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Balltown Classic Race Information and Rules 
Race Information
The race starts at 5AM May 31, 2008 at the Motel 8 Parking area in DeWitt, IA. All riders must be early enough to sign a waiver prior to the start of the race -- Friday evening 8:00 to 9:00 PM or Saturday morning 4:15 to 4:45 AM. Latecomers will have to wait until after the official 5AM start to sign in if are not able to check in by 4:45.

Fee Schedule

Places
Winners in each class are determined by the fastest timed rider in each class.
Riders must finish the course to qualify

100/200 mile 
Men/Women
Ages
  Under 25
  25-49
  50-59
  60-69
  70+
Road, recumbent, tandem

Events
The Balltown Classic 200 mile race: This event is a UMCA/Ultracycling Cup event. The route is 200 miles but may be adjusted for road conditions, etc., at the time of the race. There are 4 checkpoints. 50 miles, 100 miles(Balltown), 150 miles and the finish. Riders must check in at these points. Riders do not have to stop, but it is the riders responsibility to make sure that their check in has been noted by race personnel. In other words, if you "shout out" your number as you pass the checkpoint, it is your responsibility to get confirmation that the checkpoint heard you - you cannot assume that they heard you.
The Balltown 100: The 100 is not an Ultracycling Cup event. Riders will have a single checkpoint at 50 miles between DeWitt and Balltown. Riders must either provide their own transportation back to DeWitt from Balltown, or pay a fee to be shuttled back to DeWitt.

Drafting
The Balltown 100 is not a time trial and drafting is allowed.

Rules of the Road
The route primarily follows rural county and state roads, but they are expected to obey all traffic and stop signs.

Drop Bags
Each rider may have one drop bag to be taken to the Balltown turn around. These must be tagged and left with the race personnel at the beginning of the race.

Check points
The check points have water, Gatorade and some basic snacks, bananas, pretzels, etc. Our drivers and vehicles are limited and they are not able to sag riders in!

Lights (headlight and taillight) 
Lights are required since the event starts before sunrise. Those without lights will be held until the race director determines that it is safe to ride without lights.  Those held for lack of lights:  Your start time will still be calculated as being 5AM; this DOES represent a penalty.
Helmets
Approved cycling helmets are required.

UMCA Membership

UMCA Membership must be confirmed or you must purchase the one day UMCA membership.

Race Organizers
This race is organized by UltraMidwest, LLC, owned by Joe Jamison and Dave Parker. The Balltown Classic 200 mile event is sanctioned by the UMCA (UltraMarathon Cycling Association) and is an official event in the Ultracycling Cup Competition, the Balltown 100 is not an Ultracycling Cup event. Insurance is provided to UMCA members. A one day license is available to those who do not wish to join the organization permanently.