What: Highlands Bike Fest 2009

     When: December 13, 2009

     Where:  Sebring FL

In its 12th year, this is a holiday bicycling break with time to fulfill your shopping duties at unique shops and yes, there are some national brand stores here now. You can combine a riding weekend with the joy (duties) of the holiday shopping season This ride is a fun event that has become a favorite of riders of all ages and levels for over 10 years.  

Event Registration Includes: 3 Days of Rides - on a diversity of routesFriday - 57, 37, 20 or 12 mile ridesSaturday - Highlands County Century, 62, 51, 33, 20 or 12 mile ridesSunday - 64, 29, 20 or 12 mile rides 

Maps, Markings and SAG Support
All routes have mape, cue sheets and the roads are marked. The event has SAG support for each route. The Highlands Amateur Radio Club offers radio support at each ride. Rest stops along the way are staffed with friendly people and stocked with fruit, sandwiches, water and sports drink.  

Food
Deluxe continental breakfast each morningAfter ride meal each dayIce cream social on Saturday 

Stuff
Registration Packet with maps & other goodiesEvent Gear Bag Must register before late deadline to guarantee a shirt.  For ride registration, contact Event Directors 

Entertainment Check the schedule when you register. You don't want to miss anything!  Boston Bill Sunglasses in the lobby. Don't worry if you left yours at home. You will want to buy a pair here anyway!  Bike washing & Bike mechanic Check the schedule when you arrive.  Road photos The scenery is so beautiful here that you will want to get an action shot of you on the route. See a sample on this page! Of course, he gets your face shot too! For room reservations, contact the Kenilworth Lodge at (800) 423-5939 or by e-mail at Guest Services Be sure to include your daytime phone number.

There is a 2 night minimum stay for this event. Early reservations are recommended, as the host hotel fills.  Other hotels in the area are: Sheraton - Chateu Elan (7 mi) 863-655-6252Residence Inn - (3 mi) 863-314-9100Quality Inn (11 mi) 863-424-6423Sunset Beach Motel (1 mi) - 863-385-6129Budget Inn (2 mi)- 863-385-8901Economy Inn (2 mi) - 863-385-6111  The Kenilworth Lodge now accepts credit cards for registration fees by completing the credit card info in registration form and mailing in as usual.  You still have the option of registering online at Active.com Active.com  

Event Site: http://kenilworthlodge.com/packages/?id=142 

Registration: http://kenilworthlodge.com/packages/?id=480