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The 12th Annual Royal Palm Classic is Sunday, March 7, and starts at Buckingham Park, 9800 Buckingham Road in Fort Myers, Fla. (click here for a map from I-75, Exit 136).

Registration opens at 7 a.m. Registration fee is $25 if received before March 3 and $30 after March 3.  Fees includes lunch, a T-shirt, and a water bottle, which are guaranteed for those who register by Feb. 24. Children under 15 who are accompanied by an adult can ride for free. Children riding free are not eligible for a T-Shirt.

The bike tour features four rides this year, a 15-miler, a 30-miler, a 62-miler and 100 mile ride.

The 100-mile ride starts at 7:30 a.m., the 62-mile ride starts at 8 a.m., the 30-mile ride starts at 8:15 a.m., and the 15-mile ride starts at 8:30 a.m. The course closes at 3:30 p.m. 

 Go to the Royal Palm Classic Page.

Click here to download an application or visit Active.com to register online for the event. Onsite registration is also available.

  The 100-mile ride starts at 7:30 a.m., the 62-mile ride starts at 8 a.m., the 30-mile ride starts at 8:15 a.m., and the 15-mile ride starts at 8:30 a.m. The course closes at 3:30 p.m.  

 - For other rides in the area, see http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/swfloridavelo/cal

 - Route Maps at: bikley.com

- Lee County Bike Map page1, page 2

- Florida Bicycle Touring Calendar at : http://www.floridabicycle.org/fbtc/

- Bike Touring Resourses at: crazyguyonbike.com

- Free Weekly News and Tips at: RoadBikeRider.com

- Track Your Rides at: BikeJournal.com

- Report Road Problems at: - Lee County Request for Action.  RFA@leegov.com or call 239-694-3334 or after hours at 239-337-2000.