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Race the Lake Aug. 18 2024

The Event

This is a stunning  timed bike ride around Lake Winnebago going  through 3 counties and many cities. The major intersections are controlled by police officers allowing the bikes to go first. You have 8 hours to do it which is about a 12.5 mile

The event starts and ends at Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac.
555 North Park Ave,

 

Schedule of Events

Sat., Aug. 17 - Lakeside Park
         12-3:00 p.m. - Registration & Packet Pick up       
         12:30 p.m. - Course Talk
          2:30 p.m. - Course Talk
          
 Sun., Aug. 18 -  Lakeside Park
         4:15-5:30 a.m. - Registration
         5:30 a.m. - Race START Fat Bikes
          5:45 a.m. Race START first wave
         2:30 p.m. - Course closes

EVENT RULES
Only cyclists with an official race bib worn on the left side are allowed on the race course. Course will be monitored by race officials.
Disqualification issued for:
1. Crossing the center line.
2 .Not wearing a helmet or bib  on the left side of your jersey.
3. Riding 2 or more abreast when vehicles trying to pass. Move to the right to allow traffic to flow. 
5.  Using any sound devices.

6. Aero bars can be on your bike in wave 5 or higher (wave 5-12) but you can't drop down on them.

EVENT INFORMATON
Bottle Exchange- This is where you can exchange your empty water bottle for a full one.  Please bring an old water bottle that will be thrown away between the drop zone signs. Bottle exchange at High Cliff State Park (water/gatorade) and at Marytown(water).
SUPPORT VEHICLES- will be provided along the course. However, they do not carry all tubes, so make sure you have extras tubes with you.

REST STOPS- You can rest and there will be Water, medical supplies:

First Rest Stop- Oshkosh
Mile 20 (approx.)
Water
 
 
Second Rest Stop- Neenah
Mile 32 (approx.)
Peanut Butter/Jelly Sandwiches
Donuts
Apples
Bananas
rolls
 
Third Rest Stop- High ClifF 
Mile 48 (approx.)
Chicken and Ham Sandwiches
Peanut Butter/Jelly Sandwiches
Cookies 
Potato Chips
Candy 
Oranges 
Bananas
Grapes
 
Fourth Rest Stop- Quinney/Lakeshore Dr.
Mile 60 (approx.)
Water
 
Fifth Rest Stop- Marytown
Mile 70 (approx.)
Peanut Butter/Jelly Sandwiches
Cookies
Taco Chips
Salsa
Oranges 
Bananas
Grapes
 
Sixth Food Stop- Stenz 
Mile 81 (approx.)
Water


Every two miles and each turn will be marked with highly visible signage. Intersections controlled with police and volunteers.

At this time E-bikes will not be allowed to enter. 

PRESENTING SPONSOR ATTITUDE SPORTS

AWARDS
CASH PRIM ONLY IN WAVE 1:
1. $500 ‘King of the Hill’ Male 
2. $500 'Queen of the Hill' Female
     (approx half way at High Cliff State Park) 
3. $200  St. Peter  Overall
4. Overall  Winners
        $300 First Place Male
        $200 Second Place Male
        $100 Third Place Male
        $300 First Place Female
        $200 Second Place Female
        $100 Third Place Female
Prize money winners are eligible for Team Trophies but not Age Group Awards

Age group Awards- for the First three males and females in the following age groups: 19 under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,m75-79, 80-84,

Other Divisions:
First place- Tandem
First place- Fat Bike  male amd female
Top three places: Relay Team
Top three places -All Male Teams (top three fastest males on a team)
Top three places -All Female Teams (top three fastest females on a team)
Top three places - Co-ed Teams (take the fastest time of two males and one female on a team) 

Waves

Wave 1 26mph (CAT 1-3 Level required) 

 Wave 2 25mph 

 Wave 3 24mph

 Wave 4 23mph

 Wave 5 22mph

 Wave 6 21mph

 Wave 7 20mph

 Wave 8 19mph

 Wave 9 18mph 

 Wave 10 17mph

 Wave 11 16mph

 Wave 12 15mph

 Fat Tire Wave

Just want to finish Wave Start at 5:30am