kingston (either as a rider or volunteer).
Funds collected go through The Kingston Hospital Foundation (Thank You to the Foundation ) who provide this service at no cost.
They are used for scholarships, to obtain bicycles or repair bicycles or to support individuals that want to become involved in positive actions or events in our community.
The Kingston Hospital and Benedictine Hospital have joined force for 2009 and are together supporting the Tour(s) and other community interests as their new organization Health Alliance.
Wal-mart, the Lions Club of Kingston and Doctor Douglas Astion are again providing assets to meet the needs and goals of the event. They and many other individuals and organizations help make the event possible.
Ulster County Community Action will have a presence at the 2009 event. Individuals are encouraged to bring a non-perishable item or items to the event that can be used for their food pantry. This is not a requirement but it would be nice if we can help out.
