The Ride 'N Tie is a 2 person, one bike alternating race.
The rider and runner alternate their positions throughout the race. There are 2 mandatory switches for the 10 mile and 1 mandatory switch for the 5 mile. The course covers a 10 mile (long course) or 5 mile (short course) route through Busse Woods Forest Preserve. The course is on paved (but sometimes icy and snowy) trails. Bikes with tires wider than 1 1/2" are allowed and helmets are suggested. Participants must be over 14 years of age to participate. Field limited to 175 teams.
Swag includes a full zip hooded sweatshirt (must be registered by 10/31/17 to be guaranteed your shirt size) and finish line pulled pork sandwiches, salad, beverages and snacks. Additional lunch tickets are available for purchase for $5.00 each.
Souvenir Pilsner glass awards are given out three deep for each combined age division for female, male, and co-ed. Awards distributed after the last person for each race has crossed the finish line.
Registration fees
10Mile Registration Closed
Online registration closed-
Must register both team members at same time and create your team - Fee per person
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$45.00Aug 17 – Oct 15
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$55.00Oct 16 – Nov 17
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ClosedNov 17 – Nov 18
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5Mile Registration Closed
Online registration closed-
Must register both team members at same time and create your team - Fee per person
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$35.00Aug 17 – Oct 15
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$45.00Oct 16 – Nov 17
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ClosedNov 17 – Nov 18
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Course Maps
Ride N’ Tie – 5 Mile Course
Busse Woods Forest Preserve
Grove #24 – Parking and Start/Finish Line
Ride N’ Tie – 10 Mile Course
Busse Woods Forest Preserve
Grove #24 – Parking and Start/Finish Line
Additional Information
Age Group Categories (combined age of team):
64 & younger
65-75
76-86
87-97
98-108
109 & older
Pre race day packet pick up:
Friday, November 17, 2017 from 11:00AM until 6:00PM
Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Runner's High & Tri
121 West Campbell Street
Arlington Heights, IL
847-670-9255
Packets can also be picked up race morning starting at 7:30 AM
Rules
The Ride N’ Tie is a 2 person, one bike alternating race. The rider and runner alternate their positions throughout the race. Below are simple rules to review prior to the event.
- Bike tires are 1 ½ “ or larger. Bike tire checks will be done prior to the race. Any smaller tire size team will be ineligible for awards.
- Mandatory switches (1 for 5 mile, and 2 for 10 mile) will be at the turn arounds. If the runner is ahead of the biker – the runner will have to wait for the biker to come to the switch area.
- The course is paved with the possibility of some ice/snow patches based on the weather. Race crew will do their best to salt icy patches prior to the event.
- Helmets are suggested and recommended.
- Participants must be over 14 years of age.
- Age divisions are based on the total age of the team.
- Bikes dropped along the course should be done on the RIGHT side and not cross the path against traffic.
- Each team will receive a bike number, 2 race bibs, and 2 bike helmet numbers. It is suggested to decorate your bike so that it’s easy to spot during the race.
- There is no water on the course, and suggested to bring a water bottle for your bike.
10. The bike starts prior to the run by 1 minutes. The official time is the run start time.
11.Teams must cross the finish line together. There is a waiting area prior to the finish line chute to wait for your partner.
12.Awards will be given out after the last team has finished.
13.Those not present for awards can pick them up at Runner’s High N’ Tri.
Smith PT/Running Academy will be providing recovery boot experience for all finishers.
Bibbs Backyard BBQ will be providing hot sandwiches, mac n cheese as well as non-alcoholic drinks to all finishers and ticketed spectators.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Event schedule
- Sun, November 19, 2017 8:00 AM - Registration opens
- Sun, November 19, 2017 9:00 AM - Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Trudy Wakeman
- trudywakeman@gmail.com
- Phone
- +1 224-629-6197
