Tour de Frankenmuth Race Info

Enjoy the Tour de Frankenmuth!

Presented by Zehnders of Frankenmuth
May 29/30, 2010

Saturday:
Tour de Frankenmuth Race 8am
Bike Expo 9am-4pm

Sunday:
Gran Fondo di Thumb, 8 a.m.

Members of Team Kenda, presented by Geargrinder will be riding the Fondo!

Fireworks 9:45 p.m.

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Friday, May 28, 2010
6p.m. ~ Tour de Frankenmuth Weekend Officially Starts
6 - 8 p.m. ~ Packet pickup -Race Central (Splash Village Hotel)
6 - 8 p.m. - Splash around in the pool!

8 p.m. Balloon Glow- Go under covered bridge to parking lot

Saturday, May 29, 2010 - ROAD RACE AND BIKE EXPO/SWAP

- 6:30 a.m. - packet pick up (Zehnders Park)
- 8:00 a.m. - Men Pro Category 1/2
- 8:03 a.m. - Men Category 3
- 8:06 a.m. - Masters 35+ (Men Category 1 - 4)
- 8:09 a.m. - Masters 45+ (Men Category 1 - 4)
- 8:12 a.m. - Masters 55+ (Men Category 1 - 4)
- 8:15 a.m. - Men Category 4
- 8:18 a.m. - Men Category 5 (Citizen) age 18-34)
- 8:21 a.m. - Men Category 5 (Citizen) age 35+
- 8:24 a.m. - Women Category 1 - 3
- 8:24 a.m. - Women Category 4 (Citizen)
- 8:24 a.m. - Junior races 1 lap(15 miles)
- 11:15 a.m. - KIDS RACE (boys and Girls-13yrs and under) race distance is approx 1/2 mile
- 1 p.m. Awards Ceremony @ Zehnders park
- BIKE EXPO/SWAP MEET - for information - contact Larry Tesch / Sue Bishop
- 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Registration for Kids race; will be at Zehnders park beginning at 10 a.m. 5/29/2010
- Kids race info - The race is approx 1/2 mile, the cost is free, a Parents signature is required on a waiver! Helmet required!
- 8 p.m. Hot air Balloon Glow- Go under covered bridge to parking lot

Sunday May 30, 2010 GRAND FONDO DI THUMB 15, 62.5, 90 or 130 miles, since the longer routes are "out and back" a rider could just turn around at any point on the course and still be ON course.! This is great training opportunity
the day after the race. Frankie Andreu, 9 time Tour de France race, and Several guys from Professional cycling team Kenda presented by Geargrinder will be riding this fondo. Local favorite, Jake Rytlewski from Bay City is definitely on board. He is going to bring some of his teamates along too. Ride with the pro's !

IN- PERSON fondo registration is available:

Saturday 1-4 p.m. at Zehnders Park

Sunday 7-8 a.m. at Zehnders Park - Adjacent to Zehnders Restaurant.

8 a.m. mass wave of cyclists depart, if you need to leave earlier- that is o.k.

Cyclists are not required to start with the mass waves, but that is when the clock starts!

Gran Fondos are long distance, Mass-participation cycling events - not races - that have become immensely popular in Europe and Now becoming popular in N. America. They differ from tours in that often there are professional racers participating in the events. Often the racers use this kind of event as a training opportunity. There's not a lot of lollygagging goin on!

Helmets are required

All Abilities Welcome
Some cyclists enter for the challenge and satisfaction of making it to the finish line; others want to push themselves and their friends; and some ride to win! Regardless, the Gran Fondo is an unforgettable cycling experience!

The Gran Fondo di Thumb includes challenging routes, well-stocked aid stations, and a meeting area for picking up your certificate of completion. (Same as registration.)

Lodging: Zehnders Splash Village waterpark will be providing discounted room rates to racers/cyclists wishing to stay on Friday/Saturday night. Normal rates are $199.00 Discounted rate is $139.00 Call the hotel directly for reservations and availability at 1-800-863-7999. The hotel does sell out for this weekend.. Or, book on line at http://www.zehnders.com/, be sure to mention the TDF cycling weekend for your discount.

Tour de Frankenmuth has been designated an Lance Armstrong (LAJRS) race. click on this: https://www.usacycling.org/lajrs/

For Juniors, this fact means that your bike wil be tested for compliance with the USCF regulations.

for USCF Rule book: http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4220

Latest News

20 Feb 2009

Initial 2009 Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series announced

24 Jan 2008

LAJORS Announces Initial 2008 Calendar and Application Deadline

03 Feb 2004

Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation

Lance Armstrong Junior Road Series (LAJRS)

Colorado Springs, Colo. (February 20, 2009)—USA Cycling announced today the initial 2009 schedule for the Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series (LAJRS). The series is entering its 17th season and provides racing opportunities for junior and U23-aged men and women across the nation.

With the goal of increasing the quantity and quality of road racing opportunities for young USA Cycling-licensed athletes in the United States, the LAJRS also aims to identify and recognize potential world-class cycling talent at the junior level.
The top finishers in the 15/16, 17/18 and 19-22 age categories will again qualify for Regional Camps.
The top riders from each Regional Camp will be invited to a Junior and Espoir National Development Camp. See Regional Camps details.
Most LAJRS will include races for riders with racing ages of 10 to 22. Some races may not include all ages.

Resources
2010 LAJRS Calendar	Staff Contacts
Application for Promoters	Travel and Training Scholarships
Regional Camps details

ONE RULE OF NOTE: NO TIME TRIAL BARS ARE ALLOWED IN ANY USCF SANCTIONED ROAD RACE.

TDF Road Race Map:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/mi/frankenmuth/357126430635342134

Road Race Map - Main St. Segment:

Road Race:
A road course may be from place to place, around a circuit, out and back, or any combination of these.The course shall not cross itself. All competitors must keep to the right of the center line or enforcement line, but may pass on either side of another rider. Riders shall, of their own responsibility, conform to all traffic regulations in force in the area where the race is held. The City of Frankenmuth really gets a chance to shine on Saturday, May 29th as riders take part in the Pro Road Race which will cover roughly 75 miles and the Amateur Race which will cover 33 miles. Pro Riders will race through almost every community in Saginaw County, . Experience the rolling farmland, the picturesque natural scenery, lakes, streams, and the mighty Cass River! This course has all the ingredients to become one of Michigan’s finest!