Downtown Winters, CA.
Directions: From Hwy 505 between Vacaville and
Dunnigan, take the Winters/Hwy 128 exit west into Winters. Turn south (left) on
Railroad and follow signs to parking, around the Main and Railroad intersection.
Do not park on Main west of Railroad (in downtown). Registration will be at the
community center/park. Do not park in private lots.
Registration: Opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 7:45
a.m. for all categories.
Course: A 24 mile loop open road race course. With a
short change from previous years: No English Hills section. Start is a promenade
out of Winters ½ mile onto the loop. Loop: South on Winters Road, west on
Allendale, south on Timm, west on Cantelowe, north on Pleasants Valley,
east on Putah Creek Road, and then south again on Winters Road. Finish line is
on Putah Creek ½ mile before rejoining Winters Road. The last ½ mile of
Cantelowe is a steep twisty decent; use caution!! All of the roads
are narrow; if you can’t stay to the right of the centerline, stay home.
Events:
miles
laps
places value
fee
start
limit
Category
1/2/Pro 96
4
10
$300
$23
8:00
80
Category 3
72
3
6
$100 $23
8:10
65
Category 4
72
3
6
$100 $23
8:15
50
Mstr 30+
72
3
6
$100 $23
8:20
50
Mstr 35+ 1/2/3
72
3
6
$100 $23
8:25
50
Women 1/2/3
72
3
6
$100 $23
8:30
50
Mstr 35+ Cat 4 48
2
6
$100
$23
8:35
50
Women 3
48
2
6
$50 $23
8:37
50
Jr 17-18
48
2
6
$50 $23
8:40
50
Category 5
48
2
6
$50 $23
8:45
50
Mstr 35+ Cat 5
48
2
6
$100 $23
8:50
50
Jr 15-16
48
2
6
$50 $13
8:55
50
Mstr 45+
48
2
6
$50 $23
9:00
50
Women 30+
48
2
6
$50 $23
9:03
50
Women 4
48
2
6
$50 $23
9:06
50
In an effort to make a safer race, smaller fields and fewer
fields are being run this year. Do not expect extra groups of any category.
Prizes: Merchandise, tee shirts, and/or cash (minimum
25% cash)
How to Enter:
---Enter On-line by clicking www.sportsbaseonline.com
from July 1, 2008 to August 10, 2008 for above fees plus on-line surcharge.
From Aug 11-Aug 13 the fee on-line is $7 additional. No on-line entry after
Aug 13. 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 Aug 8) to
Velo Promo/Winters, 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 8/13 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: Official follow vehicles (volunteer
today!!). No vehicles allowed on Cantelowe west of Feed Zone. That means feed
vehicles have to backtrack when done to Hwy 505. Centerline rule enforced.
Bring a pump and a spare, there may be no follow vehicles. Neutral Support
Vehicles Needed: Bring along someone to do it, and receive a free entry.
Further Info: Velo Promo, (209) 533-4996. E-mail: velopro1@sonnet.com