May 1st and 2nd, 2010
Cool, California
BOTH 8 and 24 Hour MTB Races!
501(c) Non-profit Event
LIMITED TO 1000 RACERS
The “Coolest 24 Hour Race Against Cancer” is promoted by Global Biorhythm Events. GBE is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment. Please help by doing your part. Carpool if possible, bring reusable items and please recycle! Each of us can do our part to make a difference. Check out these videos from the last few years of GBE. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRhEUHEEYzs
The staff at Global Biorhythm Events is proud to announce that the 2010 Coolest 24 Hour Race Against Cancer will be part of the Lance Armstrong’s Foundation LIVESTRONG. We are very happy to join thousands of LAF supporters around the world in raising money to help fight cancer. The Coolest 24 has raised over $174,000 in the last 4 years and has become the largest ultra endurance MTB fund-raising event in the country. With some of the best ultra racers in North America racing alongside sport, beginner and first time MTB riders. This race inspires and empowers all that come to ride. Our goal along with the LAF, is to create a fundamental change in the expectations and experiences of those living with cancer. Too help eliminate suffering due to cancer, and ultimately survive cancer. The Coolest 24 is all about fun with family and friends. While helping others that are affected by this disease. The 2010 Coolest 24 Hour Race Against Cancer will be bigger and better, as we will all be working with LAF to help inspire others that are affected by cancer.
Click link for YouTube video of LAF Manifesto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SDBOHpKI6g
Registration
Online registration is now available at BikeReg.com Click here: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9868
The deadline for registration is APRIL 25, 2010 or when we reach 1000 racers. Entry fees GO UP AGAIN March 28, 2010. PAY ATTENTION!!! NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION.
Refunds are not available 60 days prior to any Global Biorhythm event. Transfers made less than 14 days prior to the event will be charged a $15.00 late transfer fee.
Donations
The Coolest 24 is a 501(c) non-profit event. Please help the fight against cancer by gathering pledges for your ride. donation-form1 All donation checks should be made out to Coolest 24 Race Against Cancer. 100% of your donations go to The Livestrong Foundation.
BRING CANNED FOODS
GBE will be helping The Auburn Interfaith Food Closet. Each car must bring two canned goods soup, sauce, canned fruit, canned vegetables any canned food product will do. Please no dog food. The Auburn Interfaith Food Closet is a non profit 501(c)3 public benefit corporation supported by churches and community members. All cars must bring two cans to get in. http://www.auburnfoodcloset.com/
Course Map
The Coolest 24 is held on the Olmstead Loop in Cool, CA. The race course will be marked on Friday. The course consists of single track and fire roads, with challenging climbs and fun downhills. The loop is approx. 12.6 miles long, with 1700′ of climbing per lap. There will be an aid station at the half way point which will be stocked with, Hammer Nutrition products, Coca-Cola products, water and more. There will be a bike technician in the start/finish area but still bring your own tools, tubes, tires, etc….
View Larger Map
Here is a link to view the expo/pit/start-finish area lay-out expo-area
Categories
There will be two races running simultaneously: An 8 hour, and the 24 hour.
8 hour race categories:
- solo age classes (19-29, 30-39, 40-49 and 50-59)
- two person mixed gender teams
- tandem
- single speed
24 hour race categories:
- Pro class
- solo age classes (19-29, 30-39, 40-49 and 50-59)
- a variety of teams ranging from 2 to 12 racers (see registration page)
- single speed
Prizes
Men’s and women’s Pro/Expert 24 Hour:
1. $500
2. $300
3. $150
Men’s and women’s Single Speed Open 24 Hour:
1. $400
2. $200
3. $100
!!!THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 5 PEOPLE IN A CATAGORY TO QUALIFY FOR CASH AWARDS!!!
Raffle
There will be a raffle for this motorbike.
Here are pictures of motorbikes raffled in passed years:
Event Location and Logistics
Location
The 24 Hour Race Against Cancer is held in Cool, CA just east of the Sacramento area.
Start location will be behind the Cool fire station in the Olmstead Loop parking area.
Race Check-in
(Wednesday and Thursday, April 28th and 29th, from 10:00am-6:00pm at Auburn Bike Works, 350 Grass Valley Hwy. Auburn, Ca.)
(Friday, April 30th, 3:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday, May 1st, from 8:00am-10:30am at race site.) Racers may begin setting their tents up on Friday, April 30th, starting at 3:00pm, NO SOONER!
If you’re checking in for someone else on your team, you will need to bring their SIGNED waiver to check-in. NO LATE CHECK-IN’s!
Pit Logistics
SOLO 24HR RACERS: Have their own pit area, or can set up with another team in the team pit area.
ALL 8HR RACERS: That wish to leave after their event, will have their own pit in the first parking area next to the fire station. If you are staying for the entire event, you may set up in the team pit area.
TEAM: Pit areas are on a first come basis in the field just past the parking area.
TRAILERS: Are on a first come basis and set up in the big parking lot, NOT in the grass area. This is a State Park condition that will be enforced. No cars or trailers allowed in the grass field pit area.
FIRES AND BBQ’s: Only raised fire pits and BBQ’s are allowed in the gravel pit area. Neither are allowed in the grass pit area. They are graciously letting us use the field to pit, only for this event.
Trash
Please NO GLASS BOTTLES, just cans or paper/plastic cups. This year there will be a “pack in, pack out” policy for all trash. Each racer will receive a trash bag to help keep the pit areas clean.
Parking
There will be a $5.00 per car parking fee for all cars. DO NOT PARK IN THE PIZZA PARLOR PARKING LOT! YOU WILL BE TOWED AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE!
There will be people to instruct you where to park, please do as they ask. All parking of cars will be along the 2 mile paved road that is out along the Olmstead Loop trail system. There will be drop off areas next to the field so you can drop off your gear and then park your car.
The State Park will not allow any cars in the pit area of the race. The rule explains that if you have a truck/trailer space then you do not have space for a tent. Racers who do not comply with these rules will put the event in jeopardy for next year.
Local Hotel Information
Click link for hotel information: http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS315&q=hotels%20%26%20motels%20in%20Auburn%20Ca&oq=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl
Camping
New rules from the California State Parks Department: Tent trailers, 20ft and under, starting at the tongue, and truck campers, are the only one’s allowed in the gravel pit area. All other trailer’s and RV’s must park along the paved road in the trailer parking area. The trailer and RV fee is $25.00. There are no water hook ups. RV turn-around is a mile down St. Florian Ct. Road.
Race Day Details
There will be a racer meeting Saturday, 11:00am sharp – team captains and all solo racers must attend. Solo racers start at 12:00pm. All teams start at 12:03pm.
Timing-Viewing
We have a racers viewing tent where racers can see their results after the second lap.
Food
All racers will receive Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. The Cool Pizza Parlor, Cool Deli, Holiday Market with Wells Fargo will all have normal operating hours during the race, and are within walking distance of the event.
Weather
It can get cool at night even in May, so bring warm clothing. Click link for current weather conditions in Cool, Ca. and forecast information. http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=cool,ca&wuSelect=WEATHER
Pledges
Last year racers collected over $6,000 in pledges towards our cancer relief efforts. With so many participants this year we can easily quadruple that amount! If each racer were to collect pledges from friends of a mere $100 towards our efforts we would raise tens of thousands of dollars that would go a long ways towards the effort we put forth each year to provide for a wonderful cause.
New Sponsor for 2010:
Affordable RV, Newcastle, Ca. http://www.arvrental.com/
Memory Lane
If you have pictures of loved ones who have passed from cancer, and would like to share their memory with riders at the Coolest 24 Hour Race Against Cancer, please bring them to the event and we will place them on the trail for all to see. Even better - send them to us at:
Coolest 24 Hour “Memory Lane”
PO Box 3163
Auburn, CA 95604.
Pictures should be at least 6×10″.
