Life Balance Sports & Wellness

Race/Course Descriptions:  The course is out and back with a turn-around point set near the halfway mark. There is a slight rise to the turn around but is relatively flat otherwise. This course is open to traffic. All participants must adhere to all traffic laws and regulations. When in doubt, err on the side of safety and yield to traffic.

Registration:  Entry fee for each race is $15. Race day registration opens at 5:45pm and closes at 6:20pm. Checks should be made payable to Life Balance Sports.  Fees will not be prorated or refunded. 

All participants must have an annual USA Cycling license (available at www.usacycling.org) or purchase a One Day license. All riders must also complete the USA Cycling Event Release form. All forms have been placed on the event website for ease of download. Please complete forms legibly prior to attending the race to expedite the registration process.

Race:  Riders will be started at 30-second intervals.  First rider is off at 6:30pm.  If volunteers are unavailable, it will be a standing start.  If we have enough volunteers, riders will be held at the start.

Rules:  All USAC rules apply.  CSPC approved helmets are required at all times with the chinstrap properly secured.  Promoter reserves the right to adjust start times and distances, alter or change courses, or remove riders from a race as deemed necessary on the day of the race.  Riders 18 and under must have rider release signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Directions and Parking:  From the KC area, take I-35 South to the US-56 W/W 175^th St. exit and turn right onto 175^th St.  Exit onto New Century Pkwy (right) and go north to the race parking lot, the first entrance on the right. The parking lot is just north of the start/finish area and there are plenty of spaces available. 

Restrooms:  Restroom facilities are limited at this venue.  There are several nearby gas stations that are cyclist friendly and they will let you use their restrooms.  Please make use of the gas stations and/or fast food facilities on your way to the course.  Please consider purchasing some food or drink while you are there.

Pre-race warm-up:  Warm-up is not allowed on the course during races.  There are roads near the course to warm up on.

Race Numbers:  Race numbers are required and will be worn on the right side of the jersey.

Weather:  Races are held rain or shine. Promoter may cancel, postpone, or combine events if lightning or other threatening conditions exist. Cancellations could be made ahead of time or onsite. 

For notice of cancellation or postponement, please visit LifeBalanceSports.blogspot.com, follow @GinaSport on Twitter, or Gina Poertner on Facebook. Generally, the online posting will be made by 4:00 p.m. on race day.

Results:  A link to the results will be posted on the event web site at www.LifeBalanceSports.com.  To see results directly, go to LifeBalanceSports.Blogspot.com. This is a training race series, prizes will not be awarded.

Promoter:  Gina Poertner    785-817-5866    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it