140-mile ADVENTURE RACE Sept 20-21, 2008

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The Huntington Bicycle Challenge is a two-day event sanctioned by the United States Cycling Federation and sponsored by Three Rivers Velo Sport.

The course has both on- and off-road portions. Riders must use the same bike for the entire course, but may switch tires if desired. In case of rain, the race will be on-road only.

The course is 140 miles, 70 mi each day. The race begins and ends at the corner of Jefferson & Market streets (401 N. Jefferson) in downtown Huntington.

Orange Dan Henries mark the route for Day One; yellow DHs mark the route for Day Two.

Registration opens at 8:00 am at 401 N. Jefferson St. Mandatory riders' meeting is at 8:45 am. Adventure Race begins at 9:00 am. USCF rules apply.

Racing Categories Men Pro 1/2/3 Women Pro 1/2/+3 19-34 Cat 3 Men 19-39 Cat 3 Men 40-49 Cat 3 Women 35-44 Cat 4 Men 19-29 Cat 4 Men 30-39 Cat 4 Men 40-49 Cat 3 Men 50+ Jr. Men 18 & under Jr. Women 18 & under Cat 4 & 5 Women 19-44 All Women 45+ Cat 5 Men 19-29 Cat 5 Men 30-39 Cat 5 Men 40-40 Cat 4 & 5 Men 50+ Tandem

Entry fee is $55. Included is an official Huntington Bicycle Challenge t-shirt. Register by September 1 and receive an "early-bird" gift.

See LODGING for discounts at this year's host hotel.

Licenses required, available at registration for a fee.

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