Bike Course
BIKE COURSE CHANGES IN 2018 - PLEASE READ
Super Sprint & Sprint: 16.4 miles
Olympic: 40K (24.8 miles)
Construction of a large housing complex in Black Diamond has prompted changes in the bike course this year for all distances. At the previous Turnaround in Black Diamond, there's now a large roundabout that's unsafe for both vehicle and racing bikes. The turnaround for all distances will be just short of that turnaround.
The 3 miles we lost on the Olympic Course will be made up (almost) on Lake Holm. Where athletes previously turned left from Lake Holm to Lake Moneysmith, you'll continue straight for 1.5 miles to a turnaround there as well. See the maps below for further details.
The bike course is open to traffic. The shoulders of the road are generous on the majority of the course - however there are the requisite and typical potholes and thinner shoulders in a few spots. Your safety and the safety of those riding around you are the utmost priority. Respect these rules for your safety and the safety of others:
1. No passing on the right at any time
2. Ride as far to the right as possible to give others a fair chance to pass on the left without veering into traffic
3. Do not Draft - maintain a 3-bike length between bikes at all times
4. When you are being passed, you must drop back 3 bike lengths. When the person passing you has gotten 3 bike lengths ahead, you may pass at that time if you wish
BIKE COURSE CUT-OFF
As the traffic on State Highway 516 (Kent-Kangley Rd) picks up Sunday Morning, the management of the backup of vehicles becomes more dangerous and difficult in the areas west, south, and east of the park. For that reason, we have put in place a bike cut-off for Olympic Distance athletes. You must complete the first 13.5 miles of the bike course within 1 hour and 52 minutes. This is at the intersection of Auburn Black-Diamond Road and Lake Holm road - also known as the "Kelly Latte's" intersection. You will arrive at that intersection at mile 5 for the first time and take a right to do the Lake Holm/Lake Moneysmith loop. Your 2nd visit to that intersection at mile 13.5 is when you must be through by 8:52 for men, and by 8:55 for women and relay bikers. If you are past the cut-off, you'll be required to turn left and will become a Sprint athlete for the remaining bike and run the 5K instead of the 10K.
If you're concerned that you won't make a cut-off, you might consider switching to the sprint distance race and tackling the Olympic distance next year!
REOPENING OF KENT-KANGLEY TO TRAFFIC
If you find yourself on the bike course sometime after 9:30, you may be faced with an open intersection at Kent-Kangley Rd and Kent-Black Diamond Rd. A volunteer will meet you at the intersection and help you navigate the crosswalks to get back to transition where you can continue with the run and then cross the finish line.
Super Sprint & Sprint: 16.4 miles
Olympic: 40K (24.8 miles)
Construction of a large housing complex in Black Diamond has prompted changes in the bike course this year for all distances. At the previous Turnaround in Black Diamond, there's now a large roundabout that's unsafe for both vehicle and racing bikes. The turnaround for all distances will be just short of that turnaround.
The 3 miles we lost on the Olympic Course will be made up (almost) on Lake Holm. Where athletes previously turned left from Lake Holm to Lake Moneysmith, you'll continue straight for 1.5 miles to a turnaround there as well. See the maps below for further details.
The bike course is open to traffic. The shoulders of the road are generous on the majority of the course - however there are the requisite and typical potholes and thinner shoulders in a few spots. Your safety and the safety of those riding around you are the utmost priority. Respect these rules for your safety and the safety of others:
1. No passing on the right at any time
2. Ride as far to the right as possible to give others a fair chance to pass on the left without veering into traffic
3. Do not Draft - maintain a 3-bike length between bikes at all times
4. When you are being passed, you must drop back 3 bike lengths. When the person passing you has gotten 3 bike lengths ahead, you may pass at that time if you wish
BIKE COURSE CUT-OFF
As the traffic on State Highway 516 (Kent-Kangley Rd) picks up Sunday Morning, the management of the backup of vehicles becomes more dangerous and difficult in the areas west, south, and east of the park. For that reason, we have put in place a bike cut-off for Olympic Distance athletes. You must complete the first 13.5 miles of the bike course within 1 hour and 52 minutes. This is at the intersection of Auburn Black-Diamond Road and Lake Holm road - also known as the "Kelly Latte's" intersection. You will arrive at that intersection at mile 5 for the first time and take a right to do the Lake Holm/Lake Moneysmith loop. Your 2nd visit to that intersection at mile 13.5 is when you must be through by 8:52 for men, and by 8:55 for women and relay bikers. If you are past the cut-off, you'll be required to turn left and will become a Sprint athlete for the remaining bike and run the 5K instead of the 10K.
If you're concerned that you won't make a cut-off, you might consider switching to the sprint distance race and tackling the Olympic distance next year!
REOPENING OF KENT-KANGLEY TO TRAFFIC
If you find yourself on the bike course sometime after 9:30, you may be faced with an open intersection at Kent-Kangley Rd and Kent-Black Diamond Rd. A volunteer will meet you at the intersection and help you navigate the crosswalks to get back to transition where you can continue with the run and then cross the finish line.
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Sprint & Super Sprint Bike Course
View a map and cue sheet from Ride With GPS by clicking below 0.00 mi. Exit park to south, turn left on SE 272nd St 0.18 mi. Turn right at 152nd Ave SE 1.00 mi. Continue on Kent Black Diamond Rd SE 4.13 mi. Continue Straight on SE Auburn Black Diamond Rd 8.40 mi. U-Turn at Construction Entrance to Ten Trails 12.7 mi. Continue on Kent Black Diamond Rd SE 16.2 mi. Turn left at SE 272nd St 16.4 mi. End Sprint Bike Course Please note: No Aid Station on Bike |
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Olympic Bike Course
View a map a cue sheet here from RidewithGPS 0.00 mi. Exit park to south, turn left on SE 272nd St 0.18 mi. Turn right at 152nd Ave SE 1.00 mi. Continue on Kent Black Diamond Rd SE 4.13 mi. Continue Straight on SE Auburn Black Diamond Rd 5.04 mi. Turn right at SE Lake Holm Rd 5.78 mi. Continue right on SE Lake Holm 9.0 mi. Turnaround at 130th Ave SE. AID STATION 10.5 mi. Turn Right on Lake Moneysmith Rd (AID STATION) 13.6 mi. Turn Right on Auburn-Black Diamond Rd 16.6 mi. U-Turn at Construction Entrance to Ten Trails 20.6 mi. Continue on Kent Black Diamond Rd SE 24.7 mi. Turn left at SE 272nd St 24.8 mi. End Olympic Bike Course Please note: Aid Station at mile 10. |
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