Yellow Brick Road Ride

Check-In Times & Ride Information

Please join us on Saturday, October 4 for a day of fun and fall scenery in beautiful Pottawatomie County, Kansas. The 4th Annual Yellow Brick Road Ride will begin and end at the Wamego High School, Wamego, KS. Wamego will be celebrating OZtoberFest 2008 (www.oztoberfest.com), with activities throughout the weekend.

Net proceeds from the ride are deposited in the 501c3 WAM-SAG-MAN Trail account in the Wamego Community Foundation (www.thewcf.org).

The Yellow Brick Road Ride includes three paved routes:

50.5 mile Route: Map

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

Mass start: All riders depart at 8:30 am.

27 mile Route: Map

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

Mass start: All riders depart at 8:30 am.

15 mile Route: Map

Check-in: 7am until 8:45 am.

Mass Start: All riders depart at 9 am.

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

Course closes for all routes at 2pm.

Pre-Registration

Your pre-registration form must be postmarked by September 12, 2008 to guarantee the 2008 Yellow Brick Road Ride T-shirt. Pre-registration is $25 for the 27 and 50.5 mile routes. Pre-registration is $15 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 12, 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 30*.

Our caterer needs a ‘head count’ so we have enough of her great food. This means that breakfast is only available if you pre-register (riders and non-riders) by Sept 30.

Please mail registration form and check to:

Click here for the registration form and waiver (PDF).

Wamego Community Foundation/Trail Fund

Box 25

Wamego, KS 66547

Pre-Registered Entry Fee Includes

- 2008 Yellow Brick Road Ride T-Shirt (if pre-registered by Sept 12)
- Breakfast before the ride (7 am – 8:45 am) (*for riders and non-riders if pre-registered by Sept 30)
- Fruit, homemade cookies and other snacks and water at rest stops
- Bicycle mechanic available at start for minor repairs
- SAG support
- Shower facilities at Wamego HS. Please bring your own towel, soap, etc.

Rest Stops and SAGS

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 Coordinators and WAM-SAG-MAN Trail Advocates:

Diane Novak novakd@scicablecom.com

785-494-2319

Or Joyce Mermis jlmermi@kansas.net

785-456-2269

Other Information

WIN A $1000 GIFT CERTIFICATE: The Pathfinder in Manhattan, KS has donated a $1000 gift certificate to be used as a fundraiser for the WAM-SAG-MAN Trail project. Donate $5 ($25 donation gets you six chances). Chances can be purchased through October 4 until 1:30pm with the drawing on Saturday, October 4, at 2pm during the Yellow Brick Road Ride. You do not need to be present to win. Chances can be purchased anytime at The Pathfinder, at Purple Power Play on Poyntz, and at the Yellow Brick Road Ride on October 4. All donations will be added to the WAM-SAG-MAN 501c3 Trail fund. Certificate must be redeemed by December 31, 2008.

A Road ID drawing for eight $15 certificates that will take place after registration. Winners will be notified after the route completion. Visit www.roadid.com for more information.

Body First employees will give 10-minute sports massages for $10. Pay the massage therapist when you get your massage.

Niteize has donated SpokeLits and SpotLits for the Yellow Brick Road Ride event. Five lucky people will receive one of their products. Winners will be notified after the route completion. Visit www.niteize.com for more information about these products.

The Pottawatomie/Wabaunsee County Safe Kids Chapter will have free bicycle helmets from 730am to 10am or until supplies last. Location is the Wamego High School (south entrance). You do not need to be a registered bicyclist for the Yellow Brick Road Ride to get a free helmet. Contact Deputy Doug Adams if you have any questions 785-457-3353.