Snelling Road Race

Saturday February 23 2008

Presented by Golden Chain Cyclists & Velo Promo
A part of the NCNCA Junior Points Program  

Held under USCF Racing Rules & Permit                                      

Registration: Opens at 7 a.m. at Henderson Park , 1 mile east of Snelling on County Road J-16 ( Merced Falls Road ). Closes 15 minutes before scheduled starting times.

Course: An 11.7 mile loop of narrow country roads northwest of Snelling, start­ing with a promenade from the Park, via J-59, Emma and Montgomery Streets. Several small hills, several sharp turns, excellent to fair pave­ment. Course is closed to oncoming traffic, both lanes available. The Loop: Keyes, Olsen, Los Cerritos, Figmond, Fields, Keyes, finish line on Fields. See in­formation at reg. about parking for finish line & feed. Same course as past 21 years.

Directions: From Merced and Hwy 99 northbound, take G Street exit and head north 16 miles to Hwy 59. Turn right, and go through town past school and straight (not left) onto J-16 to the Park. From southbound Hwy 99, take Keyes Road exit 7 miles south of Modesto, head east 11 miles to Montpe­lier Road, then south (right) 6.5 miles to Turlock Road, then left (east) 8 miles to Hwy 59 & left through town (see above). While Keyes Road goes east of Montpelier directly to the course, don't take it;  you will have to backtrack 20 miles.

Events:                        miles   laps  places        value        fee            start      limit
Category 3          63.2    5      6          $50       $23     8:00      100
Category 4          63.2    5      6          $50       $23     8:05      100
Mstr 35 1/2/3        63.2    5      6          $50       $23     8;10      100
Category 5          49.8    4      6          ---         $23     8:15      50  
Women 4*           38.1    3      6          ---         $23     8:20      50  2 groups
Junior 15-16         38.1    3      6          $50       $13     8:22      50
Junior 13-14         27.6    2      6          $50       $13     8:23      50
Cat. 1/2/Pro         86.6    6      10         $200     $23     12:15     130
Women 1/2          63.2    5      10         $200     $23     12:20     100

Women 3             49.8    4      6          $50       $23     12:25     50
Master 35+ 4/5     49.8    4      6          $50       $23     12:30     50  2 groups
Master 45+           49.8    4      6          $50       $23     12:35     50

Junior 17-18         49.4    4      6          $50       $13     12:32     50
 *includes Junior 15-16 girls and 17-18 girls  (@$13)
Prizes: Will be merchandise, cash ($150 minimum) and awards

How to Enter:

          ---Enter On-line by clicking HERE from January 13, 2008 to February 17, 2008 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From Feb 18-20, the fee on-line is $7 additional. No on-line entry after Feb 20.  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 15) to Velo Promo/Snelling, 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: Official follow vehicles only; closed course. Park only where indicated on maps at registration

Further information: Available at (209) 533-4996 or www.velopromo.com --

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