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Written by Submitted to the World
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Monday, 11 June 2007 |
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The 15th Annual Tour de Nez, a true celebration of all things cycling, pedals into Reno and Truckee June 15–16 for a one of the most complete cycling events to be found: a bevy of pro, amateur, and enthusiast events highlight the joy, excitement, and beloved culture of cycling.
The much-anticipated races in downtown Reno and Truckee will showcase, once again, some of the fastest competition to be found as well as numerous other cycling and cycling-related events for those of all ages and levels of competition to enjoy.
 Grab a front row seat as some of the nations top professional cycling teams compete for a chance to take home more than $30,000 in prize money in the pro cycling races and earn points on the National Racing Calendar, and partake in the numerous activities geared toward cycling diehards and newbies alike.
Schedule of events for the 2007 Tour de Nez
Thursday June 14 At the Sands Hotel & Casino in Reno, Poolside
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration & check-in
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Athlete BBQ
Friday June 15 Downtown Truckee, California
5:30 pm – 5:40 pm Second 10th Annual Clunker Classic
5:45 pm – 5:55 pm Kids’ Races
6:00 pm – 6:25 pm Handcycling Criterium
6:30 pm – 6:40 pm Handcycling Awards
6:45 pm – 7:45 pm Pro Criterium
7:45 pm – 8:00 pm Pro Awards & Interviews
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Block Party Featuring Fearless Chicken
Saturday June 16 Wingfield Park Reno, Nevada
7:15 am – 8:00 am Century Ride registration & check-in
8:00 am Century Ride begins
9:00 am – 11:00 am Ride with the Pros catered breakfast & bike ride
10:00 am – 8:00 pm Expo
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Bike Swap
1:00 pm Bike Messenger Alley Cat Race begins
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Bike repair clinics & bike fitting
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm 2nd Annual Bike Shop Challenge
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Masters’ Criterium
3:35 pm – 3:45 pm Masters’ Awards & Interviews
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Second 10th Annual Clunker Classic
4:20 pm – 4:25 pm Clunker Classic & Messenger Awards
4:30 pm – 4:45 pm Kids’ Races
5:00 pm – 5:01 pm Cycling Community Photo from the top of Park Tower
5:15 pm – 5:40 pm Hand-cycling Criterium
5:45 pm – 5:50 pm Hand-cycling Awards
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Mighty Tour de Nez Twilight Pro Criterium
7:30 pm – 7:45 pm Pro Awards & Interviews
7:45 pm – 8:15 pm Taiko Drummers
8:15 pm – 10:00 pm Party in Wingfield Park Ampitheater featuring
Drinking with Clowns
9:15 pm New Belgium Raffle
10:00 pm – 2:00 am Tour de Nez After-Party
10 things to watch out for throughout the event:
• Free Mint Juleps
• The biggest little kids race in the country
• The ever evolving, always the 10th annual, Clunker Classic cheat fest.
• The only Alley Cat race out of a messenger community
• A huge bicycle swap meet
• A classic era bicycle ride
• A two-race handcycle series
• A regional bike shop challenge race
• Incredible parties with the Athletes after the races with live music, food and New Belgium Beer
• Dave Towle, the announcer to the Olympians-live!
For more information, contact (775) 287-3599 or visit www.tourdenez.com.
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