Originally named the Twilight Dash for Cash this, event was founded by longtime QCW member Rick Hoeting in 2016. Over the next five years Rick turned the event into one of the biggest races in the tri-state area culminating with one of the most successful events in the U.S. during the first year of Covid in 2020. In 2021 Mark Illingworth took over the Event Director duties while the event has continued to thrive and evolve.
ALL REGISTRATIONS are handled through BikeReg.com, including race-day registrations.
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Details are developing. All information below is subject to change.
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Whiskey Weekend Omnium
Omnium Option: To participate in the Whiskey Weekend Omnium enter one of the Omnium categories in both the Swartout Challenge Time Trial and Whiskey City Challenge. The Whiskey Weekend Omnium has an additional $350 in prizes on offer. For complete omnium details click here.
Details
REGISTRATION: Registration is handled through BikeReg. There are no race-day paper entry forms. Riders are responsible for accessing registration through their own electronic devices.
Entry fees will increase by $10 on Monday, July 15.
Race-day entry fees begin on Friday, July 19th and increase $20 over prices listed above.
FREE entry for Women 3/4/Novice race becomes $20 on Friday, July 19th.
Registration closes 30 minutes before each race.
Enter a second race for $25 (this option is NOT available to riders who receive FREE entry in the Women 3/4/Novice race).
Course: Great course for NEW riders! Located on a wide, flat and very fast .67-mile four corner loop through downtown. The surface is fairly smooth with very wide corners. The finish is far from the last corner providing a wide-open path to the line. The wide downtown streets are completely closed to traffic, except for the occasional train. There is music, food, beer and a great community atmosphere.
License: All race participants must have a valid USA Cycling license and will be required to race in the Category listed on that license. One Day licenses are available via BikeReg or USA Cycling. You must purchase your Annual USAC licenses prior to the event, no licenses will be sold on site.
Permitting: All races will be held under USA Cycling event permit and subject to the governing rules of the current USAC Rule Book and local and state policies concerning mass gatherings due to COVID-19. Licensed USAC officials will be responsible for all start/finishes, rulings, and determining end results and scoring.
Race Numbers: All numbers issued to you must be worn during your race. DO NOT WRINKLE YOUR NUMBER unless you want it to be difficult for the finish cameras to read!
Prize Money & Minimum Fields: Race payouts must be picked up on race day EXCEPT the last two races, Women’s 1/2/3/4 and Open 1/2/3, which will receive their payouts via U.S. mail the following week. Promoter reserves the right to reduce prize money if minimum fields are not met. Prize list and distance subject to change based on the promoters’ discretion.
Results: Results will be posted after each race. Results will be posted to USAC within 24 hours of the event. Despite the best efforts of officials errors occur. Protest should be taken directly to the Chief Judge for review.
Second Race Entry Fee: If you choose to race a second race your second PAID entry fee will be $25. The organizing committee is covering the entry fee for racers in the women’s 3/4/Novice race until Friday July 14th when the fee will be $20.
Starting Position: Riders will be called up in order of registration. Except in the 1/2/3 race where all the really fast guys on the BIG teams will get priority call ups and the rest of you will be relegated to order of registration.
One Day Licenses: One Day licenses must be purchased and paid for via BikeReg or the USAC website.
One Day licenses for novice racers in the Women 3/4/Novice race will be paid for by the organizing committee. It is not possible to get a free One Day license on BikeReg so riders wanting a free One Day license will be required to complete the appropriate paperwork at registration.
Location & Parking
Directions: Located in downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Best way into town is Hollywood Blvd. then left on Arch, left on William, right on High.
Park in lot at Short and High Street. Garage parking is also available to participants and spectators at 200 New Street and can be accessed from US 50 via Walnut Street, left on Tate Street, right on Elm Street and right on New Street. GPS Lawrenceburg River Front Parking Garage.
Lodging
Hotel Partner: DoubleTree by Hilton conveniently located on the course just west of the start/finish.