Sunday, April 24, 2011

R.A.C.E. Events this week!

Bicycle R.A.C.E. Events for the week of April 25th - May 1st, 2011:


Monday, April 25th - The North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6:00pm:

Registration will open at 5:40pm for this 6:00pm 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. This is a training event to get y'all ready for those upcoming mountain bike races - and, in particular, the Bidwell Bump taking place on August 27th, 2011!! Hope you can make it out to this one!
Helmets are mandatory!
RAIN OR CLOSED TRAILS WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
(Part of the 2011 MTB R.A.C.E. Series)

Tuesday, April 26th - Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00PM(As & Bs) & 7:00PM(Cs and Junior Races) (WARNING - Primes every lap for this one!):
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/Friday 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/Masters Category picked separately. The Category C and Juniors Race will go for 20 Minutes PLUS 3 laps, IF there is enough light outside to hold a race. Riders must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. Prime Points will count towards the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series.
(WARNING - Primes every lap for this one!)
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT. Helmets are mandatory!!
(Part of the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)


Wednesday, April 27th - The FAST 50 - 6:00PM:
The long-running "Fast 50" Wednesday night rides! The starting spot for this ride is in the parking lot of Rosedale Elementary School located at 100 Oak Street here in Chico. The ride leaves promptly at 6:00pm from the parking lot area. Many different levels of cyclists out there, so hook up with someone and enjoy the ride! A few other groups meet up at 5:30pm to do a more civilized-paced ride, so come on out!! A map of the course can be found here:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Fast-50255824
Rain does not cancel!


Thursday, April 28th - Aguas Frias 25-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 newer 12.5-miles out, 12.5-miles back, all-flat Time Trial. This is the 1st 25-Mile Time Trial of the season, so 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/Aguas-Frias-25-Mile-TT
Rain does not cancel!
(25-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)

Friday, April 29th - No R.A.C.E. Events today.

Saturday, April 30th - No R.A.C.E. Events today.

Sunday, May 1st - Um.....there might be a little ride starting and finishing at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds today. ;)


Will have a more detailed May 2011 Schedule out soon!!

Monday, May 2nd - The North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6pm

Tuesday, May 3rd - The Chico Airport Criterium - 6pm & 7pm

Wednesday, May 4th - The Fast 50 - 6pm

Wednesday, May 4th - Short-Track MTB Race - 6pm

Thursday, May 5th - The River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - 6pm


The 2011 Mother's Day Omnium Bicycle Race - ***Change to the Saturday Afternoon Time Trial:

Friday, May 6th - Friday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (Double Points Event)

Saturday, May 7th - The Lovelock-to-Inskip Uphill Time Trial - 9:00am (Extra Point Event in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Series)

**May 7th - The Field of Dreams 12.6-Mile Time Trial - 2:00pm (20 point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)

Sunday, May 8th - The Coal Canyon Circuit Race - 9:00am (40 point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)

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

Thursday, April 21, 2011

5 more R.A.C.E. Events this week!

Thursday, April 21st - River Road 16-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 newer 8-miles out, 8-miles back, all-flat Time Trial. This Time Trial course was used for the first time last year and the riders really liked it - so, we're back at it again! 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-16-Mile-Time-Trial
Rain does not cancel! Helmets are mandatory!
(16-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)


Friday, April 22nd - Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00PM(As & Bs) & 7:00PM(Cs and Junior 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/Friday 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/Masters Category picked separately. The Category C and Juniors Race will go for 20 Minutes PLUS 3 laps, IF there is enough light outside to hold a race. Riders must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. Prime Points will count towards the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT. Helmets are mandatory!!
(Part of the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)


Saturday, April 23rd - The Lomo-to-Jonesville Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM:
This one will be held rain or shine, and is a Category 2 climb in this Series. The course starts in Lomo - which is the turn-off to Butte Meadows from Hwy. 32 - about 13 miles up the hill from Forest Ranch. There is a parking area across the street from the start location. The course goes up to the parking area in Jonesville. This is an amazingly beautiful ride - and you'll get in a good 20 miles of roundtrip riding - with awesome scenery! Registration will open at 8:30am at the Start location on Hwy. 32 - there is parking across the street in the parking area - with the first rider taking off at 9:01am.....and we will go in 1-minute intervals. Look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the start area. The Lomo-to-Jonesville climb is considered a Category 2 climb in the Series, and climbs approximately 2,100 feet over 10.2 miles. For a map of the course, please visit the following link:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Lomo-to-Jonesville-Time-Trial
HELD RAIN OR SHINE! Helmets are mandatory!
(Event #16 in the 25-Race 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series)


Saturday, April 23rd - The "Kids ONLY" Humboldt Road Race - 1:00PM:
From the bottom of the climb up to the main Power Lines (it's about half-way up Humboldt = 2 miles up, 400 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. This one is 2 miles long and climbs approximately 400 feet - so bring your climbing legs!! I will have water at the Start & Finish. We're going just up to the Power Lines - not all the way up to the top. 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. ***One Note - If enough older kids show, we may do a race up to the top of Humboldt too, depending upon help & logistics. For a map of the "Kids Only" course, please visit:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/The-Humboldt-Kids-Road-Race
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! Rain cancels!
(5-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - Juniors Category!!)


Sunday, April 24th - The Messilla Valley Circuit Race - 9:00AM:
This classic Circuit Race course is back for the month of April! 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 will be combined with the Category "B" race, but 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 points/laps in this race - points count towards 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
(35-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series).
HELD RAIN OR SHINE! Helmets are mandatory!


and.......


Monday, April 25th - The North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6:00pm:
Registration will open at 5:40pm for this 6:00pm 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. This is a training event to get y'all ready for those upcoming mountain bike races - and, in particular, the Bidwell Bump taking place on August 27th, 2011!! Hope you can make it out to this one!
Helmets are mandatory!
Rain or closed trails will always cancel this event!
(Part of the 2011 MTB R.A.C.E. Series)


A few of the other R.A.C.E. Events coming up in April 2011 - will have an updated calendar out soon:

Monday, April 25th - The North Rim MTB Race - 6:00pm

Tuesday, April 26th - The Tuesday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (WARNING - Primes every lap for this one!)(Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series)

Wednesday, April 27th - The Fast 50 - 6:00pm

Thursday, April 28th - The Aguas Frias 25-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm (25-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)


Friday, April 29th - Sunday, May 1st - Um....okay......I'm gonna be working non-stop on the Wildflower Century for the next 70+ hours. R.A.C.E. will be back in action on Monday, May 2nd with one of the MTB races.

Plus......


The 2011 Mother's Day Omnium Bicycle Race:


May 6th - Friday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (Double Points Event)

May 7th - The Lovelock-to-Inskip Uphill Time Trial - 9:00am (Extra Point Event in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Series)

May 7th - Aguas Frias 10-Mile Time Trial - 2:00pm (20 point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)

May 8th - The Coal Canyon Circuit Race - 9:00am (40 point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)


Also - coming soon.....the Twilight Crits & The Short-Track MTB Races. ;)


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

www.ChicoBike.com

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Tonight's Criterium - 6:00pm! :)

Tuesday, April 19th - Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00PM(As & Bs) & 7:00PM(Cs and Junior 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/Friday 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/Masters Category picked separately. The Category C and Juniors Race will go for 20 Minutes PLUS 3 laps, IF there is enough light outside to hold a race. Riders must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. Prime Points will count towards the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series.
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT. Helmets are mandatory!!
(Part of the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2011 CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM SERIES:

Category "A" Overall Standings:
1. David Albrecht 151 points
2. Mark Wolford 137 points
3. Jeff Galland 112 points
4. Kris Blee 91 points
5. Corey Duren 75 points
6. Kevin Speacht 71 points
7. Mike Painter 67 points
8. Jesse Rushing 63 points
9. Ethan Black 46 points
10. Brad Foster 39 points
11. Luke Wentland 38 points
12. Jon Keyzer 28 points
13. Kurt Haskins 28 points
14. David Klein 26 points
15. Ben Wentland 25 points
16. Mike Trowbridge 23 points
17. Scott Heather 22 points
18. Gary Speer 22 points
19. Shawn Hughes 20 points
20. Mike Castaldo 18 points
21. Adam Thatcher 17 points
22. CJ Humphries 13 points
23. Robin Van Valkenburgh 13 points
24. Paul McIntyre 13 points

Category "B" Overall Standings:
1. Barry DeWitt 143 points
2. Colin Moakley 109 points
3. Steve Chollet 97 points
4. Matthew Carlson 67 points
5. Ryan Hiner 63 points
6. Tom Embree 63 points
7. Aliya Traficante 55 points
8. Mike Trowbridge 53 points
9. Adam Thatcher 52 points
10. Chris Iufer 50 points
11. Doug Adams 48 points
12. Eli Jones 44 points
13. Garrett Marking 41 points
14. Leif Peterson 41 points
15. David Klein 38 points
16. Matt Itamura 33 points
17. Chris Lambert 29 points
18. Max Miller 28 points
19. Ray Bransky 26 points
20. Gus Ferre 25 points
21. Jon Keyzer 21 points
22. Greg Watkins 19 points
23. Gary Fowler 18 points
24. Denny McKenney 17 points
25. Kenny Price 15 points
26. Mike Crumm 14 points
27. Michael Rodriguez 13 points
28. Caryn Jones 11 points
29. Janine Rood 10 points
30. Erik Lambert 9 points
31. Steve Gwathney 9 points
32. Lex Parker 8 points
33. Jeff Ochs 7 points
34. Darrin Reichel 7 points
35. Alexa Janicki 4 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:
1. Aliya Traficante 55 points
2. Caryn Jones 11 points
3. Janine Rood 10 points
4. Alexa Janicki 4 points

Category "C" Overall Standings:
1. Mindy McPherson 100 points
2. Rick Carhart 50 points
3. Deanna Wentland 38 points
4. Alexa Janicki 24 points

Men's Masters 50+ Category Overall Standings:
1. Ryan Hiner 61 points
2. Mike Trowbridge 53 points
3. Leif Peterson 41 points
4. Ray Bransky 26 points
5. Gary Fowler 18 points
6. Denny McKenney 17 points
7. Kenny Price 15 points
8. Mike Crumm 14 points
9. Lex Parker 8 points

Juniors Category Overall Standings:
1. Nate Owens 195 points
2. Chris Lambert 190 points
3. Kaleb Traficante 106 points
4. Joey Dugan 92 points
5. Aliya Traficante 78 points
6. Garrett Marking 78 points
7. Caden Crumm 63 points
8. Forrest Moncada 22 points
9. Hayden Moncada 20 points
10. Dutch Wentland 18 points
11. Brody Grout 17 points
12. Erik Lambert 11 points
13. Dominic Wentland 10 points
14. Dillon Owens 8 points

2011 CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM SERIES INFORMATION:

After the great turnout at last year's Tuesday & Friday Night Chico Airport Criterium Bicycle Racing Series, we're going to do them again for 2011! For those curious, the definition of a "Criterium" bicycle race is here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criterium

The 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series - March 15th through September 30th, 2011:

This 1st Official Airport Criterium Event for the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series starts up Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 and ends on Friday, September 30th, 2011. Registration normally starts at 5:40pm - with the Category A & B events starting PROMPTLY at 6:00pm......and the Category C & Junior event starting at 7:00pm. The Awards Ceremony at the end of the Series will be held in October 2011 at a location to be determined. This will be a pretty long season of Criteriums, but will most definitely help to improve your riding, speed, skill, strength, stamina and smarts out there on the bicycle. They're a GREAT workout, and lots of fun - so come on out and give 'em a shot!
RAIN AND WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THE CRITERIUMS!

How does it work?

1. There will be 2 distinct racing times this year at each event, as we had last year - 6pm & 7pm. 6:00pm is the Category "A"(Advanced riders) & Category "B"(Intermediate riders) races..........while 7:00pm is Category "C"(Novice Riders) & Junior races(normally under the age of 16 - last year, we had kids ranging in age from 3 to 15 - and at times during the summer months, the kids outnumbered the Cat. A & B groups!). Mentors/adults may also ride in the Junior races in order to help teach them....and keep an eye on these young up & coming riders/racers. All racers MUST sign in at the registration table prior to the start of their event.

2. We will be using 1 primary course for the Criteriums this year, our standard Tuesday/Friday Night Criterium course starting/finishing at Convair Avenue:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Chico-Airport-Tuesday-Night-Crit-Course

There MAY be some days where we'll use the longer 1-Mile Criterium Course on the north end of the Chico Airport......but those will be few and far between. It is somewhat unlikely that we will be holding Criteriums on the weekends this year. In addition, there MIGHT be Criteriums held on other or new courses in the area. AND - It's almost a certainty that we will be holding Women's Only & Juniors Only Criteriums this year at some point........in addition to a Night-time Criterium. Many of the Criteriums will be part of this year's Omniums as well(Rodneyums, Nutcracker, Dog Days, Rumpstomper, Knockoffer, Bilirubin and others). 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, in the R.A.C.E. Omniums, the MOST points wins(many Omniums reverse this and have the least amount of points winning).

3. NEW THIS YEAR - The Criterium course will normally be set up at 5:30pm on Tuesdays & Fridays for warm-ups. However, at some - or most - of the Criteriums, we will have some mentoring sessions out there for the Criterium riders from 5:30pm to 6:00pm with Criterium-experienced riders. If you would like to be a mentor, please e-mail me at ChicoCyclist@gmail.com.

4. ALL riders must sign-in - There will be a small table on the sidewalk at the Start/Finish location on Convair Avenue - just sign in at the table and you are good-to-go! No entry fee and no racing license required......although donations & sponsorships are always extremely appreciated! Sign-ins start at 5:40pm - the racing action starts at 6:00pm for As & Bs, and 7:00pm for Category "C" and Juniors. Category "A"(Advanced riders) normally starts....then, 30 seconds later, the Category "B"(Intermediate riders) race starts up. We usually end Category A & B events by 6:55pm.....and end the Junior Races by 7:30pm. RAIN AND WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THE CRITERIUMS! In addition, in 2008, we had some tremendous smoke from the Humboldt Fire in this area......which would also cancel the Criteriums due to hazardous air quality. And, finally, the Race Director plans to go on vacation this summer at some point, so no Criteriums will be held during vacation days(sorry). And, obviously, if I'm sick I probably will not be able to be there either(will try not to get sick!).

5. The Category "B" races normally go for 45 minutes PLUS 3 laps.........while the Category "A" races normally go for 50 minutes PLUS 3 laps. In the case of the two Categories being combined(for instance, if only a few riders show up, and we combine the A & B fields), the race will be 48 minutes PLUS 3 laps. Category "C" & Junior Races usually go for 20 to 25 Minutes PLUS 3 laps, if daylight allows. There can be anywhere from 1 to 15+ Primes in the Airport Criteriums......just depends on the mood of the Dictator.....er......I mean, Director. ;) The new Cowbell will be utilized to announce Primes - along with me screaming at you, as usual. :)

---So, after 45 minutes in the Category "B" race, I will call out "3 laps to go!", then 2, then 1 to go. Category B Riders - Remember, once you finish your race, you MUST vacate the course immediately - the Category A Riders are still out there racing for another 5 minutes, and we must have the course cleared. Any rider NOT clearing the course in a timely manner will be DQ'd. Also, no warming up/cooling down on the course while a race is in progress. We want y'all to have a safe and fun time out there, so please do your best to be careful, aware and looking out for your fellow riders!

AND - New this year - We will have either lap cards out there.......or a Dry Erase Board with the Lap Numbers on them........in case you can't hear me screaming at you! I will try to give you the 5-to-go mark, and so on.

AND, finally - Category "A" & "B" riders MUST clear the course entirely for the Junior & Category "C" riders - please reciprocate the respect they have for y'all out there!!

6. NEW THIS YEAR - Any rider who is very late to the Criteriums, or any rider who has been lapped, will NOT be eligible for Primes this year. Sorry - I had too many complaints last year about this issue, so we'll be racing a little bit more like a "real" race this year. So, just try your best! If you get dropped, no worries - just soft-pedal and keep the legs loose - when the pack comes back around, just latch back on! You will still be counted in the finish - you will never be pulled for just racing - you just won't be eligible for Primes at that point. BUT - as usual in all R.A.C.E. events, there could be exceptions to this rule(for instance, chase packs could have chase pack Primes offered, etc.).

7. Helmets are absolutely MANDATORY! So, please....please.....wear your helmet! No helmet = no race.

8. All are welcome - you don't have to do the Series - just come on out and give this Criterium training/riding a shot! It's amazing what kind of workout you can get in during a 45 to 60 minute practice event. Or just come out to watch - we had lots of spectators out there last year. This will be our 4th year out there(not counting the 80s & 90s Series!), and it has been an absolute blast! Hope you can join us!

9. Points are used to calculate the Overall Standings in the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series. The point breakdown for each Criterium has changed this year, and will be as follows:

20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1, with an additional 3 points being given to each participant at each event(must race though).

So, 20 points goes to the winner, 16 points goes to 2nd place, 14 points goes to 3rd place and so on.........in addition to 3 more points for finishing the event.

The rider with the MOST points at the end of the Series in their respective Category wins the Overall Series Title - and the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series Championship Trophy, plus whatever goodies we can give you.

Also, Prime Points will be given out during each of the Crits - these are just lap prizes......but in this case, the prizes are points. We will also have some product Primes out there this year as well! Primes are normally worth anywhere between 1 point and 6 points.......and everything in between. There may also be Multi-PLACE Primes: If I call a 3-Place Prime, the Prime Points go 3-deep........say, 6 points for 1st, 4 points for 2nd and 2 points for 3rd. If I call a 6-point 3-Place Prime, the previous example may be the formula used(6 for 1st, 4 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd).

ALSO - Some races will be classified as DOUBLE-POINT races(in particular, some Friday night races), and a couple of races may be TRIPLE-POINT races(especially Omnium Criteriums).......which means, the finishing points(and Prime Points) are doubled and tripled, respectively.

AND - due to the new format of the R.A.C.E. events, there will be quite a bit more Primes called during Criteriums this year compared to last year........just wanted to warn ya! ;)

NEW this year too - Riders in Solo or small-group breakaways will be awarded accordingly, in order to promote aggressive racing. So, if a rider - or riders - takes off on a breakaway and stays out there for a good portion of the race, you can be sure that I will make it worth it for that rider(s) via Prime Points/Aggressive Racing Points awarded. Aggressive Racing Points are an additional award given during the race for aggressive type racing(no no - not knocking others off their bikes and wrestling, etc.!) - basically, launching attacks to try to breakaway, or coordinating launches - or tremendous chases - during the race.

10. We may use different formats for some of the Criteriums......Devil Takes The Hindmost(aka - Miss And Out) & Points Races are likely events to be used off and on during the season:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Points_race


and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_and_Out


In addition, aspects of EACH of these track racing events MAY appear at any Criterium(at some point during the race, the Devil may make an appearance......same with Points Races). You can be certain that there will be AT LEAST two events that have Prime Points every single lap this coming year. ;) With regard to the Devil Takes The Hindmost races - the race will go for 30-35 minutes before riders will start being pulled....that way, you can race a bunch first....then sprint to stay in the race each lap. I know.....I'm really evil......sorry. ;)

11. Free lap rule is in effect - within reason. So, if you have a flat tire or mechanical, you'll have one or two laps to get it fixed and back in the race without penalty.......within reason. Bringing extra wheels for the "Pit Area" is quite acceptable, and encouraged. The Pit Area is at the Start/Finish location of the Crit. Remember though - I will be viewing the Free Lap rule as I would as an USA Cycling Official....somewhat.

12. Please, no inter-mixing of groups during the Category "A" & Category "B" races.......in other words, just race in your own Category and don't use the other Category to help your placing, pacing, racing, etc. Also, PLEASE listen carefully to pre-race instructions at the Start Line - the instructions could change from week-to-week.....and I want you to be aware of any course hazards or rule changes before your race.

13. Last year, we had just two categories during the 6pm races - Category "A"(Advanced riders) and Category "B"(Intermediate riders) - and two categories for the 7pm races - Category "C"(Novice riders) & Juniors(riders under the age of 16). However, the Series itself has even more Trophy Categories, including:

Category "A"
Category "B"
Category "C"
Master's 50+ Category (in Bs)
Women's Category
Juniors Category

***In addition - The rider who has the MOST points in the entire Series at the end will receive the "Grand Champion's" Plaque as well.

These are the Categories which all qualify for a Series Championship Trophy. If nobody - or very few folks are in one category - we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it. If weeks go by and nobody enters a particular category, it's a certainty that it will be eliminated as a category. On the other hand, if suddenly we have a slew of 8-year olds racing the Junior Races, you can be fairly certain that an "8-year-old Junior Category" will be added! As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Results for each of the Criterium events will be sent out within 24 hours after completion, as well as the updated Overall Standings in the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series - and e-mailed to the R.A.C.E. list, as well as posted on Facebook, Twitter and Chico Bike dot com. Video and photos of the event are usually posted at www.Flickr.com & www.YouTube.com within 24 hours after the completion of the event. In addition, there will be a 24-hour protest period to verify and update the results, if needed.

NOTE - The Race Director reserves the right to upgrade you at any time if he sees fit - must be very obvious though(for instance, if you are just demolishing the field in the Category "B" races, it's a pretty sure bet that I will re-classify you as an "A" Category rider this year).

14. Although donations to put on these events are always very very appreciated and accepted, this Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Criteriums in 2011! Also, ANY and ALL sponsorships for these events are extremely appreciated and welcome - so, if you'd like to sponsor the R.A.C.E. events, just let me know! We accept pretty much any types of Primes - from services to goods, to whatever you may have to offer......a link to your business website/e-mail will go on the R.A.C.E. e-mails, Facebook, Twitter, ChicoBikedotcom and so forth.

15. The Race Director reserves the right to disqualify (DQ) any rider for unsafe riding or unsportsmanlike conduct at ANY time. Also, PLEASE - NO colorful language will be used out there - especially with the little kids around watching the races(we have kids out there ranging in age from 2 to 12 watching the racing action - including my 6-year-old Co-R.A.C.E. Director)! ANY rider breaking these rules can be subject to Disqualification from - not only the race - but from the entire Series. So, please - just do what ya always do and just be cool.

16. Finally, remember - these Criterium events are essentially for practice and exercise - we have fun out there and get a great little workout in, and we get to work on some quality cycling skills. 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, get some experience.....and maybe even get into a "real" sanctioned Criterium at some point in time(they are held ALL over northern California every season). Or not. Just have fun with it! We'll have trophies and hopefully some prizes for the Series winners & placers - and definitely loads of fun....and pain and suffering. ;) But remember - it's all in good fun!

This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Criteriums in 2011! Although donations are always extremely appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles and having a good time! Also, this Series is not associated with any cycling clubs, so you don't have to be a member of any club to take part in any of these events.(Sorry - get asked that question all the time).

Hope to see you out there!

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

Monday, April 18, 2011

Tonight's North Rim Trail Mountain Bike R.A.C.E. Results - April 18th, 2011...........

For some photos of tonight's North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race, please visit the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/

We'll be back out for this race next Monday night at 6:00pm - hope to see you there!!! :)

NORTH RIM MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE RESULTS - APRIL 18th, 2011:

1. Peter Carlisle 48:21
2. Kevin Albert 49:32
3. Brian Larson 52:25
4. Hyland Fisher 55:19
5. Lowell Moural, Jr. 1:01:19 - Massive mechanical - see photo album link above. Sorry Lowell. :(

1. Amanda Phelps - 1st Place in the Women's Division

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

Bicycle R.A.C.E. Events this week!!!

Bicycle R.A.C.E. Events for the week of April 18th - April 25th, 2011:

Monday, April 18th - The North Rim MTB Race - 6:00pm (Part of the 2011 MTB R.A.C.E. Series)

Tuesday, April 19th - The Tuesday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series)

Wednesday, April 20th - The Humboldt Road Race - 6:30am (5-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)

Wednesday, April 20th - The Fast 50 - 6:00pm

Thursday, April 21st - The River Road 16-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm (16-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)

Friday, April 22nd - The Friday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series)

Saturday, April 23rd - Lomo-to-Jonesville Time Trial - 9:00am (Event #16 in the 25-race 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series)

Saturday, April 23rd - The "Kids Only" Humboldt Road Race - 1:00pm (10-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - Juniors ONLY)

Sunday, April 24th - The Messilla Valley Circuit Race - 9:00am (35-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)

Monday, April 25th - The North Rim MTB Race - 6:00pm (Part of the 2011 MTB R.A.C.E. Series)

Event Results & Current Overall Standings in EACH of the 2011 Series can be found at www.ChicoBike.com

For Photos & Videos of the R.A.C.E. Events, please visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/sets/


Monday, April 18th - The North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6:00pm:
Registration will open at 5:40pm for this 6:00pm 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. This is a training event to get y'all ready for those upcoming mountain bike races - and, in particular, the Bidwell Bump taking place on August 27th, 2011!! Hope you can make it out to this one!
Helmets are mandatory!
Rain or closed trails will always cancel this event!
(Part of the 2011 MTB R.A.C.E. Series)

Tuesday, April 19th - Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00PM(As & Bs) & 7:00PM(Cs and Junior 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/Friday 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/Masters Category picked separately. The Category C and Juniors Race will go for 20 Minutes PLUS 3 laps, IF there is enough light outside to hold a race. Riders must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. Prime Points will count towards the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series.
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT. Helmets are mandatory!!
(Part of the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)

Wednesday, April 20th - Humboldt Road Race - 6:30AM (3.4 miles and 751 feet of climbing - just an early morning leg burn!):
Get a great start on the day with this early morning ride/race up Humboldt! Registration will open at 6:40AM at the bottom of Humboldt Road(right near Stilson Canyon Road), with the race starting promptly at 7:00AM. ALL categories and abilities welcome!!! This will be a mass-start event for this short climb up Humboldt Road - starting near Stilson Canyon Road and finishing at the Stop Ahead Sign at the top of the hill. A map of this short-course Road Race can be found here: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Humboldt-Road-Race-AM-Racing
RAIN WILL CANCEL! Helmets are mandatory!
(5-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

Wednesday, April 20th - The FAST 50 - 6:00PM:
The long-running "Fast 50" Wednesday night rides! The starting spot for this ride is in the parking lot of Rosedale Elementary School located at 100 Oak Street here in Chico. The ride leaves promptly at 6:00pm from the parking lot area. Many different levels of cyclists out there, so hook up with someone and enjoy the ride! A map of the course can be found here: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Fast-50255824
Rain does not cancel!


Thursday, April 21st - River Road 16-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 newer 8-miles out, 8-miles back, all-flat Time Trial. This Time Trial course was used for the first time last year and the riders really liked it - so, we're back at it again! 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-16-Mile-Time-Trial
Rain does not cancel!
(16-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)

Friday, April 22nd - Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00PM(As & Bs) & 7:00PM(Cs and Junior 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/Friday 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/Masters Category picked separately. The Category C and Juniors Race will go for 20 Minutes PLUS 3 laps, IF there is enough light outside to hold a race. Riders must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. Prime Points will count towards the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT. Helmets are mandatory!!
(Part of the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)


Saturday, April 23rd - The Lomo-to-Jonesville Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM:
This one will be held rain or shine, and is a Category 2 climb in this Series. The course starts in Lomo - which is the turn-off to Butte Meadows from Hwy. 32 - about 13 miles up the hill from Forest Ranch. There is a parking area across the street from the start location. The course goes up to the parking area in Jonesville. This is an amazingly beautiful ride - and you'll get in a good 20 miles of roundtrip riding - with awesome scenery! Registration will open at 8:30am at the Start location on Hwy. 32 - there is parking across the street in the parking area - with the first rider taking off at 9:01am.....and we will go in 1-minute intervals. Look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the start area. The Lomo-to-Jonesville climb is considered a Category 2 climb in the Series, and climbs approximately 2,100 feet over 10.2 miles.. For a map of the course, please visit the following link:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Lomo-to-Jonesville-Time-Trial

***And, I still need 1 volunteer to help me start the riders off that morning as well - 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.
HELD RAIN OR SHINE! Helmets are mandatory!
(Event #16 in the 25-Race 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series)

Saturday, April 23rd - The "Kids ONLY" Humboldt Road Race - 1:00PM:
From the bottom of the climb up to the main Power Lines (it's about half-way up Humboldt = 2 miles up, 400 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. This one is 2 miles long and climbs approximately 400 feet - so bring your climbing legs!! I will have water at the Start & Finish. We're going just up to the Power Lines - not all the way up to the top. 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. ***One Note - If enough older kids show, we may do a race up to the top of Humboldt too, depending upon help & logistics. For a map of the "Kids Only" course, please visit:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/The-Humboldt-Kids-Road-Race
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! Rain cancels!
(5-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - Juniors Category!!)

Sunday, April 24th - The Messilla Valley Circuit Race - 9:00AM:
This classic Circuit Race course is back for the month of April! 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 will be combined with the Category "B" race, but 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 points/laps in this race - points count towards 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
(35-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series).
HELD RAIN OR SHINE! Helmets are mandatory!

Monday, April 25th - The North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6:00pm:
Registration will open at 5:40pm for this 6:00pm 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. This is a training event to get y'all ready for those upcoming mountain bike races - and, in particular, the Bidwell Bump taking place on August 27th, 2011!! Hope you can make it out to this one!
Helmets are mandatory!
Rain or closed trails will always cancel this event!
(Part of the 2011 MTB R.A.C.E. Series)

A few of the other R.A.C.E. Events coming up in April 2011 - will have an updated calendar out soon!!!

Monday, April 25th - The North Rim MTB Race - 6:00pm

Tuesday, April 26th - The Tuesday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (WARNING - Primes every lap for this one!)(Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series)

Wednesday, April 27th - The Humboldt Road Race - 6:30am (Part of the 2011 Butt Road R.A.C.E. Series)

Wednesday, April 27th - The Fast 50 - 6:00pm

Thursday, April 28th - The Aguas Frias 25-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm (25-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)

Friday, April 29th - Sunday, May 1st - Um....okay......I'm gonna be working non-stop on the Wildflower Century for the next 70+ hours. R.A.C.E. will be back in action on Monday, May 2nd with one of the MTB races.


The 2011 Mother's Day Omnium Bicycle Race:

May 6th - Friday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (Double Points Event)

May 7th - The Lovelock-to-Inskip Uphill Time Trial - 9:00am (Extra Point Event in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Series)

May 7th - Aguas Frias 10-Mile Time Trial - 2:00pm (20 point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)

May 8th - The Coal Canyon Circuit Race - 9:00am (40 point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)


Also - coming soon.....the Twilight Crits & The Short-Track MTB Races. ;)

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

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Current Overall Standings in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series after 15 Events.................

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2011 BUTTE HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL SERIES AFTER 15 EVENTS:

Category "A" Overall Standings:
1. Kris Blee 303 points
2. Ben Wentland 263 points
3. Brad Foster 229 points
4. Jim Roberts 196 points
5. David Albrecht 173 points
6. Tim Olson 150 points
7. Luke Wentland 142 points
8. Mark Wolford 129 points
9. Rich Thurman 103 points
10. Josh Bullock 98 points
11. Aren Timmel 50 points
12. Lowell Moural, Jr. 36 points
13. Gary Towne 34 points
14. Gary Speer 28 points
15. Steve Wright 24 points
16. Jeff Galland 23 points
17. Tyler Honeyman 15 points
18. Anthony Ferretti 11 points
19. Sean Dugan 5 points

Category "B" Overall Standings:
1. Patrick Clark 413 points
2. John Touchette 265 points
3. Jay Coughlin 223 points
4. Chris Marking 205 points
5. Alex Roberson 131 points
6. Randy Will 106 points
7. Rudi Lange 81 points
8. David Dura 81 points
9. Chris Iufer 61 points
10. Chris Devine 42 points
11. Chris Gray 33 points
12. Eli Jones 30 points
13. Doug Adams 29 points
14. Tim Mallen 29 points
15. Ryan Tubbs 27 points
16. Dain Melton 23 points
17. Paul Begbie 17 points
18. Daniel Law 17 points
19. Ferdinand Batatan 15 points
20. Steve Chollet 15 points
21. Dave Hernandez 13 points
22. Colin Moakley 11 points
23. Boyd Sears 9 points
24. Don Curtis 7 points

Category "C" Overall Standings:
1. Rick Carhart 367 points
2. Skip Lees 227 points
3. Russ Fortier 122 points
4. Stephen Greenen 27 points
5. Ryan Laine 22 points
6. John Harris 21 points
7. Greg Hollis 19 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:
1. Sarah Johnston 142 points
2. Diann Harger 130 points
3. Janine Rood 125 points
4. Elizabeth Brent 104 points
5. Caryn Jones 71 points
6. Mindy McPherson 53 points
7. Teresa Kludt 46 points
8. Marley Anderson 27 points
9. Maggie Jones 27 points
10. Aliya Traficante 25 points
11. Mandi McKay 23 points
12. Deanna Wentland 23 points

Mens 50+ Category Overall Standings:
1. Mike Ruffner 392 points
2. Ryan Hiner 209 points
3. Gary Fowler 192 points
4. Byron Fountain 190 points
5. Jim Mensching 158 points
6. Phil Weintraub 82 points
7. Mike Trowbridge 74 points
8. Charles Locke 73 points
9. Mike Watson 57 points
10. Tom Tucker 35 points
11. Leif Peterson 33 points
12. John Alden 28 points
13. Lex Parker 26 points
14. Gary Witteman 25 points
15. Roy Holley 23 points
16. Doug Weseman 23 points
17. Jack Coots 19 points
18. Steve Chamberlain 17 points

Juniors Category Overall Standings:
1. Garrett Marking 374 points
2. Chris Lambert 299 points
3. Aliya Traficante 221 points
4. Davis Foster 53 points
5. Tim Wion 28 points

2011 BUTTE HILL CLIMB TIME TRIAL SERIES INFORMATION:

Hi Everyone! It's that time of year again - The 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series bicycling event will start up on Saturday, January 1st with the Humboldt Hill Climb Time Trial!! This Series 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 bicycle shop at the time. And, of course, there is now 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 COULD cancel the events. This is a FREE Series, so just come on out and take advantage of these great climbs and gain some good fitness(and fun!) for the upcoming cycling season!!

25 events - 260 Miles & 62,000 feet of total climbing - held over a 6-month period from January through June 2011!! 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 2011 - starting the first weekend in September with the Cohasset Hill Climb TT!

Build-up: The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2011 through June 2011. This Series follows a progression over 6 months - starting with the "easier" Category 5 climbs early in the year to get your legs ready and all warmed-up.....building up to Category 4 climbs....then Category 3....then Category 2.....then Category 1.....and ending with the biggest Hors Category climbs in June. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles - and get you ready for those hilly summertime Centuries, rides and races!!! It should also be noted that we are using a NEW Point Categorization for the Butte Hill Series(see below).

How does it work??? Below are each of the 25 Events in the 2011 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 5 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the finishers in each Hill Climb Time Trial - 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 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!!! Remember - I have all types of riders out there........from people who can climb Humboldt Road in 13 minutes(record pace!)......to me(I take 41 minutes to climb Humboldt)......and everyone in between, with all kinds of different bicycles out there!! This is a no-big-whoop Series - just go out, have fun, test yourself a bit on your bicycles, explore some new roads and climbs in the area.......and just do what you can out there!!! We are just out there to have fun, and gain some good fitness!! All are welcome to come on out!!

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. The results will be posted to the e-mail group, on Facebook, on Twitter and at ChicoBikedotcom.

EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event. It should also be noted - there may be an additional points awarded for "adverse conditons" - known as "misery points". 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 = 60-54-52-50-48-46-44-42-40-38-36-34-32-30-28-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in an Hors Category Time Trial gets 60 points, 2nd place gets 54, 3rd place gets 52, and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point....and it is like that for each of the Time Trials).

Cat. 1 Climb = 44-38-36-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Category 1 Time Trial gets 42 points, 2nd place gets 38 points and on down the line).

Cat. 2 Climb = 36-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Category 2 Time Trial gets 36 points, 2nd place gets 32 points and on down the line).

Cat. 3 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (1st place in a Cat. 3 Time Trial gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line).

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

Cat. 5 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 most 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 June or even July 2011. Reasons for a change in dates include snow and ice on the climbs, 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:

Saturday, January 1st - Humboldt Road Time Trial - Cat. 5 - approximately 3.4 miles & 700 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Sunday, January 2nd - Centerville Time Trial (From Covered Bridge to the gravel) - Cat. 5 - approximately 6.6 miles & 1,300 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, January 8th - Cherokee Time Trial - Cat. 5 - (Start at Coal Canyon Road - across from Wheelock Road - and go up Hwy. 70, turn right at Cherokee Road) - approximately 4.8 miles; 1,100 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, January 15th - Neal Road Time Trial - Cat. 5 - approximately 8.3 miles & 1,400 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, January 22nd - The Lime Saddle Time Trial - Cat. 4 - approximately 4.7 miles & 1,100 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, January 29th - Cohasset-to-Store Time Trial - Cat. 4 - approximately 5.1 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, February 5th - Pentz Road Time Trial - Cat. 4 - approximately 5.8 miles & 1,200 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, February 12th - Clark Road Time Trial - Cat. 4 - approximately 7.7 miles & 1,700 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Sunday, February 27th - The Dogtown Time Trial - Cat. 4 - 7.3 miles & 1,400 feet of climbing. - POSTPONED!

Saturday, March 5th - Honey Run Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,900 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, March 12th - Vilas Road Time Trial - Cat. 3 - (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas) - approximately 7 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Sunday, March 13th - Coutelenc Time Trial - Cat. 3 - (Just stay on Coutelenc) - approximately 6.8 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, March 19th - Dark Canyon Time Trial - Cat. 3 - approximately 3.5 miles & 2,200 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, March 26th - Lunt Road Time Trial(From Coal Canyon Road) - Cat. 3 - approximately 8.1 miles & 2,100 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, April 2nd - Table Mountain Time Trial (Wildflower Century Side) - Cat. 3 - approximately 5.3 miles & 1,600 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, April 9th - Forest Ranch-to-Lomo Time Trial - Cat. 2 - (starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows) - approximately 13.2 miles & 2,400 feet of climbing. - COMPLETED!

Saturday, April 23rd - Lomo-to-Jonesville Time Trial - Cat. 2 - (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows - ends at parking lot in Jonesville) - approximately 10.2 miles & 2,100 feet of climbing

Saturday, May 7th - Lovelock-to-Inskip Time Trial - Cat. 2 - approximately 10.4 miles & 2,800 feet of climbing.

Sunday, May 15th - Cohasset-to-Gravel Time Trial (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - Cat. 2 - approximately 9.4 miles & 2,900 feet of climbing.

Sunday, May 22nd - Garland Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 16.5 miles & 3,500 feet of climbing

Saturday, May 28th - The Pulga Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 17 miles & 4,500 feet of climbing.

Saturday, June 4th - The Hwy. 171 Time Trial - Cat. 1 - approximately 18.1 miles & 3,100 feet of climbing.

Saturday, June 11th - The Oro-Quincy Time Trial(Mass Start) - Hors Category - approximately 21.8 miles & 5,900 feet of climbing.

Saturday, June 18th - Toomes Camp Uphill Time Trial(Mass Start) - Hors Category - approximately 17.5 miles & 5,600 feet of climbing.

Saturday, June 25th - Jonesville Time Trial(Mass Start) - Hors Category - approximately 35.5 miles & 6,200 feet of climbing.

25 Climbs, approximately 260 total miles, and about 62,000 feet of total climbing, held over a 6-month period from January through June 2011(if dates need to be changed, we could go into July 2011). Consistency will be key to winning the Overall Series. This should provide you with plenty of good climbing and get you ready for some great Century riding, the Death Ride and some spring/summer races!!

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES: The following categories will be offered for the Series(see below). The winner in each category will receive the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes.

The Top 3 in each category will receive trophies:

Category "A" - Advanced.
Category "B" - Intermediate.
Category "C" - Novice, and slower climbers(like myself!)
Women's Category
Mens 50+ Category
Juniors (Looking at 10 to 16 years of age for this particular Category, but may be changed depending upon who shows up!).

***In addition - The rider who has the MOST points in the Series at the end will receive the "Grand Champion's" Plaque as well.

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. However, please note - if nobody, or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate that category. and add an additional category where the numbers allow it(these COULD include tandem categories, fixed gear category, Clydesdale category, or any other age Categories). At the end of the Series, we will have an Awards Ceremony at an establishment that would have us invade with cycling trophies/awards!! Hope to have some 2011 Butte Hill 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 2011! Although donations are always extremely appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles and having a good time!!! Also, this Series and ALL of the R.A.C.E. events are not associated with any cycling clubs, so you don't have to be a member of any club to take part in any of these events!!(Sorry - get asked that question all the time). 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, California

www.ChicoBike.com

Current Overall Standings in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series as of April 17th, 2011.............

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2011 BUTTE ROAD R.A.C.E. SERIES as of April 17th, 2011:

Category "A" Overall Standings:
1. Brad Foster 160 points
2. Corey Duren 95 points
3. Mark Wolford 81 points
4. Kevin Speacht 79 points
5. Luke Wentland 54 points
6. Mike Castaldo 54 points
7. Kris Blee 52 points
8. Aren Timmel 52 points
9. David Albrecht 43 points
10. Jeff Galland 37 points
11. Jesse Rushing 31 points
12. Mike Painter 31 points
13. Brian Rouse 27 points
14. Gary Speer 25 points
15. Rich Thurman 25 points
16. Dan Green 23 points
17. Sean Dugan 23 points
18. Scott Heather 21 points
19. Josh Bullock 21 points
20. Nicholas Louis 17 points
21. Doug Weseman 15 points
22. Matthew Carlson 13 points
23. Randy Moon 11 points

Category "B" Overall Standings:
1. Barry DeWitt 83 points
2. Matthew Carlson 70 points
3. Chris Iufer 68 points
4. Chris Marking 54 points
5. Steve Chollet 48 points
6. David Palmieri 43 points
7. Ferdinand Batatan 42 points
8. Doug Adams 39 points
9. David Klein 37 points
10. Darrin Reichel 35 points
11. Chris Gray 35 points
12. Rudi Lange 33 points
13. Jorge Ramirez 31 points
14. Tim Mallen 29 points
15. Dain Melton 27 points
16. Leif Peterson 27 points
17. David Palmeri 25 points
18. Russ Fowler 25 points
19. Greg Watkins 21 points
20. Rick Carhart 21 points
21. Dave Hernandez 19 points
22. Jerry Rempel 13 points
23. Boyd Sears 4 points

Category "C" Overall Standings:
1. Rick Carhart 43 points
2. Skip Lees 38 points

Women's Category Overall Standings:
1. Aliya Traficante 78 points
2. Caryn Jones 59 points
3. Janine Rood 43 points
4. Elizabeth Brent 37 points
5. Renee Fiack 35 points
6. Christine Bergmann 33 points
7. Diann Harger 33 points
8. Forough Molina 33 points
9. Lynda Carter 31 points
10. Doralee Rhodes 29 points
11. Annemarie Chadwick 27 points
12. Nicole Bateman 25 points
13. Lorna Andreatta 23 points

Men's Masters 50+ Category Overall Standings:
1. Ryan Hiner 116 points
2. Denny McKenney 101 points
3. Byron Fountain 83 points
4. Nelson Frink 64 points
5. Kurt Haskins 62 points
6. Mike Ruffner 56 points
7. Lex Parker 48 points
8. Phil Weintraub 46 points
9. Roy Holley 44 points
10. Doug Weseman 37 points
11. Mike Crumm 35 points
12. Lloyd Leighton 35 points
13. Bret DeWitt 33 points
14. Mike Trowbridge 31 points
15. Gary Fowler 27 points
16. Bill Bergmann 23 points
17. Michael Wood 5 points
18. Monty Sears 5 points

Juniors Category Overall Standings:
1. Garrett Marking 105 points
2. Chris Lambert 66 points
3. Owen Thomas 33 points
4. Aliya Traficante 33 points
5. David Watkins 27 points

2011 BUTTE ROAD R.A.C.E. SERIES INFORMATION:

Hi Everyone! After the great turn-out at last year's Butte County-area Road Races, we're going to be doing them again for the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series! This Series will go from January 2011 through September 2011. Most of the races will be starting at either 8:00AM or 9:00AM on the weekends - but some could be as early as 7:00AM.......and others starting as late as 10:00AM on some weekends. A list of various races that could(and probably will) be a part of the 2011 Series:

Messilla Valley Circuit Race
Table Mountain Road Race
Butte City Road Race
The Field of Dreams Road Race
Aguas Frias Road Race
Jonesville Road Race
Toomes Camp Road Race
The Oro-Quincy Road Race
Cohasset-to-Gravel Road Race
Coal Canyon Circuit Race
The Vilas Road Race
The Forest Ranch Road Race
Honey Run Road Race
The Nimshew Race
Wheelock Circuit Race
Grainland Road Race
Lunt Road Race
Troxel Circuit Race
Lomo Road Race
Ord Bend Road Race
The Belden Road Race
The Midway Road Race
Stirling City Road Race
The Bloom Circuit Race
Pinkston Canyon Circuit Race
The Chico Road Race
The Mini-Road Races, like Cohasset, Honey Run & Humboldt
and many others.

In addition, the Road R.A.C.E.s could be part of the various Omniums going on in 2011(Nutcracker, Rumpstomper, Devil's Kick, Rodneyums, Knockoffer, Bilirubin, among others.......think Friday Night Crit, Saturday Hill Climb or Flat TT and Sunday Road Race, etc.).

Why have this event?
Looking at cycling from an international view, "road racing" is one of the most prestigious aspects of bicycle racing. The greatest racing champions in the history of our great sport - Eddy Merckx, Lance Armstrong, Bernard Hinault, Jeanne Longo, Connie Carpenter, Fausto Coppi, Greg LeMond, Miguel Indurain, Gino Bartali - the list goes on and on and on. These riders were great "road racing" champions. The road race itself requires great stamina, strength, speed, skill and sense to win - or to place. To win a road race - or place highly in a road race consistently - is the epitome of a great cycle racing champion. This contest will track the most consistent riders in the area for road racing. The winner of this event will have a great opportunity for bragging rights - plus, they'll win the Series Championship Trophy, and whatever goodies we can give away! Not to mention......it's just fun - and a GREAT workout!

How does it work?
Okay, here are a few notes for the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series:

1. We will be using a variety of courses for this Series - including some flat courses, very hilly courses, somewhat hilly courses, some long courses, some short courses, circuit race courses(no Crits), some point-to-point courses, and so forth. The idea is to get a variety of course profiles going for the Series to test riders a bit. The Series starts in January 2011 and goes through September 2011. We will have the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series Awards Ceremony in October 2011 at a location to be determined.

2. ALL riders MUST sign in at the start of EACH event - There will be a small table at the Start/Finish location - just sign in at the table and you are good-to-go! Sign-ins normally start 30 minutes before the event takes place and closes about 1-2 minutes before the event starts. Rain or wet weather will normally not cancel the events. However, a couple of years ago we had some tremendous smoke from the Humboldt Fire in this area......which, in turn, may cancel some of the Road Races due to hazardous air quality. Also, quite a few USA Cycling rules apply to these races.....but we're not going to go rule-crazy out there......just ride safe, look out for your fellow rider and have a good time.....that's why we do these!

3. There will normally be 3 Categories racing at the Road Races - the Category "A" Event(Advanced riders), the Category "B" Event(Intermediate riders), and the combined Category "C"(Novice riders) & Junior Event(normally, riders under the age of 16). However, EACH Series Category will be picked separately(Women's, Masters, etc.). Category "A" races will normally start first, with the Category "B" races starting a couple of minutes later, and then the Category "C" & Junior races a couple minutes after the Bs. If you are not sure what Category you should enter, just talk to me at the Start and we'll get it all figured out.

4. Helmets are MANDATORY! So, please....please.....wear your helmet.

5. Volunteers - Water bottle hand-ups will be almost solely dependent upon volunteers at these events.......so bring a volunteer with ya!

6. All are welcome - you don't have to do the Series - just come on out and give this Road Race training/riding a shot! They're a GREAT workout! No license required, no entry fee - just sign in and RACE - and have fun!

7. Points are used to calculate the Overall Standings in the Series. The point breakdown is as follows:

30-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1, with an additional 3 points being given to each participant finishing each event.

So, 30 points goes to the winner, 24 points goes to 2nd place, 22 points goes to 3rd place and so on.........in addition to 3 more points just for doing the event. The rider with the MOST points at the end of the Series in their respective Category wins the Overall Title - and the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series Championship Trophy, plus whatever goodies we can give you. ALSO - There MAY be some additional points awarded in the Series for KOM/QOM - King & Queen of the Mountains......will be announced before each race. Also, many of the Road R.A.C.E.s in 2011 will be used in the various Omniums going on locally - 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, in the R.A.C.E. Omniums, the MOST points wins(many Omniums reverse this and have the least amount of points winning). Chico-area Omniums this year include: The Nutcracker, Devil's Kick, The Rumpstomper, multiple Rodneyums, Knockoffer and Field of Dreams.

If weather conditions are particularly harsh - or if a Road R.A.C.E. course is particularly harsh - we will add "misery" points to the totals. So, if it is pouring down rain at the Jonesville Road Race, we may add an additional 10 points for the "misery" involved in that race! In addition, most of the Mini-Road-Races held during the week(Humboldt Road Race, Cohasset Road Race, Troxel Race) will probably be counted towards the Overall Series, but with fewer points awarded(5 to the winner, 4 to 2nd, 3 to 3rd, 2 to 4th and everybody else gets 1 point).

Mini-Road Races: These are usually held during the weekdays.....either early in the morning or on some evenings.......and include a shorter distance "road race" event.....something like, the Chico Airport to the Cohasset Narrows, or Humboldt Road from bottom to top. For instance, we had the Wednesday Morning Humboldt Road Races at 6:00AM a couple of years ago and quite a few riders use to come out for those each week. In addition, we use to hold the Friday Night Cohasset Road Races at 6:00pm and lots of riders came out for those too! The idea is to get in a quick workout either before work in the AM - or a quick workout right after work in the PM, etc. Very minimal points awarded at the Mini-Road Races, but a great little workout - and a good way to gain a few additional points in the Overall Series. Remember - the key to winning the Series will be consistency - it's amazing what can happen by just showing up to race!

8. Although the races are advertised as having 3 Categories out on the course - Category A, Category B and Category C/Juniors - the Series itself has even more Championship Trophy Categories, including:

Category "A" - Advanced Riders
Category "B" - Intermediate Riders
Category "C" - Novice Riders
Women's Category
Men's Masters 50+ Category(in Cat. B)
Juniors Category (essentially, riders under 16 years of age)

***In addition - The rider who has the MOST points in the entire Series at the end will receive the "Grand Champion's" Plaque as well.

These are the Categories which all qualify for a Series Championship Trophy - as of NOW. We could add Categories if enough riders show up out there - so tell your friends! If nobody - or very few folks are in one category - we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it. As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event - this would have to be completely obvious to the Race Director).

NOTE - The R.A.C.E. Director reserves the right to re-classify you at any time(within reason and with plenty of notice). So, if you are just demolishing the field at the Category "B" races, it is a sure bet that I will upgrade you to Category "A".

In addition, winners medals or mini-trophies may be given out at some of the Road Race events for the winners in various categories............depending upon the very limited budget of the Race Director. I will try my best to have the Road Race Results out - as well as the Current Overall Series Standings - within 24 hours from the completion of the event. Results will be posted to the R.A.C.E. e-mail list, Facebook, Twitter and my blog. If you would like to be added to the R.A.C.E. e-mail list, just send me an e-mail with the word "ADD" in the subject line and send to ChicoCyclist@gmail.com.

9. Although donations to put on these events are always very very appreciated and accepted, this Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Road R.A.C.E.s in 2011! Although donations are always extremely appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles and having a good time! Also, ANY and ALL sponsorships for these events are highly welcome - so, if you'd like to sponsor the R.A.C.E. events, just let me know! Finally, this Series is not associated with any cycling clubs, so you don't have to be a member of any club to take part in any of these events(Sorry - get asked that question all the time).

10. The Race Director reserves the right to disqualify(DQ) any rider for unsafe riding or unsportsmanlike conduct at ANY time. Also, PLEASE - try not to use colorful language out there - especially with the little kids around watching the race at the finish line and so forth. ANY rider breaking these rules can be subject to disqualification from - not only the race - but from the entire Series. So, please - just do what ya always do and just be cool!

11. Finally, remember - these Road Race events are essentially for practice and exercise - we have fun out there and get a great little workout in, and we get to work on some quality cycling skills. 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, meet some new people, try some new roads & courses.....and maybe even get into a sanctioned Road Race at some point in time. Or not. Just have fun with it! We'll have trophies and hopefully some prizes & event T-shirts for the Series winners and placers - and definitely loads of fun....and pain and suffering. ;) But remember - it's all in good fun and will prove to be memorable!

Hope to see you out there!

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