We are right around the corner from the June 14 12 Hours Of Temecula Race 2-2008. The registration is looking strong with a bunch of folks coming from all over the US. We are super excited to get this race underway. The weather is looking good, with milder temps and sunshine. Of course hydration will still be a big part of a June race. Stay hydrated and don’t let the sun get the best of you!
 
There have been a few changes for the upcoming race. The venue has been changed to a new spot at Vail Lake. It isn’t far from the old venue, and only ¼ mile away. The new spot is at the pool area near the Huck Finn pond. It is a much nicer area with pools to cool down in and green grass to roll around in. So the dust will be at a minimum at the Start/Finish area. We have hot showers available and great camping in the million-year-old oaks. The new venue is beautiful.
 
We have changed the course a bit also. It measures right around 11 miles with 1400 feet of climbing. For detailed info you can check out http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=215622
 
I will tell you that the Dam Climb is still part of the new layout...I know how exciting that is!
 
The race will start at 9:00 a.m. this June 14, 08 Saturday morning and
go till 9:00 p.m. Saturday evening. The nice thing about this particular race is the night riding is at a minimum. The sun doesn’t go down till after 8 p.m. Of course mandatory lights are in effect for 7:30pm. That means if you go out on a lap after 7:30 you must have lights on the bike or helmet.
 
There will be water and Gatorade at the race site. But please bring your hydration with you. Endurance racers need to have all their support prior to the race.
 
We are sad to not be having the R&R Catering guys out with us for this race. But we have picked up some great vendors to help fill the bill. Juice It Up will out there making smoothies, Wetzel pretzels will be out also, plus Vail Lake resort will have the Deli and grocery store open all day long. And just as a thank you for you the racers I have gone out and bought a couple of kegs of beer for after the race. FREE BEER FOR ALL!
 
Please make sure you pick up you race packets on time. Each racer must check in prior to the race and sign their packets. The packet pickup times are as follows:
 
Friday 4:00-7:30 p.m. at the Start/Finish
Saturday 6:00-8:00 a.m. at the Start/Finish
 
If you do not check in on time you cannot race. Any one member not checking in constitutes a forfeit for the entire team!
 
You can printout the waiver part of the packet at the website www.12hrsoftemecula.com and have it filled out to help speed things along.
 
When you and your team gets to the venue area please look for signs to see where team pit areas are. There is a lot of space out there. But please be aware of the racers and the path of the course. For any issues please see Jason Ranoa for directions.
 
There will be a bunch of vendors and Bike companies out at the venue with the latest greatest stuff for your biking needs.
INTENSE CYCLES
INTENES TIRES
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VIGOR HELMETS
AYUP LIGHTS
NIMBUS WATER SYSTEMS
SPINERGY WHEELS
ESI GRIPS
CYCOPATH BIKE SHOP ( Cycopath will be on hand to support the racers
will maintenance and bike parts)
PROMOTION SPORTSWEAR  ( Thanks Scratchy for the support)
EZ-UP SHELTERS
 
Some of our raffle prizes include:
Water purification systems
Intense Tires The helmets
Vigor helmets
Ayup Lighting systems
Spinergy wheelsets
ESI Grips
A Nirve Bicycle
Promotion sportswear
Five $500 off coupons for Intense frames