THURSDAY, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
NOCTURNE Welcome Party
LOCATION: Local Brewery or Sponsor Shop
Come to the NOCTURNE PRE-PARTY on Thursday Evening to meet some special cycling guests, have some snacks a coffee or beer. We will be holding a raffle, have a meet & greet with our guest discussing what it is like to race in the USA and how the sport can grow.
FREE TO ATTEND.
FRIDAY, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
NOCTURNE EXPO DAY 1 and PACKET PICKUP
LOCATION: To be announced in January for each city
Friday afternoon the festivities begin with DAY 1 of the Sports EXPO and an evening of music, food and special guests. Videos, lectures and interviews will add to the evening. FREE TO ATTEND.
SATURDAY 9:00am - 3:00pm
BIKE & GEAR SWAP
Location: Scheduled For CA. & FL.
GOING GREEN. Nocturne Cycling will be promoting REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE throughout the year. What beter way than to have a bike and gear swap in each of our Cities. Starting in the morning then ending in the afternoon. Limited Space. Opens at 9:00 Entry Fee: $5.00
SATURDAY 10:00am - 12:00pm
KIDS COURSE CHALKING and BIKE PARADE
Location: All Three Cities
KIDS and ARTS are an important component of NOCTURNE Global. Saturday before the race kids will be invited to create chalk art on the course, followed by a Kids Lap and Parade for children 3-11 years old at 12:00pm. A KIDS AREA will also be included in the Sports Expo.
SATURDAY 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Race Sports EXPO- Day 2
Location: At Race Location
Come out for the Festival and Sports EXPO in and around the bike race finish area. Local and national partners, local restaurants and food, with industry vendors promoting the latest and greatest bikes, accessories. Over 80 vendors on-site. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
SATURDAY, 1:00pm - 10:30pm
Nocturne Cycling Races
Location: 1.40 KM circuit in downtown locations
Action packed bicycle racing all-day on our fast, flat and winding course through downtown. Different categories throughout the day finishing with the Professional Women and Men in the evening under the lights. THE EVENT IS FREE TO WATCH.
SATURDAY 2:00pm - 10:00pm
THE NOCTURNE BAR
LOCATION: ALL RACE VENUES
Come for the RACE, but stay for the PARTY, is the theme of NOCTURNE. When the sun goes down, the lights go up and the party begins. Come to the NOCTURNE BAR for special "dark drinks" and flavors of the region. Located on the course, so you have the best seat! Must be 21+
SATURDAY, 4:00pm - 9:30pm
Nocturne Concert
LOCATION: On-site at all city locations
Each city on the Nocturne Global Series has amazing local and regional music to its culture. Each city will host 2-3 local bands that fit the feel and vibe of that community. This will be a great way to enjoy some local food, bee
THE EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
SUNDAY, 8:00am-11:00am
Nocturne Community Ride
Location: Bike Shop Start Location, TBD
3 Distances: 20, 40, 60 mile loops
Several cities will host a non-competitive fun ride on Sunday morning. A continental breakfast, rider gift and a strolling 20-40 mile bike ride around the communities. Get a chance to ride with the pros! More info in January.