Pedal Away Prostate Cancer

                                           Pedal Away Prostate Cancer

                                                    Bike race:  25 or 50 miles

      Date:                 Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025

                                    9:30 am race begins (rain or shine)

                                    8:00 am registration opens

       Location:           Eden Hill Medical Center,

                                  200 Banning St., Dover, De 19904

       Race Details:    A flatland timed road race involving 2 distances through Amish country in
       Kent County, Delaware.  The bike race includes a 25 mile or 50 mile route which makes a single loop (25 miles) or 2 loops (50 miles) that starts and ends at Eden Hill Medical Center in Dover - see  directions below or view 25 mile route at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36026999  and 50 mile route at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47821881 

        Picnic lunch at 11:30 am with Trophy presentations at Finish line.

        The 25-mile event has also been designated as the 40K cycling road race for the 2025 Delaware Senior Olympics (DSO).  Riders 40 years of age and above may compete in the DSO by completing this registration form and checking the box as a DSO participant. Please email Patrick Cabrey at admin@delawareseniorolympics.org to confirm registration and handle separate DSO entry fee.

      Both competitive and non-competitive categories are available for the Prostate event but all riders will be electronically timed using chips.  E-Bikes are not permitted in the competitive categories but may be used in the noncompetitve group.

                    RULES:
                    Racers will be electronically timed using chips.  
                    Traffic will be controlled at all intersections and lights.
                    Drafting is permitted but no Time Trial bikes or Aero bars allowed.                                 
                    Prizes will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each category.
                    Results will be posted on-site and online.
                                

                    No USAC license required.

                    ID required upon check-in.

                    Liability waiver must be completed prior to race.

                    All racers must wear helmets.
                    Designated race course must be followed.

                    No water stops available so plan accordingly.

       Classes:          Competitive/Noncompetitive: 25 or 50 miles (register for 1 distance only)

                                 Men-  Under 40,  40-54,  55-64,  65 & older 

                                Women-  25 mile:  Under 40,  40 & older,  60 & older     50 mile: Open

                                All classes race on the same course, including those participating in the Delaware Senior Olympics, in a staggered start.  A neutral start will be utilized with the 50-mile competitive racers beginning first, then the 25-mile competitive group, followed by self-designated non-competitve riders. 

       Fee:                 $55 online

                                $65 on-site

                                Entry fee includes Race shirt

                                Water and picnic lunch provided at finish

       Registration:    Online registration recommended at www.bikereg.com/pedal-away-prostate-cancer. (Or Search "Pedal Away Prostate Cancer" on the BikeReg website)

                               closes at 11 pm, Sept. 11, 2025. 

                               Onsite registration available at 8 am on race day, up to 15 minutes prior to race. 

                               Make checks payable to DPCC if registering on-site.

      Purpose:         The goal of the Pedal Away Prostate Cancer bike race is
                              to raise awareness of prostate cancer and promote early screening.
                              Funds raised will benefit screening and prostate cancer research.
                              Sponsored by DPCC and Bayhealth Medical Center.
      

      Race Director:   Michael Zaragoza
                                 UroMRZ@aol.com
                                 302-270-6229

     Website:      www.facebook.com/De-Prostate-Cancer-Coalition-192477170797435/


       RACE DIRECTIONS - 25 Mile Route

Start at: Eden Hill Medical Center
200 Banning St,  Dover, De 19904

-  Turn Left on North St
-  Left on POW/MIA Parkway
-  Right on Wyoming Mill Spur
-  Left on Wyoming Mill Road
-  Continue straight on nS. Railroad Ave
-  Right on Westville Rd.
-  Right on Sandy Bend 
-  Right on Tuxward

-  Right on Halltown Rd. (Route 8)

-  Right on Brittney Lane

-  Left on Bryants Corner Rd

-  Left on Hazlettville Rd..

-  Right on Wyoming Mill. 

-  Left on Wyoming Mill Spur

-  Left on POW/MIA Parkway                                                                                                                              

-  FINISH on POW/MIA Parkway, at intersection with Ridgely Blvd.

A course map and cue sheet are available to view and export at

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36026999

Pedal Away Prostate Cancer 2024-  50 MILE ROUTE
Sept. 14, 2024

9:30 am start from Eden Hill Medical Center:

    Left on North St.
    Left on POW/MIA Parkway
    Right on Wyoming Mill Spur
    Left on Wyoming Mill Road
   Continue straight on Railroad Ave
    Right on Westville Rd.
    Right on Sandy Bend.
    Right on Tuxward
    Right on Halltown Rd.  (Route 8)
    Right on Brittney Ln.
    Left on Bryants Corner Rd.
    Left on Hazlettville Rd.
    Right on Wyoming Mill Rd. (25 milers turn left at Wyoming Mill Spur)
    Continue straight onto So. Railroad Ave.
    Right on Westville Rd.
    Right on Sandy Bend
    Right on Tuxward
    Right on Halltown Rd (Route 8)
    Right on Brittney Ln. 
    Left on Bryants Corner Rd.
    Left on Hazlettville Rd.
    Right on Wyoming Mill Rd.
    Left on Wyoming Mill Spur
    Left on POW/MIA Parkway  (FINISH at intersection with Ridgely Blvd.)

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47821881