Saturday Night, May 12th

The Tour de Grove Street Sprints and the return of the Drag Races!

Fast. Furious. Do you think you have what it takes? Got quads the size of tree trunks?  The Tour de Grove continues Saturday Night with the Tour de Grove Street Sprint competition. Open to 100 male and 100 female athletes, the theme for the night will be “Deeds not Words.”

$1750 will be on the line as racers put the hammer down. Place your bets and line the streets as the excitement builds towards the Grand Finale. An open category race, the Tour de Grove Street Sprints will be won by the fastest man and fastest woman, no discussion necessary.

Rules

Round 1. 100 riders, 20 heats of 5, Top 2 Advance to the next round.

Round 2. 40 riders, 8 heats of 5, Top 2 Advance to the next round.

Round 3. 16 riders, 4 heats of 4, Top 2 Advance to the next round.

Round 4. 8 riders, 2 heats of 4, Winners advances to Finale, 2nd Place advances to Podium Round. Bottom Four advance to Consolation Round.

Round 5. 1 heat of 4 riders to determine 5th-8th place.

Round 6. Podium Round. Head to Head to determine 3rd and 4th place.

Round 7. The Grand Finale. More cowbell.

The Tour de Grove Drag Races.

The Rules:

Format: Single elimination Heats. All riders must look fabulous prior to hurtling towards the finish line.

When: Saturday Night, May 12th at the Tour de Grove Street Sprint Course. 9:00ish pm-9:30ish pm.

Cost: Hair Spray, Human dignity and Valor. Otherwise Free.

Registration:  @ The Handlebar. 4127 Manchester Ave. Race Day Only. Registration from 7:00pm until 8:30pm.

The Equipment: The Electra Hawaii Beach Crusier  is a unisex racing bicycle designed for maximum aerodynamics and thrust. It comes equipped with a racing flowerly saddle and a racing high performance chain guard. Not for the faint of heart.

Our Fabulous Sponsor: Many, many thanks to the Vital Voice.