Welcome to the 2012 Epic Handcycling Road Race!

Please join The Scott Rigsby Foundation as we honor you and our Wounded Warriors on Saturday morning, May 5th, 2012.  Athletes expected to participate in the Epic Handcycle Road Race include current and former US Paralympic Team members, US Handcycling Federation qualifiers, first-time racers, and local heroes, including disabled veterans and recently injured members of the armed forces.

The 25 mile Epic (see map) is a closed course road race with handcyclists starting at 7:30am, 20 minutes ahead of the upright cyclists.  The course terrain is moderate and rolling through police managed streets of Alpharetta, GA with a single steep climb at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater hill.  It will challenge you, but that’s what you are looking for!

The Alliance Ride/Epic Handcycling Road Race is a part of the 2011 USHF national qualifier series. Points will be awarded according to the USHF standards. Go to www.ushf.org for more information on the series. Registration is $25 and you must be a USHF member to race. If you are not already, you can go to www.ushf.org to join or join the day of the race for $20. You must also have a USAC license and can purchase a single day license for $10 on race day.  

Race Stipends: The Alliance Ride will provide 1 night lodging for USHF members. Please email Ryan Barnett at ryanb@scottrigsbyfoundation.org if you have a roommate preference or any questions. If you are an honorably discharged veteran, active military, or first responder, please email Ryan to verify if you qualify for a travel grant.

Race Categories: We are following the USHF classifications: HC1-HC4 for men. If you are unsure of your classification go to www.ushf.org for further information. Women will all be grouped in one class. Age group categories may be added dependent on registration.

Prize money: We have $2500 in prize money to award. The specific structure will be determined based on registration.

About US Handcycling
Founded in 1999, the U.S. Handcycling Federation is a Colorado 501(c)3, nonprofit association of individuals and organizations that creates integrated cycling opportunities for wheelchair users and athletes with lower mobility impairments. Programs are offered for civilians as well as veterans with disabilities and members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The organization works with cycling event promoters to foster inclusion of athletes with and without disabilities together at cycling competitions.