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* Club Member Discounts

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3rd Annual 2013 PALM DESERT CENTURY

Date:             Saturday, November 9th, 2013
Start:            6:30 - 8:30 A.M. (All distances)
Location:    Start/Finish in Palm Desert, CA
Distances: 20, 32, 50, 60, 70, 100, 130 Miles
Options:      Custom Jerseys & Tec T-shirts
                        Optional 15-Mile Solo Chiriaco Summit TT
                        Optional 130-Mile "Super Century"

Register: Registration Open! Click here to register.

Limit: 1,000
Riders: 432
Deadlines: "Best Deal" Mar 31, '13

"Super Saver" May 31, '13

"Early Bird" Jul 31, '13

"Summer Prices" Aug 31, '13

"Value Prices" Sep 30, '13

"Standard Prices" Oct 31, '13

                        "Last Chance Online" Nov 8, '13
"Last Chance Walk-up" Nov 9, '13
Details:    Visit Palm Desert Century website
Discount:    Scroll down to coupons at bottom of email

Event Description:

The 3rd Annual Palm Desert Century is ideally situated in the Fall cycling calendar. You're invited to enjoy this recreational road bicycle event in the low-to-mid elevation deserts of Coachella Valley. The ride has it's Start/Finish in the ultra-cool destination city of Palm Desert, CA. The course is out-n-back, allowing individual riders to select comfortable distances from 20 to 100 miles. There are unique options too. Full Course riders may participate in the Optional Chip-timed 15-mile gentle 1% grade uphill "Chiriaco Summit Solo Time Trial" from Mecca, 180 ft below Sea Level, to Chiriaco Summit, 1,200 ft el. There's also a "Super Century" Option that stretches the course to 130 miles by riding the Chiriaco Summit segment twice, subject to time cut-offs. Mild Fall temps, mostly low traffic roads, and striking desert scenery flanked by the soaring San Jacinto Mts make this yet another marquee "Safe, Scenic and Sensational century ride on roads less traveled" Shadow Tour century experience. Ride the Dream!

New for 2014: Club Participation Competition!

Title Sponsor: Official Charity

Host Hotel Event Hotel

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10th Annual 2014 STAGECOACH CENTURY

Date:             Saturday, January 18th, 2014
Start:            7:00 - 9:00 A.M. (All distances)
Location:    Start/Finish in Ocotillo, CA
Distances: 26, 50, 73, 84, 130 Miles
Options:      Custom Jerseys & Tec T-shirts
                        Optional 15-Mile Solo Chiriaco Summit TT
                        Optional 130-Mile "Super Century"

Register: Registration Open! Click here to register.
Limit: 1,000

Riders: 121

Deadlines: "Best Deal" Jul 31, '13

"Super Saver" Aug 31, '13

"Early Bird" Sep 30,'13

"Fall Prices" Oct 31, '13

                        "Value Prices" Nov 30, '13
"Standard Prices" Dec 31, '13
                        "Last Chance Online" Jan 17, '14
"Last Chance Walk-up" Jan 18, '14
Details:    Visit Stagecoach Century website
Discount:    Scroll down to coupons at bottom of email

Event Description:

Welcome to the 10th Annual Stagecoach Century! Kick off your New Year at America's Wild West cycling stampede! Just 80 miles east of sunny San Diego, CA. Enjoy undisturbed natural scenery, legendary Volunteer support, just 2 lonely stop signs, and low vehicular traffic. The out-n-back route maximizes rider's distance options. Mid-January is an ideal season for pristine desert cycling. Usually cool/cold starts, with warm/sunny finishes. Temperature, Wind, and Low Humidity can make this "Average" difficulty ride much more challenging! Fear & Respect have always ridden side-by-side at Stagecoach. Ride 26-112 miles. Options include Solo, Tandem, and Team Chip-timed Time Trials. Trophies for Champions in the Men & Women Overall Solo & Team Time Trial. Riders may ride the Optional 112-Mile extended route, subject to time cut-offs. The 10th Anniversary will be a Wild West Adventure to remember. Saddle up!

New for 2014: Host Hotel DoubleTree San Diego/Del Mar
New for 2014: Club Participation Competition!

Host Hotel: Volunteers:

6th Annual 2014 FIESTA METRIC CENTURY

Date:             Saturday, June 7th, 2014
Start:            6:30 - 7:30 A.M. (All distances)
Location:    Start/Finish in Downtown, San Diego, CA
Distances: 20, 45, 62 Miles
Options:      Custom Jerseys & Tec T-shirts
Register: Coming Soon! Click here to register.

Limit: 700
Riders: Tba
Rider List: Click here
Deadlines: "Best Deal" Feb 28, '14

"Super Saver" Mar 31, '14

"Early Bird" Apr 30, '14

"Standard" May 31, '14

                        "Last Chance Online" Jun 6, '14
"Last Chance Walk-up" Jun 7, '14
Details:    Visit Fiesta Metric Century website
Discount:     Tba

Event Description:

Welcome to the 6th Annual Annual Fiesta Metric Century! By far, this is Shadow Tour's most mellow event. Enjoy the Start/Finish in Downtown San Diego's Harbor District, directly across from the Star of India floating in the San Diego Bay. The Fiesta Metric is a 100 Km paved recreational road bicycling event. Not a race, just a sweet morning/early afternoon enjoying the best of Summer cycling in San Diego County with your friends. Optional distances of 20, 45, and 62 miles. Includes a Finish Line Fiesta Mexican Buffet catered by El Indio Restaurant, live music by Manny Cepeda's Salsa Trio, and a Healthy Living Expo. Registered riders receive a Custom Finisher's Medal & Fiesta Pin. A great ride for beginners to expert cyclists.

Host Hotel: Mexican Buffet Restaurant:

Official Charity: Bike Shop Sponsor:

Volunteers:

Sponsor Corner:

Pearl Izumi: Pearl Izumi is a proud Exhibitor at the Stagecoach and Palm Desert Century rides. Get some fantastic factory discounts and close-out pricing on Pearl Izumi apparel & accessories. Cya there!

Vitalyte: Vitalyte is pleased to continue Sponsorship of all Shadow Tour events. Citris and Grape Vitalyte was at every Rest Stop to keep you hydrated & feeling great!

Nite Rider: Nite Rider has joined Shadow Tour as a Series Sponsor! Please friend us on Facebook and learn more about our complete line of Technical Lighting products.

Host Hotels:

Palm Desert Century: Homewood Suites by Hilton Palm Desert. Homewood Suites announce it's return for as Host Hotel for 2013. Visit Palm Desert Century web pages for special rates & details.

    Additional Event Hotels (click here):

    Hampton Inn & Suites (Palm Desert)
    Residence Inn Palm Desert by Marriott (Palm Desert)
    Courtyard Palm Desert by Marriott (Palm Desert)

Fiesta Metric Century: Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown. Visit Fiesta Metric web page for special rates & details.

Stagecoach Century: DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego/Del Mar. Special $99 p/t rate for registered Stagecoach riders! Visit Stagecoach Century for special rate details & info.

SCS Photoworks; Official Shadow Tour Photographer. Scott Stolarz & crew specialize in capturing action rider photos all along the course. Bring on your smiles!

Traction Bicycle Mobile Repair: Based in San Diego, Traction is a mobile mechanic service. We come to your home, office, or even on the road, whenever you need us. Owner Matt McDaniel provides SAG support at all Shadow Tour events. See Coupon in Goodie Bag. Call for a Tune-up any time! 619-379-5150

Sponsorship Opportunities! Contact Jim Knight about Sponsorship, Exposure, or Exhibitor information at all Shadow Tour events.

We're most grateful for your support!

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You're warmly invited to join the Shadow Tour crew on Nov 9th at the 3rd Annual Palm Desert Century and Jan 18th at the 10th Annual Stagecoach Century. Committing to an organized ride, well in advance, is a fantastic way to stay motivated while building & sustaining your training & fitness levels. You'll also save some $$$. Events give you clear & worthy goals to shoot for along the way.

Encourage your friends to join you as well. A century ride remains a supreme single day endurance test. And nothing beats riding with your friends, then sharing post-ride war stories at the Finish expo!

Please continue riding safely and be especially attentive to all vehicular traffic. We urge you to use a rear view clip-on mirror for enhanced road awareness. As always, keep way to the right of the white line, ride 100% defensively (no single finger salutes!), use front & rear lights at all times (Nite Rider makes many excellent models!) to be seen day & night. Always stay alert and expect the unexpected!

Tailwinds,

~Jim

Jim Knight
Event Director

Founder/Managing Member

Shadow Tour, LLC

Editor's Note: Apologies, in advance, for any mistakes, typo's, oversights, or factual errors in this Newsletter. Please visit ShadowTour.com for corrections, if applicable. As always, I'll work to improve in the future. ~Jim

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Early movers are rewarded at Shadow Tour events--Right Now is a great time to Commit to Roll with Us! Register Today for the 2013 PALM DESERT CENTURY on Sat, Nov 9, '13 in Palm Desert, CA. We're pleased to offer a special discount to past Shadow Tour riders and members of our Interest List. Sign up Today & Save!

Enter promocode SCENIC15 when you register Online. It's the very last step, so be careful not to miss it. Active.com software is case-sensitive. The promocode is also valid for Mail-in and Walk-up Registrations. Discount is valid only for Entry Categories. It may not be combined with other offers, and is not retroactive.

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Early movers are rewarded at Shadow Tour events--Right Now is a great time to Stake Your Claim! Register Today for the 2014 STAGECOACH CENTURY on Sat, Jan 18, '14 in Ocotillo, CA. We're pleased to offer a special discount to past Shadow Tour riders and members of our Interest List. Sign up Today & Save!

Enter promocode STURDY15 when you register Online. It's the very last step, so be careful not to miss it. Active.com software is case-sensitive. The promocode is also valid for Mail-in and Walk-up Registrations. Discount is valid only for Entry Categories. It may not be combined with other offers, and is not retroactive.

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PILOT "SHARE PROGRAM" SPECIAL DISCOUNT

Shadow Tour will reward past riders with a 20% Discount for Sharing/Recommending the 2013 Palm Desert & 2014 Stagecoach Century rides to Friends, Clubs, & Social Networks.

1. FRIENDS: Share with at least 5 Cycling Friends:
     * Send email with links to www.shadow.com
     * Share this email click below & enter friends emails



2. CLUBS, TEAMS, ORGANIZATIONS (Club Central):
     * Connect your club to Shadow Tour's "Club Central"
     * Email Jim the following info:
             - Club Name
             - Primary Club Contact Name
             - Primary Club Contact Email (tele is optional)
             - Estimated Club Membership

3. SOCIAL NETWORKS:
     * Post to your Facebook page, Twitter, Blog, Google+, etc
     * Join the Shadow Tour Group page (primary)
     * Like Stagecoach, PDC, Fiesta Metric Fan Pages
     * Share Palm Desert & Stagecoach content to various
         Facebook and other Social Media outlets

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Palm Desert Century Fan Page

Stagecoach Century Fan Page

Fiesta Metric Fan Page

THIS IS AN "ON YOUR HONOR" DEAL! We're trusting you to Share with at least 5 Friends. In return, you may use the OCTSHARE20 promocode, which provides a 20% discount, and is valid through Oct 31, '13 only.

Enter promocode OCTSHARE20 when you register Online, thru Oct 31, '13. It's the very last step, so be careful not to miss it. The promocode is also valid for Mail-in Registrations (postmarked NLT Oct 31, '13). Discount is valid only for Entry Categories. It may not be combined with any other offers, and is not retroactive.

Offer Expires: 9:00 P.M. (PST), Thu, Oct 31, '13