2010 Paskenta Results..................

Hi Everyone!! First off, let me thank ALL of you for taking part in Paskenta yesterday - what a GREAT day for riding!! And a HUGE thank you to Mark Wolford, Rachel Traficante, Michael Farris, Aliya Traficante, Kaleb Traficante, Geno Gruber(and Creighton and Maddison!!), Maggie Jones and all of the other helpers out there on the road yesterday - you guys ROCK!!! And some amazing performances out there yesterday by all of the riders - y'all continue to amaze me every year at this event! Thank you all for coming out to take part in this one!

For some pictures and videos of yesterday's event, please visit:

http://picasaweb.google.com/genogruber/Paskenta?feat=directlink#

and

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/

This year's Paskenta "Results" went like this:

1. Jesse Moore 4:19:35

2. Paul Mach 4:19:37

3. Aren Timmel 4:21:42

4. Mike Ricks 4:21:42

5. Alex Blease 4:21:42

and then the pack! LOL

Video of the finish can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/4338536833/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/4338543409/

Women's Winner was Chico's own Kerry Kelly - way to go Kerry!!!

We'll be doing Paskenta again next February - on Super Bowl Sunday - hope to see you out there!!!

Rodney...............
Chico, CA
www.ChicoBike.com

Pentz Road Uphill Time Trial Results - Jan. 30th, 2010!!!

Hi Everyone!! Well, we had 23 riders come out to take part in this morning's Pentz Road Uphill Time Trial - thank you ALL for coming out there for that one!! Had a few spectators out there too!! We had cloudy, but dry, conditions at the start.......but the finish line had some rain and wet conditions. A HUGE thank you goes out to Gary Fowler for helping to start the riders off at this Time Trial - we really appreciate your help out there Gary!! Thank you!!

We've been having some excellent times out there thus far in the Series - looking forward to the events ahead! Remember - even if you have never done a Time Trial before, you can always come out to one or all of these events to give it a shot - it is just you against the clock.......it's free, no big whoop....you are just challenging yourself out there!! There are still 11 events left in the Series, and TONS of points left to be earned. You can do it!!!

Okay, below are the Combined Results from this morning's Pentz Road Uphill Time Trial - followed by the Category Results for the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Event #6 (another Category 2 climb in the Series) in the Butte Hill Climb Series takes place on Saturday, February 13th - The Clark Road Time Trial at 9:00am......rain or shine. The Start/Registration area is on Clark Road, very near to Butte Campus Drive.....just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile down the road on Clark for the Starting area. This course is approximately 7.5 miles in length and has about 1,800 feet of total climbing. The finish line is just before you get to the intersection of Clark Road & Pearson Road. For a map of the Clark Road Uphill Time Trial course, please visit:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Clark-Road-Time-Trial-Revised384945

Hope to see you out there!!

For some photos of today's Pentz Road Time Trial, please visit:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/

Please let me know if you see any additions, subtractions, corrections, deletions or any other changes that need to be made in the results below - I may have guessed on some of the Age & Categories, so let me know if there's an error. Results will be final after a 24-hour protest period:

COMBINED RESULTS - PENTZ ROAD UPHILL TIME TRIAL - JAN. 30th, 2010:

1. Jesse Rushing 22:13

2. Brad Foster 22:19

3. Jim Roberts 22:33

4. Lowell Moural Jr. 22:55

5. Doug Weseman 23:55

6. Josh Rowe 24:01

7. Jon Walker 25:25

8. Luke Wentland 25:39

9. Mike Watson 26:13

10. Gary Fowler 27:25

11. Marty Crosley 27:47 (On a mountain bike)

12. Byron Fountain 27:58

13. Mike Jessen 28:26

14. Mark Wolford 28:55

15. Darrin Bell 28:59

16. Randy Will 29:31

17. Lisa Berry 29:40 (Women's Winner!!!)

18. Ben Wentland 29:48

19. Skip Lees 32:35

20. Aliya Traficante 34:50 (Age 12)

21. Davis Foster 35:14 (Age 10)

22. Jon Zuehlke 36:39

23. Rick Carhart 45:46 (On a mountain bike)

CATEGORY RESULTS - PENTZ ROAD UPHILL TIME TRIAL - JAN. 30th, 2010:

Category "A" Men Results:

1. Jesse Rushing 22:13 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

2. Brad Foster 22:19 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

3. Jim Roberts 22:33 (18 points + 3 = 21 points)

4. Lowell Moural Jr. 22:55 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

5. Josh Rowe 24:01 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

Category "B" Men Results:

1. Jon Walker 25:25 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

2. Luke Wentland 25:39 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

3. Marty Crosley 27:47 (18 points + 3 = 21 points)

4. Darrin Bell 28:59 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

5. Ben Wentland 29:48 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

Women's Category Results:

1. Lisa Berry 29:40 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

Womens 45+ Category Results:

No Competitors.

Clydesdale Men Results:

1. Rick Carhart 45:46 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

Mens 45+ Category Results:

1. Doug Weseman 23:55 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

2. Mike Jessen 28:26 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

3. Mark Wolford 28:55 (18 points + 3 = 21 points)

4. Randy Will 29:31 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

5. Jon Zuehlke 36:39 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

Mens 55+ Category Results:

1. Mike Watson 26:13 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

2. Gary Fowler 27:25 (20 points + 3 + 3 bonus points = 26 points)

3. Byron Fountain 27:58 (18 points + 3 = 21 points)

4. Skip Lees 32:35 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

Juniors Results:

1. Aliya Traficante 34:50 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

2. Davis Foster 35:14 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2010 BUTTE HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL SERIES AFTER 5 EVENTS:

Category "A" Men Overall Standings:

1. Jim Roberts 103 points

2. Jesse Rushing 101 points

3. Greg Golet 46 points

4. Lowell Moural Jr. 34 points

5. Josh Rowe 32 points

6. Ian Boswell 27 points

7. Brad Foster 23 points

8. Kyle Hughes 19 points

8. Josh Bullock 19 points

10. Brian Larson 17 points

11. Jeff Galland 15 points

Category "B" Men Overall Standings:

1. Jon Walker 101 points

2. David Dura 70 points

3. Marty Crosley 52 points

4. Chris Devine 42 points

4. Tom Embree 42 points

6. Darrin Bell 32 points

7. Daniel Law 30 points

8. Luke Wentland 23 points

8. Bryan Slinkard 23 points

10. Derek Moffitt 21 points

11. Greg Wright 19 points

12. Ben Wentland 17 points

12. Don Curtis 17 points

14. Nate Vigeant 16 points

15. Brian Oppy 15 points

16. John Jacobson 11 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:

1. Forough Molina 69 points

2. Lisa Berry 46 points

3. Caryn Jones 27 points

Womens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Janine Rood 46 points

2. Jeanne O'regan 40 points

3. Elizabeth Brent 38 points

4. Anne Yates 27 points

5. Margaret Bomberg 19 points

6. Mary Ann Bachus 17 points

7. Ruth Lee 15 points

Clydesdale Men Overall Standings:

1. Rick Carhart 69 points

2. Clay Johnson 27 points

3. Colin Moakley 23 points

Mens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Mark Wolford 109 points

2. Norm Rosene 57 points

3. Doug Weseman 50 points

4. Randy Will 36 points

5. Mike Jessen 23 points

5. Charlie Pelton 23 points

7. Jon Zuehlke 17 points

Mens 55+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Byron Fountain 82 points

2. Gary Fowler 68 points

3. Jim Mensching 62 points

4. Mike Trowbridge 46 points

5. Mike Watson 42 points

6. Jay Rawlins 41 points

7. Denny McKenney 36 points

8. Walt Schafer 28 points

9. Skip Lees 19 points

10. Bill Brent 9 points

Juniors Overall Standings:

1. Aliya Traficante 119 points

2. Davis Foster 23 points

2. Samuel Bransky 23 points

The 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series Information:

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry). - COMPLETED!

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road, across from Wheelock Road) and go up Hwy. 70, turn right at Cherokee Road) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.5 miles & 1,800 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events

Chico, CA

Pentz Road Uphill Time Trial - this Saturday, January 30th at 9:00AM!!

Hi Everyone! Just a reminder that Event #5 in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series takes place this Saturday - January 30th - The Pentz Road Uphill Time Trial at 9:00am......rain or shine! Registration will open at 8:30am at Spring Valley School, with the first rider taking off at 9:01AM. And, as usual, we will go in 1-minute intervals for this one. This climb will start at Spring Valley School on Pentz Road(near Hwy. 70 - this is also the lunch stop for the Wildflower Century) - it will go up Pentz Road and end right near the Paradise Town Limits sign just before Malibu Drive in Paradise. The course is approximately 5.8 miles in length and has about 1,142 feet of total climbing. This is a Category 2 climb in the Time Trial Series. And remember - anyone can give it a shot - it is just you against the clock, no big whoop and no pressure!!

For a map of the Pentz Road Time Trial course, please visit: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Pentz-Road-TT

I still need someone to help me start the riders off for this Time Trial - so, if you would like an additional 3-point bonus in the Series, just help me start the riders off.....then race too(just be the last one to take off)! Please e-mail me at lorrod7@comcast.net if you might be able to help me out for this one.

Hope to see you out there!! (We will also hold the Saturday afternoon Chico Airport "Practice" Criterium on January 30th at 1:00pm if the roads are dry).

Below are the Current Standings in the Series:

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2010 BUTTE HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL SERIES AFTER 4 EVENTS:

Category "A" Men Overall Standings:

1. Jim Roberts 82 points

2. Jesse Rushing 74 points

3. Greg Golet 46 points

4. Ian Boswell 27 points

5. Kyle Hughes 19 points

5. Josh Bullock 19 points

7. Brian Larson 17 points

8. Lowell Moural Jr. 15 points

8. Josh Rowe 15 points

8. Jeff Galland 15 points

Category "B" Men Overall Standings:

1. Jon Walker 74 points

2. David Dura 70 points

3. Chris Devine 42 points

3. Tom Embree 42 points

5. Marty Crosley 31 points

6. Daniel Law 30 points

7. Bryan Slinkard 23 points

8. Derek Moffitt 21 points

9. Greg Wright 19 points

10. Don Curtis 17 points

11. Nate Vigeant 16 points

12. Brian Oppy 15 points

13. Darrin Bell 13 points

14. John Jacobson 11 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:

1. Forough Molina 69 points

2. Caryn Jones 27 points

3. Lisa Berry 19 points

Womens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Janine Rood 46 points

2. Jeanne O'regan 40 points

3. Elizabeth Brent 38 points

4. Anne Yates 27 points

5. Margaret Bomberg 19 points

6. Mary Ann Bachus 17 points

7. Ruth Lee 15 points

Clydesdale Men Overall Standings:

1. Rick Carhart 42 points

2. Clay Johnson 27 points

3. Colin Moakley 23 points

Mens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Mark Wolford 88 points

2. Norm Rosene 57 points

3. Doug Weseman 23 points

3. Charlie Pelton 23 points

5. Randy Will 17 points

Mens 55+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Jim Mensching 62 points

2. Byron Fountain 61 points

3. Mike Trowbridge 46 points

4. Gary Fowler 42 points

5. Jay Rawlins 41 points

6. Denny McKenney 36 points

7. Walt Schafer 28 points

8. Mike Watson 15 points

9. Bill Brent 9 points

Juniors Overall Standings:

1. Aliya Traficante 92 points

2. Samuel Bransky 23 points

The 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series Information:

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry). - COMPLETED!

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road, across from Wheelock Road) and go up Hwy. 70, turn right at Cherokee Road) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing.

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,702 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

Cohasset Uphill Time Trial Results - Jan. 16th, 2010...............

Hi Everyone!! Well, we were greeted with some great pre-storm conditions this morning out at Event #4 in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - the Cohasset-to-the-Store Time Trial! I would like to thank the 21 riders who came out to take part in this morning's Time Trial - thank you soooo much for coming out to give it a shot - I really appreciate your participation!! And a MASSIVE Thank You goes out to Lori Cox and Ray Bransky for starting the riders off this morning - thank you!!! Remember - if you'd like a 3-point bonus in the Series, just help start the riders off and you'll get the points!

I would like to also thank all the riders who came out to take part in this afternoon's Airport "Practice" Criterium at 1:00 & 2:00pm - GREAT having you all out there again!!

Remember - even if you have never done a Time Trial before, you can always come out to one or all of these events to give it a go - it is just you against the clock.......it's free, no big whoop....you are just challenging yourself out there!! There are still 12 events left in the Series, and tons of points left to be earned.

Okay, below are the Combined Results from this morning's Cohasset Time Trial - followed by the Category Results for the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Event #5 (another Category 2 climb in the Series) in the Butte Hill Climb Series takes place on Saturday, January 30th - The Pentz Road Time Trial at 9:00am......rain or shine. This climb will start at Spring Valley School on Pentz Road(near Hwy. 70 - this is also the lunch stop for the Wildflower Century) - it will go up Pentz Road and end right near the Paradise Town Limits sign just before Malibu Drive in Paradise. The course is approximately 5.8 miles in length and has about 1,142 feet of total climbing. For a map of the Pentz Road Time Trial course, please visit:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Pentz-Road-TT

Hope to see you out there!! (We will also hold the Saturday afternoon Chico Airport "Practice" Criterium on January 30th at 1:00pm if the roads are dry).

For some photos of today's Time Trial and Airport Criterium, please visit:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/

Please let me know if you see any additions, subtractions, corrections, deletions or any other changes that need to be made in the results below - I may have guessed on some of the Age & Categories, so let me know if there's an error. Results will be final after a 24-hour protest period:

COMBINED RESULTS - COHASSET-TO-THE-STORE TIME TRIAL - JAN. 16th, 2010:

1. Ian Boswell 20:25 (The record is 19:36 held by Aren Timmel, but this was close!!!)

2. Jesse Rushing 22:54

3. Jim Roberts 23:55

4. Kyle Hughes 24:26

5. Brian Larson 24:33

6. Lowell Moural Jr. 26:44

7. Jon Walker 29:05

8. David Dura 29:25

9. Derek Moffitt 29:32

10. Greg Wright 30:52

11. Byron Fountain 31:39

12. Mark Wolford 31:40

13. Daniel Law 32:34

14. Clay Johnson 32:39

15. Jay Rawlins 32:47

16. Brian Oppy 33:47

17. Anne Yates 34:01

18. Jim Mensching 35:19

19. Norm Rosene 35:42

20. Caryn Jones 36:39

21. Aliya Traficante 37:34

CATEGORY RESULTS - COHASSET-TO-THE-STORE TIME TRIAL - JAN. 16th, 2010:

Category "A" Men Results:

1. Ian Boswell 20:25 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

2. Jesse Rushing 22:54 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

3. Jim Roberts 23:55 (18 points + 3 = 21 points)

4. Kyle Hughes 24:26 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

5. Brian Larson 24:33 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

6. Lowell Moural Jr. 26:44 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

Category "B" Men Results:

1. Jon Walker 29:05 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

2. David Dura 29:25 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

3. Derek Moffitt 29:32 (18 points + 3 = 21 points)

4. Greg Wright 30:52 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

5. Daniel Law 32:34 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

6. Brian Oppy 33:47 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

Women's Category Results:

1. Caryn Jones 36:39 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

Womens 45+ Category Results:

1. Anne Yates 34:01 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

Clydesdale Men Results:

1. Clay Johnson 32:39 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

Mens 45+ Category Results:

1. Mark Wolford 31:40 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

2. Norm Rosene 35:42 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

Mens 55+ Category Results:

1. Byron Fountain 31:39 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

2. Jay Rawlins 32:47 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

3. Jim Mensching 35:19 (18 points + 3 = 21 points)

Juniors Results:

1. Aliya Traficante 37:34 (24 points + 3 = 27 points)

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2010 BUTTE HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL SERIES AFTER 4 EVENTS:

Category "A" Men Overall Standings:

1. Jim Roberts 82 points

2. Jesse Rushing 74 points

3. Greg Golet 46 points

4. Ian Boswell 27 points

5. Kyle Hughes 19 points

5. Josh Bullock 19 points

7. Brian Larson 17 points

8. Lowell Moural Jr. 15 points

8. Josh Rowe 15 points

8. Jeff Galland 15 points

Category "B" Men Overall Standings:

1. Jon Walker 74 points

2. David Dura 70 points

3. Chris Devine 42 points

3. Tom Embree 42 points

5. Marty Crosley 31 points

6. Daniel Law 30 points

7. Bryan Slinkard 23 points

8. Derek Moffitt 21 points

9. Greg Wright 19 points

10. Don Curtis 17 points

11. Nate Vigeant 16 points

12. Brian Oppy 15 points

13. Darrin Bell 13 points

14. John Jacobson 11 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:

1. Forough Molina 69 points

2. Caryn Jones 27 points

3. Lisa Berry 19 points

Womens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Janine Rood 46 points

2. Jeanne O'regan 40 points

3. Elizabeth Brent 38 points

4. Anne Yates 27 points

5. Margaret Bomberg 19 points

6. Mary Ann Bachus 17 points

7. Ruth Lee 15 points

Clydesdale Men Overall Standings:

1. Rick Carhart 42 points

2. Clay Johnson 27 points

3. Colin Moakley 23 points

Mens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Mark Wolford 88 points

2. Norm Rosene 57 points

3. Doug Weseman 23 points

3. Charlie Pelton 23 points

5. Randy Will 17 points

Mens 55+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Jim Mensching 62 points

2. Byron Fountain 61 points

3. Mike Trowbridge 46 points

4. Gary Fowler 42 points

5. Jay Rawlins 41 points

6. Denny McKenney 36 points

7. Walt Schafer 28 points

8. Mike Watson 15 points

9. Bill Brent 9 points

Juniors Overall Standings:

1. Aliya Traficante 92 points

2. Samuel Bransky 23 points

The 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series Information:

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry). - COMPLETED!

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road, across from Wheelock Road) and go up Hwy. 70, turn right at Cherokee Road) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing.

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,702 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

Cohasset Time Trial - Saturday at 9:00AM...........

Hi Everyone! Just a reminder that Event #4 (the first Category 2 climb in the Series) in the 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series takes place Saturday morning - Saturday, January 16th - The Cohasset-to-the-Store Time Trial at 9:00am......rain or shine. Yes, this Saturday! Registration for the Cohasset Time Trial will open at 8:30am at Nicalog Road & Cohasset Road - the first rider will go off at 9:01am and we will go in 1-minute intervals. Finish for this one is at the Cohasset Store. This event will go on rain or shine. The climb for this event is approximately 5.1 miles in length and contains about 1,600 feet of elevation gain. Registration is FREE and all are encouraged to come out to give this one a shot!! A Bikely.com map of the course can be found here:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Cohasset-TT

****We will also hold the Saturday afternoon Chico Airport "Practice" Criterium at 1:00pm(for As & Bs) and 2:00pm(for Cs & Kids races) if the roads are dry.

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2010 BUTTE HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL SERIES AFTER 3 EVENTS:

Category "A" Men Overall Standings:

1. Jim Roberts 61 points

2. Jesse Rushing 51 points

3. Greg Golet 46 points

4. Josh Bullock 19 points

5. Josh Rowe 15 points

5. Jeff Galland 15 points

Category "B" Men Overall Standings:

1. Jon Walker 47 points

1. David Dura 47 points

3. Chris Devine 42 points

3. Tom Embree 42 points

5. Marty Crosley 31 points

6. Bryan Slinkard 23 points

7. Don Curtis 17 points

8. Nate Vigeant 16 points

9. Darrin Bell 13 points

9. Daniel Law 13 points

11. John Jacobson 11 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:

1. Forough Molina 69 points

2. Lisa Berry 19 points

Womens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Janine Rood 46 points

2. Jeanne O'regan 40 points

3. Elizabeth Brent 38 points

3. Margaret Bomberg 19 points

5. Mary Ann Bachus 17 points

6. Ruth Lee 15 points

Clydesdale Men Overall Standings:

1. Rick Carhart 42 points

2. Colin Moakley 23 points

Mens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Mark Wolford 61 points

2. Norm Rosene 34 points

3. Doug Weseman 23 points

3. Charlie Pelton 23 points

5. Randy Will 17 points

Mens 55+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Mike Trowbridge 46 points

2. Gary Fowler 42 points

3. Jim Mensching 41 points

4. Denny McKenney 36 points

5. Byron Fountain 34 points

6. Walt Schafer 28 points

7. Jay Rawlins 18 points

8. Mike Watson 15 points

9. Bill Brent 9 points

Juniors Overall Standings:

1. Aliya Traficante 65 points

2. Samuel Bransky 23 points

The 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series Information:

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry). - COMPLETED!

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road, across from Wheelock Road) and go up Hwy. 70, turn right at Cherokee Road) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing.

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing.

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,702 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

Cherokee Uphill Time Trial Results from today.........

Hi Everyone!! Well, we were greeted with some wet roads and foggy conditions this morning out at the Start of Event #3 in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - the Cherokee Time Trial - but we ended up in Cherokee with just some clouds and some sun! I would like to thank the 25 riders who came out to take part in this morning's Time Trial - thank you soooo much for coming out to give it a shot - I really appreciate your participation!! And a MASSIVE Thank You goes out again to Gary Fowler for starting the riders off this morning - thank you Gary!!! Remember - if you'd like a 3-point bonus in the Series, just help Start the riders off and you'll get the points!

I would like to also thank all the riders who came out to take part in this afternoon's Airport "Practice" Criterium - GREAT having you all out there again!!

Remember - even if you have never done a Time Trial before, you can always come out to one or all of these events to give it a go - it is just you against the clock.......it's free, no big whoop....you are just challenging yourself out there!! There are still 15 events left in the Series, and tons of points left to be earned.

Okay, below are the Combined Results from this morning's Cherokee Time Trial - followed by the Category Results for the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Event #4 (the first Category 2 climb in the Series) in the Butte Hill Climb Series takes place next Saturday morning - Saturday, January 16th - The Cohasset-to-the-Store Time Trial at 9:00am......rain or shine. This climb will start at Cohasset Road & Nicalog Road - it will go up Cohasset Road and end at the Cohasset Store - approximately 5.1 miles and about 1,600 feet of climbing. Hope to see you out there!! (We will also hold the Saturday afternoon Chico Airport "Practice" Criterium at 1:00pm if the roads are dry).

For some photos of today's Time Trial, please visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/

Please let me know if you see any additions, subtractions, corrections, deletions or any other changes that need to be made in the results below - I may have guessed on some of the Age & Categories, so let me know if there's an error. Results will be final after a 24-hour protest period:

COMBINED RESULTS - CHEROKEE UPHILL TIME TRIAL - JAN. 9th, 2010:

1. Jim Roberts 17:46

2. Josh Bullock 18:19

3. Jesse Rushing 18:36

4. Doug Weseman 19:31

5. Mike Trowbridge 19:53

6. Chris Devine 20:19

7. Forough Molina 21:43

8. Janine Rood 22:05

9. Gary Fowler 22:31

10. David Dura 22:32

11. Denny McKenney 22:37

12. Mark Wolford 22:44

13. Jon Walker 22:47

14. Mike Watson 22:57

15. Walt Schafer 23:18

16. Elizabeth Brent 23:33

17. Randy Will 23:42

18. Jeanne O'regan 23:54

19. Jay Rawlins 24:21

20. Jim Mensching 25:28

21. Marty Crosley 26:28

22. Norm Rosene 26:48

23. Colin Moakley 27:21

24. Aliya Traficante 28:10

25. Rick Carhart 36:43

CATEGORY RESULTS - CHEROKEE UPHILL TIME TRIAL - JAN. 9th, 2010:

Category "A" Men Results:

1. Jim Roberts 17:46 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Josh Bullock 18:19 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. Jesse Rushing 18:36 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

Category "B" Men Results:

1. Chris Devine 20:19 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. David Dura 22:32 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. Jon Walker 22:47 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

4. Marty Crosley 26:28 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

Women's Category Results:

1. Forough Molina 21:43 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

Womens 45+ Category Results:

1. Janine Rood 22:05 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Elizabeth Brent 23:33 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. Jeanne O'regan 23:54 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

Clydesdale Men Results:

1. Colin Moakley 27:21 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Rick Carhart 36:43 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

Mens 45+ Category Results:

1. Doug Weseman 19:31 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Mark Wolford 22:44 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. Randy Will 23:42 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

4. Norm Rosene 26:48 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

Mens 55+ Category Results:

1. Mike Trowbridge 19:53 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Gary Fowler 22:31 (16 points + 3 + 3 Bonus Points = 22 points)

3. Denny McKenney 22:37 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

4. Mike Watson 22:57 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

5. Walt Schafer 23:18 (10 points + 3 = 13 points)

6. Jay Rawlins 24:21 (8 points + 3 = 11 points)

7. Jim Mensching 25:28 (6 points + 3 = 9 points)

Juniors Results:

1. Aliya Traficante 28:10 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2010 BUTTE HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL SERIES AFTER 3 EVENTS:

Category "A" Men Overall Standings:

1. Jim Roberts 61 points

2. Jesse Rushing 51 points

3. Greg Golet 46 points

4. Josh Bullock 19 points

5. Josh Rowe 15 points

5. Jeff Galland 15 points

Category "B" Men Overall Standings:

1. Jon Walker 47 points

1. David Dura 47 points

3. Chris Devine 42 points

3. Tom Embree 42 points

5. Marty Crosley 31 points

6. Bryan Slinkard 23 points

7. Don Curtis 17 points

8. Nate Vigeant 16 points

9. Darrin Bell 13 points

9. Daniel Law 13 points

11. John Jacobson 11 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:

1. Forough Molina 69 points

2. Lisa Berry 19 points

Womens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Janine Rood 46 points

2. Jeanne O'regan 40 points

3. Elizabeth Brent 38 points

3. Margaret Bomberg 19 points

5. Mary Ann Bachus 17 points

6. Ruth Lee 15 points

Clydesdale Men Overall Standings:

1. Rick Carhart 42 points

2. Colin Moakley 23 points

Mens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Mark Wolford 61 points

2. Norm Rosene 34 points

3. Doug Weseman 23 points

3. Charlie Pelton 23 points

5. Randy Will 17 points

Mens 55+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Mike Trowbridge 46 points

2. Gary Fowler 42 points

3. Jim Mensching 41 points

4. Denny McKenney 36 points

5. Byron Fountain 34 points

6. Walt Schafer 28 points

7. Jay Rawlins 18 points

8. Mike Watson 15 points

9. Bill Brent 9 points

Juniors Overall Standings:

1. Aliya Traficante 65 points

2. Samuel Bransky 23 points

The 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series Information:

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry). - COMPLETED!

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road, across from Wheelock Road) and go up Hwy. 70, turn right at Cherokee Road) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing.

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing.

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,702 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

Cherokee Uphill Time Trial - Saturday, January 9th, 2010 at 9:00am!!

Hi Everyone!! The 3rd Event in this year's Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be taking place this Saturday - Saturday, January 9th, 2010 - The Cherokee Time Trial! Registration will open at 8:30am, and the first rider will take off at 9:01am. We will go in 1-minute intervals, and the event will be held rain or shine. This Category 3 climb is approximately 4.8 miles in length and climbs approximately 1,200 feet.......from the intersection of Coal Canyon Road(directly across from Wheelock Road) & Hwy. 70, up to the town of Cherokee - click on the link below to see the map of the course:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Cherokee-Time-Trial

Hope to see you out there!! And yes - there will be a Chico Airport "Practice" Criterium at 1:00pm(for As & Bs) and 2:00pm(for Cs & Kids races) on Saturday IF it doesn't rain and the course is dry.

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2010 BUTTE HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL SERIES AFTER 2 EVENTS:

Category "A" Men Overall Standings:

1. Greg Golet 46 points

2. Jim Roberts 38 points

3. Jesse Rushing 34 points

4. Josh Rowe 15 points

4. Jeff Galland 15 points

Category "B" Men Overall Standings:

1. Tom Embree 42 points

2. Jon Walker 30 points

3. David Dura 28 points

4. Bryan Slinkard 23 points

5. Chris Devine 19 points

6. Don Curtis 17 points

7. Marty Crosley 16 points

7. Nate Vigeant 16 points

9. Darrin Bell 13 points

9. Daniel Law 13 points

11. John Jacobson 11 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:

1. Forough Molina 46 points

2. Lisa Berry 19 points

Womens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Janine Rood 23 points

1. Jeanne O'regan 23 points

3. Elizabeth Brent 19 points

3. Margaret Bomberg 19 points

5. Mary Ann Bachus 17 points

6. Ruth Lee 15 points

Clydesdale Men Overall Standings:

1. Rick Carhart 23 points

Mens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Mark Wolford 42 points

2. Charlie Pelton 23 points

3. Norm Rosene 19 points

Mens 55+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Byron Fountain 34 points

2. Jim Mensching 32 points

3. Mike Trowbridge 23 points

4. Gary Fowler 20 points

5. Denny McKenney 19 points

6. Walt Schafer 15 points

7. Bill Brent 9 points

8. Jay Rawlins 7 points

Juniors Overall Standings:

1. Aliya Traficante 42 points

2. Samuel Bransky 23 points

The 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series Information:

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry). - COMPLETED!

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road, across from Wheelock Road) and go up Hwy. 70, turn right at Cherokee Road) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing.

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing.

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing.

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,702 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

Centerville Uphill Time Trial Results - Jan. 2, 2010.............

Hi Everyone!! Well, we were greeted with some wet roads this morning out at Event #2 in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - the Centerville Time Trial - but the rain decided to hold off! I would like to thank the 31 riders who came out to take part in this morning's TT - thank you soooo much for coming out to give it a shot - I really appreciate your participation!! And a MASSIVE Thank You goes out to Gary Fowler for starting the riders off this morning - thank you Gary!!!

Remember - even if you have never done a Time Trial before, you can always come out to one or all of these events to give it a go - it is just you against the clock.......it's free, no big whoop....you are just challenging yourself out there!!

Okay, below are the Combined Results from this morning's Centerville Time Trial - followed by the Category Results for the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Event #3 (the final Category 3 climb in the Series) in the Butte Hill Climb Series takes place next Saturday morning - Saturday, January 9th - The Cherokee Time Trial at 9:00am......rain or shine. This climb will start at Coal Canyon Road & Hwy. 70 - will go up Hwy. 70, turn right at Cherokee Road and on up to the finish in the little town of Cherokee - approximately 4.8 miles and about 1,076 feet of climbing. Hope to see you out there!!

Please let me know if you see any additions, subtractions, corrections, deletions or any other changes that need to be made in the results below - I may have guessed on some of the Age & Categories, so let me know if there's an error. Results will be final after a 24-hour protest period:

COMBINED RESULTS - CENTERVILLE UPHILL TIME TRIAL - JAN. 2nd, 2010:

1. Greg Golet 22:08

2. Jim Roberts 22:53

3. Jesse Rushing 23:52

4. Josh Rowe 24:50

5. Tom Embree 26:03

6. Chris Devine 26:07

7. Mike Trowbridge 26:15

8. Charlie Pelton 27:46

9. Denny McKenney 28:21

10. Janine Rood 28:41

11. Forough Molina 28:51

12. Gary Fowler 28:51

13. Walt Schafer 28:59

14. David Dura 29:12

15. Samuel Bransky 29:19

16. Elizabeth Brent 29:31

17. Mark Wolford 29:36

18. Jon Walker 29:43

19. Darrin Bell 29:58

20. John Jacobson 30:10

21. Jim Mensching 30:23

22. Byron Fountain 30:37

23. Bill Brent 30:56

24. Jay Rawlins 30:57

25. Lisa Berry 31:23

26. Marty Crosley 34:44

27. Mary Ann Bachus 34:59

28. Nate Vigeant 35:12

29. Ruth Lee 35:54

30. Aliya Traficante 36:36

31. Shawn Hughes - Mechanical

CATEGORY RESULTS - CENTERVILLE UPHILL TIME TRIAL - JAN. 2nd, 2010:

Category "A" Men Results:

1. Greg Golet 22:08 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Jim Roberts 22:53 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. Jesse Rushing 23:52 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

4. Josh Rowe 24:50 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

Category "B" Men Results:

1. Tom Embree 26:03 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Chris Devine 26:07 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. David Dura 29:12 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

4. Jon Walker 29:43 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

5. Darrin Bell 29:58 (10 points + 3 = 13 points)

6. John Jacobson 30:10 (8 points + 3 = 11 points)

7. Marty Crosley 34:44 (6 points + 3 = 9 points)

8. Nate Vigeant 35:12 (4 points + 3 = 7 points)

Women's Category Results:

1. Forough Molina 28:51 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Lisa Berry 31:23 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

Womens 45+ Category Results:

1. Janine Rood 28:41 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Elizabeth Brent 29:31 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. Mary Ann Bachus 34:59 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

4. Ruth Lee 35:54 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

Clydesdale Men Results:

No Competitors today.

Mens 45+ Category Results:

1. Charlie Pelton 27:46 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Mark Wolford 29:36 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

Mens 55+ Category Results:

1. Mike Trowbridge 26:15 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Denny McKenney 28:21 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. Gary Fowler 28:51 (14 points + 3 + 3 Volunteer points = 20 points)

4. Walt Schafer 28:59 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

5. Jim Mensching 30:23 (10 points + 3 = 13 points)

6. Byron Fountain 30:37 (8 points + 3 = 11 points)

7. Bill Brent 30:56 (6 points + 3 = 9 points)

8. Jay Rawlins 30:57 (4 points + 3 = 7 points)

Juniors Results:

1. Samuel Bransky 29:19 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Aliya Traficante 36:36 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2010 BUTTE HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL SERIES AFTER 2 EVENTS:

Category "A" Men Overall Standings:

1. Greg Golet 46 points

2. Jim Roberts 38 points

3. Jesse Rushing 34 points

4. Josh Rowe 15 points

4. Jeff Galland 15 points

Category "B" Men Overall Standings:

1. Tom Embree 42 points

2. Jon Walker 30 points

3. David Dura 28 points

4. Bryan Slinkard 23 points

5. Chris Devine 19 points

6. Don Curtis 17 points

7. Marty Crosley 16 points

7. Nate Vigeant 16 points

9. Darrin Bell 13 points

9. Daniel Law 13 points

11. John Jacobson 11 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:

1. Forough Molina 46 points

2. Lisa Berry 19 points

Womens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Janine Rood 23 points

1. Jeanne O'regan 23 points

3. Elizabeth Brent 19 points

3. Margaret Bomberg 19 points

5. Mary Ann Bachus 17 points

6. Ruth Lee 15 points

Clydesdale Men Overall Standings:

1. Rick Carhart 23 points

Mens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Mark Wolford 42 points

2. Charlie Pelton 23 points

3. Norm Rosene 19 points

Mens 55+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Byron Fountain 34 points

2. Jim Mensching 32 points

3. Mike Trowbridge 23 points

4. Gary Fowler 20 points

5. Denny McKenney 19 points

6. Walt Schafer 15 points

7. Bill Brent 9 points

8. Jay Rawlins 7 points

Juniors Overall Standings:

1. Aliya Traficante 42 points

2. Samuel Bransky 23 points

The 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series Information:

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing.

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry).

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road and go up 70, turn at Cherokee) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing.

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing.

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing.

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,702 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

Humboldt Road Time Trial Results - Jan. 1, 2010..............

Hi Everyone!!! First off, Happy New Year!!! 2010 is looking to be a GREAT year of cycling here in Chico!!

Well, we just beat the rain this morning for the 1st event in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - the Category 3 climb of The Humboldt Road Time Trial. I would like to thank all of the riders who came out to partake in the event this morning - thank you!! AND - a MASSIVE Thank You to Rachel and Kaleb Traficante for helping start the riders off this morning - can't tell you how much I appreciate all of your help!! We had a total of 22 riders take part in this morning's event - and it started to downpour well after the finish.....so, we were pretty lucky!

Okay, below are the Combined Results from this morning's Time Trial - followed by the Category Results for the Hill Climb Series. Event #2(another Category 3 climb) in the Butte Hill Climb Series takes place tomorrow morning - Saturday, January 2nd - the Centerville Time Trial at 9:00am......rain or shine. Hope to see you out there!!

For some very blurry pictures from this morning's Time Trial, please visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/

Please let me know if you see any additions, subtractions, corrections, deletions or any other changes that need to be made - I may have guessed on some of the Age & Categories, so let me know if there's an error. Results will be final after a 24-hour protest period:

COMBINED RESULTS - HUMBOLDT HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL - JAN. 1st, 2010:

1. Greg Golet 14:47

2. Jim Roberts 15:22

3. Jesse Rushing 15:46

4. Jeff Galland 16:55

5. Bryan Slinkard 17:05

6. Tom Embree 17:17

7. Don Curtis 18:20

8. Jon Walker 19:01

9. Forough Molina 19:02

10. Daniel Law 19:05

11. David Dura 19:35

12. Byron Fountain 20:04

13. Mark Wolford 20:24

14. Jim Mensching 20:48

15. Jeanne O'regan 20:55

16. Nate Vigeant 21:54

17. Norm Rosene 22:53

18. Marty Crosley 23:08

19. Aliya Traficante 23:43

20. Rick Carhart 32:24

21. Margaret Bomberg 39:57

22. John Crohn - Flatted.

CATEGORY RESULTS - HUMBOLDT HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL - JAN. 1st, 2010:

Category "A" Men Results:

1. Greg Golet 14:47 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Jim Roberts 15:22 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. Jesse Rushing 15:46 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

4. Jeff Galland 16:55 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

Category "B" Men Results:

1. Bryan Slinkard 17:05 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Tom Embree 17:17 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. Don Curtis 18:20 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

4. Jon Walker 19:01 (12 points + 3 = 15 points)

5. Daniel Law 19:05 (10 points + 3 = 13 points)

6. David Dura 19:35 (8 points + 3 = 11 points)

7. Nate Vigeant 21:54 (6 points + 3 = 9 points)

8. Marty Crosley 23:08 (4 points + 3 = 7 points)

Women's Category Results:

1. Forough Molina 19:02 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

Womens 45+ Category Results:

1. Jeanne O'regan 20:55 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Margaret Bomberg 39:57 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

Clydesdale Men Results:

1. Rick Carhart 32:24 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

Mens 45+ Category Results:

1. Byron Fountain 20:04 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

2. Mark Wolford 20:24 (16 points + 3 = 19 points)

3. Norm Rosene 22:53 (14 points + 3 = 17 points)

Mens 55+ Category Results:

1. Jim Mensching 20:48 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

Juniors Results:

1. Aliya Traficante 23:43 (20 points + 3 = 23 points)

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2010 BUTTE HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL SERIES AFTER 1 EVENT:

Category "A" Men Overall Standings:

1. Greg Golet 23 points

2. Jim Roberts 19 points

3. Jesse Rushing 17 points

4. Jeff Galland 15 points

Category "B" Men Overall Standings:

1. Bryan Slinkard 23 points

2. Tom Embree 19 points

3. Don Curtis 17 points

4. Jon Walker 15 points

5. Daniel Law 13 points

6. David Dura 11 points

7. Nate Vigeant 9 points

8. Marty Crosley 7 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:

1. Forough Molina 23 points

Womens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Jeanne O'regan 23 points

2. Margaret Bomberg 19 points

Clydesdale Men Overall Standings:

1. Rick Carhart 23 points

Mens 45+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Byron Fountain 23 points

2. Mark Wolford 19 points

3. Norm Rosene 17 points

Mens 55+ Category Overall Standings:

1. Jim Mensching 23 points

Juniors Overall Standings:

1. Aliya Traficante 23 points

The 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series Information:

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing.

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry).

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road and go up 70, turn at Cherokee) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing.

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing.

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing.

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,702 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

Friday, January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - 9:00AM (1st Race in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series!) - Rain does not cancel.

Saturday, January 2nd - Centerville-To-Gravel Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM (2nd Race in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series!) - Rain does not cancel.

Saturday, January 2nd - Chico Airport "Practice" Criterium - 1:00pm & 2:00pm (1pm = As & Bs; 2pm = Cs and Kids Races; RAIN or wet pavement will cancel this event.)

Hi Everyone!! The first event of the new Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series starts this Friday - New Year's Day - January 1st, 2010! This will be the Category 3 climb - The Humboldt Road Time Trial. Registration for this event will open at 8:30am at Humboldt Road & Stilson Canyon Road(the start location) - and the finish location for this particular event is at the Stop Ahead Sign at the top of the hill. The first rider will take off at 9:01AM - and we will go in 1-minute intervals for this event. The climb is approximately 3.4 miles in length and climbs approximately 764 feet. Rain does NOT cancel, but snow and ice will. See bikely.com map for this course here:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Humboldt-TT173626

AND - this Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 - will be Race #2 in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - the Category 3 climb known as the Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial. This one will start at the corner of Honey Run Road and Centerville Road - across the street from the Covered Bridge.......and it goes all the way up to the gravel road. Registration will open at 8:30am, with the first rider going off at 9:01am. We will be going in 1-minute intervals. PLEASE, if possible, ride out to the course instead of driving. Rain does NOT cancel the time trial, but snow and ice will. A Bikely.com map of this course can be found here:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Centerville-TT

The Centerville course is about 6.5 miles in length and includes approximately 1,400 feet of climbing. And, again this is a FREE event - so come on out and give it a shot!

I still need someone to help me start the riders off at EACH of these two Time Trials, so if you can help, just shoot me an e-mail......3-point bonus in the Series for starting the riders off......and you can still race, just be the last one to go!

Please let me know at the start of the event which Category you are riding in:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

Hope to see you there!

The 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series Information:

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing.

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry).

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road and go up 70, turn at Cherokee) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing.

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing.

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing.

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,702 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

3 R.A.C.E. Events this weekend!!

Friday, January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - 9:00AM (1st Race in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series!) - Rain does not cancel.

Saturday, January 2nd - Centerville-To-Gravel Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM (2nd Race in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series!) - Rain does not cancel.

Saturday, January 2nd - Chico Airport "Practice" Criterium - 1:00pm & 2:00pm (1pm = As & Bs; 2pm = Cs and Kids Races; RAIN or wet pavement will cancel this event.)

Hi Everyone!! The first event of the new Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series starts this Friday - New Year's Day - January 1st, 2010! This will be the Category 3 climb - The Humboldt Road Time Trial. Registration for this event will open at 8:30am at Humboldt Road & Stilson Canyon Road(the start location) - and the finish location for this particular event is at the Stop Ahead Sign at the top of the hill. The first rider will take off at 9:01AM - and we will go in 1-minute intervals for this event. The climb is approximately 3.4 miles in length and climbs approximately 764 feet. Rain does NOT cancel, but snow and ice will. See bikely.com map for this course here:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Humboldt-TT173626

AND - this Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 - will be Race #2 in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - the Category 3 climb known as the Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial. This one will start at the corner of Honey Run Road and Centerville Road - across the street from the Covered Bridge.......and it goes all the way up to the gravel road. Registration will open at 8:30am, with the first rider going off at 9:01am. We will be going in 1-minute intervals. PLEASE, if possible, ride out to the course instead of driving. Rain does NOT cancel the time trial, but snow and ice will. A Bikely.com map of this course can be found here:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Centerville-TT

The Centerville course is about 6.5 miles in length and includes approximately 1,400 feet of climbing. And, again this is a FREE event - so come on out and give it a shot!

I still need someone to help me start the riders off at EACH of these two Time Trials, so if you can help, just shoot me an e-mail......3-point bonus in the Series for starting the riders off......and you can still race, just be the last one to go!

Please let me know at the start of the event which Category you are riding in:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

Hope to see you there!

The 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series Information:

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing.

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry).

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road and go up 70, turn at Cherokee) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing.

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing.

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing.

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,702 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

2010 Paskenta Century Race/Ride - Feb. 7th, 2010.........

Paskenta Century - Feb. 7th, 2010 at 8:00AM.........

Hi Everyone!! Just wanted to let you know that if you're hankering for an unofficial 100-mile Ride/Road Race/Training Ride, the Paskenta Century will be taking place on February 7th, 2010 (yes, Super Bowl Sunday) at 8:00am in Chico, CA. Although no longer affiliated with the Chico Velo Cycling Club, the ride still does exist and is going stronger and bigger than ever. The Paskenta Trophy will be awarded to the winner (currently held by Nor Cal cycling Stud, Jesse Moore). Total climbing for the ride is approximately 1,700 feet or so.....somewhat flat......but has a 4-mile dirt/gravel section in it. For a map of the course, please visit:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Paskenta-Century-Road-Race-Course

This FREE and unsupported "assumed risk" ride kicks off the century season on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 7th, 2010. Meet at the One Mile Recreation Area in Chico, California before the 8:00AM starting time to get your map (Ride starts precisely at 8:00AM!). Route heads north to Corning, west to Flournoy & Paskenta, south and east to Newville, Black Butte Lake, Orland, Hamilton City and Chico. Course can be shortened to 80 miles (avoiding the 4 to 5 mile gravel stretch) by taking the Black Butte Cut-Off west of Corning. It can be shortened to 50 miles by returning to Chico from Woodson Bridge-OR-by starting outside of Corning at 9:00AM at the intersection of A-9 and Black Butte Rd, four miles west of Corning. Store MIGHT be open in Flournoy - so stock up before the 30 mile service-free ride to Orland. Support vehicles following the pack is STRONGLY discouraged - but a good place for neutral hand-ups is in Paskenta/nearing Paskenta, prior to the dirt/gravel section. You should be fully self-supported during this ride - bring tubes, patch kit, multi-tool, pump, food, water, cell phone(although coverage is very spotty out that way) and anything else you might need out there!! Helmets are MANDATORY!

More information can be found on this old Velo page here:

http://www.chicovelo.org/paskenta.html

Hope to see you here! Should finish with plenty of time to watch the game too - the Super Bowl doesn't usually start until 3:30ish.

And some photos from the 2008 and 2009 event can be found here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/sets/72157613275411470/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/sets/72157603849304865/

Rodney Cox
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA
www.ChicoBike.com

The Team Chico "Tunnels" Ride - January 23rd!!

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to let you know that the 4th Annual Team Chico
Tunnels Ride is taking place on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010! Please see
information below and on the attached PDF file too. There will be NO Airport
Criterium that day - I will be driving the SAG vehicle for the Tunnels ride.
This should be a great day of riding, and this particular ride is proving to
be a CLASSIC!! Hope to see you out there!! Apporoximate map of the course
can be found here:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Team-Chico-Tunnels-Ride

CHICO- HIGHWAY 70 TUNNELS-CHICO - 80+ MILES:
Saturday, January 23rd 2010
9:00 AM One Mile Recreation Area

Tunnels. straight up! Test your winter fitness with this Team Chico favorite
in to the beautiful Feather River Canyon and to the Hwy 70 Tunnels. A
straight out and back heading out Chico-Oro, Durham Pentz, then up Hwy 70
over Yankee Hill and down into the canyon, past Pulga and along the North
Fork Feather to the SECOND set of tunnels. All riders in the lead group will
tough it out for the first KOM sprint by taking the steep detour up Lunt Rd.
near the end of the first climb, then connect back to Hwy 70 and continue
towards the tunnels. Sprint #2 will be at the end of the last, long tunnel.
Water stop another mile up the road, then back out of the canyon, down to
the valley and finish with a final sprint on Chico-Oro just before the bike
path.

Notes: These rides are organized for fun(?) and are open to all who are
willing to try. This is an out and back ride and people can ride at their
own pace and regroup as the leaders are heading back. Come on out and try to
make it to the tunnels!! We will try to have a support vehicle(s) but please
come prepared, ride with a partner and have a plan to get home. Please dress
WARM and bring plenty of food, water and supplies and take responsibility
for yourselves. We will have our friends out there, but there will be
minimal course markings, no road closures, aid stations or coffee stops,
just dogs, squirrels, pickup trucks, and a bunch of bikers on a sweet ride
in the cuts! For more info contact Aren at arentimmel@sbcglobal.net or (530)
892-9868.

Rodney........

January Chico Airport Criterium Series!!

Hi Everyone!! Starting on Saturday, January 2nd at 1:00pm, we will be starting up a series of practice Criteriums out on the Airport Crit course for 5 weeks. Every Saturday - Jan. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th - we'll be holding a Criterium on our regular Airport Criterium course at 1:00pm(the same course we've been using for the Tuesday Night Series) and 2:00pm for the Category C and Junior riders. The idea is to get in some Crit practice before the regular racing season starts up in February/March - and the Tuesday/Friday Night Criteriums starting up again in March out at the Chico Airport.

Saturday, January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th - January Airport Practice Criteriums - 1:00PM (As & Bs) & 2:00PM (Cs and Kids races) - Registration normally opens at 12:45pm on Convair avenue at the Airport - with the event starting promptly at 1:00pm. For the time being, we'll be using our standard Airport Criterium course starting/finishing on Convair Avenue - http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Chico-Airport-Tuesday-Night-Crit-Course . Category "A", "B" and Women's Category riders will go for 40 Minutes PLUS 3 laps - Women's Category picked separately. We may combine fields if the turn-out is pretty low. Might offer 2 or 3 Primes......but NOTHING like we did during the summer time. The idea is just to get use to cornering again, having riders around you on a circuit, working on some skills, get use to Rodney yelling at you and ringing that stupid cowbell, and maybe open the legs up a bit. Must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY!

Category "C" and Junior Criterium - January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th - 2:00PM - The Category "C" and Junior race(essentially, folks 16 and under for the Junior event) will be 30 minutes + 3 laps. If you are intimidated by the Criterium and/or the speeds out there, this is the Category to get a feel for what's going on without the crazy speeds. No other Category races will be on the course - just Category "C" and the Juniors - so you can get used to the course, etc. The event MAY be mentored as well, depending upon whether ANY Category "A" or highly-skilled Category "B" riders are available to mentor. A mentor basically sits in with your group during the race, giving you basic pointers and helpful advice to keep you safe, skilled and sound during the event - and for future events. Mentors must meet with me prior to the event - so, if you would like to volunteer to be a Criterium Mentor, see me at the race or e-mail me prior to the Event - lorrod7@comcast.net . RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY!

This is a FREE practice Criterium Series - so come on out and give it a shot. For those of you wanting to work on some "team" skills at the Criteriums, we MAY also be doing the wristband thing again(you know, one team of 3-4 gets green wristbands and works as a team, one team of 3-4 gets red wristbands and works as a team, and so on. Will be highly dependent upon who shows up though).

NOTES: Finally, remember - these Practice Criterium events are just to work on some skills and get some exercise - we have fun out there and get a great little workout in, and we get to work on some quality cycling techniques. But, overall, they're no big whoop....no World Championship/Olympic medals or million dollar contracts on the line. So, with that in mind, just treat 'em as such - a good training event to try some new things, gain some good fitness.....and maybe even get into a "real" sanctioned Criterium at some point in 2010! Or not. Just have fun with it!!

Hope to see you out there!!

Rodney..........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series!!!

Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEWER Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2010 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.

16 events - 30,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010!! Bound to be a very challenging and memorable Series. Sure - there will be pain and suffering - but it's the good kind!!

Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2010 - starting in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2010 through May 2010. This Series follows a progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready and all warmed-up........and ending with the Hors Category climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries and races!!!

How does it work??? Below are each of the 16 Events in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category and Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy. Never done a Time Trial before?? No problem - it's just you against the clock.....go your own pace and just do what you can out there!!!

RESULTS: I will try my best to have results out from each Time Trial within a 24-hour period, as well as the Updated Overall Standings after each event. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I don't foresee that happening this next year(unlike the Chico Hill Series!). The results will be posted to all of the e-mail groups, on Facebook, on Twitter, on my blog, and to the Chico Enterprise-Record(although, they may not post them).

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there MIGHT be an additional point(s) awarded for "adverse conditons". One year, we had an absolute freezing cold downpour of rain at the Centerville Time Trial and I awarded everyone 2 extra points for "adverse conditions"........but, again, this is a BIG "might" and the conditions would have to be atrocious. ANY person who helps me start the riders off at the events receives an additional 3 points for volunteering - I usually only need 1 or 2 people, and can almost always use the help.....and you can still race the event - just be the last one out of the starting gate and you'll be good-to-go!!

The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 40 points, 2nd place gets 36 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).

Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)

Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category. Starting times for the events are normally consistent - 8:30am registration opens, 1st rider off at 9:01am. **PLEASE NOTE - These dates are extremely tentative, and almost all of them fall on Saturdays. However, that does NOT mean that they will stay there - any sort of scheduling change for an event could put it on a Sunday(very easily) and dates may be switched around or pushed until May - or even June - 2010. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, other events going on that same day, a change in the R.A.C.E. calendar or Rodney being ill or out-of-town, etc. So, take the dates with a grain of salt....for now:

January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.4 miles; 764 feet of climbing.

January 2nd - Centerville-to-Gravel Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 6.6 miles; 1,364 feet of climbing.(Yes, I know - sorry).

January 9th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road and go up 70, turn at Cherokee) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,076 feet of climbing.

January 16th - Cohasset to the Store Time Trial Cat. 2 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing.

January 30th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,142 feet of climbing.

February 13th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,702 feet of climbing.

February 20th - Coutelenc TT - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,593 feet of climbing.

February 27th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,363 feet of climbing.

March 6th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 2,421 feet of climbing.

March 13th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 4 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing!!(We MAY turn this into an Hors Cat. climb)

March 27th - Cherokee to Lunt Road Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,950 feet of climbing.

April 3rd - Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,621 feet of climbing.

April 10th - Forest Ranch to Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,346 feet of climbing.

May 1st - Lomo to Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,077 feet of climbing.

May 8th - Lovelock to Inskip Time Trial - Hors Category - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

May 15th - Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Hors Category - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,847 feet of climbing.

16 Climbs, approximately 30,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2010(if dates need to be changed, we could go into June 2010). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men

Category "B" Men

Women's Category

Womens 45+ Category

Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)

Mens 45+ Category

Mens 55+ Category

Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there are a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, Category "C" or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at the Madison Bear Garden, one of the local bicycle shops or another establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some Butte Series T-shirts to give out as well, but will be dependent upon my extremely limited budget.

One note - Any rider caught giving grief to the Promoter, the Timers or the Starters of these events will be automatically disqualified from - not only the event - but the entire Series. So, do what ya always do, and just have fun with the Series - it's no big whoop, we're just out there having fun and getting some good fitness!!! (No no - we've never ever had a problem with getting grief - just wanted to state it so it will continue to just be a fun event for everyone involved!!). AND - Helmets are MANDATORY!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2010! Although donations are always appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles!!! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

2009 Chico Airport Criterium Series - Kids Final Standings:

Hi Everyone! Well, this past summer, we held a series of Criterium races out at the Airport Criterium course on Tuesday and Friday nights. Starting about mid-summer, we began to see more and more kids showing up to race the Category "C" races at 7:00pm. Before we knew it, those Category "C" races turned into "Kids Only" races and the Racing Series was ON!! After many months, we have the Final Results of this 2009 Chico Airport Criterium Series for the Kids Categories(see below). I would like to thank ALL of the parents, kids, mentors and supporters of the kids races this last year - your help and support was invaluable to everyone - thank you so much!! We've got quite a group of young bicycle racers on our hands - and 2010 is looking to be off-the-hook in terms of events planned for these young riders!!

We will be holding a small awards ceremony soon to honor and award these young racers - I will have more information about that soon.......as well as the 2009 Chico Road Race Series Overall Results for the Kids Only Category!

Thank you all again!!

2009 Chico Airport Criterium Series - Kids Final Standings:

FINAL OVERALL STANDINGS FOR AGES 11 TO 16:

1. Dylan Golet 536 points

2. David Watkins 380 points

3. Aliya Traficante 216 points (1st Place for the Girls Division!)
4. Jasper Travers 204 points
5. Krissie Mensching 196 points (2nd Place for the Girls Division!)
6. Brandon Dudar 96 points
7. Sandy Speake 68 points

8. Kevin Nye 34 points
9. Mia Herhusky 18 points (3rd Place for the Girls Division!)
10. Abby Hovey 14 points
11. Emma Grant-Dreher 12 points

FINAL OVERALL STANDINGS FOR AGES 10 & UNDER:

1. Ben Travers 352 points

2. Kyle Golet 204 points

3. Ben Golet 172 points
4. Caden Crumm 146 points

5. Kaleb Traficante 122 points

6. Ben Geise 108 points

7. Creighton Gruber 88 points

8. Erika Dudar 84 points (1st Place in Girls Division!)

9. Davis Foster 78 points
10. Jesse Travers 68 points

11. Leo Bromelow 66 points
12. Ryan Neuman 64 points
13. Liam Davis 62 points
13. Marc Speake 62 points
15. Chloe Davis 24 points (2nd Place in Girls Division!)

16. Maddison Gruber 18 points (3rd Place in Girls Divison!)

17. Quinn Olson 16 points

17. Max Bromelow 16 points

17. Stefan Ayars 16 points
20. Cole Vickery 14 points
20. Jessalyn Ayars 14 points
22. Eli Hoover 12 points
23. Lane Alexander 10 points

Rodney...........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events

Chico, CA

Team Chico Cutty Series Ride - Saturday at 9:00AM!!

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the Team Chico Cutty Series Ride!! This one is taking place on Saturday, December 5th at 9:00am - please see e-mail below and the attached PDF file for details. I will be driving SAG support again this year and we'll hopefully have some food and drinks available as well. This has always proven to be a fun and challenging ride year after year - and is quickly becoming a Chico classic!! Hope to see you there!!!

CHICO-OREGON GULCH (gravel)-PARADISE-CHICO ∼ 75 miles

Saturday, December 5th, 2009 9:00 AM One Mile Recreation Area

The classic ride of Table Mountain, Oregon Gulch road and Pentz. From Chico we roll

past Butte College and hit the foothills up to Cherokee Rd. We climb and descend

Cherokee all the way across Table Mountain before backtracking a mile or so to the start

of the dirt on Oregon Gulch Rd. This five-mile stretch of good gravel has a few ups and

downs before a steep kicker up to the first KOM at the Covered Bridge. Descend back

down Cherokee and head straight up Pentz Rd into Paradise for KOM # 2. Work our way

through town and descend Neal Rd for a sprint before 99, cross 99, and finish with a

second sprint on Chico-Oroville HWY.

Notes: These rides are organized for fun(?) and are open to all who are willing to try.

Some rides utilize out and back portions and regrouping is encouraged! Road bikes with

sturdy tires should be fine. We will try to have a support vehicle(s) but please come

prepared, ride with a partner and have a plan to get home. Please dress WARM and bring

plenty of food, water and supplies and take responsibility for yourselves. We will

describe the route, but there will be minimal course markings, no road closures, aid

stations or coffee stops, just dogs, squirrels, pickup trucks, and a bunch of bikers on a

sweet ride in the cuts! For more info on the Cutty Series or other Chico area rides contact

Aren at arentimmel@sbcglobal.net or (530) 892-9868.

Rodney.............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events
Chico, CA

Neal Road Uphill Time Trial - Saturday, November 14th at 9:00am!!!

Hi Everyone! The next event in the Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be held this Saturday(not Sunday!) - the Neal Road Time Trial on Saturday, November 14th. Registration will open at 8:30am at the corner of Neal Road and Hwy. 99, with the first rider going off at 9:01am. The Neal Road Time Trial is approximately 8.2 miles long and includes approximately 1,450 feet in elevation gain.

Also, if anyone can help me start the riders off, that would be AWESOME - you can still race the event, just be the last rider to go off. If you can help, shoot me an e-mail at lorrod7@comcast.net.

Hope to see you there!

The Bikely.com map of the Neal Road course can be found here:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Neal-Road-TT

Rodney............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events
Chico, CA

Team Chico Cutty Series Ride - December 5th, 2009!!!

Hi Everyone!! Yep, it is almost that time of year again - time for the Team Chico Cutty Series ride! This one is taking place on Saturday, December 5th - please see e-mail below for details. I will be driving SAG support again this year and we'll hopefully have some food and drinks available as well. This has always proven to be a fun and challenging ride year after year - and is quickly becoming a Chico classic!! Hope to see you there!!!

CHICO-OREGON GULCH (gravel)-PARADISE-CHICO ∼ 75 miles

Saturday, December 5th, 2009 9:00 AM One Mile Recreation Area

The classic ride of Table Mountain, Oregon Gulch road and Pentz. From Chico we roll
past Butte College and hit the foothills up to Cherokee Rd. We climb and descend
Cherokee all the way across Table Mountain before backtracking a mile or so to the start
of the dirt on Oregon Gulch Rd. This five-mile stretch of good gravel has a few ups and
downs before a steep kicker up to the first KOM at the Covered Bridge. Descend back
down Cherokee and head straight up Pentz Rd into Paradise for KOM # 2. Work our way
through town and descend Neal Rd for a sprint before 99, cross 99, and finish with a
second sprint on Chico-Oroville HWY.
Notes: These rides are organized for fun(?) and are open to all who are willing to try.
Some rides utilize out and back portions and regrouping is encouraged! Road bikes with
sturdy tires should be fine. We will try to have a support vehicle(s) but please come
prepared, ride with a partner and have a plan to get home. Please dress WARM and bring
plenty of food, water and supplies and take responsibility for yourselves. We will
describe the route, but there will be minimal course markings, no road closures, aid
stations or coffee stops, just dogs, squirrels, pickup trucks, and a bunch of bikers on a
sweet ride in the cuts! For more info on the Cutty Series or other Chico area rides contact Aren at arentimmel@sbcglobal.net or (530) 892-9868.

Rodney.............

Centerville Uphill Time Trial Results.............

Hi Everyone! I would like to thank all of you who came out to compete in yesterday's Centerville Uphill Time Trial! And a HUGE thank you goes out to Lori Cox who helped start the riders yesterday - thank you so much!!

Below are the Combined Results from yesterday's TT:

Centerville Uphill Time Trial - November 7, 2009:
1. Chris Roots 22:14
2. Greg Golet 22:23
3. Jim Roberts 22:54
4. Brad Foster 23:06
5. Nathan Younie 24:34
6. Lloyd Leighton 24:56 (1st Place in the Masters 50+ Divison!)
7. Brian Larson 25:28 (1st Place in the MTB Division!)
8. Greg Watkins 26:32
9. Ross Nayduch 26:45
10. Lowell Moural Jr. 26:52 (2nd Place in the MTB Divison!)
11. Jim Mensching 28:29 (1st Place in the Masters 60+ Division!)
12. Roy Holley 30:26 (1st Place in the Clydesdale Division!)
13. Skip Lees 31:25
14. Roger Farren 33:09

Rodney...........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events
Chico, CA

R.A.C.E. Events & a reminder..............

Hi Everyone!! Hey, just a reminder to turn your clocks BACK 1 hour on Saturday night before you go to bed - time change takes place very early on Sunday morning - November 1st!

Also, there are a few R.A.C.E. Events going on this weekend:

Friday Night KIDS ONLY Airport Criterium - Tonight at 6pm!! - Registartion opens at 5:45pm for this 6pm Criterium race for Kids Only. Same Criterium location we've been using all year - race will be about 25 minutes in length.

Cohasset-to-the-Gravel Time Trial - Saturday, Oct. 31st - 9:00AM - Registration opens at 8:30am at Nicalog & Cohasset Road....with the 1st rider off at 9:01am. We'll go in 1-minute intervals in this 9.1 mile uphill time trial - climbing almost 3,000 feet. Hors Category Climb in the 2009 Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series!

Low-Key North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - Saturday, Oct. 31st - 3:00pm - Registration will open at 2:45pm for this 3:00pm mountain bike race that goes up North Rim Trail, down B-Trail to Middle Trail....and Middle Trail back to North Rim. Usually takes riders anywhere between 45 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes to complete the entire race. Start is right near the North Rim Trail parking lot....near the Easter Cross.

KIDS ONLY Humboldt Road Race - Sunday, November 1st - 1:00pm - Registration will open at 12:30 pm at the bottom of old Humboldt Road for this 1pm race up to the top of old Humboldt Road. Race is about 3.5 miles in length and climbs about 700 feet. Kids only!!

Hooker Oak Cyclocross Race - Sunday, November 1st - 3:00pm - Meet behind the middle softball field at Hooker Oak Park for this 10-lap Cyclocross Race. Registration will open at 2:45pm - starting promptly at 3pm. Course will have 2 run-ups and 5 barriers per .6 mile long lap.

Hope to see you out there!!

Rodney.........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events
Chico, CA
www.ChicoBike.com

Low-key North Rim Trial Mountain Bike Race tonight - 5:45pm..........

Hi Everyone! We'll be having a low-key mountain bike race/ride on Thursday evening(October 29th) starting at the North Rim Trail parking lot in Upper Bidwell Park. Registration will open at 5:30pm(it's a FREE event, just need to sign in), with the racing starting promptly at 5:45pm. The route is: Up North Rim Trail to B-Trail......down B-Trail to Middle Trail(NOT Upper Park Road).....then Middle Trail back to the Start/Finish Line near the North Rim Trail parking area(below the Easter Cross). Estimated time for the race is anywhere between 45 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes........but if you think you might be out there for a time, bring a light! It's starts getting pretty dark around 6:45PMish.

Hope to see you out there!!!

Rodney...........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events
Chico, CA

Cyclocross Practice Race tonight at 5:45pmish......

Tuesday, October 27th - Hooker Oak Cyclocross Race - 5:45PM - We'll be using the Team JuG cyclocross course from a couple of weeks ago(thanks to Jeff Ochs and Gino Zahnd - Team JuG - for scouting out and marking this course!!!!) Registration will open at 5:30pm behind the 2nd softball field at Hooker Oak Park(see map.....or look for us at the Start area), with the race getting under way at 5:45pm! The course is .6 miles in length and includes about 35 feet of climbing per lap.......but will have 2 run-ups per lap, and a total of 5 barriers per lap. Mountain bikes are most definitely welcome!!! Heck, bring your road bike if you want!! The race will be a 10-lap adventure - but you will always be on the same lap as the leader(so.....if the leader laps you....you are on the same lap as he/she is on). This is also a test-run to see if 10 laps is too short, too long.....or just right!! For an approximate map of this course, please visit: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Team-JuG-Cyclocross-Course

Rodney............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events
Chico, CA

R.A.C.E. Events for this weekend!!!

FRIDAY, October 23rd - Friday Night "Kids ONLY" Airport Criterium - 6:00PM - Registration normally opens at 5:45pm on Convair avenue at the Airport - with the event starting promptly at 6:00pm. For the time being, we'll be using our standard Tuesday Night course starting/finishing at Convair Avenue - http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Chico-Airport-Tuesday-Night-Crit-Course . This KIDS ONLY Airport Criterium will be about 30 minutes in length(25 minutes PLUS 3 laps). Must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT. Adult Mentor riders are STRONGLY encouraged to attend to stretch your legs out a bit, and coach these young riders about cycling and Criterium racing!!

Final Sprint points:
1st = 20 points
2nd = 16 points
3rd = 14 points
4th = 12 pointsand so on.
Primes will be worth between 4 and 10 points each.

Saturday, October 24th - David Albrecht's Cycling Skills Clinic(see Announcement in other e-mail or at www.ChicoBike.com)

Saturday, October 24th - The Low-Key North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 4:30pm - Hi Everyone! We'll be having a low-key mountain bike race/ride on Saturday afternoon(October 24th) starting at the North Rim Trail parking lot in Upper Bidwell Park. Registration will open at 4:15pm(it's a FREE event, just need to sign in), with the racing starting promptly at 4:30pm. The route is: Up North Rim Trail to B-Trail......down B-Trail to Middle Trail(NOT Upper Park Road).....then Middle Trail back to the Start/Finish Line near the North Rim Trail parking area(below the Easter Cross). Estimated time for the race is anywhere between 45 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes........but if you think you might be out there for a long time, bring a light! It's starts getting pretty dark around 6:45pm or so.

Sunday, October 25th - The "Kids ONLY" Humboldt Road Race - 1:00PM - From the bottom of the climb all the way up to the top of Humboldt Road! About 3.5 miles and 750 feet of total climbing! For the kids under the Age of 16 who have been showing up to the Chico Airport Criteriums - now's your chance to experience a ROAD RACE!! Well.....at least a little one!! Registration will open at the bottom of the hill (near the intersection of Humboldt Road & Stilson Canyon Road) at 12:40pm. The RACE will start at 1:00pm. Bring your climbing legs!! I will have water at the Start & Finish. We're going all the way up to the top this time around - the Finish Line is located at the "Stop Ahead" sign at the top of the hill. MENTORS are STRONGLY encouraged to attend - to keep an eye on our riders, help them out and encourage them up the hill. I will also be there with the SAG Vehicle, if needed. For a map of the race course, please visit: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Humboldt-Road-Race-AM-Racing303114 . HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! Rain cancels!

Sunday, October 25th - Hooker Oak Cyclocross Race - 3:00PM - We'll be using the Team JuG cyclocross course from a couple of weeks ago(thanks to Jeff Ochs and Gino Zahnd - Team JuG - for scouting out and marking this course!!!!) Registration will open at 2:45pm behind the 2nd softball field at Hooker Oak Park(see map.....or look for us at the Start area), with the race getting under way promptly at 3:00pm! The course is .6 miles in length and includes about 35 feet of climbing per lap.......but will have 2 run-ups per lap, and a total of 5 barriers per lap. Mountain bikes are most definitely welcome!!! Heck, bring your road bike if you want!! The race will be a 10-lap adventure - but you will always be on the same lap as the leader(so.....if the leader laps you....you are on the same lap as he/she is on). This is also a test-run to see if 10 laps is too short, too long.....or just right!! For an approximate map of this course, please visit: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Team-JuG-Cyclocross-Course

Rodney..........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events
Chico, CA

Skills Clinic this Weekend!!!

This Saturday's Cohasset-to-the-Gravel Hill Climb Time Trial has been postponed to Saturday, October 31st due to David Albrecht's Skills Clinic happening this weekend! Please see Skills Clinic itinerary below. We held this Clinic last year and it was a BLAST - everyone learned something new, and it will definitely help your riding well into the future. Hope to see you out there!!!

Saturday - October 24th:
Location: Marsh High School – (east parking lot)
Time: Saturday, October 24th - 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Bring: Helmets are required, otherwise bring your bike, lunch, sturdy wheels and a sense of adventure.
Fee: None, but at sign in you can make a donation to the Chico Cyclist Care Fund which benefits area cyclist who have been seriously injured.

Exercise 1: (basic bike handling – approximately 1 ½ hours starting at 9:00 AM)
Riding no hands, Phinney and Walden turns, steering with hips, emergency braking, slalom, track stands, slow speed turns, figure eights, cornering 2 by 2 and 3 by 3.
Challenge: Safe pedal contact while turning
Exercise 2: (race skills – approximately 1 ½ hours starting at 10:30 AM)
Looking behind, pushing another rider, leaning on others, handlebar contact, throwing elbows, bottle hand ups, mussette (reach) handups, the madison throw.
Challenge: Front / Rear wheel contact (on the grass)
Exercise 3: (maneuverability – approximately 1 ½ hours starting at noon) Extreme weight shifts, moving front and back wheels independently, side stepping, wheel batting, k-turns, curb hopping and obstacle jumping, picking up items while riding.
Challenge: Obstacle course
Optional event: Last man standing (approximately 1 hour starting at 1:30 PM)
Want to help?
We still need extra mussettes (or a reasonable similarity) and volunteers to do hand-ups in a mock feed zone.
Contact David at grafix_plus@hotmail.com if you want to help out, otherwise we hope to see you there!

Sunday - October 25th:
Location: One mile recreation area
Time: Sunday, October 25th - Departs 9:00 AM. Instruction begins after the descent of Keefer road and ends when you choose. (The ride will fork into two groups near river road, the shorter group will head back to Chico and the longer group will continue for about 3 ½ hours of total ride time)
Bring: Helmets are required, otherwise bring whatever you normally would for a 2-4 hour ride.
Fee: None, but at the start you can make a donation to the Chico Cyclist Care Fund which benefits area cyclist who have been seriously injured.
Exercise: Finding the draft, single and double pacelines, echelons and assorted riding formations as time and conditions permit. Instruction to be combined with the Sunday LSD group ride. Pace will average 18-20 MPH with a no rider left behind policy. (These rides are about technique and base miles, not speed).

Rodney.............

Race Across The Sky movie playing in Chico on Oct. 22nd...........

The much anticipated movie, "Race Across The Sky" - about the Leadville Trail 100 (a 100-mile mountain bike race in Colorado) featuring that Lance guy - will be playing here in Chico at the Cinemark Theatre on Thursday, October 22nd at 8:00pm for a single showing. For more information, please visit the Race Across The Sky website below....and the local Cinemark website(below).

http://www.ncm.com/Fathom/Sports/RaceAcrossTheSky.aspx

http://www.cinemark.com/theater_showtimes.asp?theater_id=262&show_date=10/22/2009

And about the race itself: http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/

Rodney....................
(Note - the pic above is NOT from the Leadville 100 - that's in our own backyard right near Centerville!!).

Date Change for Hill Climb Time Trial Series..........

Hi Everyone!! Due to a scheduling conflict, we will be postponing the October 17th Pentz Road Time Trial. A new date will be offered soon(it will be held either on Oct. 31st or some time in December). Which means........the next event in the 2009 Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be the Hors Category climb of "Cohasset to the Gravel" on Saturday, October 24th!!! Hope to see you out there!!

Cohasset to the Store (from Nicalog) - Sept. 6th - Cat. 2 - Completed!
Forest Ranch - Sept. 27th - Cat. 1 - Completed!
Honey Run Rd. (from Covered Bridge) - Oct. 10th - Cat. 1 - Completed!
Pentz Road (from Spring Valley School) - Oct. 17th - Cat. 2 - POSTPONED!
Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Oct. 24th - Hors Category
Centerville (from Covered Bridge to the gravel) - Nov. 7th - Cat. 3
Neal Road - Nov. 15th - Cat. 3
Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) - Nov. 21st - Cat. 1
Clark Road (from intersection with Durham Pentz) - Dec. 12th - Cat. 2
Humboldt Road - Dec. 27th - Cat. 3

So, we are doing a Fall/Winter Hill Climb Time Trial Series this year in Chico, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Chico Series.......with a couple of route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon Galland Cross, the Cutty Series and other event dates this fall/winter. And, of course......the weather! Rain will not cancel - but snow and ice will.

2009 Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series:

How does it work???

Below are each of the 10 Hillclimbs in the Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Hors Category & Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb Time Trial - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title. The Point Breakdown is as follows:

Hors Category Climb = 40-36-34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1-1
Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).
Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)
Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1

Also, EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event.

And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category:

Cohasset to the Store (from Nicalog) - Sept. 6th - Cat. 2
Forest Ranch - Sept. 27th - Cat. 1
Honey Run Rd. (from Covered Bridge) - Oct. 10th - Cat. 1
Pentz Road (from Spring Valley School) - Oct. 17th - Cat. 2
Cohasset to Gravel (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Oct. 24th - Hors Category
Centerville (from Covered Bridge to the gravel) - Nov. 7th - Cat. 3
Neal Road - Nov. 15th - Cat. 3
Table Mountain (Wildflower Side) - Nov. 21st - Cat. 1
Clark Road (from intersection with Durham Pentz) - Dec. 12th - Cat. 2
Humboldt Road - Dec. 27th - Cat. 3

10 Climbs, approximately 18,000 feet of climbing in total, held over a 4-month period from September through December. Consistency will be key in winning the Overall Series.

Participant Categories - the following categories will be offered for the Series event(see below) The winner in each category will receive the 2009 Chico Hillclimb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:

Category "A" Men
Category "B" Men
Women's Category
Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)
Mens 50+ Category
Mens 60+ Category
Womens 40+ Category
Womens 50+ Category

As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there's a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it.

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in the Fall/Winter of 2009! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.

Rodney............
Team Chico & R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, CA

Tonight's North Rim Trail mountain bike race results..........

Thank you to everyone who came out to tonight's North Rim Trail mountain bike race!! It was awesome to see all of you out there doing this one!! Tonight's race went up North Rim Trail, down B-Trail to Middle Trail....then Middle Trail back to the Start/Finish line near the North Rim Trail parking area. Below are the results from tonight's race:

1. Brian Larson 47:36
2. Greg Golet 48:23
3. Lowell Moural Jr. 48:54
4. Joaquin Garcia 54:29
5. Ramon Felix 56:56
6. Charlie Pelton 56:57
7. Tom Embree 1:01:26
8. Greg Watkins 1:07:56
9. Nathan Younie 1:27:29
....and a few riders who showed up a bit late, but still had a good time!!

Rodney.............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Agonizing Cycling Events
Chico, CA

Honey Run Road Uphill Time Trial - This Saturday, 9:00AM

Hi Everyone!! So, the 3rd race in the Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series is this Saturday - October 10th - the Honey Run Road Time Trial! Registration will open at 8:30am at the corner of Centerville Road and Honey Run Road......right across the street from the Honey Run Covered Bridge. The Start location is at the bridge that crosses Butte Creek........and the Finish is just before you get to the Muffler Shop at the top of the hill in Paradise. The first rider will go off at 9:01am and we will go in 1-minute intervals for this Category 1 climb. You can see the map of the course by clicking on the Bikely link below - and the elevation profile can be found by clicking on "SHOW" in the top left-hand corner of the webpage and then clicking on "ELEVATION PROFILE" (this is a rough approximation):

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Honey-Run-TT

This should be another good race in this Time Trial Series, so hope to see you out there!

Rodney...........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Agonizing Cycling Events
Chico, CA

Friday Night KIDS ONLY Criterium - 6:00pm!!