Pine Flat
Road Race
2009
Presented by Velo Promo and the
Golden Chain Cyclists
Held Under USCF racing rules,
insurance and permit 2009-159
Date: Sunday
February 15, 2009
Location:
Pine Flat Reservoir, Fresno County CA
Registration:
Opens at 6:00 a.m. at Island Park Marina, and closes at 8:00 for all (note
some races start before 8).
Directions:
From Hwy 99 in Fresno, take Hwy 180 east. Whre Fwy 180 ends, turn right and then
left at the next block onto Belmont Avenue. Stay on Belmont all the way to
Island Park Marina In the hills, (Belmont becomes Trimmer Springs Road; 2 miles
after a long climb, look for the Island Park driveway to the right, downhill.)
This is approximately 34 miles from Hwy 99.
Course:
62 mile near-loop with a start out & back section in the foothills of the
Sierra Nevada. Mountainous, some 2800 feet vertical (2 main climbs both near the
end, last is finish hill). Same as in 1994-2008. Road surface ranges from good
to fair, some narrow, some traffic; many cattleguards; one twisty very narrow
fast descent. Roads:. [Trimmer Springs o/a/b; Belmont, Riverbend, Ashlan, Watts
Valley, Maxon Valley to finish at summit]. See map on webpage, below.
Events:
miles kms laps places value fee
start limit
Cat 1/2/Pro
62 100 1
6 $200
$24 7:30 a.m. 120
Category 3
62 100 1
6 $50
$24
7:35 80
Category 4
62 100 1
6 $50
$24
7:40 80
Category 5
62 100 1
6 ----
$24
7:45 50
Junior 1/2/3
62 100 1
6 $50
$14
7:50 80
Mstr 35+ 1-3 62
100 1 6
$50 $24
7:55 80
Wm 1/2/Pro
62 100 1
6 $200
$24
8:00 80
Women 3
62 100
1 6
$50 $24
8:05 80
Junior 4/5
62 100
1 3
$25 $14
8:10 50
Mstr 35+ 4/5
62 100
1 6
$50 $24
8:15 50
Women 4
62 100
1 6
---- $24
8:20 50
Mstr 45+ 1-3
62 100
1 6
$50 $24
8:25 50
Women
35+ 62
100 1 3
$25 $24
8:30 50
Mstr
45+ 4/5 62
100 1 3
$25 $24
8:35 50
Master
55+
62 100
1 3
$25 $24
8:40 50
---2nd
groups available in all categories
Prizes:
Merchandise, cash ($200 minimum), awards
How to Enter:
---via On-line
at www.sportsbaseonline.com,
from January 1, 2009 to February 8, 2009 for above fees plus on-line
surcharge. From Feb 9-11 the fee on-line is $7 additional. No on-line entry
after midnight Wednesday Feb 11. 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 Feb 6) to Velo Promo/Pine Flat, 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.
2009 USCF license required
(available at race). One day licenses are available only for Cat 5 or Women 4
. Entry fees include $1 NCNCA and $3 USCF insurance surcharges. Numbers will
be provided.
Credits:
Credit for another VP race will be given if VP is notified by 5 pm
Wednesday 2/11 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
Race 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 Referee.
Note:
Parking not allowed in the finish area, see map at registration for
closest site (finish is 7 miles from start). --we've had too many complaints
from residents. .
Further Information:
Available at (209) 533-4996 or www.velopromo.com
How to Contact us:
velopro1@sonnet.com ) (best)
19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372
Phone (209) 533-4996 and Fax: (209) 533-8234
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