The Marathon Crash Race
February 1, 2012 in Marathon Crash Race, Race Events
The Marathon Crash Race 3-18-2012
As the city sleeps, hundreds of cyclists gather at 3AM to compete in one of the largest under- ground urban bike races in the world. The Wolfpack Hustle Marathon Crash Race. During the early hours of the morning, the LA Marathon course is closed off to vehicle traffic in preparation for the foot race. 26 miles of LA streets with zero cars – a cyclists dream will become a reality.
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Saturday night (March 17th) Pre-Registration Party 1pm-11pm at Portfolio 360 7665 Melrose Ave. 90046 Pre-register for the Marathon Crash race using this website (click REGISTER to the right) and pick up your race number at the pre-registration event. Registration is free and You will be automatically entered into the CINELLI frame raffle. Come see all the prizes and swag for the winner's circle, get your shirt printed at the screen print booth have a beverage and get hyped. March 18th 3AM gather at Tang's Donut Sunset Blvd. and Fountain Ave. 90027 Rolling start at 4AM At 3AM Sunday morning, racers will begin to gather at Tang's Donut located at Sunset Blvd. and Fountain Ave. in Silverlake. By 4am hundreds of cyclists will begin the rolling start East on Sunset Blvd. towards Elysian Park where the mass will enter the Marathon Course. Race marshals will be present at key turns to make sure riders stay on course. NO TIME TRIAL AERO SET UPS! You must bring: Helmets, lights, BRAKES You should bring: Water, tools, snacks. This is a RAIN OR SHINE. OR EARTHQUAKES, OR LOCUSTS, OR NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST Event.THE ROUTE
View Wolfpack Hustle: 2012 Marathon Crash Race in a larger mapTHE FINISH LINE: OCEAN / MONTANA
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NOTES: Not everyone who shows up is racing. Lots of folks just want to ride and have just as much FUN as those racing. Come on out no matter who you are and what you ride. Leave the egos back at home nestled in a warm bed. Plan a picnic at the finish, you know, like some peanut butter n' jelly sandwiches and a banana. CATEGORIES: Women's Fixed Women's Geared Men's Fixed Men's Geared PRIZES: 1st place DOG TAGS TONS OF SWAG
Can’t wait!
Will they be giving ponchos for the rain?
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Can i pick up my racing number AT the meetup? Or is it required to be at the preregistration party?
They will only be available at the pre-registration party to those who have confirmed their email address. Having a registration number is not required to race though.
The numbers will only be given out at the pre-event. But you dont need to have one to race, just to win the cinelli frame.
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DAMN! I would have loved to go, but unfortunately too much of a short notice. Sh*t. Next year! Please let us know with more notice. Good luck with the race.
where is the pre registration party?
http://wolfpackhustle.com/ai1ec_event/marathon-crash-race-pre-event/?instance_id=16027
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Want to clarify- single speed doesn’t count as fixed right? Gotta be on a fixie to qualify for that division?
yup.
Do you need to have brakes if you are riding fixed gear?
YES.
And also What does it mean to get your ‘shirt printed’ at the pre-registration party ? What is that exactly?
we are having a screen print party at the spot. bring a shirt or buy one there!
What if We have a Track Frame that isn’t Drilled for Brakes. And a few days ago you added a clause that read to the effect of (“If you arn’t used to riding in a pack, Safety First!”) What does that mean? I’ve tried Emailing and that hasn’t seemed to yield a Response
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Woo! First fun thing in 2012. Do we just pick up the number/shirt printed and bounce at the pre reg party? Or is it a stay all the time and see who wins that bike sortof deal? I need to know to see if I bring my girl haha.
The Pure Fix bike will be raffled off at the event. The Cinelli will be raffled off to those who are present at the finish for the awards ceremony.
How many people do you anticipate will do this?
Maybe 20… possibly 25…
like that answer…..
wish i was a beast like those in last years video damn they are fast! if only i had more time to ride my bike…..
Anticipate roadies to join in the fun ?
And how do most get back to their cars ? Is there an alternate route or will the course be open to ride back ?
Thank You Roadblock
Great job guys! great event. Send a message loud and clear. things need to change. the bike is taking over.
People need to worry about the city and resources.
Its faster on a bike!
Its cleaner on a bike!
Its healthier on a bike!
Its cheaper on a bike!
Oh Yeah!
Its much more fun on a bike!
Have fun but watch out for each other out there. My money is on the guy/girl on the bike.
LIfeLong Commuter
Jim
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I am promoting the Venice Beach bike ride to Santa Monica(Pier to Pier Ride) at
12:15am(Monday evening/Tuesday morning) to keep the beach OPEN 24hrs. Meet at the
Terrace on Washington Blvd at the Venice Pier and Ocean Front Walk and the ride will head
north to Santa Monica Pier after we meet up at 12:15am. Have front and rear lights on
your bike.
See you at the marathon crash race bicyclists!
how is everyone getting back to their cars??? Is there a subway near santa monica?
Cheered you guys on at San Vicente and Montana this morning. Rad!
That was better than sex
That was a lot of fun. So what was that false start about?
Overslept and missed the start/restart, but caught up finally.
After I heard about all the crashes, guess it was a blessing in disguise!
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When does registration open for 2013 crash?
umm, tandem ok?
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