Trans Iowa V8: Registration Announcement!

It is time to make the details on the registration for Trans Iowa V8 known to you who are interested. Those who are familiar with how it went down last year will be up to speed quickly, as I am following the same format. Details will be slightly different, of course, so pay attention!

Registration Format: I have always given preference to folks that have done Trans Iowa before when it comes to registering for the next T.I., and as of last year, Finishers were also recognized in like manner. So, once again, the Registration will be done in three waves with the Finishers getting first crack at the roster. (For a detailed look at the formatting, go back to This Post and you will get the gist of it)

Obviously we have more than 48 finishers all time now. That number has been bumped up by last year's finishers to 57 finishers. These 57 individuals will have first crack at the roster this year starting November 25th, 2012. Go to the Race Details And Registration page starting on "Black Friday" and if you are a Finisher, your name will appear there. Simply claim your Roster spot by sending me an e-mail saying so, and please include the following info in that e-mail:

1. Your Name
2. Class you wish to be entered in: Open Men's, Open Women's, or Single Speed/Fixed
3. Contact info: (E-mail if different than sent by)

Finishers will have one week, (plus a few days), to get in before I open it up to the Veterans and Rookies. Finishers have until December 2nd to claim a spot.

Registration for the Veterans and Rookies will be done simultaneously and these classes will split the remaining available roster spots evenly. Registration will be by post card. Registration for Rookies and Veterans will start December 2nd, 2011. Post cards for Veterans must include the following, easily read information:

1. Your Name and declaration that you are a Vet with T.I. versions ridden specified.
2. Class Desired: (Open Men, Open Women, Single Speed/Fixed)
3. Contact Information (Email, cell phone # {for communication during event})
4. Answer the following question: What is Race Rule #11? (Write it out on your postcard)

Rookies are those that have not ever ridden a Trans Iowa before. Your post cards must include the following, easily read information:

1. Your Name
2. Class Desired: (Open Men, Open Women, Single Speed/Fixed)
3. Contact Information (Email, cell phone # {for communication during event})
4. Answer the following question: What is Race Rule #1? (ie: "The Golden Rule"- written out on your post card)

Notice: You have until December 10th to get in your post cards. Any cards received after this date will go on the Waiting List* Any class, (Veteran or Rookie), that fills up before December 10th will  have post cards added to the Waiting List*

Note On Post Cards: As always, post cards can be standard, store bought, or created. The one constant rule here is that I Must Be Able To Read Them! I have thrown out post cards that were illegible before. You can have post cards delivered by U.S.P.S., Fed Ex, UPS, hand delivered, delivered by courier, delivered by a friend or relative, or slid under the door. Here is the address to send them to:

Trans Iowa V8
c/o Europa Cycle & Ski
4302 University Avenue
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

*Waiting List: If your class fills up before December 10th, or if your post card gets to me after December 10th, your post card will go into a Waiting List that will be "first card in-first card in line" formatted. If any T.I.V8 Roster spot holder drops before January 31st, 2012 I will contact you to see if you want in by order of reception of post cards. The Waiting List will be maintained until January 31st, 2012, after which time no transfers will be allowed.

Finally: Post cards received before December 2nd will not be eligible. Roster spots will be filled on a "first card received-first on the roster" basis. I reserve the right to not allow entry based upon illegible writing, incomplete entry, or due to missing deadlines, or preceding opening of specified registration times.

Entry to T.I.V8 is free. There are no services provided by Trans Iowa, or its volunteers or sponsors. You Are Responsible For Yourself! By entering Trans Iowa you will agree to accept all responsibility for your well-being, safety, and for getting yourself out and back to Grinnell, Iowa either on your own or by means of support you have pre-arranged for. Trans Iowa, its volunteers, sponsors, or anyone remotely connected to the event will not help you, rescue you, or do anything to provide support to your excursion. You Are Responsible For You.

If that doesn't make sense to you, please do not enter in T.I.V8, or plan on coming to Grinnell to ride your bike. 

Thanks!