This is a unique 1.3 mile course that features 8 turns and includes a small section each way where riders will pass riders going the other direction�on divided course. The course is clockwise and relatively flat with a few small rises. The start/finish will be on Longview Rd. near the New Longview business area. There will be an announcer and music near the start/finish. The Bike America wheel pit will also be located near the start/finish line.
Course Map: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/12652300
Parking will be in the Longview Community College parking lot, 500 SW Longview Road, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64081, http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=500+SW+Longview+Road,+Lee's+Summit,+Missouri+64081&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.599615,78.662109&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=500+SW+Longview+Rd,+Lee's+Summit,+Jackson,+Missouri+64081&ll=38.912449,-94.454859&spn=0.003665,0.009602&z=17&iwloc=A.
To access the parking area, take View High Drive to 3rd St. and enter the northern college entrance off of 3rd St. See the signs for directions to race parking. Registration, restrooms, and free water for racers will be located behind Next Door Pizza, near the start/finish line. Food, refreshments and adult beverages for purchase is available at the below restaurants. Contact Bike America Race Staff for any questions at the Registration or Volunteer Tents. Email Rick Krepps at Krepperatu@hotmail.com for any Longview pre race questions.
The following restaurants/retail are located on or near the final turn of the race course.
- Gustos(formerly JP Coffee House)
- Next Door Pizza
- Subway
- R. A. Long�s Sawmill and Bar
- CVS Pharmacy
