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Cyclists to Race Steam Engine in Man vs. Machine Race
Copyright (at) Awakened, LLC, All Rights Reserved, 2015
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
TUSAYAN, Ariz. - Cyclist will be going head to head with
a 1923 300 ton steam engine on a grueling 54 mile
race.
The Race of All Time
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
The race will start at the Grand Hotel in Tusayan and
will finish on historic Route 66 in downtown Williams on
Sept. 26
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
Most races, on a first year basis, only get 100 to 150
(racers) and we have already exceeded that
number," said Patrick Bohrman, co-founder of Grand
Canyon Racing at the beginning of August.
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
On race day, cyclists will take on Grand Canyon Railway's steam engine No. 4960 -a 310-ton monster, for a 54 mile ride that has a 2,023-foot elevation change.
Can they do it?
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
Cyclists will leave the Grand Hotel at 1 p.m. and head south on Highway 64 for 50 miles before ending up on historic Route 66 for the final four miles. The finish line will be on Second Street and Route 66 in Williams.
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
Local and state law enforcement, including Coconino County Sheriff's Department, Arizona Highway Patrol and the Williams Police Department will provide security for the race.
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
Proceeds from the event will also go toward the
Williams High School Scholarship and will help fund a
college scholarship for a senior at Williams High School.
Other proceeds from the event will go toward the
Williams High School Mountain Bike team/club.
A Race to Help the Children
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
Grand Canyon Racing is partnering with an
internationally recognized bicycling manufacturer, Fuji
Cycles, to help outfit the club.
"We are promoting Fuji in the race and in exchange
we are getting free gear for the kids," Bohrman said.
Fuji Cycles
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
The race is open to all types of racers. There is a three
and a half hour time cap for cyclist to complete the
race.
"This is definitely a majority recreational rider type of
event," he said. "We have riders from 18 to as high as
60 to 70 years old.
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
Registration for the race is $70 and includes a $25
additional option for a bus ticket transporting racers
and their bikes to the starting line.
Register Today
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
Grand Canyon Railway is selling round-trip tickets and
one-way tickets for those interested in riding the train
during the race.
Come Get Your Tickets!
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
Train tickets for passengers who want to ride the train
during the race can be purchased from Grand
Canyon Railway for $75 for adults and $45 for children
16 and younger.
A Beautiful View from the Railway
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
The day of the race the train will depart from the
Williams train depot at 8 a.m. and will arrive at the South
Rim around 11:30 a.m. and will depart the station
around the same time as the cyclists.
Don’t Miss the Train…
223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center
450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
explorethecanyon.com
The Grand Prize Goes to?
First place prize is $500 from the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel,
second place will receive a two-night stay at the Grand Canyon
Railway Hotel and two first class train tickets for the Grand Canyon
Railway and third place will receive two first class round trip tickets
on the Grand Canyon Railway.
More information and registration can be found at
www.grandcanyonracing.com.