Pedal Away Prostate Cancer

                                           Pedal Away Prostate Cancer

                                                    Bike race:  25 or 50 miles

      Date:                 Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

                                    9:30 am race begins (rain or shine)

                                    8:00 am registration opens

       Location:           Eden Hill Medical Center,

                                  200 Banning St., Dover, De 19904

       Race Details:    A flatland timed road race involving 2 distances through Amish country in
       Kent County, Delaware.  The bike race includes a 25 mile or 50 mile route which makes a single loop (25 miles) or 2 loops (50 miles) that starts and ends at Eden Hill Medical Center in Dover - see  directions below or view 25 mile route (same as 2022) at  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36026999  and 50 mile route at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44125718  

        Picnic lunch at 11:30 am with Trophy presentations at Finish line.

        The 25-mile event has also been designated as the qualifying 40K cycling road race for the 2024 Delaware Senior Olympics (DSO).  Riders 40 years of age and above may compete in the DSO by completing this registration form and checking the box as a DSO participant. Visit www.DelawareSeniorOlympics.org for more info.

      Both competitive and non-competitive categories are available for the Prostate event but all riders will be electronically timed using chips.  E-Bikes are not permitted in the competitive categories but may be used in the noncompetitve group.

                    RULES:
                    Racers will be electronically timed using chips.  
                    Traffic will be controlled at all intersections and lights.
                    Drafting is permitted but no Time Trial bikes or Aero bars allowed.                                 
                    Prizes will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each category.
                    Results will be posted on-site and online.
                                

                    No USAC license required.

                    ID required upon check-in.

                    Liability waiver must be completed prior to race.

                    All racers must wear helmets.
                    Designated race course must be followed.

                    No water stops available so plan accordingly.

       Classes:          Competitive/Noncompetitive: 25 or 50 miles (register for 1 distance only)

                                 Men-  Under 40,  40-54,  55-64,  65 & older 

                                Women-  Under 40,  40 & older,  60 & older (for 25 mile race only)

                                All classes race on the same course, including those participating in the Delaware Senior Olympics, in a staggered start.  A neutral start will be utilized with the 50-mile competitive racers beginning first, then the 25-mile competitive group, followed by self-designated non-competitve riders. 

       Fee:                 $55 online

                                $65 on-site

                                Entry fee includes Race shirt

                                Water and picnic lunch provided at finish

       Registration:    Online registration recommended at www.bikereg.com/pedal-away-prostate-cancer. (Or Search "Pedal Away Prostate Cancer" on the BikeReg website)

                               closes at 11:59 pm, Sept. 12, 2024. 

                               Onsite registration available at 8 am on race day, up to 15 minutes prior to race. 

                               Make checks payable to DPCC if registering on-site.

      Purpose:         The goal of the Pedal Away Prostate Cancer bike race is
                              to raise awareness of prostate cancer and promote early screening.
                              Funds raised will benefit screening and prostate cancer research.
                              Sponsored by DPCC and Bayhealth Medical Center.
      

      Race Director:   Michael Zaragoza
                                 UroMRZ@aol.com
                                 302-270-6229

     Website:      www.facebook.com/De-Prostate-Cancer-Coalition-192477170797435/


       RACE DIRECTIONS (25 miles)

Start at: Eden Hill Medical Center
200 Banning St,  Dover, De 19904

-  Turn Left on North St
-  Right on Saulsbury Rd.
-  Left on Walker Rd.
-  Right on Kenton Rd.
-  Left on Chestnut Grove Rd.
-  Right on Forrest Ave.
-  Continue on Halltown Rd.  (Route 8)
-  Left on Tuxward Rd.

-  Left on Bryants Corner Rd.

-  Right on Hazlettville Road

-  Left on Westville Rd

-  Right on Honeysuckle Rd.

-  Left on Jebb Rd

-  Left on Alm's House Rd

-  Right on Westville Rd

-  Left on S. Railroad Ave (just prior to train tracks)

-  Continue straight onto Wyoming Mill Rd 

-  Right on Wyoming Mill Spur

-  Left on POW/MIA Parkway                                                                                                                              

-  FINISH on POW/MIA Parkway, just before intersection with North St.

A course map and cue sheet are available to view and export at

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36026999

Pedal Away Prostate Cancer 2024-  50 MILE ROUTE
Sept. 14, 2024

9:30 am start from Eden Hill Medical Center:

    Left on Banning St.
    Left on North St.
    Right on Saulsbury Rd.
    Left on Walker Rd.
    Right on Kenton Rd.
    Left on Chestnut Grove Rd.
    Right on Forrest Ave (DE 8)
    Left on Tuxward Rd.
    Left on Bryant’s Corner Rd.
    Right on Hazlettville Rd.
    Left on Westville Rd.
    Right on Honeysuckle Rd.
    Left on Jebb Rd.
    Left on Almshouse Rd.
    Right on Westville Rd.
    Left on S. Railroad Ave.
    Continue straight onto Wyoming Mill Rd.
    Left on Hazlettville Rd.
    Right on Nault Rd.
    Left on Yoder
    Right on Brittany
    Left on Halltown Rd (DE 8)
    Left on Tuxward Rd. 
    Left on Bryants Corner Rd.
    Right on Hazlettville Rd.
    Left on Westville Rd.
    Right on Honeysuckle Rd.
    Left on Jebb Rd.
    Left on Almshouse Rd.
    Right on Westville Rd.
    Left on N. Railroad Ave.
    Continue straight onto Wyoming Mill Rd.
    Right on Wyoming Mill Spur
    Left on POW/MIA Parkway  (FINISH after bridge)

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44125718