Cyclist to Race Steam Engine in Man vs. Machine Race

Cyclists to Race Steam Engine in Man vs. Machine Race

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223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center

450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023

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TUSAYAN, Ariz. - Cyclist will be going head to head with

a 1923 300 ton steam engine on a grueling 54 mile

race.

The Race of All Time

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The race will start at the Grand Hotel in Tusayan and

will finish on historic Route 66 in downtown Williams on

Sept. 26











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Most races, on a first year basis, only get 100 to 150

(racers) and we have already exceeded that

number," said Patrick Bohrman, co-founder of Grand

Canyon Racing at the beginning of August.











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On race day, cyclists will take on Grand Canyon Railway's steam engine No. 4960 -a 310-ton monster, for a 54 mile ride that has a 2,023-foot elevation change.

Can they do it?











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Cyclists will leave the Grand Hotel at 1 p.m. and head south on Highway 64 for 50 miles before ending up on historic Route 66 for the final four miles. The finish line will be on Second Street and Route 66 in Williams.









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Local and state law enforcement, including Coconino County Sheriff's Department, Arizona Highway Patrol and the Williams Police Department will provide security for the race.











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Proceeds from the event will also go toward the

Williams High School Scholarship and will help fund a

college scholarship for a senior at Williams High School.

Other proceeds from the event will go toward the

Williams High School Mountain Bike team/club.

A Race to Help the Children











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Grand Canyon Racing is partnering with an

internationally recognized bicycling manufacturer, Fuji

Cycles, to help outfit the club.

"We are promoting Fuji in the race and in exchange

we are getting free gear for the kids," Bohrman said.

Fuji Cycles











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The race is open to all types of racers. There is a three

and a half hour time cap for cyclist to complete the

race.

"This is definitely a majority recreational rider type of

event," he said. "We have riders from 18 to as high as

60 to 70 years old.











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Registration for the race is $70 and includes a $25

additional option for a bus ticket transporting racers

and their bikes to the starting line.

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Grand Canyon Railway is selling round-trip tickets and

one-way tickets for those interested in riding the train

during the race.

Come Get Your Tickets!











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Train tickets for passengers who want to ride the train

during the race can be purchased from Grand

Canyon Railway for $75 for adults and $45 for children

16 and younger.

A Beautiful View from the Railway











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The day of the race the train will depart from the

Williams train depot at 8 a.m. and will arrive at the South

Rim around 11:30 a.m. and will depart the station

around the same time as the cyclists.

Don’t Miss the Train…









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The Grand Prize Goes to?

First place prize is $500 from the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel,

second place will receive a two-night stay at the Grand Canyon

Railway Hotel and two first class train tickets for the Grand Canyon

Railway and third place will receive two first class round trip tickets

on the Grand Canyon Railway.

More information and registration can be found at

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Cyclist to Race Steam Engine in Man vs. Machine Race

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