Monday, February 28, 2011

The "Aliya" Omnium Bicycle Race - March 5th &6th, 2011

THE "ALIYA" OMNIUM BICYCLE RACE - aka, THE ALIYAMNIUM!!
March 5th & 6th, 2011
3 Stages over 2 days!
Prizes & Medals to top 3 in each Category!!

Hi Everyone!! This year, our 13-year-old local cycling phenom - Aliya Traficante - is trying her best to get to the Junior National Cycling Championships in Augusta, Georgia this June. But, in order to get to Georgia, she requires some badly needed funding. So, R.A.C.E. is having a fundraiser Omnium to help her get there!! We are asking for donations of $25 to enter the entire Omnium......or donations of $10 per event. Every little bit helps, so come on out to challenge yourself at this upcoming bicycle event - and help out one of our up-and-coming Junior riders at the same time!! For more information on Aliya - and to keep up-to-date with Aliya's cycling - please visit her blog at:

http://aliyatraficante.blogspot.com/

A HUGE and TREMENDOUS thank you to our sponsors for this year's Aliya Omnium:



Stages of the 2011 Aliya Omnium:

Saturday, March 5th - Honey Run Road Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM - 1st Stage of the Aliyamnium(Rain or shine event!). (Also, Event #9 in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series!)

Saturday, March 5th - The Kaleb Kriterium(Chico Airport Criterium course) - 2:00PM - 2nd Stage of the Aliyamnium(Rain or wet pavement will cancel this event!)..............sooooo,
if it is wet or raining, we will be doing the River Road 10-Mile Time Trial as the 2nd stage instead!!

Sunday, March 6th - The Messilla Valley Circuit Race - 9:00AM - 3rd and Final Stage of the Aliyamnium(Rain or shine event!) (Also counts as a 30-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

***PLEASE see "Route Details" below for more information on the stages.

How does it work??? And what in the world is an "Omnium" bicycle race???
Okay, in this scenario, an Omnium(or, in this case, The Aliyamnium!) 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 multiple categories competing in the Aliyamnium(see Categories below). Once entering the Omnium, there will be no downgrades during the event. Categories may be combined, changed or eliminated if not enough folks come out. Most USA Cycling 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 Aliyamnium. And remember - the only reasons we're doing this Omnium is for fun, fitness, fundraising for a great cause......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. We will have prizes and medals to the Top 3 in EACH Category - as well as an Awards Ceremony on Sunday afternoon after the Circuit Race.

The following Categories will be offered in the Aliyamnium:

Category "A" - Advanced riders.
Category "B" - Intermediate riders.
Category "C" - Novice riders.
Women's Category
Men's Masters 50+ Category in Cat. B
Junior Category(riders under the age of 16).

The Point Breakdown for EACH stage:

Saturday, March 5th - Honey Run Road Uphill Time Trial - 9:00am - See Route Details below:
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

Saturday, March 5th - The Kaleb Kriterium(Chico Airport Criterium course) - 2:00pm & 3:00pm - See Route Details below - OR, if raining, the River Road 10-mile Time Trial instead:
(Yes, Prime points will count towards the Omnium!)
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

Sunday, March 6th - The Messilla Valley Circuit Race - 9:00am - See Route Details below:
1st = 30 points
2nd = 26 points
3rd = 24 points
4th = 22 points
5th = 20 points
6th = 18 points
7th = 16 points
8th = 14 points
9th = 12 points
10th = 10 points
11th = 8 points
12th = 6 points
13th = 4 points
14th = 2 points
Everyone else = 1 point

RULES:
And Finally - ANY rider participating in ALL 3 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 disqualify anyone deemed cheating, unsafe or unsportsmanlike(no worries - just be cool like always and all will be good!!). Aero equipment can be used if the 2nd Stage turns out to be the River Road 10-mile Time Trial. Helmets are mandatory.

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 Honey Run Road Uphill Time Trial will be declared the Overall Winner of the "Aliya" Omnium.

ROUTE DETAILS:

Stage #1 - Saturday, March 5th - The Honey Run Road Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM - This one will be held rain or shine. This is considered a Category 3 climb in the 2011 25-race Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - and is the 1st Category 3 climb in that Series. Registration will open at 8:30am, with the 1st rider taking off at 9:01am - and we will go in 1-minute intervals. The Start/Registration area is across the street from the Honey Run Covered Bridge on Honey Run Road(right next to Centerville Road) - just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the start location. The Honey Run Road Uphill Time Trial course is approximately 5.3 miles in length and climbs approximately 1,900 feet. The course starts at the the bridge over Butte Creek - and finishes just before you get to the Muffler Shop at the top of the hill in Paradise. For a map of the the Honey Run Road Uphill Time Trial course, please visit:

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

***And, I still need 1 volunteer to help me start the riders off next Saturday morning - If you can help out, just send me an e-mail - you get a 3-point bonus in the Series, you still get to race it(just be the last rider to start), and you will have my undying gratitude. PLUS, you will get a 3-point BONUS in the Omnium for helping out!
(Event #9 in the 25-Race 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series) HELD RAIN OR SHINE! Helmets are mandatory! - Stage #1 in the 2011 Aliya Omnium.

Stage #2 - Saturday, March 5th - The Kaleb Kriterium(held at the standard Chico Airport Criterium Course) - 2:00PM (As & Bs) & 3:00PM (Cs and Kids Races) - In honor of birthday boy, Kaleb Traficante(who is also Aliya's brother!) - who turns 10-years old today!! Kaleb, during the past couple of seasons, has been one of our most consistent riders(Junior or Adult) at the Airport Criteriums!! Registration opens at 1:30pm on Convair Avenue at the Chico Airport - with the event starting promptly at 2:00pm. We will be using our standard Airport Criterium course starting/finishing on Convair Avenue. Category "A"(Advanced riders), "B"(Intermediate riders) and Women's Category riders will go for 45 Minutes PLUS 3 laps - Women's Category picked separately. Multiple 1-point Primes will be offered during all races - the points count towards the Aliya Omnium Overall Standings. Must sign in and wear a helmet in order to take part. - Stage #2 in the 2011 Aliya Omnium.

RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT - BUT - IF IT IS RAINING OR WET OUT AT THE CRITERIUM COURSE, WE WILL USE THE RIVER ROAD 10-MILE TIME TRIAL AS THE 2ND STAGE INSTEAD. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY!

For a map of the Chico Airport Criterum course, please visit the following link:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Tuesday-Night-Airport-Criteriums

Category "C" and Junior Criterium - March 5th - 3:00PM - The Category "C"(Novice riders) and Junior race(essentially, folks under 16.) will be 20 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. RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT, AND WE WILL USE THE RIVER ROAD 10-MILE TIME TRIAL INSTEAD. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! Stage #2 in the 2011 Aliya Omnium.

Stage #3 - Sunday, March 6th - The Messilla Valley Circuit Race - 9:00AM - The final and very challenging stage of the 2011 Aliya Omnium! Registration will open at 8:30AM at the top of the hill of Messilla Valley Road - just near the intersection with Pentz Road. The "A" Category will be starting their event at 9:00AM, and the "B" Category going at 9:02AM, and if there are enough riders, the Junior and Category C event will start at 9:03AM(Category C and Juniors Event will be 5-laps, totaling 17.5 miles and 1500 feet of total climbing). The number of laps for Category A & B will remain the same as last year - 10 laps for each Category. Women's & Masters Categories picked separately. If you drive, please park at Spring Valley School, which is only 1-mile away from the Start/Finish Line - or at Butte College and ride in. There's not much parking at the Start/Finish area. The Messilla Valley Course is approximately 3.5 miles in length with about 300+ feet of climbing per lap. 10 laps = 35 miles and 3,000+ feet of climbing. ALSO - There will be 2 King of the Mountains/Queen of the Mountains/Junior of the Mountains laps at this race - points count towards the Omnium & the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series) I will have one water container at the Start/Finish Line, but water bottle hand-ups will be SOLELY dependent upon Volunteers - so if you have a volunteer, bring 'em with you! For a map of the course, please click on this link:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Messilla-Valley-Circuit-Race

(30-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series). HELD RAIN OR SHINE! Helmets are mandatory! Stage #3 in the Aliya Omnium.

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

posted by Chico Cyclist at 5:46 PM