G2G - Palm Beach (Grassy Waters Preserve)

The G2G - Palm Beach is proudly presented by the Palm Beach Spine & Diagnostic Institute

COST OF EVENT - $35 early, $40 late (30 days outside of event date) and $50 on event day (fee includes USA Cycling insurance fee of $4.75 and service fee of $4.05).  Entry fee includes;  post race food, race souvenir, professional chip timed, neutral support and much more.   

DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE

MORNING OF REGISTRATION Time: 7:00 to 7:45 a.m.

PRE-RIDE participants meeting: 7:55 

Event Start - 8:00am

Event ENDS: By 1pm

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LOCATION START/FINISH: 

See Official Event Flyer

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ON-LINE REGISTRATION  -  ESPtiming.com

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PRE-RACE NUMBER PICK-UP -  LC Tri Shop from 3pm to 5pm day prior to the event

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ROUTE DISTANCE & CATEGORIES

26 Miles -  Male/Female Beginners, Intermediate, Fat Tire

52 Miles -  Male/Female Open, Masters (40+, 50+)

*Custom awards to the top 3 in each category

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NEUTRAL SUPPORT -  We recommend you are self supported but we will provide water/food.

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Helmet is Required, Ride safe! Ride smart! 

Gravel Bikes, Mountain Bikes and Fat Tire Bikes are recommended. The terrain is rough and not suitable for road bikes.

A mixture of gravel, grass, small pot holes.................

Bring tools, tubes, air and Hydration. Be ready and prepared to fix your bike or flat tire in case of an unexpected mechanical.  

Things to Remember

• Pick the right bike for the ride. (Gravel/Dirt specifics, mountain bike or fat tire bicycle).

• Road ID

• Phone

• Health Insurance Card, ID, Credit Card, Cash and Phone on a waterproof protected case.

• Helmet

• Gloves

• Eyewear

• Extra Tubes and air.

• Basic tools

• Gels, bar, snack

• Hydration (at least one 22oz bottle per hour) or (hydration backpack). NOTE: Any small backpack can help you carry extra hydration and basic tools/safety items.

• Small/Basic First-Aid Pack

PLAY IT SAFE

• Always wear a helmet.

• Check weather forecast. (Events usually post cancellations due to bad weather one hour before event starts).

• Road ID App. Great features like "Lock Screen" and "Tracking Notifications" (FREE and it works awesome, visit RoadID Dot Com)

• Have your bicycle inspected for your own safety and the safety of others riding with you.

• Say "NO to Flats" by checking the condition "wear&tear" of your tires and making sure they are properly inflated. No joke, don't be that guy, HA!

• Sunblock and Bug repellent  

• Look ahead for slippery or loose surface and potential hazards.

• Pick your distance based on your ability.

• Safety first, you should not ride alone!

• ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE.

• Must be self sufficient.

• Have a plan and let others know where you are headed and approximate time.

•  Please Don't wear earbuds, this is good group ride etiquette and a courtesy for your safety and the safety of others.

• CALL 911 in case of an emergency

*The South Florida Water Management District does not charge a fee to enter or use any lands provided by the District to the public for outdoor recreational purposes.  Any applicable fee, registration fee, ticket price or any other fee charged or donation accepted by the organization hosting an event on any lands provided by the District to the public for outdoor recreation purposes is not and shall not be considered a fee to enter or use the property”