Cabin Fever Challenge

Registration and Check-In Times for 2011

Please join us Saturday, April 16, 2011 for a day of family fun in the Flint Hills of Pottawatomie County, KS. The 7th Annual Cabin Fever Challenge will begin/finish at Wamego High School, 8th & Elm., Wamego, KS. Registration begins at 7am. Wamego will be celebrating Tulip Festival throughout the weekend with activities and fun for the whole family.

New this year: We are excited to offer three new routes this year. The paved roads take you across the historical Oregon Trail and other historical places of interest. The 15 mile route is mostly flat. The 32 mile route is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. The 66 mile route is a combination of flat, rolling hills and a couple of challenging hills in the Onaga area. This event is for all ages and abilities.

Net proceeds from the ride are deposited in the 501c3 WAM-SAG-MAN Trail account in the Wamego Community Foundation. You can donate on-line directly to the trail fund by accessing this page www.thewcf.org/Giving/donate.shtml.

Shipping your bike or renting a bike

If you are flying into Manhattan for this event and want to ship your bicycle, contact The Pathfinder, 785-539-5639. Dave Colburn is the Manager and the mailing address is: 304 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502. They charge $20-$40 to reassemble your bicycle. Make sure your bike arrives before April 15.

If you are flying into Manhattan and want to rent a bicycle, contact Big Poppi's Bike Shop, 785-537-3737. Contact them ASAP to make sure they have a bicycle to fit your needs.

Cabin Fever Challenge includes three paved routes:

66 mile Route: Map

Check-in: 7 am until 8:15 am.

Mass start: All riders depart at 830 am.

32 mile Route: Map

Check-in: 7 am until 8:15 am.

Mass start: All riders depart at 830 am.

15 mile Route: Map

Check-in: 7 am until 8:15 am.

Mass Start: All riders depart at 830 am.

Riders may turn around at any point during the 15-mile route to customize riding distance.

Course closes for all routes at 230 pm.

Pre-Registration

Your pre-registration form must be received by March 23, 2011 to guarantee the Cabin Fever Challenge cotton tee. Pre-registration is $30 for the 32 and 66 mile routes. Pre-registration is $20 for the 15 mile route. All entry fees are non-refundable. Fee goes up $5 if you register after March 23 or if you register the morning of the ride. (The best deal is to register BEFORE March 23 so you receive breakfast and a cool event tee.)

Breakfast is available for non-riding family/friends for $7 if the pre-registration form is received by April 11*.

Our caterer needs a ‘head count’ in order to prepare enough food. This means that breakfast is available if you pre-register (riders and non-riders) by April 11.

You can also register by printing out this form and mailing it and your check to the address on the form.

Pre-Registered Entry Fee Includes

- 2011 Cabin Fever Challenge cotton tee (if pre-registered by March 23)
- Breakfast before the ride (7 am – 815 am) (*for riders and non-riders if pre-registered by April 11)
- Fruit, homemade cookies and other snacks, water and Gatorade at rest stops
- Mechanical support at the start (7am-815am)..
- Route support provided by Manhattan Area Amateur Radio Society (MAARS)
- Shower facilities at Wamego High School. Please bring your own towel, soap, etc.

- Complimentary sports massages provided by Bellus Academy.

- One chance to win a prize. Additional chances are $2, or three chances for $5. Prizes include: Big Poppi's gift certficate ($25 & $50) plus other prizes, Dillon's gift card, Niteize SpokeLit or SpotLit, Road ID $15 gift certificate plus other prizes.

Rest Stops

Rest stops will be about every 8-13 miles. MAARS will have support vehicles traveling the route if transportation is required. Call their 'Command Central' number on your map if you cannot finish your route. Your bicycle should be in good working order and you should carry a repair kit that includes spare tube, patch kit, and frame pump, etc. Riders unable to finish will be transported back to Wamego High School.

Driving Directions

On Interstate 70, take exit 328 (Hwy. 99). Go north on Hwy. 99, 9.5 miles to Wamego. Hwy 99 changes to Lincoln Street at Wamego. Turn Left at 4th/Lincoln St and go two blocks to Poplar St. Turn Right onto Poplar and go four blocks to 8th Street. Turn Right onto 8th Street. Or coming in on Hwy 24 turn South at Hwy 99 intersection (Lincoln St). Turn Right at 8th Street and proceed West to the parking lot at the High School. Parking is also available along 8th, Lincoln, Elm & Poplar Streets. Registration tables are located inside the school (Southeast entrance).