2009 Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb and Newton's Revenge Registration Information

NEW FOR 2009 - ON LINE Registration Date and Time.

MWARBH Registration will open on Sunday, February 1, 2009 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) 2009 Registration fee is $350.00.

You will be able to register through this site by clicking on a button that will appear on regisration day or through www.bikereg.com.

If you have not used Bikereg in the past you should take the time now to set up your profile. Go to the Bikereg web site, on the left click New Member Sign Up. If you have an existing profile with Bikereg but your address, email etc. have changed go to the Bikereg web site, click on Update Profile.

Registration for the MWARBH is on line only and first come first serve bases for limited field of 600 racers.

Once the MWARBH sells out registration for Newton's Revenge will open. Visit the web site at www.newtonsrevenge.com or via www.bikereg.com. Newton's Revenge will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009. Registration fee for Newton's Revenge is $300.00.

DISCLAIMER Tin Mountain Conservation Center reserves the exclusive right to determine who will participate in the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb.

RACE DAY DISCLAIMER - We will delay the start time, postpone or cancel the race if the following conditions are reported on the road or summit on the morning of race day : ICE, SNOW, VERY HIGH WINDS or HARD DRIVING RAIN. We will stop the race if conditions are deemed unsafe for the riders in the race. We will not cancel the race for "uncomfortable" conditions. You are participating in a race where the venue, Mt. Washington, is noted for having very challenging weather conditions, please come prepared for the weather.

If weather should cause cancellation both days, your entry fee will be graciously accepted as a donation to Tin Mountain. Sorry,there will be NO REFUNDS.

REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER - Refund and Exchange Policy for the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb Refunds will only processed after the Hillclimb registration has closed and to the extent that there exists eligible replacements on the wait list. All refunds will be processed at the entry fee level less $50.00 service fee. Exchanges will not be processed after July 1st. 2009 and No refunds will be given after June 1st, 2009.

In the event of cancellation a non supported ride will be available. Choose between 40 miles or 80 miles. See race officials for directions.

Lunch will not be cancelled; all racers are encouraged to stay for lunch. We will serve lunch between 11:45 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Plan your time accordingly.

Riders that have registered for the Hillclimb may not trade, sell, or exchange their registration with anyone else without the expressed permission of TMCC.

Please make sure you understand our Disclaimers and Policy's before you register for this event. There will be NO exceptions.

MW Century Ride date is Saturday, August 1, 2009. For more 2009 information please visit www.tinmtn.org click on MW Century Ride.

What does "Weather Date" mean? We will move the race to the Weather Date if the following conditions are reported on the road and summit the morning of race day - ICE, SNOW, VERY HIGH WINDS and HARD DRIVING RAIN. We will stop the race if conditions are deemed unsafe for the riders in the race or cars heading down. We will not cancel the race for "uncomfortable" conditions. Your are participating in a race where the venue is note for having the most challenging weather conditions - Mt. Washington. If weather should cause cancellation both days, your entry fee will be graciously accepted as a donation to Tin Mountain. Sorry, NO REFUNDS.

No camping is available at the Mt. Washington Auto Road or Great Glen Trails. No tents, No RV's, not even Pick-Up camping!!

Camping is available first-come first-serve at the WMNF Dolly Copp campground north of the Auto Road, or AMC Pinkham Notch has lodging available a few miles south.

Our advice from the IRS indicates the following:

All but $25 of your registration is deductible as a charitable donation for all Hillclimb riders not in the Top Notch category.

All Hillclimb riders in the Top Notch category may deduct any registration amount over $150.

TMCC's opinion is not a substitute for advice from a qualified tax professional.

The Mt. Washington Hill Climb is quickly becoming known as the toughest hill climb in the world.

The Mt Washington Auto Road is 7.6 miles in length, has an average grade of 12% with extended sections of 18% and the last 50 yards is an amazing 22%! Sprint that to the finish!

See www.Northeastcycling.com for some great information.