Sunday, August 19    Lakeside Park    158 E. Harbor View Dr.    Fond du Lac

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. Prize money will not be restricted to the first wave only. 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. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sat., Aug. 18 - Lakeside Park - 158 E. Harbor Dr. (Please see Start and Finish Area Map)        11 am-5 pm - Registration & Packet Pick-Up Sun., Aug. 19 - Lakeside Park - 158 E. Harbor Dr.       4:45 a.m. - 5:30 a.m. - Packet Pick-Up and                                       Registration at Start      5:50 a.m. - Race START  52 W. Scott St.                                                                  (one block from finish)      6:30 a.m. - Shuttle leaves from                       start to relay point      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, $7 adult, $2 child under 12)

AWARDS
$10,000 will be offered in cash primes.
Age group awards will be given to the top 3 male and female in 5 year age increments: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95 and up. Also to the top 3 Tandem and Relay teams.  Individuals participating as team members are also eligible for these awards.

2011 Race Winners
Male: Doug Kallies, Beaver Dam, WI 3:22:06 
Female: Laura Van Gilder, Cresco, PA 3:25:23

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 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.

Ganther Contruction Race the Lake 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.

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 22)
2. Rec. Park Neenah (Mile 35)
3. High Cliff State Park at the lower pavilion (Mile 48)
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 10:00 a.m. to continue the second half.  You must complete the entire event within 7 hours 40 minutes.

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. Use of aero bars when riding in a pack, around corners, or in traffic areas.
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. All volunteers receive a t-shirt, food during the race and a big thank you!
To volunteer or more info: click "volunteer" tab above or call 1-800-429-8044.

For additional details and/or to register, email info@midwestsportsevents.com or call 800-429-8044. Additional information can also be obtained from the Fond du Lac Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (1-800-937-9123).