Presented by Velo Promo, Golden Chain Cyclists & Monticello Cycling Club & Downtown Vacaville Business District

The 5th

Vacaville

Gran Prix

Part of the Ville Series

2008 Elite Men’s and Women’s

Nor Cal/Nevada District Criterium Championships

Held Under USCF Racing Rules and permit

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New Info:     Some construction at base of climb, narrowing turn onto climb, however, the City Police are now closing Monte Vista to all traffic for the race, so the bottom of the hill will be the width of old, with no oncoming traffic on half of the road (whole road through turn and uphill).

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Date: Sunday July 6, 2008

Location: downtown Vacaville, CA, off Hwy 80 between Vallejo and Davis.

Registration: Opens at 7 a.m. at Gold’s Gym, at Parker and Main in downtown Vacaville. Closes 15 minutes before each race's scheduled start. The starts are from Gold’s, and the finish line is on Main at the Town Square clock, at Elizabeth and Main.

Directions: From Hwy 80, take the Alamo/Merchant exit and head north on Merchant to downtown. Turn left on Mason at the stoplight (edge of the course, and then right on Cernon up to Parker and Gold’s Gym. Follow signs to parking.

Course: 1.1 mile loop of city streets. 8 turns, one hill (bigger than Santa Cruz size). Route: Main, Dobbins, Merchant, Parker, Main, Dobbins, Monte Vista, McClellan, Main. Mostly the same as 1997, 1998, 2006 & 2007. Some construction at base of climb, narrowing turn onto climb, however, the City Police are now closing Monte Vista to all traffic for the race, so the bottom of the hill will be the width of old, with no oncoming traffic on half of the road (whole road through turn and uphill).

Events:                             miles     kms     laps     places     value     fee     start         limit
Category 4/5                     18         28         16         8         $300     $23     8:00 a.m. 75
Mast 35 4/5                      18         28         16         6         $200     $23     8:50         75
Local Kids                        .5          .3            1*       all        awards   free     9:40         50
Women 3/4                       16         25         14         6         $200     $23     10:00       75

Category 3                        18         28         16        10         $500    $23     10:55     100
Elite Women 1/2 Champs  18        28         16         10        $700    $23     11:50       80
Mast. 35+ 1/2/3                 18         28         16         10       $500     $23     12:50     100
Local Team Relay              9          14           8         3         awards $100/tm 1:40     20tm
Elite Men1/2/Pro Champs  33         53         30         15      $700      $23     2:05       150

    *flat course only; tricycles and training wheels 1 block sprint

Prizes: Merchandise, cash (min 50%) and awards

How to Enter: ---Enter On-line by clicking www.sportsbaseonline.com from May 1, 2008 to June 22, 2008 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From June 22-June 25, the fee on-line is $7 additional. No on-line entry after June 25. 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 June 20) to Velo Promo/Gold Ngt, 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 6/25 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 Criterium Champions and National Criterium 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: Lapped riders (if allowed to remain in race) may not sprint for primes.

More Stuff: Showers will again be available in Andrews Park in the race loop; the park has an excellent playground and lots of trees; plenty of shopping in stores on the course; bring the whole family. Stay overnight in Vacaville between the Leesville and Davis races! Contact the Vacaville Conference and Visitor’s Bureau for info and special deals at (707) 450-0500

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

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