If you find yourself in Hyde Park later this month, you might notice swarms of cyclists making their rounds at Hyde Park Square.
It’s part of an annual cycling event called the Hyde Park Blast, which was co-founded by Hyde Park residents Cheryl Neiheisel and Chad Sims to raise funds for the fight against cancer. Since 2001, the event has generated more than $600,000 in donations to Cincinnati cancer charities, including The Cure Starts Now, according to its website.
The one-day event consists of a 4-mile run/walk and kids fun run in the morning before the cycling begins in the afternoon, with cyclers making a loop around Hyde Park Square then riding down Erie Avenue toward Monteith Avenue.
Registration is still open for running and biking courses. The event is also still looking for volunteers to assist day-of and for packet pickup days. Those interested can sign up online.
Here’s everything to know about the cycling extravaganza headed to Cincinnati.
When is the Hyde Park Blast?
The Hyde Park Blast takes place all day on Saturday, June 28, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
What is the Hyde Park Blast?
The Hyde Park Blast is an annual race and cycling event that raises funds for the fight against cancer. The one-day event takes place mostly in Hyde Park Square,2700 Erie Ave., with participants racing through a handful of side streets off Erie Avenue.
The day is broken up into racing and cycling courses:
Which roads will be closed?
The city of Cincinnati has yet to announce formal road closures for the June 28 event, but the following roads will be blocked off as part of the racing routes:
How to register for the Hyde Park Blast
Registration is still open for the 4-mile run/walk and Kids Fun Run courses, as well as for cyclists and Elite 5K runners.
Those interested can register for the 4-mile run/walk for $45 online or on the day of the event for $50. Registration starts at 6 a.m. the day of the event, Saturday, June 28.
The Kids Fun Run registration is $20 and available online or on the day of the event.Every participant of the run will receive a T-shirt and after-race snack. Before 9 a.m., age groups will be split up to ensure safety for all participants.
Those wanting to register for the Hyde Park Blast Criterium can do so online until June 26 at 8 p.m. Same-day registration will also be available. Applications for the Elite 5k are available online.
Registrations made after June 13 are not guaranteed shirt size and T-shirts are only guaranteed if participants pick them up at packet pick up.
When is Hyde Park Blast packet pickup?
Packet pickup for the Hyde Park Blast takes place at Fleet Feet, 3235 Madison Road, during the following times:
(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.)
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Swarms of cyclists are headed to town. What to know about the Hyde Park Blast
Reporting by Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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