Pine Flat

Road Race

2008

Presented by Velo Promo and the  Golden Chain Cyclists

Held Under USCF racing rules, insurance and permit

Date: Sunday February 17, 2008

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 33 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 1994-2002. 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       $23      7:30 a.m.   120
Category 3               62           100      1          6                $50         $23      7:35           80
Category 4               62           100      1          6                $50         $23      7:40           80
Category 5               62           100      1          6                ----         $23      7:45           50
Junior 1/2/3              62           100      1          6                $50         $13      7:50           80
Mstr 35+ 1-3           62           100      1          6                $50         $23      7:55           80
Wm 1/2/Pro              62           100      1          6                $200       $23      8:00           80
Women 3                  62           100      1          6                $50         $23      8:05           80    
Junior 4/5                 62           100      1          3                $25         $13      8:10           50
Mstr 35+ 4/5            62           100      1          6                $50         $23      8:15           50
Women 4                  62           100      1          6                ----         $23      8:20           50
Mstr 45+                  62           100      1          6                $50         $23      8:25           50

Women 35+             62           100      1          3                $25         $23      8:30            50

Mstr 45+ 4/5            62           100      1          3                $25         $23      8:35            50

Master 55+              62           100      1          3                $25         $23      8:40            50

Prizes:  Merchandise, cash  ($200 minimum),  awards

How to Enter:

          ---Enter On-line by clicking HERE from January 13, 2008 to February 10, 2008 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From Feb 11-13, the fee on-line is $7 additional. No on-line entry after Feb 13.  You’ll need to sign and date your entry form 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 8) 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. Numbers will be provided. 2008 USCF license required (available at race). For one-day or new licensees:  proof of category must be presented for those riders riding above Cat 5 men & Women 4). Entry fees include $1 NCNCA and $2 USCF insurance surcharges.  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 2/13 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 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

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