Pedal to the Meadow (Kauai)

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THIS BLOG HAS MOVED.
RACE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

PLEASE VISIT www.PedaltotheMeadow.com
for 2011 race details and registration, photos, travel info, last year's results and more.

Questions? p2mKauai@gmailcom

mahalo!

Website coming soon

2011-03-12T17:11:00.000-08:00

It won't be too long before P2M has its own website! I'll alert you here when www.pedaltothemeadow.com
is up and running.

On the site:
> 2011 race details
> weekend event schedule
> call for volunteers
> 2010 race results
> and eventually, a link to online registration.

Stay tuned!

MEANWHILE, permit applications have been pulled and we're awaiting our insurance certificates from USACycling.

How's the training coming along?

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Planning is underway for P2M 2011,
the garden isle's official hill climb on Sunday, May 29.

Ride from Kekaha to Kanaoloahuluhulu Meadow in Koke`e State Park, where you and friends can enjoy the Banana Poka Round-Up festival after the race. [www.kokee.org/festivals]

Presented by Tradewind Cycling Team
with sponsors The Bike Shop Hawaii and Kauai Cycle.

Registration will open in March or April...we're working on it!

Volunteers are needed for registration, along the course, and at the finish. [p2mkauai@gmail.com]

Save the Date ~ P2M 2011

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hana hou!

Pedal to the Meadow
Sunday, May 29, 2011

Hill climb from Kehaha to Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow, in Koke`e State Park
Kaua`i, Hawai`i

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MAHALO NUI

To all riders~
for a super first-time race. Many of you had personal bests. Full results will be posted on active.com and Colin's photos will be at hawaiiracephotos.com

To all volunteers~
for enthusiasm, time and talents (artistic, culinary, you name it!). The event ran smoothly and safely.

To our partners~
for guidance and making it happen: Linda at USA Cycling, Marsha and Michelle at Kokee Museum, Pearl and Bully with State Parks, Fred at State DOT, Chief Perry and Ofc. Vizant and numerous others at Kauai Police Dept, Kuulei with Kekaha Neighborhood Center, the County of Kauai, Kauai Cycle, The Bike Shop, Tradewind Cycling Team, media partners, and whoever was in charge of the glorious weather.

We invite your feedback at p2mKauai@gmail.com

Everything you need to know!

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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

Sign up soon to guarantee a shirt!

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Mahalo nui to Michelle Dick

for original scratchboard art.

a race t-shirt.

Go to www.active.com

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Registration for Pedal to the Meadow 2010 is now open at www.active.com

Packet pick-up will be at Kauai Cycle in Kapa`a.
Friday, May 28, 3-5 pm
Saturday, May 29, 1-3 pm.

Check in at Kekaha Neighborhood Center, west pavilion, 6:30 - 7:15 am. on Sunday, May 30
After a pre-race meeting, everyone will relocate a short distance to the actual start line.

Bring a "top bag" of warm dry clothes including a jacket ~ we'll be happy to take it up to the finish line so you can enjoy the Banana Poka Round-up festival with your friends/family. Grammy winning slack-key artist Paul Togioka plays at 10 a.m., followed by local bluegrass band The Happy Enchalatas at 11. We'll do race awards around noon, followed by a crowing contest.

An informal group ride is being planned for Monday (holiday).

Volunteers are needed for registration, traffic help, and spirited cheering.
email: p2mKauai@gmail.com

approximate altitude gain & route map

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Save the Date - Pedal to the Meadow bike race

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Join Us!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

PEDAL TO THE MEADOW

Kekaha to Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow in Koke`e State Park, where you and friends can enjoy the Banana Poka Round-Up festival!

Register at www.active.com
Other cycling details: kauaicycle@hawaii.rr.com OR p2mKauai@gmail.com
Festival info: www.kokee.org/festivals/the-banana-poka-round-up