Ride N' Tie 2019

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.

1. Bike tires must be 1 ½ “ or larger. Bike tire checks will be done prior to the race. Any smaller tire size team will be ineligible for awards.
2. Mandatory switches (one at approximately mile 2 for 5 mile course, and two at approximately mile 3 and 7.5 for 10 mile course) will be at the turnaround. If the runner is ahead of the biker – the runner will have to wait for the biker to come to the switch area.
3. 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.
4. Helmets are suggested and recommended.
5. Participants must be over 14 years of age.
6. Age divisions are based on the total age of the team.
7. Bikes dropped along the course should be done on the RIGHT side and not cross the path against traffic.
8. 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.
9. 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. Awards will be given out to the Overall Male, Female, and Co-ed Teams and first place age group teams
14. Those not present for awards can pick them up at Runner’s High N’ Tri in Arlington Heights.

Get your registration form by emailing... trudywakeman@gmail.com. Completed forms can also dropped off at any of the partners for the event or checks payable and mailed to: KJ Multisport, Inc, PO BOX 68603 Schaumburg, Il 60168

DEADLINE for paper registration is the Friday prior to event date.

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

Age Group Categories (combined age of team):

64 & younger

65-75

76-86

87-97

98-108

109 & older

Awards will be given out to the FIRST PLACE TEAM for EACH AGE DIVISION within the Male, Female, and Co-ed Division.

OVERALL Winner for the Fat Tire Division will be awarded for the 5 mile and 10 mile.

Race day packet pick up starts at 7:30 AM on race morning.

2018 Results
2017 - 10 Mile Results
2017 - 5 Mile Results
2013 Results

2012 Results

We want you to participate in our race, however we know that life, injuries, etc.. may happen. You may transfer your race bib to another person via email to the race director prior to noon, Friday, November 22, 2019.

The race registration payment is non-refundable. If you have a medical note from a physician and notify the Race Director prior to the race, a roll down for the 2020 event will be issued.

Please contact me at trudywakeman@gmail.com