RAIN Sets Record Numbers!

Six hours, twenty minutes is what it took John Dils of Richmond to complete this years 160-mile event! Coming in second was Brent Vanlandingham of Terry Haute. For complete results check out the complete stats posted here by finishers name and time. Ride results for the years 2000 forward are available here.

 

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Registration for RAIN 2011 opening soon at bicycle-events.com! For mail in registrations, download this pdf form. ($5 surcharge for mail-in registration)

REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration for 2011 is not yet open. Fees for RAIN 2011 are $45 per rider for online registration or $50 per rider for mail-in registration (pdf) up to and including June 15, 2011. Please register early! A late fee of $10 will be added for entries received after June 15, 2011.

You may pick up rider packets on Friday between 4:00 and 9:00 pm EDT at the Drury Inn, or on Saturday morning early at the Drury Inn only. Fees are non-refundable, so plan appropriately.

Your early registration ensures all rest stops are properly stocked and staffed. There will be NO day of event registration.

Your entry fee includes: » t-shirt » fanny flag with your number » maps » instructions » 3 rest stops with food and drinks » full lunch stop » food at the finish » a finish line souvenir

Showers will be available in Richmond at Earlham College's new athletic facility.

RIDER & PSV INFORMATION
If you plan to participate in RAIN, you will need to arrange your own vehicle support or contract for transport with Mark Robinson. (See Transportation below.)

Massage therapy by Glenn will again be available at the end of the ride. To reserve a time, go to www.eventsbikerideservices.com. Otherwise, sign up for a time when you arrive at the Earlham College campus in Richmond. Glenn is offering a special price of $5 off his normal 30-minute rate.

For more details on the ride, including rest stops, please read the Rider and Personal Support Vehicle Information Sheet carefully for important information on safety, parking, the RAIN start on Illiana Road, rest stops, lunch and the RAIN finish at Earlham College.

TRAINING TIPS
Read these articles from the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association for guidelines on how to prepare for RAIN.

RIDE REPORTS
-- 2008 RAIN Ride Director's Report (MS Word file)
-- 2007 RAIN Ride Director's Report (MS Word file)
-- View past RAIN reports

JERSEYS
RAIN jersey designs and RAIN caps have proven very popular. Sleeveless jerseys will again be available if ordered by May 1st, 2011.

ACCOMODATIONS
The Drury Inn of Terre Haute, at the corner of US 41 and I-70, is RAIN 2011 headquarters.

Blocks of rooms with special RAIN rates have been set aside until June 19 at the following hotels:
-- Drury Inn, $82.99: 812.238.1206 (early breakfast)
-- Pear Tree Inn, $79.99: 812.234.4268 (early breakfast)
-- Best Western, $81.99: 812.238.1461 (early breakfast)
-- Econo Lodge, $59.99, 812.234.9931

Call the Terre Haute Visitors & Convention Bureau (1-812-234-5555) or visit their website http://www.terrehaute.com for information on other accommodations.

TRANSPORTATION
Mark Robinson of Robinson Hand-Bilt Wheels is offering return transportation (on Saturday, July 16) from Richmond back to Terre Haute with two buses for 2011. For more information visit his website at www.busdog.com or contact Mark Robinson directly:
Phone: 1-618-521-5207 e-mail: bikesurgeon@hotmail.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION
E-Mail your questions to rain@rainride.org.

Mail your entries to:
RAIN
Bloomington Bicycle Club
P.O. Box 463
Bloomington, IN 47402-0463