Mark you calendars for the 3rd annual Pace Bend Ultra, Feb 2-3, 2019. This chip timed non-drafting road event features 6, 12, and 24 Hour ultra marathon style races at Pace Bend Park.
Located 30-minutes west of Austin, TX the hilly 6.2 mile loop features smooth asphalt, stunning views of Lake Travis and one hell of an after party. Come early. Ride Hard. Sit around the fire the night after and share stories. Registration opens Fall 2018
The 24 Hour event is a RAAM Qualifier and part of the Texas Ultra Cup. Please note: space is limited. To protect the non-drafting integrity of the event we are limiting the race to 100 riders on the course at any one time.
Description – Pace Bend Park overlooks Lake Travis west of Austin. The course is a 6.2-mile loop on good asphalt with limited traffic. Cyclists may ride as many laps as desired during respective duration. Chip timing used to track laps/distance. No requirements on minimum or maximum number of laps. Riders may start and stop as often as desired during specified duration.
Rules – Helmets must be worn when on bicycle. Drafting NOT allowed for any category. Relay teams may only have one rider on course at a time, & may switch riders in the pits as often as desired.
Pre-Race – Mandatory rider/crew mtg @ staging area 15 min before each race start respectively.
Bikes –Aero bars & disk wheels allowed.
Lights – Front (white & solid) & rear (red, solid or flashing) required between 6PM & 8AM
Race Director reserves right to change requirements based on conditions.
Registration – BikeReg.com till Wed Jan 30 @11:59PM. Ages 10 & Up. Minors riding must have an authorized adult on site supporting them. Event limited to 100 participants on the course at any one time.
Sanctioning – Event is sanctioned by USA Cycling, permit # 2019-144. No annual license required. All USAC rules in effect.
Support –Riders have crew support or support themselves in pit area. Riders may stop in pits as often as desired.
