Tour de Forts Classic

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

07/16/2024

The ENDLESS SUMMER WATERMELON RIDE maps have been posted on the registration page. https://eswr.raceroster.com/

07/05/2024

The ENDLESS SUMMER WATERMELON RIDE on Amelia Island, Florida. Registration is open. Join the 300 cyclists who have already signed up. https://eswr.raceroster.com/

06/22/2024

This September 15, instead of the Tour de Forts on Amelia Island, there will be the Endless Summer Watermelon Ride. It is the same ride by the same organizers with a different ride name.

Join the 180 riders who have already registered: https://eswr.raceroster.com/

ENDLESS SUMMER WATERMELON RIDE Registration is open for early pricing until JUNE 23. Already, 95 riders have signed up.

https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88723/endless-summer-watermelon-ride

02/05/2024

The NFBC Tour De Forts Classic, originally scheduled for April, will be on hiatus for 2024. Please come ride with us at the Endless Summer Watermelon Ride on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

08/19/2023

MAKE the ENDLESS SUMMER WATERMELON RIDE a FULL WEEKEND

Come Friday evening or Saturday morning and join the 34 or 44-mile St Augustine Lighthouse Ride hosted y the North Florida Bicycle Club.

This ride is one of NFBC’s usual weekend rides. It starts from Vilano Beach, crosses the Vilano bridge, along the famous oak-lined canopy street where the Fountain of Youth is located, through downtown St Augustine, around the fort, over the Bridge of Lions, and near the St Augustine Lighthouse.

On the return, there is an optional stop at the Fountain of Juice shop directly across from the Fountain of Youth.

St. Augustine Lighthouse Ride A/B/C 34-44 miles

When: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Departure: 8:30 am (Please arrive early so we can start pedaling at 8:30)

Start venue: North side of Publix Parking Lot, 55 Ava Way, Vilano, FL 32084

For MAPS and more information: 8:30 AM St. Augustine Lighthouse Ride A/B/C 34-44 miles - Events - North Florida Bicycle Club (nfbc.us)

WHERE TO STAY OVERNIGHT: In addition to the many hotels in St Augustine, The Endless Summer Watermelon Ride offers RV and TENT Camping at the St John Fairgrounds ride venue. From noon Saturday to 6 pm Sunday. Reserve your Camp spot on the ESWR Registration Page. https://eswr.raceroster.com/

Although the Lighthouse Ride is an NFBC members-only ride, non-members may test 3 NFBC rides for free before joining the club. You must sign the ride waiver to participate in the ride and to earn club points and mileage. There will be a Safety Briefing Meeting 10 minutes before the start of the ride. Please arrive at the starting point early enough to get set up before the pre-ride meeting.

08/16/2023

IT IS TIME TO REGISTER for the Endless Summer Watermelon Ride.
https://eswr.raceroster.com/

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

SEVEN different route distances to accommodate cyclists of all different skill levels, including a family fun ride. Commemorative event t-shirt (While stock lasts), Bib numbers, Event packet home delivery, Pre-event snacks, Post-event lunch, Fully-stocked rest stops, On-course SAG support, Route markings, Police at busy intersections, Bike shop mechanics at each rest stop, and more.

ARRIVE EARLY for SATURDAY EVENTS

8:30 am: Pre-Event Warm-Up Ride through St Augustine,

Noon Saturday to 6 pm Sunday: Camping at the venue (St. Johns Fair Grounds)

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Movie & S'mores" under the stars featuring the classic cycling movie "Breaking Away"! (St. Johns County Fairgrounds)

https://eswr.raceroster.com/

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