7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

On Friday, April 5, 2013, the City of Beaumont will host a professional bike race as part of the 29th Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic. This will be the 6th year in a row that the City has hosted this race. The event is expected to attract 400 world class cyclists from across the country and the world. Everyone is encouraged to come out and watch this exciting event. Volunteer opportunities are also available for anyone who would like to be a race marshal.

The event will consist of 3 separate races that will take riders throughout Beaumont and Cherry Valley. A special hand-cycling race for disabled athletes will begin at approx. 8:00 a.m. and consist of a modified route.  The men’s race will begin at approx. 9:30 a.m. and consist of 5 laps through Beaumont and Cherry Valley.  The women’s race will begin at approx. 9:45 a.m. and consist of 3 laps through Beaumont and Cherry Valley.  All of the races will start and finish at the Beaumont Civic Center, located at 550 E. 6th Street. All races will conclude no later than 4:00 p.m.

During the race day, there will be rolling street closures and “No Parking” zones throughout the course. The areas most affected within the City of Beaumont will be along 6th Street, Beaumont Avenue, Oak Valley Parkway, Brookside Avenue and Highland Springs Avenue.

The total distance of the bike race for the men's route is 119.5 miles and 71.7 for the women's race. To view the route, please click on the following link:

2013 Bike Race Route Map 

Volunteer!

Volunteers are needed to serve as race marshals on the route. Race marshals are responsible for keeping vehicles off the course when bicyclists are in the vicinity, for pedestrian control, and for assisting residents in reaching their destinations. To be a race marshal you must be at least 16 years of age and fill out a volunteer registration form. Race marshal training will be provided prior to the event by law enforcement personnel and representatives from the Redlands Bicycle Classic.

To sign up as a volunteer, please call Marilyn or Greg at 951-845-7749, email  

The City Hall lawn provides for an excellent place to view the start and finish of all races. Bleacher seating will be available. Also dont forget to stop by the Official vendor for the Redlands Bicycle Classic who will be set up at the Civic Center.

We also encourage you to visit local business' along the race route. There are various shopping centers located on both 6th Street, Beaumont Ave and Oak Valley Parkway. These locations have plenty of parking and space to sit back and view the riders flying by, between laps you could even browse the local shops!

COWBELLS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Our Bike Race team will be traveling the course on race day looking for enthusiastic spectators! Cowbells will be given out to those people supporting riders on race day.

This is a special event for the City of Beaumont and we hope that all citizens of the Pass area come out and share it with us!

During the race, there will be rolling road closures in which vehicles will be required to pull over when the riders are coming by and then will be allowed to go about their business.

The best way to get through the heart of downtown Beaumont will be via 5th Street.

Due to safety and traffic concerns, there will be a few streets that will be closed for the duration of the race. Detours will be in place for these roads.

Oak Valley Parkway

Highland Springs

Palm Avenue

Beaumont Avenue

6th Street

Orange Avenue

Magnolia Avenue
7th Street

• Between Orange Avenue and Magnolia Avenue - closed

Intermittent Closures:

• Palmer Avenue
• Oak Valley Parkway
• Champions Drive
• Desert Lawn
• Brookside Avenue
• Nancy Street
• Orchard Street
• Avenida San Timoteo
• Avenida Altura Bella
• Winesap Street

For updated information about the race and volunteer opportunities, please contact City Hall at (951) 769-8520.

For information on the events taking place in Redlands please visit their website!

www.redlandsclassic.com