Cruiserman (The Event)

This is NOT your typical triathlon… dust off the Cruiser and get  ready to roll.  Cruiserman is a unique twist on traditional triathlon…forget Aero helmets, carbon bikes and racing flats…think happy thoughts…floaties, cruisers, and flip flops.  Cruisermen & Cruiserwomen will swim (flotation devices (no boats) allowed)  thru the water (bring your own float - get creative folks), roll around town on a cruiser, and jog (aka yogg) on an obstacle laden trail.  As the sun begins to set, expect good times and beers lakeside!

JUST announced - we now have a DUATHLON option if you would prefer to stay out of the lake!  Same great price, same great event.

RACE DAY - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 - 10AM

Who?

This event is for anyone 13 & up…21 and up get some beverages of the adult variety when you are done.
 

• Swim - billed as a swim but you are encouraged to BYOR - Bring Your Own Raft - to float on (this is the "swim" portion) - samples below...no boats!

• A Cruiser (working on special deals with cool sponsors)
  • Cruiser - what exactly do we mean by a "Cruiser" - here ya go
    
    • Tires - big fat ones, ie - not skinny, 1, 2 or 3 tires, just be able to ride it across Priest sidewalk south bound.
    • Gears - 1, 2 or 3 gears, hell go fixed, (it will not be about who goes the fastest folks) and to make a distinction on bikes for this event would be falling in line with what we are not...this is about a "good time" as in fun.
    • Brakes - coaster, hand, fixed...just be able to stop safely in a reasonable manner.
    • Tandem...yea do it, we wish we had one.
    • Helmet - yep, need one to stay safe, set a good example and ride with one. Integrate it into your costume.
• Footwear that is good for some jogging (the "j" is soft those not familiar with “Anchorman”…watch it please).

• A good attitude (always)
• Costume - reuse that halloween, Fat Tire costume and theme up your raft & bike!
• Towel…useful to change or dry off…you may need to do both
• A blinky so you can ride home when all is said and done
• A coupla bucks…a portion of all proceeds from beer sales will benefit a local non-profit

• Adventure - A fantastical one (it’s a word…I think)
• Friends - new ones (if you are cool)
• Beer garden - featuring a prime view of the finish, corn hole, beer pong...
• Pics - posted online (FB at a minimum)
• Tee - custom soft cotton tee (like your favorite one..with no holes)
• Beverages - frosty adult beverages (21 and up) - First one FREE!
• Tunes - live DJ…DJ G Tea.
• Prestige - no one has done this event yet…ever!
• Awards - (gender doesn't matter, nor does speed)
  Top 3 best costumes
  Top 3 best cruisers
  Top 3 oldest cruisers
  Top 3 custom cruisers
  

• FRIDAY - PACKET PICK UP / REGISTRATION
  
  • TBD - likely one of our favorite pubs in downtown Tempe!
• SATURDAY
• 8a-9:45a - Packet Pickup & Day of Registration Open
• 8:30a - Rage Cycles Transition Open
• Start times
  • 10a - Beer Garden Open (concidence that first race starts at 10a? Nope) 
    • 10:00a Triathlon - Wave 1
      
    • 10:03a Triathlon - Wave 2
    • 10:06a Triathlon - Wave 3
    • 10:15a Duathlon
      
  • 11:30a-12:30p
    
    • Slow Race - slowest rider wins
    • Awards (see categories under "What do I get")
    • Bike Raffle (must be present to win)
      
  • 2:30p Last call
  • 3p Time to wrap it up!

•  Now till Aug 5 - $40
• Aug 6 – Sept 9 - $45
• Sept 10 - Sept 26 - $50
• Day of  the event -  $55 (No tee guarantee...Procrastinators be warned!)
• BEER - one for $3 or two for $5 - do the math, that's a deal!
  

• Swim - billed as a swim but you are encouraged to BYOR - Bring Your Own Raft on your own raft (BYOR) in Tempe Town Lake

  

• Ride a cruiser - if you don’t own one, we just gave you an excuse…or borrow one!
• Yog (aka Jog) over/around stuff
  – “stuff” is anything we determine to be of a challenging/fun/silly nature.
• Git Dirty – sand, mud, water…you may see some you may see all 3 or more…on the bike and/or the run…be ready. 
• Dress to impress – costumes are encouraged….the "Theme" for this year…”Mulletts and Mustaches”
• Skid – practice…bring good tires…it’s fun (my nephews will put you to shame)
• Kick Back – relax and have a good time on course…as our buddy Travis sez….”Fun IS Fun”…don’t you forget it.

• Can I drink on course?
  • Nope - our permit is for the 4 Peaks beer garden only. 
  • We are not stopping you from hitting the 4 Peaks beer garden during the race though.

• What time do we start?
  • Triathlon - first wave 10am, then a wave every 3 min thereafter
  • Duathlon - 10:15am
• Where is the start?
  • We will be using the NORTH bank of Tempe Town Lake.  Travel north on Mill until you hit Curry, turn Right on Curry, then take a right on Lake View Drive.  If you hit College Ave, you have gone too far!
• Where do I park?
  • Lake View Drive - Take Mill North over the lake, turn right on Curry, take you first right on Lake View Drive, you may park under the overpass, or in any of the open spots.
  • Tempe Town Lake Marina - Take Mill North, turn right on Curry, turn right on College, turn right on Gilbert, take a right into the Marina.
• How long is the course?
  – Swim/Float - ~ 400 yards - billed as a swim but you are encouraged to BYOR - Bring Your Own Raft - no boats!
  – Bike - about 3+ miles with stuff you gotta do…as in mandatory fun-ness
  – Run - about 1 mile (mostly on trails), some uphill and more stuff that will make you giggle and test your nimbleness (like a cat)
• Do I really need a cruiser?
  – No, not really, a bmx will do…or your kids bmx…but really in the spirit of the event, we want cruisers out there…borrow a friends…get one with a coupon we give you with every entry…or do what we did…found one at the dump (not kidding)…else check out Craigslist…
• Since there are SO many Cruisers and definitions...
  
  • Tires - big fat ones, ie - not skinny.
  • Gears - 1, 2 or 3 gears, hell go fixed, (it will not be about who goes the fastest folks) and to make a distinction on bikes for this event would be falling in line with what we are not...this is about a "good time" as in fun.
  • Brakes - coaster, hand, fixed...just be able to stop safely in a reasonable manner.
  • Tandem...yea do it, we wish we had one.
  • Bottom line, don't bring a road bike or a mountain bike, unless it is a pugsley or some other insanely rad bike.
    

• What do I win?
  – This race is really not about winning, more about getting out on your cruiser, having a good time among friends and maybe tipping back a few beers.  You'll get a tee, and grin on your face a damn good chance at walking with some schwag and possibly a new cruiser.  Don't be THAT guy that has to win and HAS to race everything...there are enough of those guys.
  

• I hear there is a Duathlon option (Bike & Run), can I do that?
  • You sure can, we realize some folks don't like the water as much as we do, so we are giving you the option to just bike and ride, same great price, same great event, same beer garden.
• Should I wear a costume?
  – Yea, ya should…it is a themed event and “Mustache Mania” is a great way to kick off the inaugural event and help us roll into Movember