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EVENT OVERVIEW:
-Strava-timed race
-Every Thursday starting September 18th
-Encouraged $5 donation per ride (cash, zelle, paypal)
-Open to all FWMBA members and club non-members
Thank you to our series sponsors: Martin House Brewing Co., RideDirtShirtCo. (www.ridedirtshirtco.com)
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Routes:
Option #1: Ride from Martin House, Full Lap, complete Gateway West and East Loop including Wax's and Inner Loop, ride back to MH. Make sure you look at the return route. (no river crossing). ***NO Brian's Line. You will miss the inner loop. Stay left at fork*** Strava Segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/35337691
Option #2: Ride from Martin House, complete Gateway West Loop, return to Trinity Trail, cross river, ride back to MH bridge. Strava segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/35256085
E-bike Route: Ride from Martin House, Full Lap, complete West and East Loop including Wax's and Inner Loop, ride back to MH. Make sure you look at the return route. (no river crossing) Strava segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/35314057
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WHEN:
Riders meeting at 5:50pm; Ebikes start at 5:55pm, Route 1 starts at 6:00pm, Route 2 starts at 6:05pm
Ride 1 - Sept. 18
Ride 2 - Sept. 25
Ride 3 - Oct. 2
Ride 4 - Oct. 9
Ride 5 - Oct. 16
Ride 6 - Oct. 23, awards after race
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RIDERS:
-Must have bike that can handle the route you choose
-Helmets REQUIRED
-May ride as many weeks or as few as desired, however, ranking eligibility requires a minimum of 4 rides out of the 6 (on the same route - no mixing and matching)
-Provide your own hydration for the entire ride. There will be NO water stations
-Provide your own spare equipment at your discretion (tubes, pump, etc) There will be NO support stations
-Bug spray is HIGHLY recommended
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RANKING/TIMING:
-Personal device Strava will be used for timing.
-Make sure your ride is not private
-BEFORE RACE - Log into your strava account and "star" (favorite) the route so your time shows up on the leaderboard.
-Times must be posted no later than 8:30pm the night of the ride.
-Ranking will be based on best cumulative times of 4 rides out of the 6.
-Ranking eligibility requires a minimum of 4 rides out of the 6
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PRIZES
-Weekly prize: Top three riders in the category for each route will receive a voucher for a free beer compliments of Martin House at the following week's ride. (ID required). 16and under category prize will be age appropriate.
-Overall Prizes will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ranked rider in the Men's category, Women's category for each route, 16and under West Only Route (co-ed), and Co-Ed Ebike category.
-Overall Prizes will be awarded following the sixth week’s ride.
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VENUE:
Martin House Brewing Company. Beverages available for purchase for those that are 21+ (MUST BRING ID).
Please check the Martin House website for more details.
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OTHER:
If the trail is closed for any reason, Fall Series Weekly Ride will be rescheduled or cancelled.
Details are subject to change as determined by FWMBA