Oxford Cycling Club - Double Decker Spring Ride

Double Decker Spring Ride 2009

Partially funded with a grant from the Oxford Convention & Visitor's Bureau

April 25, 2009 - 9 am

It's that time of year again - Oxford Cycling is hosting its annual "No Guts No Glory" Double Decker Road Ride on April 25, 2009 sponsored by Gastroenterology Associates and Endoscopy Center of North Mississippi. The ride begins 90 minutes after the start of the annual 10k run for those who want to participate in both events.

This year we will have 10, 24, 50 and 66 mile loops that meander through the rolling hill country of Lafayette County visiting Taylor, a nearby artists' community. The two longer routes will also ride by Enid lake. These new routes will be fully supported with pre-ride bike maintenance, rest stops where you can top off with mid-ride snacks, and rolling sag support for any mechanical issues or tired riders. Our sponsors also provide pre-ride breakfast and post-ride pizza to replace spent calories. The short route will start with a brief safety review and have experienced cyclists riding as the lead and sweep.

Don't forget that the ride coincides with Oxford's Double Decker Festival (DDF). DDF takes over the Downtown Oxford Square with pedestrian traffic, locals peddling their arts and crafts, elite and down-home restaurants offering their signature dishes, and bands playing all day. There is even a corner for younger kids to have fun. Find more info about DDF at http://www.oxfordcvb.com

The proceeds from this year's ride will be going to Bike-Walk Mississippi and two local no-kill shelters that operate on a Spartan-like budgets helping animals find homes -- Friends of Pete (dog rescue network) and 9 Lives Cat Rescue.

Registration

On-site registration and check-in opens at 7:30 am at the start location. All riders must fillout and sign a USA Cycling Event Release Form.

Early packet pickup: Save time on Saturday morning by stopping by 509 College Hill Road (Kate & Jason's house) Friday evening between 5 & 7pm to sign the waiver, pickup your swag and cue sheets, and have glass of wine or lemonade.

Fees: $30 Early Registration (before April 17th - $35 thereafter), $10 discount for students, $30 discount for police officers riding police bicycles

Some great swag (male or female fit coolmax t-shirt, pint glass, water bottle, Sam’s Town playing cards, RoadID coupon, Oxford Cycling grocery bag) is available while supplies last. Pre-register soon to reserve yours.

All distances start time: 9am
Ride on the roads that William Faulkner made famous
Enjoy the friendly atmosphere on the Oxford Square with your family after the ride.

Start Finish Location

The ride starts at the parking lot off the intersection of Airport Rd and McElroy Dr. Click here for an interactive map.

10, 24, 50 & 66 Miles

The routes will be well marked, and cue sheets will be available at registration. The 10 mile route will be lead and followed by experienced cyclists.

24 Mile Route:

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50 Mile Route:

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66 Mile Route:

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You can use these routes more interactively by right clicking and saving the .kml file locally - 24 mile, 50 mile, or 66 mile - and opening it with Google Earth.

Please note: Support for the last leg of the 66 route closes at 1pm - riders arriving at the turn after that point will be encouraged to join the 50 mile route.