Rio Bravo Rumble

Posted on January 7, 2010 by admin

The Glinn & Giordano Rio Bravo Rumble has become the premier bi-athlon in Central California. Boasting over 300 registered participants, the Rio Bravo Rumble continues to be the race peak performers choose!

JANUARY 15th 2011

This race is exclusively on private ranch land in the foothills near the mouth of the Kern River Canyon. There is no pre-race day course access. It is a privilege to access this land and the beauty of these hills. The course is challenging for beginners and the expert will be challenged on how fast he can go up and down this demanding course. Course consists of fire road and single track for cyclists and fire roads for runners/walkers.

COURSE LOCATION: 15701 Hwy 178, Bakersfield, CA, 93306

DAY OF REGISTRATION: 7:30am – 8:40am (with $10 late fee)

PRE-REGISTRATION: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1838725 .

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Participants can pre-register online at the above address thru January 11th, 2011 to guarantee a tech shirt. Race day reg, shirts available as supply allows.

PARKING: FREE in all areas. Parking on the highway is okay.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: **THE BIKE COURSE HAS CHANGED** To keep the cyclists off the running course and to eliminate the two lap confusion, there will only be a single 16 mile lap instead of the past 10 & 6 mile loops.

TIMING: Synergy Timing will provide the computer chip timing system with results posted at: www.srtiming.com Look here for past results.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS: $99 A stunning price for a high quality hotel, you will not be dissappointed, located in the heart of downtown, this hotel has a happening night life. (661) 427-4900 Mention Rio Bravo Rumble for this special rate. Rooms available until Dec 14, 2010 www.thepadrehotel.com

CAMPING: Camping Kern River $10-16 www.co.kern.ca.us/parks/kern-river-camp.asp 661-868-7000

STARTING TIMES:

**On-going podium results will be announced as they become available**

9:00am – Duathletes, duathlon team runners, solo runners and walkers

9:05am – Solo bikers only (duathlon team bikers will wait for their team runner to finish before starting)

12:00pm – Kids races (free with shirts and prizes for all)

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EVENTS: All events are subject to a $10 late fee if registered after January 8th, 2011.

Solo Duathlon – 10K run followed by a 16mi moutain bike.

**Registration: ByJanuary 8th, 2011 at a cost of $35.00.

**Categories: Over 45 Mens

Under 45 Mens

Over 45 Womens

Under 45 Womens

Team Duathlon – 10K run followed by a 16mi moutain bike.

**Registration: By January 8th, 2011 at a cost of $60.00.

**Categories: Mixed Team Combined Age of 89 or less

Mixed Team Combined Age of 90 or more

All Men Combined Age of 89 or less

All Men Combined Age of 90 or more

All Women Combined Age of 89 or less

All Women Combined Age of 90 or more

Solo Events - 5 or 10K run or 16 or 32 mi mtn bike

**Registration: By January 8th, 2011 at a cost of $25.00.

**Categories: 5K fun run/walk or 10K Run (male or female)

16 Mi Mtn Bike Race (male/female; novice/expert)

32 Mi Mtn Bike Race (male/female; novice/expert)

Kids Races - fun course designed to challenge the kids.

**Registration: FREE the day of the event.

**Categories: 7 and under

8 – 11 year olds

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COURSE RECORDS:

M	10K	Runner	Oscar Fuentes	35:25	2009
M	16mi	Biker	Sam Ames	58:04	2007
M	32mi	Biker	Mike Noel	2:16:11	2009
M	Duathlon	Duathlete	Slater Fletcher	1:47:20	2008

F	10K	Runner	Anna Vanderstelt	38:58	2007
F	16mi	Biker	Debbie Kellogg	1:20:36	2007
F	32mi	Biker	Ann Hatley	3:45:11	2010
F	Duathlon	Duathete	Sarah Roessler	2:16:36	2010

Men Team – Jeff Mofitt & Brian Monroe				1:40:55	2008
Female Team – Sally Baker & Linda Monje				2:23:03	2006
Mixed Team – Amanda Montgomery & Graysen Oldham				1:50:40	2006

**NEW COURSE RECORDS WILL BE RECORDED IN 2011 WITH THE COURSE CHANGE (except runners). OLD RECORDS WILL REMAIN POSTED AS PREVIOUS COURSE RECORDS.

VIDEO: www.golivestream.tv/channels/golivestream.tv/shows/RIO_BRAVO_RUMBLE_MTN_BIKE_BIATHLON

PROCEEDS BENEFIT:

Proceeds benefit Bike Bakersfield whose goals are to create Safe Routes for kids to bike to school, increase awareness of cycling as a form of transportation/commuting, and unite the biking community. They give away helmets and bikes to underprividledged and do an incredible job of educating the city planners when it comes to development projects to include bike lanes. For info about Bike Bakersfield visit: www.bikebakersfield.org

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