2025 RACE INFORMATION

2025 Climb for The Cure Bike Race Information
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1 - This is an electronically timed race and is strictly a fundraising event for amateur bicyclists and is not sanctioned by any race body or race organization. All Proceeds go to help fund cancer research. Prize money is for rider motivation and adding some additional excitement to the ride.

2 - New for 2025 we have two new loop routes:  Both routes will start and end at Big Barn Brewery (16004 N Applewood Ln. Mead, WA 99021). A - Route is approximately 90% gravel and takes in north Spokane County farmland and makes its way up Mt. Spokane to the upper level of Kit Carson Loop, back down a single track trail to the lower portion of Kit Carson Loop and back to Big Barn Brewery. This route is 50.5 miles long with 6,422’ of elevation gain but with approximately the same elevation descent.We rate this route as mild expert.B- Route is approximately 80% gravel and takes in the countryside to the west of Mt. Spokane, up about midway on the mountain and circles back to Big Barn Brewery. This route is 22.2 miles with 2,652’ of elevation gain.We rate this route as intermediate.

3 - These routes are set up more for gravel bikes and we encourage you to use gravel bikes but you may ride any type of bike you would like. We are allowing pedal assist bikes this year which will be in a race class of their own. No Stage 2 bikes are allowed which are electric motorized bikes with a throttle.

4 - Wear typical bicycling bright colored clothing and you must wear, without exception, an approved bicycle helmet and a blinking red tail light at the rear of your bike.

5 - There will be two water stops. One located at approximately 15 miles out from the start on route A. One water stop at the intersection of N Day Mt Spokane Rd and Jackson Rd. This stop will accommodate Route A and B. Route A riders can utilize it going up the mountain and back down.

6 - There will be raffles at the awards area at Big Barn commencing at approximately 1:30pm.

7 - One EMT will be stationed at the intersection of N Day Mt. Spokane Rd and N Jackson Rd. for medical emergencies if needed. There will be race monitors and marshals stationed along all routes.

8 - We encourage spectators along routes but they cannot assist riders.

9 - We will have a fenced secure bike corral next to Big Barn for you to leave your bikes for after race activities.

10 - ID’s will be checked prior to any alcohol consumption so make sure you have identification with you.

11 - SWAG bag pick up will be at Big Barn Brewery starting Friday June 20th at 4:00pm through approximately 7:30 pm. Food and drink will be available. Kids are welcome as long as they are with a parent taking part in the race.

12 - Food and drink will be available free to riders and volunteers on race day.

Race Rules

2025 Climb For The Cure Bike Race Rules
‍1 - Please remember that this is a fun fundraising event, and we will do our best to ensure everyone follows the same rules. If there are any disputes, we will do our best to resolve them as best we can.

2 - There will be four rider classes and four starts: A - Route (50.5-mile route) pedal only with three separate age group categories. A - Route (50.5-mile route) pedal assists open class, all ages starting at age 14 and up. B - Route (22-mile route) pedal-only open class, all ages 14 yrs and up. B - Route (22-mile route) pedal assist open class, all age groups starting at age 14 and up. All A - Route pedal-only riders, all ages male and female, will start together. All A-Route pedal assist riders, male and female, will start together. All B-Route pedal-only riders, all ages male and female, will start together. All B-Route pedal assist riders, all ages male and female, will start together. All classes will be timed electronically and start by crossing a timing pad outside Big Barn Brewery. Upon your ride returning to Big Barn, you will be crossing a finish timing pad.Pedal assist bikes are allowed to be class 1e-bikes only (maximum assist up to 20 mph). No class 2 or 3 e-bikes are allowed. Please look up online for further clarification on what each e-bike class is.For those riders in A - Route pedal only, you will be riding in age categories: 14 yrs to 45 yrs, 46 yrs to 60, and 61 yrs and up. This is typical for males and females.All pedal-only riders in B-Route will be in an open class of 14 yrs and up.All pedal assist riders in A and B - Routes you will be riding in an open class ages 14 and up.When signing up, you must declare what category (male/ female, age category, pedal only, or pedal assist) you will be racing/riding in and which route you will be racing/riding in. 

3 - Actual start times will be posted on our website within the next several months, so please keep checking our website for updates.

4 - This is strictly a self-supported bike race/ride. Absolutely no outside help is allowed. We suggest you carry spare tubes, tools, water, etc. on your bike—absolutely no sag wagon help or assistance. We will have race marshals monitoring this. Bike mechanics will be available before the race starts.

5 - Each rider needs to check the weather forecast in the morning and wear or bring clothes based on the day's forecast. Wearing a backpack with spare clothes is advised. Since we are not riding to the top of Mt. Spokane this year, weather conditions should be better even if we have a moist day.

6 - This is a FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD RIDE so all riders must stay to the right of the road in SINGLE FILE. Race marshals will be monitoring this requirement.

7 - Strict bike drafting is not allowed, but you may ride with fellow riders together if you are not blocking other riders from passing you.

8 - There will be traffic flaggers at E Big Meadows and N Hardesty Rd intersection for A - Route riders. Flaggers will do their best to give you the right of way. You must adhere to the road flaggers' request to wait for traffic if told to. This requirement is for your safety.There will also be traffic flaggers at E Elk-Chattaroy Rd and N Bruce Rd. for A-Route riders. 

9 - A - Route riders will enter onto N Elk-Chattaroy (paved) from E Dunn Rd. (gravel) so extreme caution is required here. We will have this location marked with signs to make drivers aware of bicyclists on the road. After approximately 1 mile, you will be crossing N Elk-Chattaroy Rd. onto E Deer Creek Rd. Extreme caution is required here also since you will be crossing traffic. We will have warning signs for drivers.

10 - All riders will be furnished with a bike number, which will be in your SWAG bag, with a chip in it to activate the start and finish electronic pad. This bike number must be attached to the wide-open front of your handlebars. No wrapping your number around your bike stem. The chip will not read properly, and your time will not be accurate.

‍11 - You will also be furnished a corresponding bib number to wear on your jersey to keep bikes and riders together. You will also need this number to receive food, drink, and raffle items and check your bike in and out of the corral.

12 - There will be route signage to direct you, and you must follow these signs to govern your route over apps.

13 - You must be present to receive your prize money or raffle item.

14 - Some areas of your route may not have cell service, so don’t assume you will get help with your phone. Our race marshals and water stop people will have satellite phones to assist you.

15 - This race/ride will rain or shine, and no refunds will be provided for any reason. Please consider this a fundraiser, and your entry money will go to a worthy cause even if you cannot attend.

‍Race Payouts: Age category racing/riding, pedal only, A - Route Riders. Each age group, male or female, will receive the following:
1st place $500
2nd place $300
3rd place $200
4th place $100.

The overall fastest-timed rider, male or female, will win an additional $700 and will be crowned “King of the Mountain” or Queen of the Mountain” 2025.

‍All pedal assist riders A - Route, open class, will receive the following:
1st place $400
2nd place $300
3rd place $200

‍All pedal-only B-Route, open class, will receive the following:
1st place $300
2nd place $200
3rd place $100
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‍All pedal assist riders B - Route, open class, will receive the following:
1st place $200
2nd $100
3rd $75

‍Last but not least, have fun, and thank you for helping us fund research for cancer cures!