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2012 Schedule and Fees

(Subject to Change)
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FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012  
8:00 am to 2:00 pm Registration, Check-In Comm. Bldg 2
8:00 am to 4:30 pm Vendor Marketplace Set-up Comm. Bldg 2
All Day 25 Scenic Rides Main Quad
3:30pm to 4:45 pm Bike Swap Set-up/Seller Check-in Comm. Bldg 2
5:00 pm to 9:30pm Registration, Check-In Comm. Bldg 2
5:00 pm to 9:30pm Ultra Distance Registration Comm. Bldg 2

5:00 pm to 10:00pm

 

 

Great Western Bicycle Rally Open House (Official welcome, Bike swap, Vendor Marketplace, Handbuilt Bicycle Exhibit, Evening Social, Ride Concierge)

Comm. Bldg 2

 

 

8:30pm to 10:30 pm Movie Night Home Arts. Bldg
     
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2012  
7:00 am to 4:30 pm Registration, Check-In Comm. Bldg 2
7:30, 7:45, 8:00 am Salsa Group Rides Main Quad
7:30 am to 8:30 am Velo de Femme Registration, Check-In Main Quad
8:30 am to 9:30 am Velo de Femme Women's Clinic Main Quad
9:30 am to 1:00 pm Velo de Femme Women's Ride Main Quad
All Day 25 Scenic Rides Main Quad
  Geo Cache Ride  
9:00 am to 11:30 am Time Trial Competition Estrella Road
1:00 pm to 3:45 pm CABO Meeting Home Arts Building
1:30 pm to 2:30pm Clinic-Training Wheel Freedom Frontier Town
3:00 pm to 4:30pm Hill Climb & Spectator Competition Olive & Hilltop Dr
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Yoga Class by Marcy Hogan Home Arts Building
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm "Best of Show" Bicycle Registration Comm. Bldg 2
6:15 pm to 7:00 pm Wine Tasting Class Comm. Bldg 2
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm "Best of Show" Bicycle Competition Comm. Bldg 2

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

 

 

Saturday Night at the Rally (Wine & Cheese Tasting - Best of Show Bicycle Contest - Handbuilt Bicycle Exhibit - Vendor Marketplace - Track Stand Competition)

Comm. Bldg 2

 

 

10:30 pm Lights Out!  
     
SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2012  
6:00 am to 8:00 am Great Western 100 Registration open Main Quad
7:00 am Great Western 100 Century Mass Start Main Quad
7:20 am Great Western 100 Metric Mass Start Main Quad
All Day 25 Scenic Rides Main Quad
  Geo Cache Ride  
8:00 am Group Rides - Meet Others to Ride Main Quad
9:30 am to 11:30 am Bicycle Roadeo Main Quad
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Outdoor Games The Fort - Frontier Stage
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tri-tip BBQ Santa Maria Style Frontier Town
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Live local music Frontier Town
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Cookout (bring your own, coals supplied Frontier Town

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

 

Rally Closing Ceremony (Ice Cream Party - Awards & Giant Raffle (new format) - Closing Remarks )

Comm. Bldg 2

 

10:30 pm Lights Out!  
     
MONDAY--MAY 30, 2012  
All Day 25 Scenic Rides Main Quad
8:00 am to 10:00 am Director's Ride Main Quad
9:00 am to 10:00 am Yoga Class - Marcy Hogan Home Arts Building
2:00 pm Fairgrounds Vacated  

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT POINTS:
  • PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A HELMET WHILE BICYCLING DURING THE RALLY
  • CAMPERS SHOULD NOT ARRIVE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS PRIOR TO 8:00 AM ON THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 Contrary to past policy, the Fairgrounds no longer allows campers on the grounds prior to Thursday a.m. when the Rally's lease commences.
  • PARENTS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF THEIR CHILDREN
  • PETS AND SKATEBOARDS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS (including leash and in a carrier)
  • DUE TO A NEW POLICY OF THE FAIRGROUNDS, ROLLER SKATING (INCLUDING ROLLER BLADES) IS NO LONGER PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.
  • NO OPEN FIRES ON THE FAIRGROUNDS (enclosed barbecues ok)
  • THE FAIRGROUNDS MUST BE COMPLETELY VACATED BY 2:00 PM ON MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

Fees Are Subject To Change for 2013

The Rally (Friday - Monday)

Individual: $60
Family: $120
*Family rates apply to parents and their children under 18. Children under 5 are free.
Late Fee: After May 1st: Add $10
Sunday Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip BBQ: $10
Supported Metric and Century Ride for Rally Particpants: $10
Supported Velo De Femme Women's Ride for Rally Particpants: $5

Please note: Anyone signed up for the Rally can ride the unsupported metric and century routes provided. We charge $10 extra for those that want sag support, route marking and food rest stops.

One-Day Rides (non-Rally Participants): Supported

Sunday - Great Western Century: $50
Sunday - Great Western Metric Century: $50
Saturday - Velo De Femme Women's Ride and Clinic: $35
After May 1 - add $10

Camping Fees:
$15 per person/night
$35 per family/night (parents and kids 18 and under)
$20 RV hookup for the entire weekend


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