Nor Cal/Nevada

USCF District

Road Race

Championships*

and Fort Ord Road Race
(*for Elite Men & Elite Women,

Category 4 & Jr 17-18 only)

Presented by Velo Promo & Golden Chain Cyclists

Held Under USCF Rules and Permit

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008

Location: Fort Ord, Monterey County, CA

Registration: Opens at 6:30 a.m. at new site

Directions: From Hwy 1 north of Monterey, take the Main entrance (Lightfighter Dr) into old Fort Ord. Turn south on General Jim Moore (3rd stoplight?) and then left on Gigling (at Burger King) to follow signs to parking – may be in a different place than last year..

Course: May change at last minute, but will be same times and distances, and just as hilly. Currently: It is a 10.5 mile loop , not going anywhere near Laguna Seca. The roads are: Watkins Gate, Gigling, 8th, Parker Flats, Eucalyptus to west out and back to east, and Hennekens Ranch back to Watkins Gate. Start on Gigling near the multi story old Hospital building (currently D.O.D. bldg) The course does not include the Wall on Barloy Canyon. Eucalyptus west of Parker Flats is being used in both directions, one lane each separated by yellow line.

Events:                     miles     kms     laps     places     fee     start     limit
"Elite 1-3" **             105     168     10           3         $23     8:00 a.m. 200
Master 35+                 60         96     6             3         $23     8:04     100
Category 3                 60         96     6              3         $23     8:08     100

Category 4**             60         96     6              3         $23     8:12     100

Elite 1-3 Women**   60         96     6              3         $23     8:16     100
Jr 17-18 Boys**        60         96     6              3         $23     11:30    100

Women 3                   60         96     6             3         $23     11:34     100

Category 5                 42.5      68     4             3          $23     11:38     50

Mast 35+ 4/5             42.5      68     4             3          $23     11:42     50

Master 45+                42.5      68     4             3           $23     11:46     100
Master 55 +               42.5      68     4             3           $23     11:50     100
Women 4                  42.5       68     4             3           $23     11:54     50

Master Wm 30 +        42.5     68       4             3           $23     11:54     100
**These are the only Championship events this day; see below for eligibility.

* Under 23 men and women will be picked separately for championships and
medals in the Senior and Senior Women categories (but only if riders indicate that category on entry form). Category 3 Men and 3 & 4 Women can choose to ride in the Senior event, or in their category’s non-championship event.

Prizes: Medals (to top 3 in championships events) tee shirts to top three in all events), Certificates. Winners of Championships other than Cat 4 traditionally receive free entry in most NCNCA member club races for next 12 months

Eligibility Note: Championship events are open only to those residing in the Northern California/Nevada region - CA zip codes 936-961, Nevada zips 893-898. Riders should be prepared to show proof of residence at registration

How to Enter:

---Enter On-line by clicking www.sportsbaseonline.com from June 1, 2008 to July 27 2008 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From July 28-July 30, the fee on-line is $7 additional. No on-line entry after July 30. You’ll need to sign and date your entry form/release at race registration desk.

---By Mail: You may still enter by mail, but if a group is filling, go on-line. By mail, send standard USCF/USAC entry form/release along with fee above (if Postmarked by Friday July 25) to Velo Promo/Districts, 19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372. For those postmarked after, add $7. Note: indicate what category you are entering on check or form. Entries for several races in one envelope ok, but be sure to list race names on the outside. Envelopes without names of races on the outside may go to the wrong race.

---At Race: You may enter at the race, provided your event is not filled, for the above listed fee plus $7.

2008 USCF license required (available at race). One day licenses are available only for Cat 5 or Women 4 . Entry fees include $1 NCNCA and $2 USCF insurance surcharges. Numbers will be provided.

Credits: Credit for another VP race will be given if VP is notified by 5 pm Wednesday 7/30 that you can't compete. No credit issued if you plan to enter another race instead; no cash refunds. No substitutions for cancellations. Send e-mail for credit to velopromo@sportsbaseonline.com

Champion Discounts: Champions pay normal fees up front; Current NorCal/Nevada District Road Champions and National Road Champions will get a refund at the reg desk of all but $2 per day if 1) their entry is received by the deadline above (otherwise they pay full fee, including late fee) and 2) they ride in the category they won the championship in (Master Champions may ride down in age, and ride for $2, and Juniors may ride up. District jersey is not required.

Rules: Follow vehicles only as permitted and organized through the Chief Ref.

Further Information: May be available at (209) 533-4996 or velopro1@sonnet.com or www.velopromo.com but note below:

 

 

 

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