28th Annual

COPPEROPOLIS

ROAD RACE

A California Road Racing Classic

by Velo Promo & Golden Chain Cyclists; Under USCF Rules & Permit

Registration: Each Category registers in Milton , 6:30 a.m. to 15 minutes before that category's scheduled start time.

Directions: Take Hwy 4 east from Stockton for 22 miles, then north on Milton Road (J-14) 6 miles to Milton . The race is not in Copperopolis itself. Important: do not park blocking driveways, nor on private property nor alongside roadways where orange cones or tape are.

Course: This is the same course as always: Milton , Rock Creek, Salt Spring Valley, Hunt, Milton Roads, counter clockwise loop. A 21 mile loop of fair to bad paving, two climbs and a fast, bumpy, twisty descent. Strong wheels, thick tires and no loose water bottle holders or dentures recommended. Please riders, use the facilities and stay off of private property!! No gas or phones available in Milton .

Events:                   miles        laps         start         fee           places     value       limit
Cat  1/2/Pro             105          5              8:00         $23          10            $250        200
Category 3              84            4              8:10         $23          6              $100        100
Category 4              63            3              8:15         $23          6              $100        100
+Jr 17-18                 63            3              8:20         $13          6              $50          100
Category 5              63            3              8:25         $23          6              $0            50
Mst 35+ 1/2/3          63            3              8:30         $23          6              $100        100
Women 1&2             63            3              8:35         $23          10            $250        100
Women 3                 63            3              8:40         $23          6              $100        100
+Junior Wm 15-18   42            2              8:45         $23          6              $50          50
+Jr 15-16                 42            2              8:50         $13          6              $50          100
Mst 45+   1/2/3        63            3              11:05       $23          6              $50          100

Mst 35+ 4/5             42            2              11:10        $23          6              $100        50

Mst 45+ 4/5             42            2              11:15        $23          6              $50          50           
Women 4                 42            2              11:20        $23          6              $50          50
Mst 55+                   42            2              11:25        $23          6              $50          50

Mst Wm 30+            42            2              11:27        $23          6              $50          50
Mst 55+                   42            2              11:30        $23          3              $50          50
+Jr 13-14 B&G        21            1              11:32        $13          6              $50          50
+Jr 10-12 B&G, **    10            ½             11:30        $13          3              $25          50
   ** Jr 10-12 start ½ way around course; ask at reg for rides/times to start.

+Junior events are part of the NCNCA Junior Points/Prestige Program; boys and girls (B&G where indicated) picked separate for points.

Prizes: Cash (minimum $600) and tee shirts

Rules/Information: Please please use the toilets provided, and be civil to the local residents. They can make it really tough to hold another race here. While racing or warming up, ride to the right of the roadway as possible; let autos pass. Official follow vehicles only (any volunteers?) There may be none for your group; be prepared with pump and spare. Feeders may drive to feed zone, and then backtrack back to start.

How to Enter:

          ---Enter On-line  HERE  from February 10, 2008 to March 16, 2008 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From March 17-March 19, the fee on-line is $7 additional. No on-line entry after March 19.  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 Mar 14) to Velo Promo/Santa Cruz, 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 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 at velopromo@sportsbaseonline.com by 5 pm Wednesday 3/19 that you can't com­pete. No credit issued if you plan to enter another race instead; no cash refunds. No substitutions for cancellations.

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: Free lap rule applies. Lapped riders may be pulled.

Camping: Salt Spring Valley Resort now has camping (at the dam/lake, top of the climb on the course, about 3 miles from the start) Call (209) 785-7787 for more info.

Lodging: Salt Springs Resort, on the course at the dam with camping and showers info: saltsprings@caltel.com . A new (but pricey) bed and breakfast has opened up on the course, at the Red House Ranch, the RedBud Inn at (209) 728-8533. Otherwise, check with the Calaveras Visitor’s Bureau at (209) 736-0049.

Further Information: Available at (209) 533-4996, or Velopro1@sonnet.com or our website at www.velopromo.com

Copperopolis: The Paris-Roubaix of California

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