Velo Promo, GCC, Team Lombardi and Metromint present the 34th

Metromint GIRO DI SAN FRANCISCO

A Part of the 2008
Pacific State Bank California Cup

Held Under USCF Rules and Permit

Date: Monday, Labor Day, September 1, 2008

Location: Levi Strauss Plaza, Battery at Union Streets, San Francisco.

Directions: From Hwy 80 take the Embarcadero north along the waterfront and turn left on Broadway, then right on Front Street, park north of Vallejo. (Front deadends into Union, , course is one block to left)..

Course: New Course (Same as in 2004): Five right turns, one left, small hill, mostly flat: Battery, Green, Front, Vallejo, Sansome, Greenwich, Battery Streets; 0.75 miles.

Events                     miles     laps         places     value     fee         start     limit

Women 4*                 12         16             6           $50         $23         8:00 a.m. 50
Mstr 35+ 4/5           18         24             6              $75         $23         8:40         75
Women 3*                 18         24             6           $100      $23          9:30         50
Category 4/5           18         24             6             $100       $23         10:20       75
Mstr 45+&55+**    16         21             6             $100      $23         11:10       75

Mstr 35+ 123            18        24             6             $100+     $23        11:50       75

SF Kids Races***  0-2 laps             all             awards   $5           12:40     none
Elite Women (1-3)   22         30           10            $500+     $28         1:10       100
Category 3                18         24           6             $100+     $23         2:10         100
Elite 1/2/Pro             40         55            10           $500+     $28         3:00         140

 

*These are the points races for the Bay Area's Women's series

** Master 55+ race with 45+ but are picked separate to 3 places 

*** SF Kids Races open to local riders under age 12, different starts/laps for various ages; tricycles, etc welcome.

Prizes: Cash, merchandise, tee shirts. (33% cash minimum)

How to Enter:

---Enter On-line by clicking www.sportsbaseonline.com  from July 1, 2008 to August 24, 2008 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From Aug 25-Aug 27 the fee on-line is $7 additional. No on-line entry after Aug 27. 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 22) to Velo Promo/Giro, 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 8/27 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 CriteirumRoad 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, bring wheels. Warming up on open streets in an illegal manner may result in disqualification.

Further Info:(209) 533-4996. velopro1@sonnet.com www.velopromo.com

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