Devil's Kick Omnium starts tonight!!!

Thur., April 1st - River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm (Part of the 2010 Chico Time Trial Series) - Stage #1 in the Devil's Kick Omnium

Fri., April 2nd - Friday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm(for As & Bs) & 7:00pm(for Kids Only racing) (Part of the 2010 Spring Chico Airport Criterium Series) - Stage #2 in the Devil's Kick Omnium RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT

Sat., April 3rd - Table Mountain Time Trial - 9:00am (Event #12 in the 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series) - Stage #3 in the Devil's Kick Omnium

Sun., April 4th - Table Mountain 25-Mile Road Race - 9:00am (Part of the 2010 Chico Road R.A.C.E. Series) - Final Stage in the Devil's Kick Omnium

Sun., April 4th - The KIDS ONLY Humboldt Road Race - 3:00pm (Part of the 2010 Chico Road R.A.C.E. Series) RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT

Thursday, April 1st - River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm - Registration opens at 5:40pm, with the first rider going off at 6:01pm. We will go in 1-minute intervals for this 5-miles out, 5-miles back, all-flat Time Trial. This classic Chico Time Trial course has been used for the last 30+ years. Come on out after work and give this one a shot! An extremely rough draft of this course can be found here - http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/River-Road-10-Mile-TT-Course (yes, the course is really 10 miles, not 9.9). And if you look at the Elevation Profile......it might tell you why coming back always seems a bit tougher than going out! Rain does not cancel! (Part of the 2010 Chico Time Trial Series!) Stage #1 in the Devil's Kick Omnium

Friday, April 2nd - Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00PM(As & Bs) & 7:00PM(Cs and Kids Races) - This event will be held at the Chico Airport Criterium course starting at 6:00pm(for As & Bs) and 7:00pm(for Category C and Kids race)! Registration will open at 5:40pm on Convair avenue at the Airport - with the first event starting promptly at 6:00pm. We'll be using our standard Tuesday Night Chico Airport Criterium course starting/finishing at Convair Avenue - http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Chico-Airport-Tuesday-Night-Crit-Course . Category "A" riders will go for 50 Minutes PLUS 3 laps, while Category "B" riders will go for 45 Minutes PLUS 3 laps - Women's Category picked separately. The Category C and Kids Only Race will go for 20 Minutes PLUS 3 laps. Riders must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT. (Part of the 2010 Spring Chico Airport Criterium Series!) Stage #2 in the Devil's Kick Omnium

Saturday, April 3rd - The Table Mountain Time Trial - 9:00AM - This is Event #12 in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series! This is a Category 1 climb of about 5.4 miles and about 1,650 feet of climbing(rough estimates). Registration will open at 8:30am, with the first rider going off at 9:01am....and we will go in 1-minute intervals. Everyone is welcome to come on out and give it a shot! The Start location for this event is in Oroville on Cherokee Road(see map) where it crosses the channel......just past La Colina Drive......but before you get to Thompson Flat Cemetary Road. You will be climbing Table Mountain the same way as Chico Velo's Wildflower Century. The Finish is at the top - usually where Durl has his water station for the Wildflower. A rough approximation of the Table Mountain Time Trial route can be found on Bikely.com here: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Table-Mountain-TT Rain does not cancel! (Event #12 in the 2010 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series) Stage #3 in the Devil's Kick Omnium

Sunday, April 4th - The Table Mountain Road Race - 9:00AM - 1 Lap - This particular course was first used by the Chico Velo Cycling Club as a USCF RR course in 1984 during the Chico Omnium(which also included the 7-Mile Lane Time Trial and the Chico Downtown Criterium that year). Most groups did 2 laps of this course, but the Cat.1/2 guys did 3 or 4. However, I wouldn't do that to ya - we're only going to do 1 lap in this race - for a total of approximately 25 miles and approximately 2,100 feet of total climbing. (I wanted to make it just 1 lap too for those who ride out to the course and back to Chico - wouldn't wanna kill ya or anything!!) The course preview is located on Bikely.com here - and you can see the Course Profile by clicking on "Show" in the top left-hand corner........then clicking on "Elevation Profile": http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Old-Table-Mountain-Road-Race-Course . Like the Messilla Valley Circuit Race, this will have a Category "A" and a Category "B". The Start/Finish Line is located on Table Mountain Boulevard right by Table Mountain Ranch Road(see Bikely Map - this was the Start/Finish Line for the 1984 race as well - I'll be out there early, so look for the registration table). Each Category will do just 1 lap = 25 miles. Registration will open at 8:30AM with Category A going off at 9:00AM........and Category B going at 9:02AM. Women's Category will be scored separately. Parking is available on the unfinished freeway overpass at the Start/Finish Line.
****Now, a word of warning - This course goes in a clockwise direction - meaning that you will be climbing up to Cherokee from Hwy. 70. Although the hill does not seem quite as difficult as from the other side(the Wildflower Century side), the descent off Table Mountain will be quite tricky. Make certain that your bicycle is in good working order and that you are comfortable on technical descents. The Road Race course goes through amazingly diverse sections and is quite scenic - but please look out for one another and for yourselves, especially on the descent and on the Highway. All USCF rules apply, as usual - you know, don't do stupid stuff, wear a helmet, obey the centerline, etc. Route Arrows will mark the course as well. Bottle hand ups and Feed Zones will be solely dependent upon volunteers - Feed Zone is pretty much anywhere on the course. Sag vehicles will be solely dependent upon volunteers as well. I will be sweeping the course at the end as well - so if I don't see you back at the Finish, I'm coming to get you! (Part of the 2010 Chico Road R.A.C.E. Series!) Final Stage in the Devil's Kick Omnium

Sunday, April 4th - The "Kids ONLY" Humboldt Road Race - 3:00PM - 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 2:40pm. The RACE will start at 3:00pm. This one is about 3.4 miles long and climbs approximately 750 feet - so bring your climbing legs!! 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 "Kids Only" course, please visit: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Humboldt-Road-Race-AM-Racing . HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! Rain cancels! (Part of the 2010 Chico Road R.A.C.E. Series!....well, for the Junior Category!!)

THE 2010 DEVIL'S KICK OMNIUM INFORMATION:

Thur., April 1st - River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm - Stage #1 in the Devil's Kick Omnium
Fri., April 2nd - Friday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm(for As & Bs) & 7:00pm(for Kids Only racing) - Stage #2 in the Devil's Kick Omnium
Sat., April 3rd - Table Mountain Time Trial - 9:00am - Stage #3 in the Devil's Kick Omnium
Sun., April 4th - Table Mountain 25-Mile Road Race - 9:00am - Final Stage in the Devil's Kick Omnium(for the Adults only)
Sun., April 4th - Humboldt Road Race - KIDS ONLY - 3:00pm Final Stage in the Devil's Kick Omnium(for the Junior Category only)

How does it work??? Okay, in this scenario, an Omnium is just a stage race using points rather than time - and you do not have to complete one stage in order to do the next stage. You garner points for each stage depending upon how you did in the stage.......and, again, in this particular 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 your first stage 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 lunatic, and so on and so forth. Please read the section carefully at the bottom of this e-mail for all the rules pertaining to the Omnium. ANY rider participating in ALL 4 Stages receives an additional 10 points. The River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - aero equipment WILL 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 to winning the Overall. You can do 1, 2, 3 or all 4 stages - just whatever you feel up to doing!! So, come on out and give it a shot!! Medals will be given to the winners of each category:

Category A Men
Category B Men
Women's Category(racing Bs)
Junior Category
Women's Masters 50+ Category
Men's Masters 50+ Category(racing Bs)
.....I would like to offer more, but budget is limited. Sorry. :(

The Point Breakdown for EACH stage:

Thursday, April 1st - River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm:
(Yes, Aero equipment will be allowed for this event).
1st = 24 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
Everyone else = 1 point

Friday, April 2nd - Friday Night Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm:
Rain will cancel!!
(NO - Prime Points DO NOT count towards the Omnium!!)
1st = 24 points (NOT to be added to the point standings in the Criterium Series....those points are separate from the Omnium)
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
Everyone else = 1 point

Saturday, April 3rd - Table Mountain Time Trial - 9:00am:
1st = 24 points (NOT to be added to the season-long point standings in the Criterium Series....those points are separate from the Omnium)
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
Everyone else = 1 point

Sun., April 4th - Table Mountain 25-Mile Road Race - 9:00am or
Sun., April 4th - Humboldt Road Race - KIDS ONLY - 3:00pm:
1st = 24 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
Everyone else = 1 point

RULES:
And Finally - ANY rider participating in ALL 4 Stages receives an additional 10 points.
Do you have to do all the stages in order to compete in the Omnium?? No - you can even do just one event and your points will still be calculated and counted in the overall. And REMEMBER - Safety come before bragging rights, so be careful!!!
As always, the Director reserves the right to DQ anyone deemed cheating, unsafe or unsportsmanlike(no worries - just be cool like always and all will be good!!).
Tie-Breaker - If, by chance, it comes down to a TIE after the last stage of the Omnium, the highest placed finisher(of the tied competitors) in the River Road 10-Mile Time Trial will be declared the Overall Winner of the Devil's Kick Omnium. After that, it will be the highest placed finisher in the Table Mountain Time Trial.

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