2-Day Du Extravaganza!

EVENT POSTPONED 09/11/08

Sweet & Twisted DU 09.13-14.2008

Be one of the first 50 participants to register for the Sweet & Twisted Du on September 14th and qualify to win a $50.00 gift certificate to the Bicycle Sport Shop! Winners will be notified 9/1/2008 via email.

Beginner/Novice Course Map
Run 2.25 miles, Bike 8.00 miles, Run 2.25 miles

Syk Bastard Course Map
Run 4.00 miles, Bike 12.00 miles, Run 4.00 miles

Driving Directions

Weather and Special Announcement Hotline
512-658-8766

REGISTRATION INFORMATION


Online registration closes 9/11/2008
Sweet & Twisted Duathlon
Individual Registration
$50.00 early, $65.00 late

Sweet & Twisted Duathlon
Relay Registration
$75.00 early, $90.00 late

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Saturday - Join us for PRE-RACE FUN!   Come early, pick out the best camping spot and be entertained. You won’t want to miss the first ever “Drag Race”. This one-on-one 1/2 mile ‘get down and dirty drag race’ is the ultimate challenge and holds total bragging rights to the winner. Choose your opponent… first one across the line moves on to the next round, one winner takes all. Wear a skirt and be a real man! Awards for best costume, best attitude and overall winner will be awarded in both sexes….girls you can get your “Drag” on too!

Sunday –The main event! Two courses off-road Duathlon, certified by USAT. Prepare to get dirty and have a great time! Pre- race breakfast available, post race party is a must! Bring the family but leave the pooch at home!

VENUE DESCRIPTION
Flat Rock Ranch • Flat Rock Creek Rd. • Comfort, TX 78013

Flat Rock Ranch is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country about 45 miles Northwest of San Antonio. The ranch consists of 1,300 rugged acres that have been in our family for over 100 years. In fact, we raise Black Angus cattle and Angora goats. Currently we have 25 miles of existing single track with some jeep trail. The trails lead through typical hill country terrain, with spectacular views, hill climbs, long downhill sections, technical single track, and several creek crossings.
    

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please do not bring pets to Flat Rock Ranch. Keep your pooch at home! Flat Rock Ranch Parking Fees per Person: $6.00 per day Flat Rock Ranch Camping per Person: $10.00 per day. Please Call in advance for camping. Actually email works best for us. jimmy@flatrockranch.com.

PARKING Parking is on site at Flat Rock Ranch, Park fees will be collected upon entrance of park.

PACKET PICKUP Packet Pick Up is hosted at our Sponsor Pure Austin

  • Thursday September 11th 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Pure Austin Quarry Lake
  • Friday September 12th 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pure Austin Town Lake
  • Saturday September 13th 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM at Flat Rock Ranch, Comfort, TX
Town Lake
907 W 5th St.
Austin, TX 78703
Ph:   (512) 474-1800
Fax: (512) 474-1482
Email: infoTL@pureaustin.com

Quarry Lake
4210 W Braker Ln.
Austin, TX 78780
Ph:   (512) 342-2200
Fax: (512) 342-0128
Email: infoQL@pureaustin.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday September 13th
1:00 PM On Site Packet Pick –up & Late Registration
1:00 PM Registration for the Drag Race begins. $20.00 Cash/Check only.
2:00 PM Beginner/Novice Free Mountain Bike Clinic
2:15 PM Beginner/Novice Free Trail Running Clinic
3:45 PM Registration for the Drag Race ends – all entries must be in.
4:00 PM Drag Race begins
5:30 PM Drag Race Award Ceremony
5:40 PM Drag Rac
e winner does a “Happy Dance”!
5:45 PM BBQ, BEER & Live Music begin
9:00 PM Party ends…so sad…see you in the morning.

Sunday September 14th.
5:30 AM Parking Lot Opens,
5:45 AM Transition Opens
6:00 AM Last Chance Packet Pick up & Registration begins.
7:30 AM Packet Pick Up and Last Chance Registration closes
7:45 AM Transition Closes
8:00 AM 1st wave begins
10:00 AM BBQ, Beer & Live Music Starts
10:30 AM Award Ceremony Starts
12:00 PM Live Music Closes
1:00 PM Event Closes….go home!

ENTERTAINMENT/FOOD OPTIONS
Saturday 13th: Post Drag Race Party features
Alan Lempke & Lost Yankee Music (Live Music)
Riley’s Bar-B-Que Diner (please bring cash for food) brisket & pork loin or brisket & chicken, beans, potato salad, cole slaw, pickles, marinated onions, sauces, bread & tea.  $12.50 per person, all you can eat.

Sunday 14th (pre-race)
Riley’s Bar-B-Que Breakfast (please bring cash for food)
Breakfast Tacos & Salsa $1.75 each
(Egg, Potato & Bacon, Cheese or Bean & Cheese) 
Assorted Danish $1.25 each/
Assorted Juices & milk $1.50
Coffee

Sunday 14th (post-race)
Riley’s Bar-B-Que (free for athletes, spectators please bring cash for food)
brisket, & regular & jalapeno sausage, beans, potato salad, cole slaw, pickles, marinated onions, sauces, bread
Sweet Leaf Tea
Kool Kones – ice cream
Real Beer

EXPO/VILLAGE Visit our sponsors booths at our post race event

AWARDS/ PRIZES
WIN CASH!!!
Cash prizes awarded to Overall Winners 3 deep men & women combined
Masters Winners 3 deep men & women combined, Relay 3 deep
Kick-ass prizes awarded to Age Group Winners 1st place only.
Catagories:
Overall, Masters, Relay
15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+

CANCELATION POLICY Please Note: All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of the circumstances. Selling of your race entry slot is strictly prohibited by USA Triathlon rules. If you do sell your race slot, you will be disqualified from the race and you, as well as the entrant who purchased your slot, will be unable to race in another Red Licorice Events event or USAT event for a minimum of 2 years. Selling of race entries jeopardizes our race insurance coverage, and can change the placement status of other athletes that have trained hard to complete the race. NOTE: A valid ID will be required at race packet pick-up.

WEATHER POLICY Delays of event may happen due to lightening or severe hail, rain, or wind. There are no refunds due to weather related cancellation of event.

VOLUNTEER We are always looking for great people to volunteer for our events. Please check out our “Pay it Forward” volunteer program for incentives. To volunteer for this race click here

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