Foothill College hosts its second annual Learning Curve Bike Circuit Race, at which some 400 cyclists are expected to peddle around the 1.09-mile campus loop road, Sunday, July 1, in Los Altos Hills. Race-day registration opens at 7:15 a.m. The first race begins at 8 a.m., and additional race start times will be scattered throughout the day until the last race at 4:10 p.m. Admission for spectators is free.
The all-day event is a fundraiser and proceeds will be used to build a pedestrian/bike path from El Monte Road to the pedestrian bridge that creates safer access for students and the community. Foothill College is teaming up with the Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club [www.lgbrc.org] to present the race. Held under USAC rules, the Foothill College Learning Curve Circuit Race is a member of the Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series.
Race categories include juniors, elite men, elite women and masters. The entry fee per race for juniors (ages 10-18) is $15; entry fees for all others are $30-$35 per race. Online registration is available at foothillcollegecircuitrace.com. Participants must present a current USA Cycling License at registration. A one-day or annual license may be purchased during online registration as well as on race day. There are no refunds. For race route, rules, forms and information, access foothillcollegecircuitrace.com.
Volunteers are needed to help with same-day race preparations, including registration, fundraising and serving as racecourse safety marshals. To volunteer, sign up at foothillcollegecircuitrace.com.
Park in Lot 1 or 7 and walk to the race registration area. Purchase required parking permit for $3 from dispensers in these lots. All other vehicular traffic access to the campus will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on race day as a safety measure to protect cyclists and spectators.
Foothill College is located off I-280 on El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills. For additional information, access www.foothill.edu. For more Learning Curve race information, access foothillcollegecircuitrace.com, or call or e-mail race director Chris Twiggs at ctwiggs@gmail.com or (650) 279-8472.