08/05/2024
DRT SoCal is a 14 mile cargo bike scavenger hunt style course around uptown San Diego!
The purpose of the race is to gather data to demonstrate how effective cargo bikes are in the event of a disaster.
There will be four classes of bicycles in this event all riders MUST visit all 8 checkpoints and have Marshals sign their manifest regardless of class:
🚴 Cargo Electric (street legal)
🚴 Cargo Acoustic
🚴 Courier Electric (street legal)
🚴 Courier Acoustic
Cargo bikes will be carrying the FULL manifest of 110 lbs of supplies including a 5 gallon water jug and a shipping pallet!
Courier bikes will be carrying a manifest of ~30 lbs of goods and gear!
The course starts and ends in North Park and passes through Normal Heights, University Heights, Hillcrest, Balboa Park and South Park!
Safety First!
Please remember you are riding on public roads with pedestrians, cars, and trucks. For the event to be a positive one, we have to ride safely and respect cars, trucks, and buses. Please respect traffic signs/signals. Be aware of how your bike handles and stops much differently when loaded. Riders are expected to wear a helmet and proper clothing, costumes and capes encouraged but not required!
Pre Party / Orientation
🍻Seek Brewing Friday 8-9-24 7:30 pm
🏁Race Day
Racers must check in at 8:00 am on race day at DRT Control at the North Park Mini Park
E-Bike class will start the race at 9am. Unpowered bikes start at 9:15. You must complete the tech inspection by 8:45 so please arrive early and help us get everyone staged on time.
🍻After Party at Pretzels & Pints 7pm on..
