Stage 1 Nutcracker Omnium Results........

What a great night to start the Nutcracker Omnium - you guys all rode AWESOME out there!!! Way to keep the wheels rolling - that was a lot of fun to watch(hope it was fun to race too!).

Okay, here are the Stage 1 Results for this week's Nutcracker Omnium - and remember, we still have 4 stages left! Fast 50, River Road Time Trial, Messilla Valley Circuit Race and the Cohasset Uphill Time Trial. The OVERALL Standings for the Nutcracker Omnium are below the Stage 1 Results, as well as the Nutcracker rules below it:

Stage 1 Results for Category "A" Men:
1. Jeff Galland (20 points + 2 Prime Points = 22 points)
2. Kevin Speacht (16 points + 2 Prime Points = 18 points)
3. David Albrecht (14 points + 3 Prime Points = 17 points)
4. Paul Sajben (12 points + 2 Prime Points = 14 points)
5. David Kyle (10 points + 1 Prime Point = 11 points)
6. Randy Moon 8 points
7. Rich Thurman 6 points
8. Tyler Honeyman (4 points + 3 Prime Points = 7 points)
9. Geno Gruber 4 points
10. Mike Castaldo (2 points + 2 Prime Points = 4 points)
11. CJ Humphries 1 point
12. Tim Olson 1 point
13. Mike Trowbridge 1 point
14. Sean Molina (1 point + 1 Prime Point = 2 points)
15. Michael Jasinski 1 point
16. Joe Shelburne 1 point
17. James Plummer 1 point
18. Roy Steves 1 point
19. Mike Smith 1 point
20. Brad Foster 1 point
21. Mike Thorpe 1 point
22. Ryan Olson 1 point
23. Jeff Seyfried (1 Prime Point)

Stage 1 Results for Category "A" Women:
1. Janeen Thorpe 20 points

Stage 1 Results for Category "B" Men:
1. Jason Ziegenhirt (20 points + 5 Prime Points = 25 points)
2. Phil Weintraub 16 points
3. Joe Schlesinger (14 points + 2 Prime Points = 16 points)
4. Kyle Hartel (12 points + 3 Prime Points = 15 points)
5. Mikey Dufresne (10 points + 2 Prime Points = 12 points)
6. Tom Embree (8 points + 2 Prime Points = 10 points)
7. Paul Stephens 6 points
8. Jim Mensching 4 points
9. Mike Crumm 2 points
10. Bill Travers 1 point
11. Jeff Ochs 1 point
12. Denny McKenney 1 point

Stage 1 Results for Category "B" Women:
1. Brooke Henderson 20 points
2. Janine Rood 16 points
3. Caryn Jones 14 points
4. Maggie Jones 12 points


OVERALL Standings for Category "A" Men:
1. Jeff Galland (20 points + 2 Prime Points = 22 points)
2. Kevin Speacht (16 points + 2 Prime Points = 18 points)
3. David Albrecht (14 points + 3 Prime Points = 17 points)
4. Paul Sajben (12 points + 2 Prime Points = 14 points)
5. David Kyle (10 points + 1 Prime Point = 11 points)
6. Randy Moon 8 points
7. Tyler Honeyman (4 points + 3 Prime Points = 7 points)
8. Rich Thurman 6 points
9. Geno Gruber 4 points
10. Mike Castaldo (2 points + 2 Prime Points = 4 points)
11. Sean Molina (1 point + 1 Prime Point = 2 points)
12. CJ Humphries 1 point
13. Tim Olson 1 point
14. Mike Trowbridge 1 point
15. Michael Jasinski 1 point
16. Joe Shelburne 1 point
17. James Plummer 1 point
18. Roy Steves 1 point
19. Mike Smith 1 point
20. Brad Foster 1 point
21. Mike Thorpe 1 point
22. Ryan Olson 1 point
23. Jeff Seyfried (1 Prime Point)

OVERALL Standings for Category "A" Women:
1. Janeen Thorpe 20 points

OVERALL Standings for Category "B" Men:
1. Jason Ziegenhirt (20 points + 5 Prime Points = 25 points)
2. Phil Weintraub 16 points
3. Joe Schlesinger (14 points + 2 Prime Points = 16 points)
4. Kyle Hartel (12 points + 3 Prime Points = 15 points)
5. Mikey Dufresne (10 points + 2 Prime Points = 12 points)
6. Tom Embree (8 points + 2 Prime Points = 10 points)
7. Paul Stephens 6 points
8. Jim Mensching 4 points
9. Mike Crumm 2 points
10. Bill Travers 1 point
11. Jeff Ochs 1 point
12. Denny McKenney 1 point

OVERALL Standings for Category "B" Women:
1. Brooke Henderson 20 points
2. Janine Rood 16 points
3. Caryn Jones 14 points
4. Maggie Jones 12 points


The 4th Annual Nutcracker Omnium will consist of 5 Stages this year:

Tues., Sept. 2nd - Chico Airport Criterium - 1st Race of "Nutcracker" Omnium
Wed., Sept. 3rd - Fast 50 - 2nd Race of Nutcracker Omnium
Thurs., Sept. 4th - River Road 10-Mile TT - 3rd Race of Nutcracker Omnium
Sat., Sept. 6th - Messilla Valley Circuit Race - 4th Race of Nutcracker Omnium
Sun., Sept. 7th - Cohasset UPHILL Time Trial - Final Race Nutcracker Omnium (1st Race in Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series)

How does it work??? Okay, in this scenario, an Omnium is just a stage race using points rather than time. You garner points for each stage depending upon how you did in the stage.......and, again, in this case.........the MOST points wins(many Omniums reverse this and have the least amount of points winning). There WILL be a Category "A" and Category "B" - you must tell me at the start of the Airport Criterium which Category you are entering.......and no downgrades during the Omnium once you're in. Categories may be combined, changed or eliminated if not enough folks come out. Most USCF rules will apply to ALL stages - including WEAR YOUR HELMET, don't ride too much like a nutcase, and so on and so forth. Please read the rules carefully at the bottom of this e-mail for all the rules pertaining to the Nutcracker Omnium. The River Road Time Trial - aero equipment WILL NOT be allowed! And remember - the only reasons we're doing this Omnium is for fun and fitness......and maybe a little competitiveness too, but nothing over-the-top please! Ride safe, have fun, try something new and challenge yourself. Anyone doing any of the stages is automatically entered in the Omnium..........but consistency in the events will be key. The Nutcracker Omnium Trophy will be awarded to the winner in each Category of the Omnium - but the Actual Nutcracker will go to the winner of the Mens A Division(trophy currently held by Aren Timmel).

So.....with that said, here are the Point Breakdowns for each of the Stages of the upcoming Nutcracker Omnium - and carefully read the rules listed below!:

Stage 1 - The Tuesday Night Airport Criterium - Tuesday, Sept. 2nd - 6:10pm:
1st Place = 20 points
2nd = 16 points
3rd = 14 points
4th = 12 points
5th = 10 points
6th = 8 points
7th = 6 points
8th = 4 points
9th = 2 points
All other finishers = 1 point
Primes = 1 or 2 points EACH

Stage 2 - The Fast 50 - Wednesday, Sept. 3rd - 6:00pm at Rosedale Elementary: (NO Intermediate Sprints for the B Category)
*There will be 3 Intermediate Sprints (Elk Avenue, Fimple Road and Duncan Road - ONLY 1 lap of Troxel for this event!!).
*B Category Riders MUST start with the main pack, include the Troxel Loop, and finish on West Sac. for points!

The Intermediate Sprints are scored to the Top 3 placings as follows:

1st Place = 5 points
2nd = 3 points
3rd = 1 point

*The Final Sprint on West Sac. Avenue is worth the following points:

1st Place = 25 points
2nd = 20 points
3rd = 18 points
4th = 16 points
5th = 14 points
6th = 12 points
7th = 10 points
8th = 8 points
9th = 6 points
10th = 4 points
11th = 2 points
All other finishers = 1 point

Stage 3 - River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - Thursday, September 4th - 6:00pm:
*The use of Aero equipment is NOT allowed in this time trial!!! This includes - bikes, aero bars, frames, aero helmets and full-disc wheels. Deep dish wheels and skinsuits are okay though.
1st Place = 30 points
2nd = 24 points
3rd = 22 points
4th = 20 points
5th = 18 points
6th = 16 points
7th = 14 points
8th = 12 points
9th = 10 points
10th = 8 points
11th = 6 points
12th = 4 points
13th = 2 points
All other finishers = 1 point

Stage 4 - Messilla Valley Circuit Race - Saturday, September 6th - 8:30am:
1st Place = 30 points
2nd = 24 points
3rd = 22 points
4th = 20 points
5th = 18 points
6th = 16 points
7th = 14 points
8th = 12 points
9th = 10 points
10th = 8 points
11th = 6 points
12th = 4 points
13th = 2 points
All other finishers = 1 point

Stage 5 - The Cohasset UPHILL Time Trial - Sunday, September 7th - 9:00am (1st Race in Chico Hill Climb TT Series too!):
*Registration opens at 8:15am at Cohasset and Nicalog Road. Must register for the Time Trial in order to receive points. Free event, as usual. First rider off at 9:01am, and we will go in 1-minute intervals. Start is at Nicalog Road - Finish is at the Cohasset Store. Aero equipment - not that you'll need it - IS allowed for this one!
1st Place = 26 points
2nd = 22 points
3rd = 20 points
4th = 18 points
5th = 16 points
6th = 14 points
7th = 12 points
8th = 10 points
9th = 8 points
10th = 6 points
11th = 4 points
12th = 2 points
All other finishers = 1 point

RULES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!!:
1. Riders who do ALL 5 EVENTS WILL RECEIVE 30 BONUS POINTS!
2. No entry fee, no license required and NO WHINING! Whiners will be automatically scolded, so please be good!! ;)
3. If you are unable to make it to all of the events, your points will still be counted toward the overall standings.
4. Point totals will be posted before each event at the meeting/start area.
5. Safety comes before bragging rights - so BE CAREFUL!!!
6. PLEASE - NO aero equipment to be used at the Airport Criterium, the Fast 50, the River Road Time Trial or the Messilla Valley Circuit Race!!!!!
7. Overall Points will be calculated by Sunday afternoon - we will meet at North Rim Adventure Sports at 2:00PM to award the trophies to the Champions - and then party at Woodstocks Pizza next door afterwards!
8. In the event of a tie, the competitor with the highest placing in the River Road Time Trial wins the overall. The winner will be presented with the Nutcracker Omnium Trophy.
9. Unless specifically modified by the above rules, all USCF racing rules apply to this event - including MANDATORY HELMETS IN ALL EVENTS! To find out more about USCF racing rules, please visit www.usacycling.org or contact Rodney at lorrod7@comcast.net.
10. Cycling is not a perfectly safe sport, so don't even kid yourself. By entering this event, YOU PERSONALLY ACCEPT THE RISKS INVOLVED. Any injuries or damages will not be covered by anyone else but you. This is merely a competitive group ride and is not affiliated in any way with any sanctioning body.
11. Results will be posted daily to the local e-mail groups.