The St. Augustine Cycling Festival will kick off its second annual event on Saturday, September 11 with a new bicycling clinic. The two-day event offers a bicycle expo both days, along with plenty of food and drink. On Saturday, Trapdoor and Pili Pili will provide live music from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, Tony Novelly will perform from noon until 3:00 p.m.. Also, on Sunday the 21st Annual Endless Summer Watermelon Ride will take place. The ride offers routes from 30 to 100 miles and is listed in Elizabeth and Charles Skinner's book, The Best Bike Rides in the South.
Nutrition and training information suitable for the beginning or expert cyclist will be offered at a new bicycling clinic. Sports' nutrition, weight loss strategies for cyclists, Florida traffic law as it relates to cyclists and other need-to-know cycling safety topics will be discussed. The Bicycle Expo will offer special deals on bicycles, clothing and accessories, as well as educational opportunities for both experienced cyclists and those who might be interested in taking up cycling as a sport or hobby. Regional bike shops will be representing most major bicycle manufacturers — 3G, Bianchi, Cannondale, Cat Trike, Cervelo, Dahon, Eastern, Electra, Felt, Giant, Globe, GT, Hoffman, Orbea, Pinarello, Schwinn, Specialized, Sun, Surley, Trailmate, Trek and others. The Expo runs Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The St. Augustine Cycling Festival will be held at the St. Augustine Amphitheater, 1340 A1A South in St. Augustine. The Bicycle Expo and concert admission is free and open to the general public. A $3,500 gift certificate good at any of the Champion Cycling locations will be raffled off to benefit the Boy Scouts of America, North Florida Council. Tickets for the raffle may be purchased at any Champion Cycling shop or at the Bike Expo.
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