Sunday, August 18    Lakeside Park    158 E. Harbor View Dr.    Fond du Lac

Ganther Race the Lake is a 90 mile bike race around the majestic Lake Winnebago, full of scenic diversity and is enjoyed by all abilities from professional to the beginning cyclists. The event finishes at Lakeside Park. Relay transition is at High Cliff State Park. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sat., Aug. 17 - Lakeside Park - 158 E. Harbor Dr. (Please see Start and Finish Area Map)        11-5 p.m. - Registration & Packet Pick-Up     Sun., Aug. 18 - Lakeside Park - 158 E. Harbor Dr.       4-5:30 a.m. - Packet Pick-Up and                            Registration at Start      5:30 a.m. - Shuttle leaves from                       start to relay point      5:45 a.m. - Race START                                       52 W. Scott St.  (1 block from finish)              8 a.m. - Kids Bike Race Start               (Kids receive a medal and t-shirt)      8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. - Shuttle returns                       from relay point      2:00 p.m. - Course closes           Post-race pasta dinner FREE TO PARTICIPANTS (Call Midwest Sports Events at 800-429-8044 for guest tickets, $8 adult, $5 child under 12)

Due to the popularity and fast growth of this event, we will be making a few changes. There will be more minutes between each of the first couple wave starts. Waves will be to the same size, which will never be more than 150 riders. IMPORTANT! So if you want a certain wave, you must register early.  This is a first come first serve basis.  Once the wave is filled you will be placed in the next wave.

AWARDS
Over $15,000 will be offered in cash primes:
$500 ‘King of the Hill’ Prime first person to High Cliff.
$700 ‘Manna from Heaven’ Prime first to St. Peter.
$1000 'MPH Record' Prime first over finish and break record Andrew Crater 27.79 mph
Age group awards will be given to the top 3 male and female in 5 year age increments.  Also to the top 3 Tandem and Relay teams.  Individuals participating as team members are also eligible for these awards.
This event is part of the Aurora BayCare Series which offers additional prizes.

BIG NEWS!  $5000 will be awarded to the first athlete to cross the finish line and break the course record.

2012 Race Winners
Male: Michael Klapperich, Fond du Lac, WI 3:26:20 
Female: Laura Van Gilder, Cresco, PA 3:26:28
MPH Course Record 2010: Andrew Crater 27.59 mph

DISTANCE
90 Miles
The course will stage the dramatic start at 52 W. Scott Street in Fond du Lac. The journey begins by heading north hugging the west side of Lake Winnebago and traveling through Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Appleton and to the half way point at High Cliff State Park. Riders then take the east shoreline of Lake Winnebago - taking in lots of greenery, the mammoth blue lake and fresh country air. The course goes through Calumetville, Marytown, and St. Peter, and finishes at Lakeside Park (158 E. Harbor Drive) in Fond du Lac.

BIKE COURSE INFORMATION
Although intersections are controlled the entire course is open to traffic if cars approach from behind you must move to the shoulder and ride single file.

On Hwy 114 Bikers must ride in right lane.

On Cty WH to Hwy 151 bikers must ride Single file.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Midwest Sports Events provides technically sound, safe, and exciting events. All participants receive a DRI-WICK SHIRT, water bottle, finishers' medal, computer chip timing. Also receive a massage, ice bath, pasta dinner and FREE beer after the event.

SPECTATORS-Due to narrow roads at times, no spectators will be allowed to follow the bike course.  This creates a safety hazard for the riders and problems for the police, sherriff and public safety officials.

Bike Course has many streets and roads that are narrow.

RELAY TEAMS- Please drive up Hwy 41 on west side of Lake Winnebago to High Cliff State Park. There is a $7 daily fee to get into the park for team members and spectators.
5:30 a.m. shuttle leaving Lakeside Park going to High Cliff State Park.
8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. shuttles leaving High Cliff State Park going to Lakeside Park.

BOTTLE EXCHANGE- This is where you can exchange your empty water bottle
for a full one.  Please bring an old water bottle that will be thrown away between the drop zone signs.
There is a new bottle exchange when you are leaving High Cliff State Park.

REST STOPS- You can rest and there will be water, gatorade, medical supplies, simple carbs and a porta pottie. 

SUPPORT VEHICLES- will be provided along the course.

There will be 6 rest stop areas with food, water, GU, Gatorade,
bathrooms and supplies.
Locations:
1. Menominee Park Irving Ave going into the park (Mile 20)
2. Rec. Park Neenah (Mile 32)
3. High Cliff State Park at the lower pavilion (Mile 45)
4. Lakeshore Dr. and Quinney Rd (Mile 61)
5. Cty G and Sunset Lane (Mile 74)
6. Cty WH and close to Cty Rd WW (Mile 81)
Every mile and each turn will be marked with highly visible signage.

This will not be a closed course so cyclists must be aware of normal traffic. Intersections are controlled with police and volunteers. You must arrive at High Cliff State Park by 10:30 a.m. to continue the second half.  You must complete the entire event by 2:15 a.m.

EVENT RULES AND INFORMATION
Bike Race Rules:
Only cyclists with an official race bib worn on the left side are allowed on the race course. Course will be monitored by race officials.

Disqualification immediately issued for:
1. Crossing the center line.
2. Not wearing a helmet, not wearing your helmet number on the front of your
    helmet, or not wearing your bib numbers on the left side of your jersey.
3. Riding two or more abreast when there are vehicles trying to pass. You must
    move to the right and ride single file to allow traffic to flow.
    MUST BE IN THE RIGHT LANE ON HWY 114.
5. Using MP3 players, IPODs, littering, radios, or headphones.
6. No use of aero bars.
7. Any disrespect of public officials, volunteers, other athletes, or staff.

VOLUNTEER
Get a front row seat as a volunteer!  Volunteers are needed throughout the event to help with participant body marking, directing athletes on and off the course, and handing out water and food.  All volunteers receive a t-shirt and a big thank you!!! Click Here to Volunteer or call Mike at: 1-800-429-8044.