Urban Tadpole Information
Urban Tadpole
Event Description
Have you ever been on a bike? Do you like adventure? Do you like having fun with friends? Get together a team and enter Milwaukee’s newest event, the Laacke & Joys Urban Tadpole. Coed teams of two, three or four will bike, run, and take part in mystery events in an urban setting. The race, and we use that term loosely, will start and end at Laacke & Joys Downtown Milwaukee store on Water Street..

Training? What training! If you even just walk the family dog, you are ready to rock. We won’t even suck up your whole day! The Tadpole starts and 10 am and will end around noon. You can go home and take a nap or join in all the other fun events going on like watching teams competing in our longer race, the Urban Frog, finish. Did we mention prizes and a party? Besides the usual trophies, teams will be eligible to win prizes like Yakima car top boxes, kayaks a trip from Midwest Airlines Vacations and more. We’ll have a big post-race bash with a band and beer. Cost of entry is $40 per team member ($50 after May 1st) which includes all the above. Still thinking about it? We’ll have clinics to get you started. This event will fill up fast so get your team together today.

Race Calendar
JUNE 16TH:   Race Day!
8:00AM:        Check-In
9:00AM:        Pre-Race Briefing
10:00AM:      Race start

Location
Laacke & Joys Co
1433 N Water St
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Approximate Distances From Major Cities
Chicago, IL           93    Miles
Green Bay, WI      114   Miles
Madison, WI          73    Miles
Minneapolis, MN  336   Miles

Race Length and Duration

  • Course mileage will be approximately 10-15 miles. Individual teams may spend more or less time on the course depending on experience level.
  • 2-3 hours

    Team Information (100-team limit)

  • Teams consist of two or three competitors
  • 1 team configuration: Coed
  • Entry Fee $40 per person before May 1st, $50 per person after May 1st.

    • Mandatory Gear (Gear lists are subject to change)
    1 bike per competitor
    Bike Helmet per competitor
    Multi-tool per team
    2 Spare tubes per team
    Patch Kit per team
    Water Bottles 2 per competitor or 1 water bladder
    Picture ID per competitor
    1 Whistle per team
    Life Jacket
    A couple of pens or pencils
    Note pad or paper to write things down
    $5 in change
    Sense of humor

    Recommended Gear Sunscreen Lotion
    Sunglasses
    Sunhat
    Fanny pack or small day pack

    Pertinent Information
    There is one official time clock. The clock starts when teams start and stops when last team crosses finish line. The clock does not stop during the race for any reason. When on the racecourse teams must remain in view of each other at all times. There will be a distance limitation of 100 feet maximum, between team members. Teams who enter a checkpoint or transition area separated will be immediately disqualified and asked to leave the course. Helmet must be worn at all times during biking sections and PFD must be worn at all times when in the water.

    If you require additional information or have questions about the race please write:
    Race Director.

    Note: Race objectives are subject to modification, deletion or addition up through race day.