Newton's Revenge - A bike race up the Mt. Washington Auto Road
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Base of the Auto Road, under the big tent
3:00pm-8:00pm

Racer Check-in
Present photo ID
Sign waiver
Pick up racer kit (race number, etc)
Pick up prepaid race merchandise
Rider/Driver section – if you are a racer and need a ride down or if you are a Driver and want to take a racer back down there will be an area set aside for you to meet.
Meet & Greet with the Pros!  5pm-7pm (Cabot Cheese Tasting)

Saturday, July 10 - RACE DAY!
Mt. Washington Auto Road
6:00-8:00am

Racer Check-in
Present photo ID
Sign waiver
Pick up racer kit (race number, etc)
Pick up prepaid race merchandise
Rider/Driver section: if you are a racer and need a ride down or if you are a Driver and
want to take a racer back down there will be an area set aside for you to meet.
Drivers leave for the summit

6:30am

Breakfast available for purchase at Glen View Café located in the Lodge across the street from the big tent

6:15-8:00am

Road opens for rider's cars to the summit. VERY IMPORTANT: Drivers must leave EARLY. NO ONE is permitted to drive up after 8:00 a.m.
STAGECOACHES depart for the summit with spectators. Be Early! - Tickets will be sold starting at 7:00 am on a first come, first serve basis. Stages will then proceed to the summit. No spectator vans available after 8:00 a.m. No advance ticket sales.
Adults: $29.00 / Children 5-12 $12.00 For more info please visit the Mt. Washington Auto Road web site.

8:00am

 

Road closes to automobile traffic

8:20am

Racers Line Up

8:30am

 

Pre-Race Announcements

8:40am

Top Notch Group Starts

8:45am

2nd Group Starts (20-34) (35-39)

8:50am

3rd Group Starts (40-44)

8:55am

4th Group Starts (Tandem, juniors, 45 +)

11:15am

 

Auto Road opens for down traffic or will remain closed until Auto Road gives the ok to release traffic.

12:00pm

Awards Ceremony & Lunch

12:30pm

Auto Road opens to all traffic or will remain closed until Auto Road gives the ok.

*Spectators may hike up the Auto Road prior to the start of the race. There will be a steady stream of cars driving up the road so pedestrians should be alert and stay to the side of the road. Remember there will be 600 cyclists racing up the road in four separate waves, please stay off the road until all racers have passed you.

*VERY IMPORTANT: Please check the Mt. Washington Auto Road website for rates and vehicle restrictions. Be aware that a number of vehicle makes and models are prohibited from using the Auto Road. There are also weight restrictions depending on the type of vehicle.

Drivers presenting two or more ride coupons will receive free passage up the mountain. (Every racer receives a ride coupon to give his/her driver)

MOST IMPORTANT: HAVE FUN!!!

Practice Ride
Practice Ride date for Newton's Revenge is Sunday, June 6, 2010.

The Practice Ride will not open to the general public. The Practice Ride is reserved for those that have registered for the race. Registered participants will receive PR registration instructions via email. The PR is limited to 300 riders.The PR is on a first come first serve basis and is free to registered racers in Newton's Revenge. Registered racers will need their confirmation # from Bikereg.