Two Big Days … September 7 & 8, 2013 … On & Off Road Races Western Pennsylvania’s Oldest and Largest Citizens Bike Race
ON-ROAD RACES Fe s ti v a l , Cl a s s i c Ca r S h ow , Cr a f ts , M us i c & M or e s t a r t s a t 8 : 0 0 a m ti l l 3 : 0 0 p m Road Races begin at 10:00am—Biker’s Registration is from 7:00am to 9:00am Bike Raffle • Children’s Activities • Market Street, Leechburg, PA
ROAD RACE I (2 Laps)
MEN’S ROAD RACE II
ROAD RACE III
EXPERIENCED - 37 mi. - 10:00 am
INTERMEDIATE - 26 miles - 10:30 am
INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS - Age 15 and over
NOVICE – 15 miles - 10:15 am
INDIVIDUALS - Age 15 and over BUSINESS TEAMS & TANDEM CLASS
INDIVIDUALS - Age 9 and over
Cash Prizes for the top 3 Finishers!
WOMEN’S COMPETITION
MOUNTAIN BIKE I
EXPERIENCED ON-ROAD-26 mi. - 10:30 am INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS - Age 15 and over
INTERMEDIATE ON-ROAD - 26 mi.- 10:30 am INDIVIDUALS - Age 15 and over
FESTIVAL BOOTHS 9 am - 3 pm Craft and Business Booths - Kiski Valley Region Antique Auto Club Classic Car Show
MOUNTAIN BIKE II
NOVICE ON-ROAD – 15 mi.- 10:15 am INDIVIDUALS - Age 9 and over
CHILDREN'S EVENT ~ 9:15 am A short distant event for children ages 2 to 7. No entry fee. . Big wheels, bikes, skates, etc. Helmets required. Prizes for each child.
ê M O U N TA I N B I K E O F F - R OA D R A C E S ê Reg i str at ion: 1 hou r pri o r to e a ch r a ce at Roa r ing Ru n, Ap ol lo, P A Expert & Intermediate - Woodland trails, over the hills and through streams; Novice - Flat prepared trail with short woodland turn around. Food Booth and On-Site Parking available.
ROARING RUN I
EXPERT - 15 miles - 9:00 am Age 18 & over. Cash Prizes for the top 3 Finishers!
ROARING RUN II INTERMEDIATE - 11 miles - 9:15 am Age 12 and over
For more information contact the: StrongLand Chamber of Commerce 1129 Industrial Park Road Box 10, Vandergrift PA 15690 724-845-5426
[email protected] USA Cycling Federation Sanctioned Event Permit Pending
25th Annual Tour de StrongLand Bicycle Race—September 7 & 8, 2013
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RACE ENTERING: Saturday, September 7 – Roaring Run, Apollo., PA / On-site Parking Area
Registration Information
£ Off-Road Roaring Run I Expert - Race Time / 9:00 am (Age 18+) (15 miles) £ Off-Road Roaring Run II Intermediate - Race Time/ 9:15 am (Age 15+) (11 miles) Sunday, September 8 – Market Street, Leechburg, PA
£ Road Race I Experienced (Age 15+) (2 laps = total of £ Mountain Bike II Novice (Age 9+)(15 miles) 37 miles) £ Children’s Event (2-7 yrs.) (Race Time: 9:15 am) £ Men’s Road Race II Intermediate (Age 15+) (26 mi.) £ Men’s Team (37 miles) £ Road Race III Novice (Age 9+)(15 miles) £ Women’s Team (26 miles) £ Women’s Competition Exp. (Age 15+)(26 mi.) £ Business Team (26 miles) £ Mountain Bike I Intermediate (26 miles) £ Tandem (26 miles)
Saturday’s Off-Road Races: - 9:00 am - Expert ; 9:15 am - Intermediate. Food Booth & on–site parking available. Sunday’s On-Road Races: Riders must check in at registration between 7:00 am & 9:00 am to fill out two required forms; registration and waiver. Road Races go off in 15 minute intervals starting with the 37 mile, 15 mile and 26 mile races. Sunday’s races begins at 10 am. Booths & on–site parking available. · Pre Register by August 31st to receive FREE Adult T-Shirt. Packet will be available race day (no packets will be mailed) and will include : 1. Racing Number/pins 2. T– Shirt Voucher · Waiver: SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Note: There are 3 different waivers; licensed rider, non-licensed rider and mountain bike rider. Riders under 18 years of age must have a parent/ guardian present to sign waiver. All waivers will be available at registration site. Please allow time to fill out forms correctly.
Each race participant is responsible for accurately following the course as outlined in the race flyer. Leaving the course will result in disqualification!!! Helmets are required for all events. Entry Fee(s): USA Cycling Federation Sanctioned Event Permit Pending $35 per event per racer. (Includes a T-shirt for pre-registered racers only. Additional shirts are $10 each at the race site. Only S-M-L-XL-XXL Adult sizes available). $ _______ Pre-registration must be postmarked by August 31st for T-Shirt. No Exceptions! # of T-Shirts: _______ Size: £ Small £ Medium £ Large £ XLarge £ XXLarge $
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StrongLand Sport Cinch Sacks $5.00 each #of StrongLand Sacks: ______
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Oct. 2nd - Race Results available on www.strongland.org
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One Form Per Person. Form Can Be Copied.
No entry fee charged for the “Children's Event”. (Race Time: 9:15 am)
Total Enclosed
Required Waiver: AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION. There are 3 different waivers; licensed rider, non-licensed rider and mountain bike rider. Riders under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian present to sign waivers on race day. All waivers will be available at registration site where you will be directed to the correct form. Please allow time to fill out forms correctly. For multiple registrations, form must be duplicated and signed by each participant or guardian. I release all photos taken of myself or my participating child. Signature of Entrant:
Make Check Payable & Mail to the: StrongLand Chamber Foundation 1129 Industrial Park Road Box 10, Suite 108 Vandergrift, PA 15690-9646 Phone: 724-845-5426 Fax: 724-845-5428
[email protected] www.strongland.org
Signature of Parent/Guardian (if under 18):
(Sign REQUIRED WAIVER. Available at registration.)
· Race Begins On Market Street, Leechburg, Turning Right onto Route · · · · ·
66 N. Turn Right onto Dime Road (Mile 8.4) Right onto Airport Road (Mile 13.75) Left onto Hungry Hollow Road Right on River Road (Route 66) (Mile 17.2) Continue on Route 66 to Leechburg
· Repeat lap · Continue on Route 66 to Leechburg and Finish Line
· Race Begins On Market Street, · · · ·
Leechburg, Turning Right onto Route 66 N. Turn Right on Dime Rd. (Mile 8.4) Right on Spruce Hollow Road (Mile 10.8) Right on Route 66 (Mile 13.3) Right on Dime Road (Mile 16)
· Right on Airport Road (Mile 21.4) · Left onto Hungry Hollow Road · Right on River Road (Route 66) (Mile 25)
· Continue on Route 66 to Leechburg and Finish Line
-- REGISTRATION INFORMATION –
· Race Begins On Market Street, Leechburg, Turning Right onto Route 66 N. · Turn Right onto Spruce Hollow Road (Mile 5.6) · Right on Dime Road (Mile 8)
· Right onto Airport Road (Mile 11)
· Left onto Hungry Hollow Road
· Right on River Road (Route 66) (Mile 14.4)
· Continue on Route 66 to Leechburg and Finish Line
1. RACE COURSES: All courses vary in type and difficulty (see maps). There is a race for every style and type of rider. Areas covered in race include: Apollo, Bethel Twp., Gilpin Twp., Leechburg and Parks Twp., . Courses and race times may be changed due to conditions. Intersections will be guarded where possible and necessary. All riders are personally responsible for knowing their respective race courses. 2. Pre Register by August 31st to receive FREE T-Shirt. Packet will be available race day (no packets will be mailed) and will include : (1) Racing Number/pins (2) T– Shirt Voucher 3. ON-SITE REGISTRATION: A. Mountain Bike Off-Road Roaring Run I (9:00 am) and II (9:15 am)(Saturday, September 7) Registration is 1 hour prior to each race at the Roaring Run Trail located off of Kiski Avenue, Apollo, PA (see map for location). Proceed to registration located near the Start/Finish Line at the Roaring Run race site. Prizes and trophies will be awarded at race site after each race. Food booth and on-site parking for all riders and spectators. B. Road Races / Children’s Event (Sunday, September 8) Registration will be held from 7:00 am to 9 am on Market Street, Leechburg, PA . All riders will be directed to park and unload in designated areas. 4. FEES: $35 per event which includes a T-shirt for pre-registered racers only. Participants registering the day of the race may purchase a T-shirt for $10.00. Children's Event - no fee. 5. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER. HELMETS REQUIRED. 6. MEN’S/WOMEN’S TEAMS: Team riders individually qualify for overall race awards/prizes. Part of the 37 mile (men’s) and 21.52 mile (women’s) races. Teams of 4 or more men and 3 or more women will comprise the team. Team winners based on cumulative times of top 4 men/to 3 women on team. Team riders also qualify for individual rewards. 7. BUSINESS TEAM AND TANDEM COMPETITIONS will be part of the 21.52 mile Men’s Road Race II race course. Tandem riders must register individually and will race against other registered tandems. Business Teams Race are in the name of a specific business and are comprised of 2-4 employees. Team riders qualify for individual awards and prizes.
8. MOUNTAIN BIKE (ON AND OFF-ROAD RACES): Riders must have straight handlebars and knobby tires. 9. SAFETY HELMETS are required for all participants for protection. PRIZES: Awards given after each off-road race Saturday, September 7th. A. Roaring Run I (Ages 18+)– Cash prize for top three; trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall (male/female); Medallions for 4th and 5th place overall and separate awards for categories: Masters (40-49), Senior (50+). B. Roaring Run II (Ages 12+)- Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall (male/female). Medallions for 4th and 5th place overall and separate awards for categories: Youth(12-14), Teen (15-17), Masters (40-49), Senior (50+). Awards given out after the last race on Sunday, September 8th between 1 and 2 pm. A. Road Race I (Ages 15+) – Cash prize for top five; trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall. Medallions for 4th and 5th place overall and separate awards for categories: Masters (40-49), Senior (50+). Team trophy for: 1st place. B. Men’s Road Race II (Ages 15+)- Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall. Medallions for 4th and 5th place overall and separate awards for categories: Teen (15-17), Masters (40-49), Senior (50+). Business Team - Trophy, Tandem - Medallion. C. Road Race III (Ages 9+) - Trophy for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall. Medallions for 4th and 5th place overall and separate awards for categories: Youth (9-14), Teen (15-17), Masters (40-49), Senior (50+). D. Women’s Competition (Age 15+) - Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall. Medallions for 4th and 5th place overall and separate awards for categories: Teen (15-17), Masters (40-49), Senior (50+). Team Trophy - 1st Place. E. Mountain Bike I (Ages 15+) - Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall (male/female). Medallions for 4th and 5th place overall and separate awards for categories: Teen (15-17), Masters (40-49), Senior (50+). F. Mountain Bike II (Ages 9+) - Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall (male/female). Medallions for 4th and 5th place overall and separate awards for categories: Youth (9-14), Teen (15-17), Masters (40-49), Senior (50+). HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS
· OFFICIAL SOUVENIR ADULT TEE SHIRTS are available. Get yours with early registration or purchase for $10.00 at race. StrongLand Sport Cinch Sacks $5.00 each
· PARKING: All riders MUST park and unload bikes in designated areas.
· FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS: 724- 845-5426/
[email protected]. Organized By The StrongLand Chamber Of Commerce (www.strongland.org)