Rise Up Racing's 4th Annual Happy Valley Preview Ride
- Date Sun 24th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location State College, Pennsylvania
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual Happy Valley Preview Ride on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at University Park, Centre! This exciting cycling event invites riders to experience the scenic beauty of the region while supporting a great cause. Riders can choose between two departure times at 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, with a required arrival time of one hour prior to your selected start.
Participants will gather at Beaver Stadium Lot 44, where carpooling is encouraged to enhance the ride experience. Riders will embark on a challenging journey, featuring a long climb around mile 41, where an aid station will be available to replenish supplies. This ride emphasizes safety with staggered starts and small group sizes, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. Best of all, this event is free, with donations welcomed to support the Rise Up Racing Scholarship Fund, making it accessible for athletes of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to ride for a great cause and connect with fellow cycling enthusiasts!
Participants will gather at Beaver Stadium Lot 44, where carpooling is encouraged to enhance the ride experience. Riders will embark on a challenging journey, featuring a long climb around mile 41, where an aid station will be available to replenish supplies. This ride emphasizes safety with staggered starts and small group sizes, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. Best of all, this event is free, with donations welcomed to support the Rise Up Racing Scholarship Fund, making it accessible for athletes of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to ride for a great cause and connect with fellow cycling enthusiasts!
Organiser's Description
Below are the key details for the ride on May 24, 2026 (date changed due to weather). Please read carefully and plan accordingly.
RIDE TIMES & ARRIVAL
* Ride departures will be at 8:00am and 9:00am, weather pending.
All riders must meet at Beaver Stadium Lot 44 at 2 Porter Rd, State College, PA 16801
You are required to arrive one hour before your selected ride time.
Example: If youre riding at 8:00am, you must arrive by 7:00am.
Parking
* Download the ParkMobile app ahead of time to pay for parking.
* You must park with your license plate facing the drive aisle to avoid being ticketed.
CARPOOLING & TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS
Carpooling is a key part of this ride and only works if everyone helps.
Riders with bike racks or the ability to transport bikes may be asked to help transport riders and bikes to Bald Eagle.
Some cars will remain at Beaver Stadium, while others will transport riders/bikes to Bald Eagle.
A volunteer will be on-site to help organize vehicles and loading.
Once riders return to Beaver Stadium, a volunteer will wait with bikes while drivers retrieve cars left at Bald Eagle.
Please budget extra time to assist with the carpooling process.
AID STATION & RIDE SUPPORT
One aid station will be available after the long climb around mile 41 (off W Church Street).
Plan to carry enough nutrition and fluids to get you through the climb and early miles.
Aid station offerings may include snacks, bottle refills, endurance drinks, and fueling options. Sponsors and specifics will be announced closer to the event.
* This ride is not SAG-supported.
* Assistance with transportation or pickup may be available if needed.
* Riders should be prepared to fix their own flat; otherwise, you may need to wait.
SAFETY & RIDE FORMAT
There will be a staggered start to reduce traffic:
* Groups will be no larger than 10 riders.
* Groups will depart approximately every 5 minutes.
* Roads will not be closed.
* This is a ride-at-your-own-risk event.
* Waiver must be signed and turned in prior to the start (which will be emailed)
COST & DONATIONS
The event is free, but donations are encouraged.
All funds raised will go directly to the Rise Up Racing Scholarship Fund, which helps reduce barriers and costs for athletes of all ages entering or staying in the sport.
Donate here [https://buy.stripe.com/bJe7sM2G33mY2bG5pd7bW1y]
Learn more about Rise Up Racing at www.riseupracing.com [https://www.riseupracing.com].
COMMUNICATION
Once registered, you will automatically be added to an email list where additional updates and reminders will be shared.
Thanks for being flexible, supportive, and ready for a great day of ridingwere looking forward to it!
RIDE TIMES & ARRIVAL
* Ride departures will be at 8:00am and 9:00am, weather pending.
All riders must meet at Beaver Stadium Lot 44 at 2 Porter Rd, State College, PA 16801
You are required to arrive one hour before your selected ride time.
Example: If youre riding at 8:00am, you must arrive by 7:00am.
Parking
* Download the ParkMobile app ahead of time to pay for parking.
* You must park with your license plate facing the drive aisle to avoid being ticketed.
CARPOOLING & TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS
Carpooling is a key part of this ride and only works if everyone helps.
Riders with bike racks or the ability to transport bikes may be asked to help transport riders and bikes to Bald Eagle.
Some cars will remain at Beaver Stadium, while others will transport riders/bikes to Bald Eagle.
A volunteer will be on-site to help organize vehicles and loading.
Once riders return to Beaver Stadium, a volunteer will wait with bikes while drivers retrieve cars left at Bald Eagle.
Please budget extra time to assist with the carpooling process.
AID STATION & RIDE SUPPORT
One aid station will be available after the long climb around mile 41 (off W Church Street).
Plan to carry enough nutrition and fluids to get you through the climb and early miles.
Aid station offerings may include snacks, bottle refills, endurance drinks, and fueling options. Sponsors and specifics will be announced closer to the event.
* This ride is not SAG-supported.
* Assistance with transportation or pickup may be available if needed.
* Riders should be prepared to fix their own flat; otherwise, you may need to wait.
SAFETY & RIDE FORMAT
There will be a staggered start to reduce traffic:
* Groups will be no larger than 10 riders.
* Groups will depart approximately every 5 minutes.
* Roads will not be closed.
* This is a ride-at-your-own-risk event.
* Waiver must be signed and turned in prior to the start (which will be emailed)
COST & DONATIONS
The event is free, but donations are encouraged.
All funds raised will go directly to the Rise Up Racing Scholarship Fund, which helps reduce barriers and costs for athletes of all ages entering or staying in the sport.
Donate here [https://buy.stripe.com/bJe7sM2G33mY2bG5pd7bW1y]
Learn more about Rise Up Racing at www.riseupracing.com [https://www.riseupracing.com].
COMMUNICATION
Once registered, you will automatically be added to an email list where additional updates and reminders will be shared.
Thanks for being flexible, supportive, and ready for a great day of ridingwere looking forward to it!
Races
-
Happy Valley Preview 8am Ride
Sun 24th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Happy Valley Preview 9am Ride
Sun 24th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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