Thursday Night Cycling Series
at Seward Park

Welcome to 2021 and a return to racing in Seward Park for the series' 31st iteration. This institution of bike racing in the PNW is proudly sponsored by Voler Premium Cycling Apparel. Voler have generously added to the series purse and provided nightly primes, as well as Leaders Jerseys for the 6pm and 7pm races.

The 2021 Series will run July 1 through September 23 given a later start date due to the end of COVID19 restrictions. Typically, races are held every Thursday evening from April through the end of August.

The Voler Seward Park Thursday Night Cycling Series provides racers of all abilities the opportunity to test their legs, brains, and luck against the competition. Three separate races are offered to give riders at different ability levels a more appropriate challenge. All participants must sign a race waver and pin on their WSBA numbers or rent a race number for the evening. See below or download the race flyer for details.

VOLER Leaders Jerseys

Leader's Jersey in front of cherry blossoms by Chris Wilson

Photo by @chriswilsonphoto.

Big thanks to Russell Stevenson and series sponsor VOLER Premium Cycling Apparel for putting these jerseys together.

C & B Race Leaders: you can run but you can't hide!

Dates, Location, and Fees

Dates and Location

Every Thursday night from July 1 to September 23, 2021
Location: Inside Seward Park, Seattle, WA (Google Maps)
Course:

.8 of a mile loop on smooth wide roads
One 140 degree turn hill that is 200 meters long
Direction of races change nightly and per weather conditions.

Download 2021 Series Flyer (PDF)
Download Series Waiver (PDF)

Fees

Race entry and multi-race punch cards may be purchased with cash, check, and Venmo at the registration table.

Men: $20 per race
Men: 10 race punch card for $180
Women and Juniors: $10
Women and Juniors: 10 race punch card for $90

Bring your WSBA number!

Registration

Register: race day only. Opens at 4:30 PM at the picnic area next to course.
WSBA numbers will be used and can be purchased at WSBAracing.com.
- WSBA numbers are not for sale at the race). Rental numbers available at the race for a $5 rental fee.
Number Positioning: right side!

Prizes

Season prizes go 6 deep.
Every night $2 per entry goes into cash prize pool
Places paid out nightly based on number of riders (1 place per 20 riders).
Nightly cash primes.
Points kept for season prizes - 6 deep in each race.

Race Day Schedule UPDATED August 18, 2021

Standard Race Day Schedule

NOTE: race times will change September 2. See second table.

RACE	CATEGORY	START TIME	LENGTH	SEASON PRIZE LISTPRIZES
Warm-Ups, Clinics	Course Open for Warm-Up, Coaches Clinics	5:00PM	25min	(Not a race)
A	First Timers & Cat 4, 5	5:30PM	25min	Prizes
B	Cat 3, 4	6:00PM	45min	$400
C	Pro & Cat 1, 2, 3	7:00PM	60min	$900

Race day schedule for races held September 2-23.

NOTE: these times differ from what's listed in the flyer.

RACE	CATEGORY	START TIME	LENGTH	SEASON PRIZE LISTPRIZES
A	First Timers & Cat 4, 5	5:00PM	25min	Prizes
B	Cat 3, 4	5:30PM	40min	$400
C	Pro & Cat 1, 2, 3	6:15PM	55min	$900

Notes

Category 3-4s have a choice of races. Women and juniors can race in any race they feel is equal to their ability level.
Length of the races may vary over the season with a minimum of 10 racers per race.
All cycling rules will be enforced. All riders must sign a waiver and wear an approved helmet.
Season prizes go 6 deep. Nightly $2 per entry goes into cash prize pool. Places paid out nightly based on number of riders (1 place per 20 riders). Cash and merchandise primes. Points kept for season prizes (6 deep per race).
These races are NOT USA Cycling sanctioned. No USAC licensed required. If you DO NOT have medical insurance you should not race.

Contact Us

You can contact the Voler Thursday Night Cycling Series at Seward Park at .