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Presented
by the Manchester Rotary Club to benefit the Lyme Disease Association
(LDA)
and charities of rotary of Manchester. |
| Saturday | August 2, 2008 |
|
| EVENT INFORMATION |
The Gear Up For Lyme Mt. Equinox Uphill Bike Climb is a challenging 5.4 mile bike race up the scenic Mt. Equinox Skyline Drive finishing at the top of Mt. Equinox in beautiful Manchester, VT. Scheduled two weeks after the Mt. Ascutney Bike Climb and two weeks before the Mt. Washington Hill Climb, this race can provide both a unique training opportunity for those preparing to race Mt Washington or a very challenging single day event. While the average overall grade of 12% is equivalent to that of Mt. Washington, the course includes one downhill section as well a .07 mile section with a 28% average grade! (See Course Profiles.) Please check with your local bike shop or the local Battenkill Sports bike shop) regarding appropriate gearing for the climb.
The Rotary Club of Manchester, VT is organizing this event as a fundraiser to benefit the Lyme Disease Association (LDA). LDA is an all-volunteer national organization with five affiliates and four chapters and belongs to several coalitions, all of whom are working hard to eradicate Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Even if you are not competing in this event, please consider your tax-deductible contribution by clicking on General Donation / Pledge Form. Your contribution will further the development of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital’s Lyme Disease Research and Treatment Center. The development of this multi-disciplinary center will offer state of the art diagnostic methods and treatment protocols to Lyme Disease patients. The establishment of this center brings hope to countless individuals who suffer from the devastating effects of Lyme Disease. Further research should bring about better methods of prevention against infection. For more specific information on Lyme Disease click on Lyme Disease Association.
| SPECIFIC COURSE DESCRIPTION |
| Length: | 5.4 miles |
| Road Surface: | 100% paved |
| Base Elevation: | 600 ft. |
| Summit Elevation: | 3848 ft. |
| Elevation Gain: | 3248 ft. |
| Average Grade: | 12% |
| Maximum Grade: | 28% for .07 miles at approximately the 4.5 mile marker |
| ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION |
Awards: Male and Female: Overall and 1st through 3rd in the following divisions:
¯ 19 & Under
¯ 20 to 29
¯ 30 to 39
¯ 40 to 49
¯ 50 to 59
¯ 60 to 69
¯ 70+
¯ Clydesdale *men weighing over 190 (Note: no further breakdown by age)
¯ Filly *women weighing over 140 (Note: no further breakdown by age)
¯ Tandem
¯ Unicycle
| T-Shirts to all entrants. |
| Award Ceremony and delicious Barbecue (free to all entrants) following the race. Additional meal tickets can be purchased for $7.00 per guest or $5.00 for children 12 and under. |
| No participants will be permitted to ride or walk their bicycles down the auto road following the race. Proof of transportation down the mountain will be required at the time of registration and will be the sole responsibility of each participant. Each participant will be issued a numbered ticket to hand to their driver as proof of transportation down the mountain. |
| Auto Road fees: The driver of each vehicle wishing to travel to the top of the mountain before the race will need to show proof of transportation down for two or more participants to avoid paying the normal auto road fee. All others will be charged the normal auto road fee for the use of the auto road. |
| Helmets are required for all participants. |
HOME | EVENT INFO | REGISTRATION | COURSE PROFILES | RACE DAY SCHEDULE SPONSORSHIP INFO | ABOUT LYME | GEN. DONATIONS | DIRECTIONS THE MOUNTAIN | LODGING INFO |
