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Welcome to Velo Promo!
Current News:
October 12th, 2024 Update
Velo Promo is entering the period of no income for the next three months, but bills are still coming due from the recent 2024 season. If you'd like to help us get over the hump and start off the new year with enough cash to get going, please donate what you can when you can.
Even better, donate your time as a course marshal feed zone helper, or follow vehicle at races in February and March, or convince your company or employer that sponsorship of a category or a race or the season of Velo Promo events (or that of any other road race director) is a good idea!
Also, you can encourage new riders to come out to the Early Bird program Sundays in Livermore January 5 through February 6. And, you can encourage current riders to enter more races in 2025.
Velo Promo Go Fund Me:
Sponsors go to:
Volunteers send us an email at:
Thanks, and see you in the 2025 race season!
September 19th, 2024 Update
Henleyville IS happening this Saturday.
We'll go ahead and hold the Henleyville RR Saturday, despite low turnout. But it may well be the last time, along with several other low performing races from this year. (Sigh)
Encourage your friends and teammates to enter day of, please, and we are still short volunteers.
Can you volunteer for the Fremont Bank Criterium or the Henleyville Road Race? Follow these links to sign up!
September 17th, 2024 Update
We are currently planning on holding the Henleyville Race as scheduled, but need four or more volunteers to help out as course marshals or neutral feeders. Please spread the word, and ask them to contact me at velopro1@gmail.com
Thank you.
September 10th, 2024 Update
Both the Henleyville Road Race and the Fremont Bank Criterium in Livermore (formerly the Shea Center Criterium) are now open on BikeReg. Find the flyers here (Henleyville and Fremont Bank), and sign up today!
September 4th, 2024 Update
We're looking for volunteers to help make the Oakland Gran Prix happen! If you're available to volunteer for even part of the day, visit this link to sign up!
August 28nd, 2024 Update
A few more volunteers are needed for the Giro!
If you have some time on Monday, we can still use more people to make the 48th Giro di San Francisco safer and more fun. The Super Sprinkles racing team is coordinating volunteers. Sign up here, or contact them directly at staff@supersprinkles.racing.
Thank you, and see you at the Giro!
August 22nd, 2024 Update
Ever wonder where the entry fees go for promoting a race? See a breakdown here!
The bottom line is that we need sponsors to keep the races happening. Contact our Sponsorship Coordinator Oscar or visit our GoFundMe today! Thanks for your help keeping Northern California Racing alive.
August 19th, 2024 Update
Winters: We have updated our flyer here, including parking and Start locations.
Athlone will open on BikeReg shortly- possibly by the time this post is live.
August 13th, 2024 Update
Winters Update:
The Winters Road Race has been approved, and we have at least one site for parking/registration! (we are negotiating for a different one, much cheaper, but we have something at least). More info in a bit on that; it will be south of the town of Winters within 1.5 miles.
Registration is open on BikeReg.
Please get the word out that we are indeed running this race, last seen in 2019. An updated flyer is here! (This is now the revised flyer from August 19 for clarity)
August 10th, 2024 Update
Winters Update:
We have obtained permits from USA Cycling and Solano County to host the Winters Race, along with cooperation from CHP for traffic control.
However, our challenge lies in not having a location for parking, assembling, and starting the race. The City of Winters, where we usually set up, is occupied with a Farmer's Market, and a decision on our use won't be made until after the 13th.
We are exploring alternative sites near the north end of the course and have a few potential options in progress. Without a venue secured, hosting the race is not possible.
If anyone is aware of a property owner near the Solano County side of Putah Creek willing to accommodate parking for 100 cars (on dirt, gravel or pavement) and provide space for assembly, registration, restrooms, and headquarters, please reach out to Velo Promo promptly.
I am going to go ahead and open registration on BikeReg, but please note that it is still iffy without a place to park.
August 1st, 2024 Update
The Giro di San Francisco is now up and open on BikeReg.com, and the flyer is available here!
July 27th, 2024 Update
Our volunteer sign up sheets are available for Shea Center Criterium (August 11th), University Road Race, and San Ardo Road Race. If you can help during the race, sign up and we'll see you then!
July 25th, 2024 Update
With the cancellation (again) of the Suisun Harbor Race August 11, we've replaced it on the same date with the Shea Center Criterium in Livermore, a similar four corner nearly flat course. All of the same categories and distances with the addition of Women 4/5, as we have more time on this course. Those entered in Suisun will be automatically moved to Shea. (Anyone opting out can get a credit for another VP race.)
This Shea course will also be the NCNCA Masters Championships on September 22, Sunday.
July 23rd, 2024 Update
Our volunteer sign up sheet is open for the Patterson Pass Road Race. We need a number of volunteers to make this race safer and more enjoyable for riders, so if you can help out during the race, follow this link!
July 15th, 2024 Update
Warnerville TT is not taking place Aug 3; Patterson Pass Road Race is taking place as scheduled, and is up and open at BikeReg.com. Dunnigan Hills is not taking place; Suisun Crit is taking place and will be up and open in a few days. San Ardo and University will take place as scheduled, up in a few days. Winters looks good for 8/25, but not yet certain. Athlone TT, Giro, Oakland and Henleyville should be on as scheduled; Shea Criterium (Masters Championships) will be the week following Henleyville.
July 8th, 2024 Update
Since 1978, Velo Promo has provided the Northern California Cycling community with quality bicycle racing events, and would like to continue to do so. With your help, we can keep on with our program, including Snelling Road Race, Copperopolis Road Race, Santa Cruz Classic, San Ardo Road Race Race, Giro di San Francisco, Oakland Grand Prix and many other competitive events.
June 30th, 2024 Update
The 46th Watsonville Criterium is set for this Saturday afternoon, and we are looking for more volunteer course marshals to help make the race safer and go more smoothly. If you can help out for part of the afternoon (races run from12 to 6:30 p.m.),we can definitely use your assistance! Send me an email to velopro1@gmail.com or text me at 209 604 1354, with what part of the afternoon you can help out.
Thanks!
--Robert Leibold
June 27th, 2024 Update
I'm sorry to say that the Leesville Gap Road Race will not be held this Sunday. Road conditions (more potholes and a new 3 mile gravel stretch) , lack of riders (75 - still less than the 101 last year, which was cancelled due to heat and smoke) and machinery and equipment along the course cleaning up after the fire (though it is 100 % contained and the bulk of the fire crews are gone) are the issues. We may postpone the race to a later date this year, partly depending upon when county public works can do road repairs. Our plan is to have credits issued to all entered riders for any of the remaining 10 Velo Promo races this season.
Please pass the word to other racers and clubs that may not yet have entered Leesville.
--Robert Leibold
June 24th, 2024 Update
Numbers aren't yet good for Leesville, but our main concern is the fire situation. The Sites fire, in the middle of the course, along the course, and overlapping the course in places, is 86% contained. No major smoke but there are some 120 fire engines and water tenders and 1500 personnel around the course, and road closures are still in place, including 2/3 of the route. I'm going up to Williams Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning to meet with fire Public Info Officers and county public works people and to go out on the course and check damage to the roadways.
It doesn't look good, but the PIOs are hopeful (one is a former racer) that the roads will be usable and clear by Sunday . I plan to make a decision (partly based on rider numbers as well) Wednesday afternoon, and will put it out on Facebook and to already entered riders.
June 15th, 2024 Update
Registration for the Watsonville Criterium will be open on BikeReg on Monday! In the meantime, see the flyer here.
June 10th, 2024 Update
The BikeReg for the Leesville Road Race is now available, and the Watsonville Criterium will be up shortly!
May 31st, 2024 Update
Regalado Road Race has been cancelled for this year. This time it is not due to low numbers (though they are low). Snags in the permit process with the county and my timing on the permit force us to cancel this year's Regalado Road Race June 9.
Snelling June 8 is all ok, however, and we have added a neutral feed there for the first time.
May 23rd, 2024 Update
The Wards Ferry Road Race has been cancelled. With only 26 riders and only one day to sign up, there is no way to do this race. Hopefully we'll get more interest in future Velo Promo races.
May 19th, 2024 Update
We hope to see you at Wards Ferry next weekend, as well as Snelling on June 8 and Regalado on June 9; lots of good road races coming up. They are open on BikeReg.com.
A number of our August and September races still need clubs to get involved or cash to pay the bills; otherwise they may not happen. We still have our GoFundMe open, but we are looking for sponsors and sponsoring clubs to assist in continuing our racing program as well.
More details on opportunities and issues to come
Contact me or see https://gofund.me/ef031359 to donate.
Thank you!
May 3rd, 2024 Update
The Snelling Road Race and Regalado Road Race are now open on BikeReg- One change on Regalado flyer: No separate Masters 35+ 4 (but there is still a Master 35+ 4&5), and the addition of Master Women 35+.
April 15th, 2024 Update
Wards Ferry Road Race is available on BikeReg, and the flyer is here. Snelling and Regalado are coming soon, and have no snow planned this year!
March 17th, 2024 Update
We still need volunteers to make the Santa Cruz Classic Criterium happen- sign up here!
March 7th, 2024 Update
Sign up to volunteer at the Santa Cruz Classic Criterium here!
March 1st, 2024 Update
Weather issues and low Snelling turnout is resulting in a single flight starting at 11:45 on Saturday. Reg opens shortly after 10 a.m. Schedule and info here.
February 27th, 2024 Update
The Santa Cruz Classic Criterium and Copperopolis Road Race flyers are now available. We expect them to be up on BikeReg by the weekend!
February 15th, 2024 Update
We're adding a 65+ group to the Snelling Road Race- Revised Flyer here!
February 2nd, 2024 Update
The weather is against us again for this Sunday's Early Bird Training Series event. We regretfully have to cancel the event and have no reschedule date. Looking forward to more favorable weather as the season progresses.
January 19th, 2024 Updates
Flyers are now available for Cantua Creek, Pine Flat, Copper Valley, Snelling (back to the old course!) and Merced!
Unfortunately the Early Bird Training Series scheduled to take place this Sunday (1/21) has been cancelled due to rain forecast. While the rain may not be heavy, it will be all day. Standing around for the clinics and debriefs will not be pleasant, and the training races could be dangerous for new riders. Riders will automatically be entered in the following week's event Jan 28. Sorry.
December 14th, 2023 Update
The flyer for the Early Bird Training Series is available here.
December 13th, 2023 Update
Our proposed 2024 schedule is now available here!
September 19th, 2023 Update
Looking for Volunteers for the Shea Center Criterium on Sunday, September 24th! Sign up here!
September 12th, 2023 Update
Introducing the Shea Center Criterium Sunday Sept 24 on the Livermore Early Birds course., for the Junior Championships, the Master 60-64,65-69 and 70+ Championships, and two beginner groups as well (Cat 4/5 and Women 3/4/5).
September 7th, 2023 Update
Velo Promo is looking for volunteers to help out for a shift or two at the Oakland Grand Prix on Sunday Sept 17. If you can help, please sign up here!
Thank you!
September 5th, 2023 Update
I know many of you were looking forward to the return of the Winters Road Race, but permit problems have delayed the race to 2024.We have decided to move the Henleyville Road Race to the Sept 10 date, as the last road race of the year. It is up on BikeReg at www.bikereg.com/henleyville-road-race and is open to online registration through Thursday evening (11:59 p.m.). Day of entry will also be accepted. We will hold the race no matter how many riders enter; we are tired of cancelations - though we may combine a few start groups. Bring your friends (and as always,we could use some help as registrars, feeders and marshals. Send an email to velopro1@gmail if you'd like to help out.)
Those having already entered the Winters race can switch over their entries to Henleyville by sending us an email (again, velopro1@gmail.com); those not doing so by Thursday evening will receive a refund.
August 31st, 2023 Update
The Winters Road Race has run into problems with Solano County (but it sounds like we can do it in 2024!), so we have to cancel it for this year. We are working to get Henleyville Road Race to take its place on Sept 10 (or Sept 23 as an alternate) The USAC permit for Henleyville is already approved, we are waiting on Tehama County. We are working with BikeReg to allow riders to switch from Winters to Henleyville, or get a refund. Again, my apologies; it has been a bad year for us and you, our riders.
August 24th, 2023 Update
Athlone, Giro, and Oakland are open on BikeReg. Winters is already open for Sept 10. Henleyville Sept 23 will follow, and will happen if we get enough riders this year.
ALSO- Volunteers are needed for each of the following events. Sign up at these links! Giro Volunteers, Winters Volunteers, Oakland Volunteers. Thank you!
August 15th, 2023 Update
Due to permit considerations, the Winters Road Race will now be taking place on September 10th. Flyer here.
August 5, 2023 Update
The San Ardo and University Road Races will be up on BikeReg by Monday. Suisun will not be taking place this year - construction problems. Dunnigan may be held in September; we are working through some challenges there. Winters is planned for August 27 (but construction here as well may be a problem). Athlone, Giro and Oakland look to be going ahead as planned. Henleyville may happen, but may move to a different date due to Dunnigan's move.
All of these events will need lots of volunteers; please sign up on our volunteers site:
https://forms.gle/RRCKC3FEBmHpRfDB9
August 3, 2023 Update
Due to only fifteen registered riders, the Warnerville Time Trial will be cancelled for this year. We are hoping to have enough riders for the Athlone Time Trial on September 2nd (it's the Championships this year, sign up early!).
As for the rest of our season:
Patterson Pass will happen as scheduled.
Suisun Harbor will not be on August 13; we are working on a later date (currently considering September 24th).
Dunnigan Hills will not be on August 12; we may be able to reschedule in September.
All other Velo Promo races in August and September up to and including Oakland look okay.
Henleyville may move to a week earlier, but we'll be finalizing that in the coming weeks.
Thank you all for your patience as we grapple with small field sizes and increased costs. We want to bring you the best races we can and support the NorCal Racing Community.
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All neutral support vehicles at Velo Promo races will have to be covered on the USAC 's insurance, which means we have to send in the relevant information to USAC and pay the fees at least a week before the race, preferably earlier. If you want to be neutral support, we must have the following information (and the Chief Ref must approve you as well):
Driver's full name
Driver's license #
Driver's D.O.B.
Auto license, year make and model
Auto VIN
Insurance Company
Insurance limits
Insurance policy dates
We welcome neutral support vehicles, driven by experienced support drivers, and insured through the USAC's non-hired insurance program for everyone's safety and support.
Sponsorship Call-out
Individuals have always supported Velo Promo races; now it’s time to get companies and corporations involved. We need to raise money via sponsorships for many of our most popular races. Everyone in the sport is or knows someone in a company to approach to get them involved in sponsorship of a category, or a race, or a series of Velo Promo races in Northern California.
All we are asking is to get the names and contacts of the right (and ideally interested) people to contact in Northern California companies. Many of you have enjoyed Velo Promo races for years, and we like to think we’ve added something to the sport in this area. We’ve had several entities this year join in (Hammer Nutrition, Performance Bicycles, Jakroo, Bicycle Law, 1200 Lakeshore, and Dolce Vita Cycling--Thank you!) , but we need several more if we are to continue our program of races. Please contact us as soon as you can.
Thank you, ----Robert Leibold velopro1@gmail.com
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