Saturday, August 3, 2019
We are currently working on acquiring the proper permitting for the 2019 race.  Information will be posted as it becomes available 
 HAWAII CYCLING CLUB &
BIKE WORKS
SEA TO STARS ROAD RACE 2018
AKA: MAUNA KEA VOLCANO CHALLENGE

New Course!!
Race starts at 10:00 AM in Hilo

Start

Finish
Big Island, HI
Bicycle Hawaii Racing King/Queen of the Mountain Championship
For State of Hawaii

Course:
Waikoloa Road @ Hwy 19 to Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center

The Challenge:
The Climbs: 3 Cat 1’s and one Cat 2.
48 miles, 9800 Feet Elevation Gain
Very Hard Course at Altitude: Do not attempt the Sea to Stars Race unless you are a strong climber.
Before registering, everyone should be very honest concerning their ability to complete this race.

WHO:
Road Bicyclists and now Mountain Bicyclists

WHEN:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2018

Registration:
Through July 30, 2018.
No week of or day of registration

Register:
Go to www.usacycling.org
Registration is only on the USA Cycling web site.
No mail or hand in registration
. Fees will increase:
January 22 – February 28: $80
March 1 – May 31: $90
June 1 – July 31: $105
High School Students: $10

Discounts:
HCC 2018/2019 Members, with Jersey: $20
HCC 2018 Members: $10, Military: $20

Race Day Sign In: 7:00
AM @ Bike Works Beach & Sports, Queens Shops, Waikoloa

Pre Race Meeting:
7:30 – 7:40 AM @ Bike Works Beach & Sports

Easy Ride to Start:
7:50 AM.

Rolling Start and Cut Off:
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. 6 ½ hours to complete the course

USA RULES:
Sleeved bicycle jerseys, no aero bars plus over 40 pages of rules.
Must complete race course by 2:30 PM.
If a person is still on the course after 2:30 PM, you will be asked to leave the course. Transportation will be provided to Mauna Kea Park for the after race picnic/awards ceremony.

After 2:30 PM.
If you elect to stay on the course after 2:30 PM, you will be responsible for your own transportation to Mauna Kea Park and back to Bike Works Beach and Sports. You will not be eligible for category awards. This is a race, not a ride with a specific 2:30 PM cut off. No exceptions!
WHY COMPETE?
Bragging Rights:
I finished the Sea to Stars Road Race – 48 miles with 9800 feet of elevation gain. You have to do it!!

Prizes:
1st three places overall, male and female. Age group awards – 1st three places

Participants Stuff:
Tote Bag, race number, tickets for dinner, Other items to be determined.

Traffic Control:
Three left hand turns will have police officers stopping traffic and one Hawaii Cycling Club volunteer directing competitors.

Aide Stations:
5 on course and one at Mauna Kea Visitors Center

Toilets:
Near 3 aide stations also at the Mauna Kea Visitors Center, Mauna Kea Park and at sign in.

Dinner:
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM, Mauna Kea Park

Awards & SWAG:
To Be Determined

Convenient:
Fly in and out on the same day from neighbor islands.

Sunday Race:
Popular FREE local Peaman Race: Pedal Till Ya Puke,
6 miles, 3000 ft. elevation gain. Open
to everyone.
   Sign up for Sea to Stars at USA Cycling. Search for the event "Sea to Stars Road Race" on the USA Cycling Events page