Yellow Brick Road Ride
Check-In Times & Ride Information
Registration and Check-In Times for 2011 (REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN).
Please join us Saturday, October 1, 2011 for a day of family fun in the Flint Hills of Pottawatomie County, KS. The 7th Annual Yellow Brick Road Ride will begin/finish at Wamego High School, 8th & Elm, Wamego, KS. Registration begins at 630am. The YBRR is held in conjunction with OZtoberFest, an event with activities for all ages.
New this year: We are excited to offer a new long route this year. The paved roads take you through FOUR towns (Wamego, Saint George, Manhattan and Westmoreland). It also takes you across the historical Oregon Trail and other historical places of interest. The Pathfinder will have bicycle related items for sale from 630am-745am. 25% of proceeds are donated to the WamSagMan Trail project.
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. We need your help to bring this project to fruition.
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 September 29.
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.
Three paved routes
58 Mile Route Map (NEW ROUTE--combination of rolling hills, some challenging hills & flat)
Check-in: 630 am until 715 am.
Mass start: All riders depart at 7:30 am.
27 mile Route: Map (combination of rolling hills, a couple of challenging hills & flat)
Check-in: 630 am until 7:45 am.
Mass start: All riders depart at 8 am.
15 mile Route: Map (combination of rolling hills & flat)
Check-in: 630am until 7:45 am.
Mass Start: All riders depart at 8 am.
Riders may turn around at any point during the 15-mile route to customize riding distance.
This event is open to all ages and abilities. Course closes for all routes at 2 pm.
Pre-Registration
Your pre-registration form must be received by September 16, 2011 to guarantee the 2011 Event T-shirt. Pre-registration is $35 for the 27 & 58 mile routes. Pre-Registration is $25 for the 15 mile route. All entry fees are non-refundable. An extra $5 will be added for all riders who do not pre-register by Sept 16, or who register the morning of the ride.
Breakfast is available for non-riding family/friends for $7 if the pre-registration form is received by Sept 28*.
REGISTER (notice the deadlines for tees & breakfast):
Online registration ends at noon (CST), September 30.
Other ways to register:
- You can also register by completing a registration form/waiver. Please bring a completed form with you if you register the morning of the event. Click here for the registration form/waiver (PDF).
Pre-Registered Entry Fee Includes
- 2011 YBRR T-Shirt (if pre-registered by Sept 16)
- Breakfast before the ride (630 am – 7:45 am) (*for participants and non-riders if pre-registered by Sept 28)
- Fruit, homemade cookies and other snacks and water/Gatorade at rest stops.
- Bicycle mechanic available at start provided by The Pathfinder.
- Complimentary sports massage provided by Bellus Academy.
- Shower facilities at Wamego HS. Please bring your own towel, soap, etc.
- Prizes
- Beautiful views of the Flint Hills and rural communities.
- Awesome volunteers.
Rest Stops and Support Vehicles
Rest stops will be about every 8-13 miles. Beverages and snacks will be provided. We will have support vehicles traveling the route if transportation is required. 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.
Driving Directions
On Interstate 70, take exit 328 (Hwy. 99). Go north on Hwy. 99, 9.5 miles to Wamego. At the 4th Street intersection (on Hwy. 99), turn left (west) and go one block to Elm. Turn right and proceed four blocks to Wamego High School, which is at 8th & Elm. Parking is available along Elm and 8th Street, in the parking lot west of the high school, and along Lincoln Street east of the High School.
Contact Us
Event Coordinator and WAM-SAG-MAN Trail Advocate:
Jay Clark, 785-456-9797, jay.clark@wtcks.com
Drawings
A Road ID drawing for eight $15 certificates that will take place after registration. Winners will be notified after the route completion. RoadID's affliate program donates 10% to the WamSagMan Trail Fund when you order here: www.RoadID.com.
Three lucky people will win a Niteize SpokeLit or SpotLit. Winners will be notified after the route completion (remember to check-in when you finish). Visit www.niteize.com for more information about their products.
Lodging & activities
Lodging fills up quickly for this event. Click here for lodging info, and other things to do before and after YBRR.
Please visit these area Web sites as well:
Wamego Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.visitwamego.comWamego Chamber of Commerce: www.wamegochamber.com
Saint George: www.stgeorgehistory.org
Westmoreland: www.cityofwestmorelandks.org
Manhattan: www.manhattancvb.org
Volunteers:
Every event is successful because we have such awesome volunteers. Contact Jay Clark (785-456-9797) to see what volunteer positions are available for this year's event.
Sponsors:
If you are interested in helping support this event, please complete this form: Yellow Brick Road Ride Sponsorship Form and return to the address on the form by September 5.
The Yellow Brick Road Ride Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank our Volunteers, Sponsors and Supporters.
Rest Area Supporters:
Big Poppi's Bicycle Company www.bigpoppibikes.com
The Pathfinder www.thepathfinder.net
In-kind Supporters:
Bellus Academy www.bellusacademy.edu
GTM Sportswear www.gtmsportswear.com
KMAN Radio www.1350kman.com
Manhattan Area Amateur Radio Society www.ks0man.org
Niteize www.niteize.com
