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PLACES TO STAY ON YOUR WAY TO MICH. HPV RALLY
Calling in advance to make a reservation is suggested.

MOTELS
Clarkston -- Clarkston Motor Inn, 6853 Dixie Hwy. (US-10), 248-625-1522, 12 rooms. About 2 miles northeast of Waterford Hills track.

Hartland -- Best Western of Hartland, 10087 M-59 at US-23, 810-632-7177, 61 rooms. About 18 miles west of Waterford Hills track.

Waterford -- Best Western ConCorde Inn of Waterford, 7076 Highland Road (M-59), 248-666-8555, 111 rooms. About 3 miles southwest of Waterford Hills track.

Waterford -- Highlander Motel, 2201 Dixie Hwy. at Telegraph Road, 248-338-4061, 50 rooms. About 6 miles southeast of Waterford Hills track.

Whitmore Lake -- Best Western of Whitmore Lake, 9897 Main St. (off US-23, exit 53), 734-449-2058, 61 rooms. Southwest of Waterford Hills, about 33 miles away.

CAMPING
Free camping is available overnight Friday and Saturday at the Waterford Hills Sportsman Club, site of the HPV rally, starting at 6 p.m. Friday. Restrooms, showers available and possibly electrical hookups.

STATE CAMPGROUNDS
(www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails)
Highland Recreation Area, 5200 E. Highland Road (M-59), White Lake, 248-889-3750. Two miles east of Highland

Holly Recreation Area, 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly, 248-634-8811. Five miles east of Holly.

Ortonville Recreation Area, 5779 Hadley Road, Ortonville, 810-797-4439. Four miles northeast of Ortonville.

Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, 7800 Gale Road, 248-666-1020. About 4 miles southwest of Waterford Hills track.

PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS
(www.michcampgrounds.com)
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park of Holly, 7072 E. Grange Hall Road, 248-634-8621, or 800-558-2954. About 12 miles northwest of Waterford (I-75, exit 101).

Recumbent-Friendly MI Time Trials

by Mike Mowett

There are an abundance of time trial events in Michigan this year at which recumbents and regular upright bicycles are welcome. Last year several of our MHPVA members competed in these events. All are located near Metro Detroit.

Ten Mile Time Trials
Six monthly informal 10-mile time trials are set-up and conducted by the Cycling Saddlemen club on Hines Park Drive . The first two were on April 22 and May 13. The remaining dates are:
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Saturday, September 9, 2006

This is a 5-mile out and back course meaning you have to turn around in the middle of a two-lane road. There is one minor hill on the course. The route is closed on the Saturday mornings during the races during the summer months, but still open to joggers and other bicyclists. Start time is 9 a.m. A registration fee of $5 may be charged to non-club members. Just show up and bring a friend if you'd like. Typical turnout is about 20 to 35 riders. More info: http://www.lmb.org/saddle/ Click on Personal Achievement Time Trial (PATT)

Sunday June 25, 2006
Michigan 40K State Championships
Two times out and back along Hines Park course.
Course Profile: http://www.lmb.org/saddle/HinesParkTT.jpg
Start/Finish at Helms Haven Picnic area near West Outer Drive and Hines Park Drive
http://www.lmb.org/wsc/index.htm

Sunday, August 13, 2006
Michigan 20K State Championships
One time out and back along Hines Park course.
Course Profile: http://www.lmb.org/saddle/HinesParkTT.jpg
Start/Finish at Nankins Mill Picnic area near Joy Road and Hines Park Drive
http://www.lmb.org/saddle/
Click the picture at the top of the page that says Hines Park Time Trial August 13

The latter two time trials are sanctioned by the U.S. Cycling Federation. Thanks to helpful encouragement from some recumbent riders last year, the directors of these events have created a HPV - Human Powered Vehicle class. Timing is done by a professional group, no transponders needed. Results are shown on a large projection TV under a picnic shelter. Pre-registration is required and costs approximately $20 to enter, plus $10 for a one-day USCF license (if not licensed). Typical turnout is 200 to 300 riders.

Time trials are sometimes called the "Race of Truth." It's just you versus the clock, which can be safer than road races with 20 to 100 riders turning a corner at once. Time trials can a great way to gauge your fitness from one trial to the next.

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