2010 TinMan Race is On!

Calling all TinMen, TinChicks, and TinWannabe’s!

I think this is the 16th Annual Tinman race (confirmed by MR). I am turning 55 so I have a lot of excuses for not remembering exactly how many years we have been doing Tin. I was even told by a neurologist that I have a empty space about the size of a peanut in my brain so I have every reason why not to remember a lot of things. What I do know… is TinMan is happening October 9th, and it is going to be the best TinMan ever!

There are a number of changes this year:

• We’re starting at the main parking lot across from the Mormon Church
• Starting time will be 8am, not 7am
• The party will start at 5pm, not 1pm
• An Octoberfest theme with Beers from Germany will replace a tequilla theme
• A great band: Missiles of October

The Race

When: October 9, 2010 at 8am
Where: Aliso & Woods Canyon at the parking lot across from the Mormon Church

The Party

When: Dinner is served from 5pm–6pm and the party will end at 10:30pm
Where: Roy and Holly Heine’s Home, 26011 Via Arboleda, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

The Cause

Susan G Komen Foundation: Please bring money to donate for this very important cause or you can donate online right here on the website or on our Komen page.

The Fine Print

The Beer: We are looking for sponsors for fine beer from Germany. Your $100 donation is all it takes to get your logo published and recognition for contributing to the event and sponsoring a great beer.

The Race: It’s all about fun and earning the coveted TinCup. The race starts at 8am so you should get to the parking lot no later than 7:30am. From the parking lot we will ride down the road and enter onto the main trail. Up Dripping Cave, up Mathis, down Rock-It, left on Coyote, up Cholla, down Lynx, out the main trail back to the parking lot. Drop your bike, put on your running shoes. Down the road, right onto the main trail, up The Rock, up Dripping Cave, right at the bottom of Mathis, over the creek, right on the main trail, and take it home. And last year’s phenom, Ricky Barnes, will be required to carry 20 pounds of rocks during the race.

The Rewards: Winner takes the TinCup, 2nd place Gets the TinHead, Spirit Award gets the V-Cup. We can change this if we decide to for any reason. If someone wants to make a Tissue Boy Trophy, we can award this as well. Some may elect to do the entire race. Some may do it with a teammate, some may ride only. Some may just want to come out and do a long walk. Whatever makes you happy! Come prepared with everything you need; water is the most important. We provide nothing but fun on the course…the rest is on you.

The Party: We will feed you at 5pm – 6pm. Do not arrive late! Be on time. The band is an OC premier rock band that has been around for decades. Great music. No kids, please. We will arrange transportation for you to get home, so you do NOT drink and drive! Or have a designated driver…let’s have fun and be safe.