Please read this entire page for
important information about the event
including explanation of event fees.
Welcome to Perimeter Bicycling’s registration for
Sierra Vista Regional Health Center
24th Cochise County Cycling Classic
Saturday, October 8, 2011
NEW IN 2011 !
NO CONVENIENCE FEE!
There is no additional fee for registering online!
SELF PACKET PICK UP!
You will be required to pick up your own packet at Expo.
PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED.
Aerobars are prohibited in all Perimeter Bicycling events
except the 234 and 157-mile events of the Cochise County Cycling Classic.
Cyclists in the 234 and 157 mile events must be fully supported
by a follow vehicle and crew of at least one person (2 recommended)
CPSC-approved helmet required.
Registration for El Tour is open through Friday, October 7, 2011.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES on Thurday, October 6, 2011.
October 7th registration must be done IN PERSON at
Cochise Expo in Douglas AZ.
Credit cards will NOT be accepted at Expo for registration;
payments will be accepted in the form of cash or check only
For more information, visit the Cochise Classic link on www.perimeterbicycling.com
Registration for the
Bike Patrol
must be done on hardcopy applications
Please read this entire page for
important information about the event
including explanation of event fees.
There are absolutely NO REFUNDS for event fees.
Event entries are NOT transferable to another rider.
There are absolutely NO REFUNDS on merchandise.
We will accept returned merchandise within 2 weeks for exchange for another size
Please scroll down to learn more about the event:
El Tour Perimeter Store –
Perimeter Bicycling jersey and other merchandise! |
Membership in Perimeter Bicycling |
Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens |
How to use the online program |
Downloading a hardcopy application |
Event benefits for all cyclists |
Event distances for Cochise Classic |
Fee options and fundraising benefits |
How to win the Treasure Chest |
Official Host Hotels |
General Info |
El Tour Perimeter Store
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The Perimeter Bicycling Jersey
is back and is redesigned for 2011!
It features El Tour de Mesa,
Tour of the Tucson Mountains,
Cochise County Cycling Classic,
El Tour de Mt Fuji
and El Tour de Tucson
Visit El Tour Perimeter Store
and order yours today! |
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Did you know
Perimeter Bicycling Association of America Inc.
is a membership supported 501(c)(3) organization?
Our mission is to enhance wellness by promoting bicycling as a means to good mental and physical health by producing bicycling events benefiting other non-profit organizations. Your participation in our events supports this goal. Please consider becoming a member of Perimeter Bicycling as we continue to develop programs that enhance our community.
To learn more or become a member, click here.
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Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens
Cochise Classic’s beneficiary
Douglas ARC provides training and employment for developmentally
challenged individuals, in conjunction with nutrition services for the
community’s elderly population. Clients prepare and serve more
than 300 congregate meals daily in the communities of
Bisbee and Douglas. More than 50 of Douglas ARC’s
clients who have participated in the training program
have been successful in securing employment in private
businesses in the community
I How to use the online program I
Before you can use this system you must create a USERNAME and PASSWORD.
This username/password combination is only for use with this online registration
section of our site and is not currently linked to other aspects or services of our site.
Hint: Once you are logged into the system, in the PAYER section,
use the name and billing address of the credit card you will
be using to complete your transaction. If you’d like to use a
different name or address for your registration, put that information
in the RIDER INFORMATION section.
Event Benefits for All Cyclists |
Medallion to all finishers |
Free admission to the Bike,
Fitness & Health Expo |
Event t-shirt |
Opportunity to earn special awards |
Timed finish |
Special rates at host hotels
(limited offer), see below |
Results published on website and
Tail Winds |
Annual subscription to
Tail Winds newspaper |
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Event Benefits for 92 and 45 mile Cyclists |
SAG support on route |
First Aid support |
Fruit and water at Aid Stations along the route |
Event Distances for Cochise Classic
See the map link on the Cochise Classic page for route.
234 miles. Start time: 2:00 a.m. An ultra-distance event. At all times, cyclists are required to be fully supported by a follow vehicle with a minimum of one crew member. All state and local road and traffic laws apply. Night riding reaquires appropriate lighting on the bicycle and the follow vehicle. This event starts before dawn, all bicycles must be equipped with legal lighting at the start line. Support crew and cyclist are required to attend the pre-ride meeting in Douglas, AZ the night before the event.
157 miles. Start time: 6:20 a.m. An ultra-distance event. At all times, cyclists are required to be fully supported by a follow vehicle with a minimum of one crew member. All state and local road and traffic laws apply. Night riding requires appropriate lighting on the bicycle and the follow vehicle. Support crew and cyclist are required to attend the pre-ride meeting in Douglas, AZ the night before the event.
92 miles. Start time: 6:30 a.m. Aid stations with fruit and water are set up along the route, however you should bring extra water, food/nutrition and especially electrolytes.
45 miles. Start time: 8:00 am. Aid stations with fruit and water are set up along the route, however you should bring extra water, food/nutrition and especially electrolytes.
Visit the Cochise link at www.perimeterbicycling.com for full route information.
Fee Options and Fund Raising Benefits
Adults: Age 13 and over on ride day
Youth: Age 12 & under on ride day
Registration is comprised of a combination of two or three elements:
processing fee, registration fee and contribution.
Your total cost depends on the date you register and the option you choose.
Processing Fee Table |
Dates |
Processing fee |
Thru May 31 |
$15 |
Jun 1 – Jul 31 |
$20 |
Aug 1 – Sep 23 |
$25 |
Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
$30 |
Please remember, regardless of the registration level you choose,
you can always support Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens
by raising more contributions.
Registration Options & Benefits
see below for more descriptions
Level
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Processing Fee |
Registration |
Contribution |
Entry |
El Tour Benefits |
T-shirt |
Event Poster |
Gift Certificates |
Perimeter Jersey |
Conquistador Trophy |
1 |
See above |
$65 |
$0 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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2 |
See above |
Free |
$100 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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3 |
See above |
Free |
$200 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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4 |
See above |
Free |
$350 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Choose one |
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5 |
See above |
Free |
$500 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Choose one |
YES |
YOUTH (12 & under): NO REGISTRATION FEE, pay only processing fee & contributions. |
6 |
See above |
Free |
$15 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Level 1 (Adult), Level 6 (Youth): ONLINE only: fees must be paid in full.
Levels 2 – 5 (Adult): ONLINE registration: the option is available at checkout (Step 7) to pay only the Processing Fee now and submit contributions to Perimeter Bicycling by Friday, October 7, 2011 at Packet Pick Up in the form of cash or checks. Credit/Debit cards will not be accepted for registration/contribution fees at Packet Pick Up.
To be eligible for awards and prizes, all contributions must be received by Perimeter Bicycling by Friday, October 7, 2011
Event Poster
A specially designed 18 x 24 poster
commemorating the event.
Gift Certificates
Spend these like cash for goods and services at Perimeter Bicycling’s Information & Redemption Centers.
Certificates are issued upon receipt of $200 or more in contributions. Each certificate is valued at $1.00.
Two (2) prize certificates for every $10 will be issued.
Gift Certificates are accepted at El Tour Perimeter Store and for entry at
Perimeter Bicycling events as well as our I&R Centers.
The more contributions you turn in, the more gift certificates you earn!
Perimeter Bicycling Jersey
A lightweight jersey especially designed for Perimeter Bicycling highlighting all our cycling events:
El Tour de Mesa, Tour of the Tucson Mountains,
El Tour de Mt Fuji, Cochise County Cycling Classic,
and El Tour de Tucson.
Conquistador Trophy
A metal bicycle sculpture mounted on stone
designed by artist Toni Sodersten and hand made by
Jereme Krause of Bisbee, Arizona.
Win the TREASURE CHEST!
Be the HIGHEST MONEY RAISER and win the Treasure Chest!
Cyclists registering for main event
may qualify to be the HIGHEST MONEY RAISER, earning a
Conquistador and a Treasure Chest filled with prizes and gifts
donated by sponsors worth over $1000.
Minimum of $1000 must be raised.
To qualify for the Highest Money Raiser or for the Treasure Chest,
all contributions must be turned in by
Friday, April 1, 2011 for main event and by Friday, October 7, 2011 for Fun Ride.
Cochise Classic Official Host Hotels
These special rates are not available online.
Call the local phone number listed and
ASK FOR THE SPECIAL COCHISE CLASSIC ROOM RATE.
Gadsden Hotel
This historic hotel is easy access to the Start/Finish line.
1046 G Avenue, Douglas, AZ
(520) 364-4481
Motel 6
Between the Start/Finish Line and Expo
111 16th Street, Douglas, AZ
(on SR 80 at North J Avenue)
(520) 364-2457
General Information about the event
visit http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/!CCCC/CCCChome.html for more information about:
Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc. “cycling in pursuit of a cause,” is a non-profit organization with 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status. Contributions paid to Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc .in Cochise Classic are tax-deductible as allowable by the IRS. Proceeds go to Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens and other Perimeter Bicycling charities. Fees paid to Perimeter Bicycling are not tax deductible.
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