2009 Blue Mounds Classic Road Race

Posted Mon, 11/17/2008 - 11:10am by admin

2009 Results

Overall

By Age

Intro

The Blue Mounds Classic is truly a "classic" race in every sense of the term.  A longstanding fixture in the Wisport Cycling Series, it features a challenging hilly course in southern Wisconsin that will evoke images of such spring classics as the Fleche Wallone.  And with a May 23rd race date this year, it's being held during spring classics season...well, almost.

As always, the great racing is complemented by the friendly atmosphere of all Wisport events and features unique to the Blue Mounds Classis--free microbrew (must be 21), root beer and homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Registration

Early and race-day race registrations are accepted.  Use the Registration Form on the Blue Mounds Classic Race Brochure.  Early registrations can be mailed to:

  Bob Brunette
  725 Spruce Street
  Verona, WI  53593

Features

  • Double-up Discount--Register for the Panther Dash Road Race and get $5 dollars off your Blue Mounds Classic entry fee.
  • Separate Women's Start--Women have the option of participating in a separate start after the men, giving women the opportunity to truly compete against the other.
  • Blue Mounds Trail Hill Prime--A trophy and Uvex helmet will be awarded to the top male and female finisher on the hill prime.  The helmet prizes are courtesy of our friends at the Uphill Grind Coffee House and Bicycle Shop in Cross Plains, WI.
  • The Four-mile Climb--Speaking of uphill grinds, the Blue Mounds Classic finishes with the (in)famous four-mile climb up County Highway F to a summit finish.
  • Race Awards--In addition to the hill prime awards, trophies will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers and medals will be awarded to the top three female and male finishers in each age group.
  • Post-race Food and Drink--After the race, enjoy a glass of your favorite beverage while you munch on bagels, fruit and homemade chocolate chip cookies.
  • Free Merchandise--As always, we'll be giving away shwag provided by our local merchants. They support us, so please support them. They are:
  • Kid's Race--Future Wisport champions will get a chance to show their stuff in the Kid's Race in the park after the adults have exhausted themselves on the roads.
  • Chip Timing--We'll have chip timing to insure fast and accurate results.
  • Tech Support--Mechanics from Machinery Row Bicycles in Madison will be on hand before the race for any last minute repairs or adjustments.

 

The Course

The course includes 2 laps of a beautiful 9-mile loop in western Dane County. The course is hilly
allowing some spectacular views of the unglaciated region of Wisconsin. The total distance is approximately 24
miles.  Click here for a map of the course.

Time and Location

The Men's race starts at 10:00am and the Women's race starts at 10:05am.  The Kid's Race starts at approximately 12:30pm.

The race starts and finishes at Brigham County Park located 18-miles west of Madison in the town of Blue Mounds, WI. To get to the Park: From Highway 18/151 - North on Cave of the Mounds Road, east on Cty. Hwy. F, follow Cty. Hwy. F to the Park. Camping is available at the Park, for info call the Dane County Parks Department at (608) 246-3896.  Click here for a map showing the location of Brigham County Park.

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