Unpaid Registrations

Reminder to people who have registered but have NOT PAID. If you are not going to be down at the start of the Tour at Putt Putt’s please email us to let us know that you are still coming but going to be late. We will make arrangements with you to pick up your shirts/packets Friday night or early Saturday morning. Any registrations not paid by 11:30 a.m. Saturday,without letting us know, your shirts may be taken by people looking to register that day. This is due to people no showing in the past who have not paid.

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TDW XII

5 days to go! For those of you that are picking up your registration information on Saturday, we will be kicking things off about 10:30 a.m. at Putt Putt’s. In your packets will be your t-shirt, the map and schedule, tips and information for the day, and a raffle ticket for prizes that we will be giving away around Noon.  Also around Noon we will be giving away a prize for the best bike.  To view the entire route view TDW 12 Map

If this is your first Tour, the best piece of advice is to bring a lock or chain for your bike.  Also it may be helpful to decorate or put something on your bike to tell it from others.  Over the past couple years we have had several hundred bikes at one stop, and there are bikes that look alike, especially after 5 or 6 stops.  For more helpful advice you can view Tips For Success form.

We ask that everyone remember this is a fun event, but it is also for charity, and that is the main reason we are allowed to flood the streets on bicycle.  So please be careful, and respectful to others.  Thank you again for all your support and generosity.

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Donating Bikes

New this year we will have tags available for people who don’t want there bike back, and wish to donate it. Toward the end of the night people will be out picking up abandoned bikes, and if they are tagged they will be donated to kids without bicycles. If they are not tagged then the bikes will be held at a designated location, and you can pick them up on Sunday. The tags will be available the morning of the Tour.  As always it is recommended that you bring a bike lock, chain to ensure that your bike is not taken.

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Late Registrations

We are less than 2 weeks until Tour de Westside XII.  There is still time to register.  Unfortunately we will not be able to take any registrations by credit card only cash or check, and only cash the day of the event.  You can print off the Late Registration Form, and email it to tourdewestside@gmail.com.  If you can upload the form and email it then at least email your name and shirt sizes.  You can also mail in your form with a check, but should follow it up with an email or call to let us know it is on the way. You will be allowed to pay by cash the day of the event.  You can also call in your registration to 616-481-6606.

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Spring Bike Auction

The spring bike auction is tenatively set to be held Saturday, April 6th, 2013 @ 10 a.m. at M & W Asset Recovery, 979 West River Center Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321, phone number 616-785-5310,  http://www.mnwinc.com/upcoming.html

This is a great place to get a bike for the upcoming Tour.  Toward the end of the auction they will sell blocks of 8 to 10 bikes for anywhere between $10 to $20.  Also since the bikes are so inexpensive we will be handing out tags this year for people who want to donate their bike to the neighborhood kids at the end of the Tour.

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Tour de Westside XII

It’s that time of year again.  Tour de Westside is right around the corner.  The date for this years Tour will be Saturday, April 27th, 2013.  People can start pre-registering for this years tour immediately.  We will be having a registration night on Friday, March 8th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Putt Putt’s Bar, 1148 W. Fulton St. Grand Rapids, MI 49504.  Pre-registration is $20 paid by cash, check, or credit card.  Registration price includes official t-shirt, lunch, give aways, and ticket for raffle prizes.  If you can’t make the registration nights you can print off the Registration Form 2013 and mail it, or email it to tourdewestside@gmail.com.  If you wait to register the day of the event the price will be $25 and it will be first come first serve with remaining official T-shirts.

This year as always expects to be bigger and better.  Continue to follow the Facebook Non-Profit page, or the website for updates.

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Schedule For Day of Tour & Late Registrations

We are 5 days away from the Tour de Westside 11.  Here is this years official Map of Events , everyone received one in their registration packets, but if you need an extra one you can print it off.  If you have not registered, and still want to come, there is still time.  Please email us at tourdewestside@gmail.com the Registration Form 2012.  We will be registering people the day of, but it never fails that we will run out of the official t-shirts, so get there early to make sure you can get one.  The official start time is 11 a.m., but we will start taking registrations before that.  Registration is $20 and includes, t-shirt, food, and giveaways from our sponsors.  All money raised goes to benefit Steepletown Neighborhood Services.  Also we will also be having 50/50 raffles at some of the stops, as well as a regular raffle with a new beach cruiser bike, Tiger tickets, and concert tickets with the winners drawn at the end of the night.

If you have any questions please email us at tourdewestside@gmail.com.

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REGISTER NOW FOR TDW #11

EXTENDED REGISTRATION: For those who have pre-registered a reminder that you can pick up your shirts & maps next Friday, April 20th, at Putt Putt’s from 4-8 p.m. We will also be taking additional registrations from now until then, for the people who would still like to be a part of the Tour and have not yet registered. Remember that the registration fee goes to benefit Steepletown Neighborhood Services.

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Bike Auction Date Set

The spring bike auction will be held Saturday, April 21st, @ 9 a.m. at M & W Asset Recovery, 979 West River Center Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321, phone number 616-785-5310,  http://www.mnwinc.com/upcoming.html

This is a great place to get a bike for the upcoming Tour.  Toward the end of the auction they will sell blocks of 8 to 10 bikes for anywhere between $10 to $20.

 

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Tour de Westside 11 Registration/Happy Hour

Tour de Westside 11 will be here before you know it. The official date is Saturday, April 28th, once again starting at Putt Putt’s Bar, more details to follow on official route, and times.  We will have our 1st registration/happy hour at Putt Putt’s Bar, 1148 Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504, on Friday March 16th from 1 pm to 9 pm at Putt Putt’s Bar.   Registration is $20 and can be paid by cash, check or credit card. You can also print off  Registration Form 2012, and mail it in as well.  Once again all proceeds raised will go to benefit Steepletown Neighborhood Services located in the heart of the Tour route.  Any questions email us at tourdewestside@gmail.com, or send questions through Facebook page.
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