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ADVENTURE RACE
Sept. 20-21, 2008
Download race application. Adobe Acrobat is needed. | Online registration
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 frame 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, approximately 70 miles each day. The race begins and ends at 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 AM at 401 N. Jefferson St. A mandatory racers' meeting is at 8:45 AM. The race begins at 9 AM. USA Cycling rules apply.
| Racing Categories | Prize Money/ Places |
| • Pro 1/2/3 Men | $1,995/ 20 places |
| • Pro 1/2/+3 Women | $900/ 9 places |
| • Cat 3 Men 19-39 | $395/ 5 places |
| • Cat 3 Men 40-49 | $395/ 5 places |
| • Cat 3 Women 35-44 | $220/ 5 places |
| • Cat 4 Men 19-29 | $220/ 5 places |
| • Cat 4 Men 30-39 | $220/ 5 places |
| • Cat 4 Men 40-49 | $220/ 5 places |
| • Cat 3 Men 50+ | $150/ 5 places |
| • Jr. Men 18 & under | $150/ 5 places |
| • Jr. Women 18 & under | $150/ 5 places |
| • Cat 4 Women 19-44 | $150/ 5 places |
| • All Women 45+ | $150/ 5 places |
| • Cat 5 Men 19-29 | $150/ 5 places |
| • Cat 5 Men 30-39 | $150/ 5 places |
| • Cat 5 Men 40-40 | $150/ 5 places |
| • Cat 4 & 5 Men 50+ | $150/ 5 places |
| • Tandem | $50/ 1 place |
Stop-and-Go or "SAG" stations will be set up at various sites along the course. At these stations, racers will be allowed to have food and water handed to them by teammates or family members.
The entry fee is $55, or $60 after September 1. Included is an official Huntington Bicycle Challenge t-shirt. Licenses are required and available at registration for a fee. All racers MUST wear appropriate helmets.
Download race application | Online registration
See lodging for discounts at this year's host hotel.
For more information, call the Huntington County Visitor & Convention Bureau at 260-359-8687 or email info@visithuntington.org.