The Urban Assault Ride™ is the biggest Bicycle Obstacle Event series in the nation! Here's how it works: You and your teammate will set out on a city-wide quest for 'checkpoints' on your favorite two-wheeled steeds. At each checkpoint, you'll drop your bikes and complete a funky/adventurous obstacle course, then remount your bikes and hit the streets for more.
The goal is to complete all the checkpoints in the shortest amount of time. You choose your own route and checkpoint order. This means that the most clever are often the victors. Of course, it may also help if you can pull a mean big-wheel powerslide and fly across an inflatable slip-n-slide ;)
After your pedal-powered adventure, your team will cross the finish line and enter a massive celebration of New Belgium Brewing Co's whimsical ways, bikes, and big wheels. The after party is just as much fun as the ride itself, thanks to the craziest raffle prize contest you'll ever experience.
Pick a partner and we'll see you there!!
Austin, TX: June 24th Benefitting: Austin Ridge Riders and Yellow Bike Project
The Urban Assault Ride is an Austin summer cycling institution. What 1st started as a tiny sparkle in a local bike racer's eye has now turned into the biggest competitive cycling event in the Lone Star state. There's a reason why - every year the UAR gets bigger with fresh and funky obstacle courses and a massive celebration at the finish line. It's a "can't miss event" that must be on every Austinite's summer calendar. The ATX UAR NEARLY SOLD OUT IN 2011 - SO REGISTER ASAP!!!
Yes - it's going to be hot, but we've got you covered. many obstacles will cool you down with water, not to mention plenty of tasty cold beverages at the finishline! It's the place to be on steamy Sunday morning!
Bring your friends and family to the after party from 11 - 2! After party includes contests, mini bike limbo, mustache contest, and much more!
Price: Only $30 -60/person! (Sign up early for the best prices) You'll get a 100% cotton t-shirt, a couple of free beers at the after party, some great swag from our sponsors, and entered into some contests to win even more great prizes!
Online Registration closes Friday, August 22nd, at 4pm.
Packet Pick Up: (Saturday 6/23 11am-3pm) (LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!!!)
Location: TBD
VIP Package: $10/person
Includes:
- 100% Cotton Urban Assault Ride T-Shirt
- Custom Urban Assault Ride waterbottle
- Surly Junk Strap
- Super Quick Check-In on SUNDAY morning (you DO NOT need to come to packet pickup on Saturday with the VIP Package)
Start/Finish: Fiesta Gardens Park at 8:00am
Off-Limit Streets: (These streets can be crossed but not ridden. Bike lanes on these streets are permitted.)
- Mopac (Loop 1)
- I-35, 290
- Lamar
- Guadalupe between 24th and 45th
Obstacle Checkpoints: Checkpoints can be reached in ANY order
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Mystery Checkpoints: There will be 2 'mystery checkpoints' which all teams will have to locate - in addition to the obstacle checkpoints above. The 1st clue will be avaialble the thursday before the race and listed HERE. The 2nd mystery checkpoint clue will be revealed when you reach the 1st mystery checkpoint.
Bonus Quiz: Take the OPTIONAL bonus quiz before the UAR to gain valuable time. The best scores on the quiz start the UAR 1st.
You have from Wednesday until Friday at 4pm to complete your team's quiz.
Bike Rental Info: Bicycle Sport Shop
Camping: If you like hot sweaty nights, check out these places:
McKinney Falls St Park (the closest) - but not a lot of swimming and the highways can be hears
Pace Bend Park (on Lake Travis, so there's plenty of swimming to be had)
Krause Springs (the furthest, but the prettiest - and with TX's best swimming hole)
Yeah - we're a different kind of event - but you're going to love it!
