Additional Information
The bicycling tour that has made a tradition of great rest stops and super ride support is back for its 27th year. This is one fall event you don’t want to miss! There is a route for everyone – from families on their first bike tour to dedicated riders wanting to set a personal best on a century ride.
And, this year the ride is being held in conjuction with the Waco Cultural Arts Fest so there will be lots of fun activities for the kids - facepainting and crafts of all kinds. There will also be entertainment and food vendors all day Saturday and Sunday. www.wacoartsfest.org
For maps and site information check our website at www.wacowildwest.com
PRICES
Individual - $25.00
(each additional family member $20.00)
Group Rates for 10 or more - $20.00
(group registrations must be received together)
Please go to: www.wacowildwest.com for Group registration
Saturday Pancake Breakfast - $5.00
Embroidered WWWC Cap - $10.00
RIDER CHALLENGE
The Rider Challenge is completely optional, but we hope that you will help us raise some money for a great cause.
The Waco Wild West Century Bicycle Tour benefits the Be the Match Foundation®, which is operated by the National Marrow Donor Program and has offered hope to more than 30,000 patients with life-threatening diseases. www.marrow.org
Please help us raise money by having friends and family sponsor your ride. The money you raise will earn you entries into drawings for prizes. Prizes include a TAG Heuer Formula 1 Watch, several IPad2's, and an Old Town Otter Plus Kayak.
Here's how it works:
for every $25.00 you raise you will get one entry to win one of several prizes. Therefore, if you raise $175.00 you will get 7 entries to the drawing.
In order to qualify to win the TAG Heuer Formula 1, you must raise a minimum of $250.00, which will give you 5 chances to win. For each additional $50.00 raised you will get an additional entry to the drawing. Example: if you raised $450.00 you would get 9 entries to the drawing.
Please go to our website for a downloadable copy of the Rider Challenge Form. www.wacowildwest.com
A SPECIAL PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED TO THE RIDER RAISING THE MOST MONEY - a SPECIALIZED TARMAC COMP WITH SL2 FRAME AND SHIMANO 105 COMPONENTS ROAD BIKE donated by Bicycles Outback so be sure to check us out on Facebook/Waco Wild West for the latest updates on the Challenge!
Thanks to Boozer's Premier Diamonds and Time Pieces for donating the TAG Heuer Formula 1.
Bush's Chicken and Unger & Associates, Investment Management for the iPad2's, Bear Mountain for the Old Town Otter Plus Kayak and Bicycles Outback for the Road Bike.
ROUTES
10-mile family friendly route goes through beautiful Cameron Park and downtown Waco. There are several rest stops to make it a fun ride for all.
26-mile route is also fun for families and recreational riders. This route is quite flat and passes by the Lake Waco Dam and the peaceful surrounding countryside.
50, 67 and 100 mile routes are new for 2011. Riders will see more picturesque countryside on rural roads in McLennan and Bosque Counties.
100-mile This route goes through historic Mother Neff State Park, the oldest state park in Texas. Although relatively flat, there are some challenging hills to keep your heart pumping!
PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
Friday, September 16 from 3 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, September 17 from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m.
Pickup and registration for both days will be in the Waco Convention Center - North Texas Room, 100 University Parks Dr. Vendors will be on site Friday and snacks will be served from 6:00 - 8:30.
All participants receive a generous rider packet including a WWWC Ride T-shirt, water bottle, and other goodies.
RIDER CHALLENGE DRAWING - 7:45 a.m.
Don't forget to turn in your donations prior to riding in order to be eligible to win one of the prizes. They will be given away before the start.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Rise and shine Saturday morning with a delicious pancake breakfast served in the tent at the corner of Washington Ave. and University Parks Dr. It’s only $5 per person. Served from 6:30 – 9 a.m.
STAGING
Beginning at 7:45 a.m., all riders will be staged to leave Indian Spring Park. Ride starts at 8 a.m. with the tandems, the “really fast guys”, the 100, 67, 50, 25 and 10 milers in that order. This year, riders will line up on University Parks drive facing Indian Spring Park and will cross the Washington Ave. Bridge which will be on the left.
REST STOPS
Rest stops will be located every 10 – 15 miles. They will have water, sports drink, cookies, and fruit available. All rest stops are run by local non-profit groups. Prizes will be given to the best rest stops, so be sure and let us know your favorites!
SAG SUPPORT
Sag Wagons will patrol the course to help with minor repairs and to transport weary riders back to the start area. Please be prepared to fix your own flat tires (bring a spare tube!). You’re welcome to ride any distance you like, but the course will close at 5 p.m. No ride support will be available after that time.
10th ANNUAL MARROW DRIVE
Join the National Bone Marrow Registry, Friday from 5-8:45 p.m. in the Waco Convention Center - North Texas Room, 100 University Parks Dr. Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the tent at the corner of Washington Ave. and University Parks Dr. It just takes a swab to the inside of the mouth - it doesn't keep you from riding!
SHOWERS
Showers will be available from 10 am to 3 pm at the Bledsoe Miller Recreation Center located at 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (just across the river from the start/finish line).
The bicycle tour will take place rain or shine. No refunds.
By law (and for the safety and protection of all riders), all traffic laws must be obeyed during the ride. For your safety and the safety of others riding around you, no headphones allowed.
Bicycle helmets are required!
WWWC HOTEL DISCOUNTS
Please check our website, www.wacowildwest.com, for special offers..
