Details about the Tour and Additional Festivities around Loveland              

The HeartStone Tour is a fundraiser partnership between the HeartStone Foundation and the City of Loveland. Proceeds will go to assist individuals facing financial hardship caused by medical emergencies.

The HeartStone Tour is an essential fundraiser for the HeartStone Foundation, as well as a great way to spend your day cycling and having fun with family and friends!

Come join us for our first Cycle Sport & Tri HeartStone Tour de Loveland and experience Loveland's hospitality, the rolling countryside, the challenging hills, and the farmlands of beautiful Warren County in southwest Ohio. Enjoy on-site food and beverages provided by our generous sponsors and volunteers both pre- and post-ride. After you finish the tour, kick back and relax to the rhythms and sounds of our live musical entertainment!

Additional Festivities around Loveland
Start the day with a bike tour to benefit the Heartstone Foundation and then visit the shops and restaurants in the historic district! Join the Loveland community for their kickoff of Bikes, Bands and Bites!

For $15 enjoy two tasting's at each of these restaurants: Tano's Bistro, Paxtons, and The Works. That's six tasting's in all, a really great deal. Follow the bike artwork created by the Loveland Arts Council as you hop from restaurant to restaurant! The bikes will guide you as you experience the tasting!

Tasting: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Music: 1:00 - 8:00pm
Register here for the taste event!

HeartStone Tour  
Online Registration IS CLOSED Day of registration is available - see you then!

When:  Saturday, October 8th, 2011 (no rain date)

Packet Pick Up & Ride Day Registration Opens at 8:00am:
Eads Fence Company, 131 Broadway, Loveland, OH 45140, next to bike trail. Start of the ride is near Nisbet Park on Railroad Ave., a short walk north on the trail across East Loveland Ave.

Ride Starts at Nisbet Park: 210 Railroad Ave, Loveland, Ohio 45140
No Parking in Nisbet parking except for Family riders

DAY OF RIDE PARKING: PARKING MAP
Parking is limited near the bike trail and Nisbet Park
- No Parking in Nisbet except for Family riders

Parking available at:
- Shoppers Haven, Loveland Madeira Road
- Hope Baptist Church, 1401 Loveland-Madeira Road
     (restrooms will be available for those parking at the church)
- Firefighter's Association, 227 E. Loveland Avenue
- Miami Riverview Park: 587 Branch Hill-Loveland Road (one mile south of the bike trail)
An easy ride to Ead's Fence where packet pickup and Day-of Ride registration are located.
A secured area (bike corral) will be provided for bicycles after the ride for participants wishing to enjoy the festivities in the park and at the restaurants.

ROUTES:  70, 33, and 17 mile routes and 7 mile Family Ride
Longer routes will include rest stops with food/water.
All routes are marked and cue sheets will be provided on the day of the ride.

ALL Rules of the road and TRAFFIC SIGNS MUST BE OBEYED!! See FAQ for more details

Advanced: 70 Miles (9:00 am start) – Very challenging with some serious hills. Riders should be well-conditioned and able to cover the 70 miles in under 6 hours. Two rest stops along the route at approximately 37 and 56 miles. Route will close at 2:30 - riders more than 10 miles from finish will be sagged in.

Intermediate: 31 Miles (9:30 am start) – Some challenging hills, but pleasantly rolling most of the route which has a portion on the Little Miami Bike Trail. Rest stop at 21 miles with good climb immediately after. Route will close at 2:30 - riders will be sagged in.

Novice: 17 Miles (10:00 am start) – lead by experienced cyclists. A few good hills. Part of this course is on the Little Miami Bike Trail.

Family Ride: 7 Miles (11:00 am start) – A family friendly ride lead by experienced cyclists. All children should be accompanied by an adult. (Registration fee for Family Ride includes entire family.)

Fees: $35 Advance Registration *** (Advanced Registrations closes October 3rd)
 $45 Day of registration

*** First 300 to register in advance will receive a free commemorative HeartStone Tour gift.