Cabin Fever Challenge

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2013:

Registration and Check-In Times for 2013

Please join us Saturday, April 13, 2013 for a day of family fun in the Flint Hills of Pottawatomie County, KS. The 9th Annual Cabin Fever Challenge will begin/finish at Wamego High School, 801 Lincoln, Wamego, KS. Registration begins at 645am. Wamego will be celebrating 26th Annual 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 33 and 58 mile routes offer up scenic vistas of the famous Flint Hills of Kansas.

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 approx $40 to reassemble your bicycle. Make sure your bike arrives before April 11.

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. Their mailing address is: 1126 Moro Street, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Cabin Fever Challenge includes three paved routes:

58 mile Route: Map

Check-in: 630 am until 730 am.

Pre-ride announcements: 745 am.

Mass start: All riders depart at 8 am.

33 mile Route: Map

Check-in: 630 am until 730 am.

Pre-ride announcements: 745am.

Mass start: All riders depart at 8 am.

15 mile Route: Map

Check-in: 630 am until 730 am.

Pre-ride announcements: 745am.

Mass Start: All riders depart at 8 am.

Course closes for all routes at 2 pm.

Pre-Registration

Your pre-registration form must be received by April 1, 2013 if you plan to join us for breakfast. Pre-registration is $35 for the 33 and 58 mile routes. Pre-registration is $25 for the 15 mile route. All entry fees are non-refundable. Fee goes up $5 if you register after April 1 or if you register the morning of the ride.

Previous event tees, water bottles etc will be up for sale on a first come first served basis on April 13.

Breakfast is available for non-riding family/friends for $8 if the pre-registration form is received by April 1*.

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 1.

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

- Event tee if registered by April 1.

- Breakfast before the ride (630 am – 730 am) (*for riders and non-riders if pre-registered by April 1.)
- Fruit, homemade cookies and other snacks, water and Gatorade at rest stops.

- Mechanical adjustments provided by The Pathfinder and Big Poppi's.
- Route support.
- Shower facilities at Wamego High School. Please bring your own towel, soap, etc.

Rest Stops

Rest stops will be about every 8-13 miles. We will have support vehicles traveling the route if transportation is required. Call the '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. Turn left on 8th St and the High School parking lot will be at the top of the hill. From Hwy 24 turn south at the stop light and proceed to 8th St. The High School will be on the right. Parking is available along the west side of the school.