Padden Mtn Pedal
July 18, 2010
Bellingham, WA
For 18 straight years the Padden MTN Pedal has been a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest mountain bike racing calendar. It's the race that keeps on racing. Top notch park amenities create a scenic and convenient venue and the legendary course lures riders back year after year.
Lake Padden Course Map
Padden is known to be one of the best spectator courses- riders doing multiple laps make for great viewing and raucous cheers. So it's a great place to come cheer on your friends, family and fellow racers. With the lake to swim in, playground structures for kids, large open grass fields its a great place to spend the day. Lake Padden Recreation Area is located barely 2.5 miles from the historic Fairhaven District & 3.5 miles to Downtown so it's an easy jaunt in for a visit to the local shops, eateries or ice cream shops!
Age and ability classes guarantee there is a course length class so everyone can get it on the fun. Youth cycling is strongly supported and the FREE Shimano Kids Race (12 and under) and BIG course is always a huge hit.
Schedule
| 10:00 AM |
Beginner Men (all ages) - Categories #18, #19, #20 |
3 Short Laps |
| 10:02 AM |
Beginner Women (all ages) - Category #21 |
3 Short Laps |
10:06 AM
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Beginner Jr. Boys (11-14 & 15-18) - Categories #24, #26 |
3 Short Laps |
10:08 AM
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Beginner Jr. Girls (11-14 & 15-18) - Categories #25, #27 |
3 Short Laps |
10:10 AM
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Beginner Jr. Boys & Girls (10 & under) - Categories #22, #23 |
1 Short Lap |
| 10:45 AM |
FREE Shimano Kids Race for tikes on trikes & small bikes and where everyone is a winner! Ages 12 & under.
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Kids Course |
11:30 AM
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Open Women - Category #2
Expert Women (all ages) - Categories #6, #7 |
5 Long Laps
4 Long Laps |
11:34 AM
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Sport Men (19-34, 35-44, 45-54) - Categories #10, #11, #12
Sport Single Speed, Sport Seniors 55+ & Jr. Sport Boys & Girls - Categories #15, #16, #17 |
4 Long Laps
3 Long Laps |
11:36 AM
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Sport Women (all ages) - Categories #13, #14 |
3 Long Laps |
11:38 AM
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Clydesdales - Category #28 |
3 Long Laps |
1:45 PM
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Open Men & Expert Men (19-34 & 35-44) - Categories #1, #3, #4
Expert Men (45+) - Category #5
Expert Single Speed & Jr. Expert Boys & Girls (all ages) - Categories #8, #9 |
6 Long Laps
5 Long Laps
4 Long Laps |
Note: race promoters reserve the right to modify and/or consolidate classes and categories as needed.
For a complete list of racing categories, classes & fees, click here.
Awards based on the final Overall Indie Series standings will be presented shortly after the Open men finish at approximately 4:30pm.
Registration
Day-of registration opens at 8:00am and closes approximately 10 minutes before race start.
Save time on race day by pre-registering online. For more information, go here.
Directions
Lake Padden Recreation Area is a Bellingham City Park located at 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98226
If Southbound on I-5
Take exit 252 for Samish Way toward W Wash University 0.2 mi
Turn left at S Samish Way 0.1 mi
Take the 1st right to stay on S Samish Way
The East Entrance to the park will be on the right (same entrance as to the golf course)
If Northbound on I-5
Take exit 246 for S Samish Way 0.1 mi
Turn left at S Samish Way 2.4 miles
The East Entrance to the park will on your left (same entrance as to the golf course)
Lodging
Larabee State Park is an absolutely gorgeous state park located approximately 25 minutes from the venue. It is a full service state park and is the best place to camp. It is on Chuckanut Bay and the shoreline is just a few minutes walk from your campsite.
Camp Lutherwood is another option that would be a good choice and closer to the venue and on Lake Samish, which a great place for a swim!
The Best Western Lakeway Inn is a bike friendly establishment and close to the venue for those looking for a clean sheets and a shower.
SPONSORS
Race Contact
Mark Peterson - markomtb13|at|comcast|dot|net
