The Cow Creek Country Classic offers
six route options, from novice to casual
to experienced long distance riders.
All preregistered entrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and various
other souvenirs. All pre-registrants will get their Cow Creek Country Classic
T-Shirt with their packets.
WHEN & WHERE & RULES
Saturday, June 28,2008 with a 7:30 AM start time, at the Waxahachie High School on Highway 77 North
and High School Drive (see map for details). The 100 mile riders
will start first. For safety, groups will be staggered at start by distance,
with the 18 mph plus riders starting first. Late arrivals will be mass started
at 8 AM. Each rider must have a 2008 Cow Creek Country ride number. No riders
will be started after 8:30 AM. The course closes promptly at 4 PM. By law and
for your safety and protection, you must abide by all traffic laws throughout
the towns. PLEASE RIDE NO MORE THAN 2 ABREAST, ALTHOUGH YOU ARE STRONGLY
URGED TO RIDE SINGLE FILE AND STAY IN YOUR LANE. At rest stops, please
be sure to get completely off shoulder onto non-road area.
The sponsors and organizers INSIST on the use of approved helmets
for your safety.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Please register early on attached form or online which now includes
payment by credit card, so we can better prepare for your enjoyment.
Early registration by Thursday, June 19, 2008, $20 each. Family Discount Fee,
4 or more (parent(s) and children under age 17) residing at the same address
and paid with one check…each member $15. Corporate Discount, 8 or more
riders from same organization (will be recognized at ride) each rider $15, entries
must be sent together. After June 18, no family or corporate discounts –
each entrant $25. Late registration will be accepted until 8 AM, June 28. Make
checks payable to: Waxahachie Rotary Club.
PACKET PICK-UP
Registration packets may be picked up on Friday, June 27 from 6 PM until 9
PM at Waxahachie 9th Grade Academy across from the Waxahachie High School. On Saturday, June 28,
registration and packet
pick-up will be from 6 AM until 8 AM also at the Waxahachie 9th Grade Academy. We promise a fast, efficient registration.
THE RIDE!
Our ride is not a race, and will consist of 10, 19, 36, 46, 75 and 100 mile
tours on a well marked course.
The 10 mile is a leisurely in-town tour of historic Waxahachie, with unique
“Gingerbread Homes” and “National Historical Register Landmarks”,
such as the octagon-shaped Chautauqua Auditorium in Getzendaner Park and the
Ellis County Courthouse. All ages can participate with confidence of a safe
ride. This years in town ride will also utilize part of the new Hike ‘n Bike Trail
that Waxahachie has opened, the ride will also go through the downtown
area and if you want you may stop and eat or shop in the many antiques and arts
& crafts shops around the square. This is an ideal ride for beginners, children
and families seeking a fun morning together.
The 19, 36, and 46 mile tours go through some very beautiful, scenic parts of
Ellis County.
The 75 and 100 mile tours are excellent rides through the beautiful countryside
of South West and Southern Ellis County and parts of Johnson, Hill and Navarro
Counties. There are some rolling hills, but most of the roadways are fairly
flat.
All courses other than the Waxahachie City 10 mile are on paved rural state
and farm roads, most of which have no shoulder. FOR YOUR SAFETY YOU ARE STRONGLY
URGED TO RIDE SINGLE FILE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE TO ALLOW AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC
TO PASS. The finish takes you through Historic Downtown Waxahachie and into
the back of the High School which will have less traffic.
Note: The 10 mile in town route is not shown on the map. All routes subject to last minute changes due to weather conditions or construction issues.
REST STOPS & SAG WAGONS
Rest stops will be approximately every 10 to 12 miles, however on the 75 and
100 mile routes some of the rest stops are further apart. Portable toilets will
be provided at numerous locations. Water, fruit, Electrolyte, honey and other
snacks and liquid will be provided at each rest stop. The routes pass through
several small towns where riders may purchase food and drink. Free drinks, cookies,
fruit and other items will be provided at the finish line.
For your safety and convenience, all sag wagons, rest stops and the start/finish
command post will be tied together by radio. Sag wagons will provide water,
road assistance and transport for those unable to finish. Please be prepared
to handle your own flats and minor repairs. Mechanical Sag Wagons from area
bike shops will be on hand to provide assistance. Baylor Medical Center –
Ellis County and East Texas EMS will provide medical personnel and emergency assistance at start/
finish area.
Sports Massages will be available at the finish line, after the ride. They will
help reduce sprains, strains and soreness. It works!!! Nominal Fee.
MORE INFORMATION
The event will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be made.
All bike ride organizers and support workers are non-paid Waxahachie Rotary
Club members and other community volunteers.
CAMPERS
Space will be available for RV Campers near the high school; tent camping will be available on the grassy area near registration. Portable toilets and water available.
AFTER THE RIDE
SHOWERS and CHANGING AREAS are available for Cow Creek Country Classic Ride participants at the Registration Area (Ninth Grade Gym). Towels and toiletries are not provided; please bring your own.
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