Tradewind Cycling Team Presents:
PEDAL TO THE MEADOW
May 30, 2010
8 a.m. start in Kekaha, Kaua`i
Held under USA Cycling Permit# 2010-980
Pedal to the Meadow is the first official bicycle hill climb race on Kaua`i. It starts on the west side of
the island and climbs along the Waimea Canyon rim to the Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow in Koke`e State
Park. It is a scenic and challenging climb that starts at hot dry sea level and ends deep in the cool wet
upland forest of the Garden Island’s interior.
DISTANCE & ELEVATION GAIN
15.75 Miles & 3,835 Feet
RACE TYPE
Mass start
START & FINISH
Start at Koke`e Road at intersection of Cane Haul Road in Kekaha, Kaua`i, Pole #817
Finish in Koke`e State Park near the entrance to Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow, Pole #0702
REGISTRATION
Regular registration at:
http://www.active.com/cycling/kekaha-kauai-hawaii-hi/pedal-to-the-meadow-2010
ENTRY FEES
$30 Regular Entry, if received via active.com by 6 pm HST, Wednesday, May 26, 2010.
$40 Late Entry, accepted until 7:15 am on race morning, May 30, 2010.
$10 USA Cycling One-Day License Fee (except for current USAC Annual License Holders)
PACKET PICK-UP & LATE REGISTRATION
Friday, May 28:
3 – 5 pm at Kaua`i Cycle, 934 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a, HI 96746, (808) 821-2115
Saturday, May 29: 1 – 3 pm at Kaua`i Cycle
Sunday May 30: 6:30 – 7:15 am at Kekaha Neighborhood Center
CATEGORIES
• Senior Men 1,2,3 & Master Men 1,2,3
• Senior Men 4,5 & Master Men 4,5
• Golden Masters Men (50+)
• Women
• Juniors
PRIZES
Cash prizes will be awarded for the race series, by race category as follows:
1st = $50
2nd = $30
3rd = $20
Total prize list value by race = $100
RACE DAY TIMETABLE
6:30 am Registration / Check-In Opens, Kekaha Neighborhood Center’s west pavilion
7:15 am Registration / Check-In Closes
7:45 am Line-up at Start Line (Kokee Rd. at cane haul road, approx. 0.5 mile from check-in)
8 am Start of Race
11 am Course Closed
RULES
All USA Cycling Rules apply. For details, go to http://www.usacycling.org/forms/USAC_rulebook.pdf
Highlights are:
• Jerseys must have sleeves.
• Each racer must hold a valid USA Cycling Annual License or purchase a One-Day License at
race check-in.
• All bikes are subject to safety inspection, must have two working brakes and plugged
handlebar ends.
• Helmets must be properly worn at all times when on the bike, even during warm-up.
• All racers must obey the Rules of the Road unless directed otherwise by race officials and/or
Kauai Police Department officers. Please use extra care in one-lane and narrow areas.
T-SHIRTS
A t-shirt will be provided to racers who register by the regular entry deadline of May 26.
Extra shirts will be sold if available.
TOP BAG
As weather at the finish can be quite cool and frequently wet, race volunteers will transport a small
“top bag” to the finish line. Your bag must be clearly marked with your race number and should be
fairly compact (no suitcases please). We suggest packing dry warm clothes, comfortable footwear,
rain gear/jacket, and your recovery drink mix in the bag.
DIRECTIONS TO KEKAHA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
From Lihue Airport (LIH):
Exit Airport, proceed straight through stoplight on Ahukini Road to T-junction with main highway
(Kuhio Hwy, Rte. 56), turn left and follow west for approximately 30 miles past Tree Tunnel,
several towns, and over Waimea River bridge. Once in Kekaha, look for St. Theresa’s Catholic
Church on the mauka side, and turn right on Amakihi Road. Park near the tennis courts or in the
main parking lot. Check-in is at the west pavilion. The Kekaha Neighborhood Center address is 8130
Elepaio Rd., Kekaha, HI 96752.
START LINE
The race will start approximately 0.5 miles north of the Kekaha Neighborhood Center on Koke`e
Road, at the intersection of a cane haul road (the former site of the island’s first, and for many years
only, traffic light), at Pole #817. We will stage riders according to ability to minimize passing.
Please be in the start line area in time for the 7:45 am pre-race meeting.
No parking will be allowed at the start line area.
FINISH LINE / BANANA POKA ROUND-UP FESTIVAL
The race ends just before the entrance to Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow in Koke`e State Park, the site of
the annual Banana Poka Round-Up festival hosted by Koke`e Museum / Hui o Laka. We encourage
you to have your friends and family join you up at the finish to enjoy this forest education fair’s
food, craft classes, exhibits, kids’ activities, a rooster crowing contest, and live music by Grammy
Award-winning slack-key artist Paul Togioka and local bluegrass band The Happy Enchalatas. For
event details, visit www.kokee.org/festivals or call (808)335-9975. Look for the Pedal to the
Meadow hospitality tent and bike racks. Note: Cell phones do not work in Koke`e State Park.
A pay phone is located next to the Museum.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms will be available at the Kekaha Neighborhood Center. Two portables will be located at the
start line area. Numerous facilities will be available near the finish (at park pavilion and portables).
MONDAY GROUP RIDE
Meet at Kauai Cycle in Kapa`a at 8:30 a.m. for informal 2-3 hour spin toward North Shore. Parking
is limited at shop; more is available at Kapa`a Beach Park where you can wait to join the first group.
No-host refreshments afterwards (Starbucks, Papaya’s Natural Foods etc.) For details call (808) 285-
3934.
INFORMATION
Registration questions: Kauai Cycle, (808) 821-2115 kauaicycle@hawaii.rr.com
Other questions and to volunteer: call (808) 639-9018 p2mKauai@gmail.com
Press inquiries: call (808) 639-9788 p2mKauai@gmail.com
Race Blog: http://pedaltothemeadow.blogspot.com
POST EVENT -- RESULTS & PHOTOS & FEEDBACK
In June, please check back at active.com and the race blog.
This is a first-time event that we hope to repeat…we welcome your constructive comments at
p2mKauai@gmail.com
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