Registration Pick-up & Reception
Join us for fun, light appetizers, wine tasting, and meet the other riders & runners. Saturday October 2, 3:00-5:00pm., Discovery Park at Oak Picnic area. Tickets Adults $8 pre-register, $12 at the door; kids $4 pre-register, $6 at the door. Order tickets online with event registration or purchase at registration check-in.
You will receive a wrist band and number which will get you on the course, lunch, and into the Princess Fitness Festival. Please put your wrist band on. Replacement for lost wristband is $10. You may pick up registration materials for other riders with printed registration confirmation signed by rider.
Sunday Check-In & Late Registration: Discovery Park starting at 7:00 a.m.
From I-5, exit Richards Blvd. Turn Right on Jibboom into Discovery Park. Park entrance fees are $4 and not included in event registration. (Please see route start sequence to allow plenty of time to check in).
If picking up registration materials for someone else (kids excluded) bring a signed copy of their registration confirmation with you as proof for pick-up.
Start/Finish is located at the Oak Pavillion picnic area.
Fees: No refunds or credits. Ride Rain or Shine.
Bring and Carry Photo ID! Photo ID required at check in and we strongly recommend carrying (photocopy) Photo ID on your ride or run.
Costume Contest - New Rules: We can't do it! It's impossible to choose a "winner" so we are no longer having a contest. We are having a drawing. Everyone who has a costume will be given a ticket for the drawing. And, you get to walk across the stage in the costume fashion show! Winner's number will be announced at the Festival. What can you win? A $300 spa and shopping spree gift card courtesy of Folsom Tourism.
7:00 AM Gates Open, Welcome activities begin
8:00 AM Challenge 64 and Double Di 55 mile riders depart
8:10 AM Tiara Rock & Run 5k runners depart
9:00 AM Lady Di 26 mile riders depart
9:30 AM Princess Grace 15 mile riders depart
10:00 AM Princess Jasmine 3 mile riders depart
11:00 AM Live Performance - lunch service begins
12:00 PM Kids Costume Fashion Show & Prize Drawing
12:30 PM Live Performance
1:00 PM Adult Costume Fashion Show & Prize Drawing
1:30 PM Time Trial and Team Trophy Award
2:00 PM Royal Trumpets are silent until next October!
The American River Parkway bike is a fully paved, wide, two-lane bike
trail with a painted yellow line down the middle. It was planned for bikes
from the start; not as an afterthought. The trail crosses only ONE city
street for 32 miles (64 up and back!) which is Del Paso Blvd., about 2
miles from Discovery Park start/finish. The bike trail has a shoulder
for walking and jogging. If you need to stop, pull over and completely
off the paved trail. The elevation gain from historic Old Sacramento to
the gold mining foothills of Folsom is gradual, starting at 25' and ending
at about 275' near Folsom Lake.
The bike course is a winding, two-lane bike trail with some rolling hills
along a 32 mile stretch of the American River. The bike trail is nestled
in a natural setting with woods, streams, ponds, marshes, fields, fauna,
and beautiful parks sprinkled along the way. The trail has mile markers,
telephone, restroom facilities, picnic tables, bridges, parking access,
and ranger facilities along the course. The American River Parkway links
adjoining communities whose unique character is enjoyed via bicycle.
Rest Stops are located at CSUS Guy West Bridge (mile 8), William Pond
Park (mile 13), and Negro Bar State Park (near mile 28). Food served at
the rest stops includes organic fresh fruit, whole grain breads and locally
baked goods, sandwiches and wraps for the long courses, salty snacks,
and other high quality foods. Please note we avoid wrapper-food products
to minimize litter.
Princess Challenge Metric Century( 64
mile) - Start: 8:00 AM
Veteran riders, this one is for you! As a way to measure your fitness,
we have added an optional "Time Your Climb" 3-Mile time trial to Beal's Point at Folsom
Lake. The Time Trial is limited to the first 25 riders who check in at the time trial booth just past Negro Bar in Folsom. Fastest accumulative Team wins the perpetual Princess Trophy. Individual winner receives a $100 Gift Certificate and entry to 2010 Princess Promenade. You will hit the Time Trial with about 28 miles
on your legs before facing short hills of 7-9% grade with some relief and a straightaway before a final 4-5% climb to Beal's Point. No rest stop at Beal's
Point turnaround. Please return to Negro Bar for rest stop. Recommended
for riders above 15mph pace. Plan your return by NLT 11:30.
Double Di (55 Mile) - Start: 8:00 AM
This beautiful ride winds along the American River and crosses the Hazel
Avenue Bridge in view of the salmon fish hatchery, to the turnaround at
rest stop #3 located at near mile 28, just past Negro Bar State Park.
Enjoy a light lunch and refreshments before returning back to Discovery
Park, or watch the Princess Challenge riders depart for their Climb to
Beal's Point. (Time Trial start stationed here). Recommended for riders
above 15mph pace. Plan your return by NLT 11:30.
Tiara Rock & Run 5k - Start: 8:10 AM
Starts at Discovery Park and travels to historic Old Sacramento and back.
This is a beautiful course with expansive views of the American and Sacramento Rivers. Run entry includes refreshments, lunch, commemorative gift, and all Festival activities.
Lady Di (26 mile) - Start: 9:00 AM
Travel from Discovery Park, enjoy rest stop #1 at CSUS, then continue
on to William Pond Park to rest stop #2 at mile 13. Enjoy sunning and
snacking before traveling back to Discovery Park for your celebratory
finish at the Princess Fitness Festival.
Princess Grace (15 mile) - Start: 9:30 AM
Travel from Discovery Park to our first rest stop; OVER the "mini-Golden
Gate Bridge" on the CSU, Sacramento Campus (mile 8 on the bike trail).
After enjoying refreshments and an incredible view of the river, return
back to Discovery Park for lunch and Festival activities.
Princess Jasmine Ride & Treasure Hunt (3 mile) - Start: 10:00 AM
Starts at Discovery Park and travels to historic Old Sacramento and back.
Collect your passport stamps and hunt for "treasure" along the way. Pick
up Treasure Map from the Princess Store booth. Parents must register to ride
with your children. Children in bike seat or bike trailer, FREE.
Please plan your ride within your abilities and leave sufficient time to reach the rest stops during hours of operation.
We are guests of the area. This ride takes place on the scenic American River Bike trail. Each litter bit will show up against this beautiful backdrop. Drop nothing, even if it is biodegradable. Please stop at all stop signs, ride single file, and obey the rules of the road. Pull completely off the blacktop if you need to stop. And remember your cycling etiquette (listed below).
Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza
300 J Street, Sacramento
(916) 446-0100
www.Sacramentohi.com

The Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza is conveniently located across from Old
Sacramento and you may cycle to the event via the pedestrian walkway that
links to downtown plaza.
Delta King
1000 Front Street, Old Sacramento
(800) 825-5464
www.deltaking.com

Make it a true princess experience. Prices range from $119 to $259. Bike storage area is available on board the ship.

No helmet = NO RIDE (gloves are also a good idea) At all times keep to the right and obey all traffic rules.
For those taking part in their first cycle program or are new to group training, these points will help you avoid falls and gain the confidence of others around you.
Slowing - When someone yells out "Slowing", this means that there is something that is causing the pack to slow down. This can be anything from a light, a slower pack of bikes, a car up ahead. In any event, prepare to slow down. Tap you brakes and repeat the yell "Slowing". This is to indicate to others that you've heard them and you are also slowing. This will also alert those behind you that you are slowing down.
Stopping - When someone yells out "Stopping", this means that there is something that is causing the pack to stop. This can be anything from a light, a slower pack of bikes, a stop sign or a car up ahead. In any event, prepare to stop. Tap you brakes and repeat the yell "Stopping". This is to indicate to others that you've heard them and you are also slowing to a stop. This will also alert those behind you that you are slowing to a stop. It's VERY important not to slam on your brakes especially if there are others behind you!
Hold your line - When someone yells, "Hold your line", this means that you need to stay in a straight line as best you can. In most cases, the person yelling this out to you is attempting to pass or warn you your riding is not steady and predictable. If you swing out or if you don't keep your bike steady, you could cause the other bicyclist trouble or injury.
On your Left - When someone yells, "On your Left", this means that they are passing you on your left. No need to take this personally. Let them pass as they have the right of way. You should never hear "On your Right". That is, a bicycler should never pass on the right. However, there are many bicyclers with varying experience. Be on the look out for those that will pass on your right. If someone does this, kindly remind him or her that they should pass on the left. Also, it is common courtesy to say "Thank You" to the person yelling "on your left". This indicates to them that you've heard them.
Car Up - When someone yells, "Car Up", this means that there is a car up front. It is intended to be a verbal caution indicating that a stop may be necessary. If you hear this, repeat the call so that others know that you are aware of the vehicle up front. It is also common courtesy to repeat this so that others behind you also know about the car.
Car Back - When someone yells, "Car Back", this means that there is a car back behind you. It is intended to be a verbal caution indicating that a stop may be necessary. If you hear this, repeat the call so that others know that you are aware of the vehicle is behind you. It is also common courtesy to repeat this so that others in front of you also know about the car.
Bike Up - When someone yells, "Bike Up", this means that there is a bike up in front of you, either coming toward you (as on a bike trail) or riding at a slower pace. It is intended to be a verbal caution indicating that you may need to pass the cyclist or a stop may be necessary. If you hear this, repeat the call so that others know that you are aware of the bike up front. It is also common courtesy to repeat this so that others behind you also know about the bike.
Bike Back - When someone yells, "Bike
Back", this means that there is a bicylist behind you. It is intended
to be a verbal caution indicating that a bike may attempt to pass you
or a stop may be necessary. If you hear this, repeat the call so that
others know that you are aware of the bike behind you. It is common courtesy
to repeat this so that others in front of you also know about the bike.
What: Princess Promenade Fitness Festival
When: Sunday, October 3, 2010
Where: Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA
Start Times: 8:00, 8:10, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00am
Packet Pickup & Reception: Saturday, Oct. 2, 3-5pm, Discovery Park, Sacramento
Late Check-in: Sunday, 7- 9:30am, Discovery Park, (Oak Picnic Area)
What Else? Guys welcome to Volunteer!

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