Tonight's Airport Criterium is canceled. :(

It is with great regret and extreme sadness that tonight's Chico Airport Criterium is being canceled due to the rain. I am extremely sorry. Hoping that the weather will cooperate for Friday's Criterium.

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

2 Memorial Day R.A.C.E. Events!!

Monday, May 30th - The Memorial Day Table Mountain Road Race - 9:00AM:

Join us on Memorial Day for the Table Mountain Road Race!! This particular course was first used by the Chico Velo Cycling Club as a United States Cycling Federation Road Race course back 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. 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
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, Category C, Juniors Category going at 9:02AM. Women's, Masters, C & Juniors Categories will start with Category "B", but will be scored separately. Parking is available on the unfinished freeway overpass at the Start/Finish Line.
***Now, a word of warning about this Road Race - 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 USA Cycling 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!
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(40-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

Monday, May 30th - 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 2 hours 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!
RAIN OR CLOSED TRAILS WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Mountain Bike R.A.C.E. Series!)


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

2 R.A.C.E. Events on Sunday!!

Sunday, May 29th - The Lunt Road Race - 9:00AM:
This FREE point-to-point Road Race will be taking place THIS Sunday at 9:00am. Registration will open at 8:30AM at Durham Community Park(plenty of parking and bathrooms) in Durham, California(on Durham-Dayton Hwy) - just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile in the parking area. There will be one group starting, but different Categories scored for the race - Category "A", Category "B", Category "C", Masters 50+ Category, Women's Category and Juniors Category. The event will start at 9:00AM. The race course starts at Durham Community Park - takes Durham-Dayton Hwy to Durham-Pentz Road.....and on to Pentz Road(turn right).........then Pentz Road to Hwy. 70.......left on Hwy. 70 and up and up until the turn to Lunt Road(take right on Lunt Road) - the finish is at the top of the climb of Lunt Road. The race will be timed & scored. Route Arrows will mark the turns on the course. The point-to-point course is about 18 miles in length and includes about 1,800 feet of climbing........with the final climb of Lunt Road being the sting in the tail! ;) I will have one water container at the Start and Finish lines - and will be providing "some" SAG support during the race. If you ride in from Chico, Paradise or Oroville, it'd make for a great warm-up to ride to the Community Park - then race, then another good ride back to your home......some good riding time, with a little Road Race thrown in the middle for good measure! OR, just start and finish at the Community Park and you will still have some good riding time! Just come out and have some fun with it - it's just for training! For a map of the Road Race course, please click on this link:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/durham/684129157593486430
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(25-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)



Sunday, May 29th - The Chico Airport Criterium Kids/Juniors ONLY Race! - 1:00PM:
This event will be held at the Chico Airport Criterium course starting at 1:00pm! Registration will open at 12:40pm on Convair avenue at the Airport - with the event starting promptly at 1:00pm. 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
The Kids/Juniors Race will go for 30 Minutes PLUS 3 laps. Riders must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. Prime Points WILL count towards the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series. Mentors are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend in order to help out and teach the Junior riders about Criterium racing!
In addition, we will have some prizes to give out as Primes!
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT.
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series - Juniors Only!)

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

7 R.A.C.E. Events in 74 hours this weekend! :)

***Friday, May 27th - The Friday Night "Devils Takes The Hindmost" Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series) - DEVIL TAKES THE HINDMOST format!

***Saturday, May 28th - Garland Road Uphill Time Trial - MASS START TIME TRIAL - 9:00AM (Event #19 in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - AND, 25-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

***Saturday, May 28th - Kids ONLY Humboldt Road Race - 1:00PM (Part of the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - Juniors/Kids ONLY)

***Sunday, May 29th - The Lunt Road Race - 9:00AM (25-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

***Sunday, May 29th - The Kids ONLY Criterium - 1:00PM (Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series - Juniors ONLY!)

***Monday, May 30th - The Table Mountain Road Race - 9:00AM (40-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

***Monday, May 30th - The North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6:00PM (Part of the 2011 Mountain Bike R.A.C.E. Series!)



RACE INFORMATION:
All the R.A.C.E. Events are FREE to enter - the goal is to get you out there on your bicycles for fun & fitness!!


Friday, May 27th - The "Devil Takes The Hindmost" 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
***Now - the format: The "Devil Takes The Hindmost" is a format used in track racing......but we are using it out at the Criterium on this night. The races will go for 30 minutes at first......then, after that point, the rider who crosses the start/finish line LAST each lap will be pulled from the race. Once we are down to 2 riders left per Category, there will be 1 lap to go - and the race will be on. This is a tricky race - you MUST know where you are at all times once we reach the 30 minute mark - KNOW whether or not you are in last place coming across the line......the Devil has a tendency to take the unsuspecting in these races!! If I call you OUT, you must pull out of the race.
The Category C and Juniors Race will go for 20 Minutes PLUS 3 laps. 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!
(DOUBLE POINT EVENT in the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)



Saturday, May 28th - The Garland Road Uphill Time Trial (starts at the bottom of Humboldt Road here in Chico) - 9:00AM - MASS START EVENT:
Registration will open at 8:30am at the bottom of Humboldt Road here in Chico. Due to the length of this climb, we will be starting as a "group", but each rider will be timed to the top of the climb. The Start will be at 9:00AM. Look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the Starting area at the bottom of Humboldt Road - near Stilson Canyon Road - here in Chico in order to sign in. The Garland Time Trial course is approximately 16.5 miles in length and has about 3,500 feet of total climbing - and is considered a Category 1 climb in the 2011 25-race Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - AND, will also count towards this year's Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series! The Time Trial starts at the bottom of Humboldt, goes up to Hwy. 32 to Forest Ranch - then, past Forest Ranch - and all the way up to the intersection of Hwy. 32 & Garland Road. For a map of the Garland Road Uphill Time Trial, please visit:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/The-Garland-TT-1
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Event #19 in the 25-race Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - Category 1 Climb in the Series)
(Also, a 25-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)



Saturday, May 28th - 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
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(5-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - Juniors Category!!)


Sunday, May 29th - The Lunt Road Race - 9:00AM:
This FREE point-to-point Road Race will be taking place THIS Sunday at 9:00am. Registration will open at 8:30AM at Durham Community Park(plenty of parking and bathrooms) in Durham, California(on Durham-Dayton Hwy) - just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile in the parking area. There will be one group starting, but different Categories scored for the race - Category "A", Category "B", Category "C", Masters 50+ Category, Women's Category and Juniors Category. The event will start at 9:00AM. The race course starts at Durham Community Park - takes Durham-Dayton Hwy to Durham-Pentz Road.....and on to Pentz Road(turn right).........then Pentz Road to Hwy. 70.......left on Hwy. 70 and up and up until the turn to Lunt Road(take right on Lunt Road) - the finish is at the top of the climb of Lunt Road. The race will be timed & scored. Route Arrows will mark the turns on the course. The point-to-point course is about 18 miles in length and includes about 1,800 feet of climbing........with the final climb of Lunt Road being the sting in the tail! ;) I will have one water container at the Start and Finish lines - and will be providing "some" SAG support during the race. If you ride in from Chico, Paradise or Oroville, it'd make for a great warm-up to ride to the Community Park - then race, then another good ride back to your home......some good riding time, with a little Road Race thrown in the middle for good measure! OR, just start and finish at the Community Park and you will still have some good riding time! Just come out and have some fun with it - it's just for training! For a map of the Road Race course, please click on this link:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/durham/684129157593486430
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(25-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)



Sunday, May 29th - The Chico Airport Criterium Kids/Juniors ONLY Race! - 1:00PM:
This event will be held at the Chico Airport Criterium course starting at 1:00pm! Registration will open at 12:40pm on Convair avenue at the Airport - with the event starting promptly at 1:00pm. 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
The Kids/Juniors Race will go for 30 Minutes PLUS 3 laps. Riders must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. Prime Points WILL count towards the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series. Mentors are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend in order to help out and teach the Junior riders about Criterium racing!
In addition, we will have some prizes to give out as Primes!
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT.
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series - Juniors Only!)


Monday, May 30th - The Memorial Day Table Mountain Road Race - 9:00AM:
Join us on Memorial Day for the Table Mountain Road Race!! This particular course was first used by the Chico Velo Cycling Club as a United States Cycling Federation Road Race course back 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. 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
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, Category C, Juniors Category going at 9:02AM. Women's, Masters, C & Juniors Categories will start with Category "B", but will be scored separately. Parking is available on the unfinished freeway overpass at the Start/Finish Line.
***Now, a word of warning about this Road Race - 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 USA Cycling 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!
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(40-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)


Monday, May 30th - 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 2 hours 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!
RAIN OR CLOSED TRAILS WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Mountain Bike R.A.C.E. Series!)


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

R.A.C.E. Events for the week of May 24th - May 30th, 2011................

R.A.C.E. EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 24th - MAY 30th:

Tuesday, May 24th - 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, May 25th - The Fast 50 - 6:00pm

Wednesday, May 25th - The North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6:00pm (Part of the 2011 MTB R.A.C.E. Series)

Thursday, May 26th - The Aguas Frias 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm (10-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)

Friday, May 27th - The Friday Night "Devils Takes The Hindmost" Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series) - DEVIL TAKES THE HINDMOST format!

Saturday, May 28th - Garland Road Uphill Time Trial - MASS START TIME TRIAL - 9:00AM (Event #19 in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - AND, 25-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

Saturday, May 28th - Kids ONLY Humboldt Road Race - 1:00PM (Part of the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - Juniors/Kids ONLY)

Sunday, May 29th - The Lunt Road Race - 9:00AM (25-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

Sunday, May 29th - The Kids ONLY Criterium - 1:00PM (Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series - Juniors ONLY!)

Monday, May 30th - The Table Mountain Road Race - 9:00AM (40-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

Monday, May 30th - The North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6:00PM (Part of the 2011 Mountain Bike R.A.C.E. Series!)


RACE INFORMATION:

All the R.A.C.E. Events are FREE to enter - the goal is to get you out there on your bicycles for fun & fitness!!


Tuesday, May 24th - 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. 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!
(WARNING - Primes every lap for this one!)
(Part of the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)


Wednesday, May 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 2 hours 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!
RAIN OR CLOSED TRAILS WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Mountain Bike R.A.C.E. Series!)


Wednesday, May 25th - 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
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!


Thursday, May 26th - Aguas Frias 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. Come on out after work and give this one a shot! A map of this course can be found here:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Aguas-Frias-10-Mile-Time-Trial
The Start/Finish location of this event is on Aguas Frias Road - just south of Dayton 4-Corners - by the Stop Ahead Sign......look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the Start Area. And remember - if you are running late to get to the start, it is OKAY - I will still start and time you!(Well, as long as you don't get there around 9pm or so.....I might be gone by then ;)
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(10-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series!)


Friday, May 27th - The "Devil Takes The Hindmost" 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
***Now - the format: The "Devil Takes The Hindmost" is a format used in track racing......but we are using it out at the Criterium on this night. The races will go for 30 minutes at first......then, after that point, the rider who crosses the start/finish line LAST each lap will be pulled from the race. Once we are down to 2 riders left per Category, there will be 1 lap to go - and the race will be on. This is a tricky race - you MUST know where you are at all times once we reach the 30 minute mark - KNOW whether or not you are in last place coming across the line......the Devil has a tendency to take the unsuspecting in these races!! If I call you OUT, you must pull out of the race.
The Category C and Juniors Race will go for 20 Minutes PLUS 3 laps. 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!
(DOUBLE POINT EVENT in the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)


Saturday, May 28th - The Garland Road Uphill Time Trial (starts at the bottom of Humboldt Road here in Chico) - 9:00AM - MASS START EVENT:
Registration will open at 8:30am at the bottom of Humboldt Road here in Chico. Due to the length of this climb, we will be starting as a "group", but each rider will be timed to the top of the climb. The Start will be at 9:00AM. Look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the Starting area at the bottom of Humboldt Road - near Stilson Canyon Road - here in Chico in order to sign in. The Garland Time Trial course is approximately 16.5 miles in length and has about 3,500 feet of total climbing - and is considered a Category 1 climb in the 2011 25-race Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - AND, will also count towards this year's Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series! The Time Trial starts at the bottom of Humboldt, goes up to Hwy. 32 to Forest Ranch - then, past Forest Ranch - and all the way up to the intersection of Hwy. 32 & Garland Road. For a map of the Garland Road Uphill Time Trial, please visit:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/The-Garland-TT-1
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Event #19 in the 25-race Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - Category 1 Climb in the Series)
(Also, a 25-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)


Saturday, May 28th - 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
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(5-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - Juniors Category!!)


Sunday, May 29th - The Lunt Road Race - 9:00AM:
This FREE point-to-point Road Race will be taking place THIS Sunday at 9:00am. Registration will open at 8:30AM at Durham Community Park(plenty of parking and bathrooms) in Durham, California(on Durham-Dayton Hwy) - just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile in the parking area. There will be one group starting, but different Categories scored for the race - Category "A", Category "B", Category "C", Masters 50+ Category, Women's Category and Juniors Category. The event will start at 9:00AM. The race course starts at Durham Community Park - takes Durham-Dayton Hwy to Durham-Pentz Road.....and on to Pentz Road(turn right).........then Pentz Road to Hwy. 70.......left on Hwy. 70 and up and up until the turn to Lunt Road(take right on Lunt Road) - the finish is at the top of the climb of Lunt Road. The race will be timed & scored. Route Arrows will mark the turns on the course. The point-to-point course is about 18 miles in length and includes about 1,800 feet of climbing........with the final climb of Lunt Road being the sting in the tail! ;) I will have one water container at the Start and Finish lines - and will be providing "some" SAG support during the race. If you ride in from Chico, Paradise or Oroville, it'd make for a great warm-up to ride to the Community Park - then race, then another good ride back to your home......some good riding time, with a little Road Race thrown in the middle for good measure! OR, just start and finish at the Community Park and you will still have some good riding time! Just come out and have some fun with it - it's just for training! For a map of the Road Race course, please click on this link:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/durham/684129157593486430
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(25-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)


Sunday, May 29th - The Chico Airport Criterium Kids/Juniors ONLY Race! - 1:00PM:
This event will be held at the Chico Airport Criterium course starting at 1:00pm! Registration will open at 12:40pm on Convair avenue at the Airport - with the event starting promptly at 1:00pm. 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
The Kids/Juniors Race will go for 30 Minutes PLUS 3 laps. Riders must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. Prime Points WILL count towards the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series. Mentors are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend in order to help out and teach the Junior riders about Criterium racing!
In addition, we will have some prizes to give out as Primes!
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT.
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series - Juniors Only!)


Monday, May 30th - The Memorial Day Table Mountain Road Race - 9:00AM:
Join us on Memorial Day for the Table Mountain Road Race!! This particular course was first used by the Chico Velo Cycling Club as a United States Cycling Federation Road Race course back 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. 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
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, Category C, Juniors Category going at 9:02AM. Women's, Masters, C & Juniors Categories will start with Category "B", but will be scored separately. Parking is available on the unfinished freeway overpass at the Start/Finish Line.
***Now, a word of warning about this Road Race - 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 USA Cycling 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!
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(40-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)


Monday, May 30th - 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 2 hours 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!
RAIN OR CLOSED TRAILS WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Mountain Bike R.A.C.E. Series!)


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

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

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

Friday, May 20th - The Friday Night 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. 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, May 21st - The Grainland Road Uphill Time Trial has been postponed. Apologies to all.......will be back at a later date.


Sunday, May 22nd - The Messilla Valley Circuit Race - 9:00AM:
This classic Circuit Race course is back for the month of May! 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 9:01AM, and if there are enough riders, the Junior and Category C event will start at 9:02AM(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
(40-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series).
HELD RAIN OR SHINE! Helmets are mandatory!


Monday, May 23rd - 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)

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

RESULTS FROM RIVER ROAD 10-MILE TIME TRIAL - MAY 19th, 2011..............

COMBINED RESULTS FROM TONIGHT'S RIVER ROAD 10-MILE TIME TRIAL - MAY 19th, 2011:

Kris Blee 24:42
Tim Olson 24:49
Tom Tucker 25:50
Mike Ruffner 25:54
Nicholas Louis 26:00 (Fixed Gear)
Luke Wentland 26:04
Ben Wentland 27:02
Garrett Marking 27:49
Jim Mensching 28:45
Chris Marking 29:46
Steve Nelson 30:43
Skip Lees 31:37
Rick Carhart 33:00 (Flatted)
Doug Adams DNF - Mechanical
Jeff Ochs DNF - Mechanical

CATEGORY RESULTS FROM RIVER ROAD 10-MILE TIME TRIAL - MAY 19th, 2011:

Category "A" Results:
Kris Blee 24:42
Tim Olson 24:49
Nicholas Louis 26:00 (Fixed Gear)
Luke Wentland 26:04
Ben Wentland 27:02
Jeff Ochs DNF - Mechanical

Category "B" Results:
Garrett Marking 27:49
Chris Marking 29:46
Steve Nelson 30:43
Rick Carhart 33:00 (Flatted)
Doug Adams DNF - Mechanical

Masters 50+ Category Results:
Tom Tucker 25:50
Mike Ruffner 25:54
Jim Mensching 28:45
Skip Lees 31:37

Women's Category Results:
No Riders. :(

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

No Criterium tonight. :(

It is with great sadness and extreme regret that we must cancel tonight's Airport Criterium. Weather report is calling for more rain tonight. I am sorry. But - not to worry - we still have over 500 Criteriums left this season. ;)

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

R.A.C.E. Events for May 10th - May 16th...........

R.A.C.E. Events for May 10th - May 16th, 2011:

Tuesday - Airport Criterium - 6pm & 7pm
Wednesday - The Fast 50 - 6pm
Wednesday - North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6pm
Thursday - Aguas Frias 10-mile Time Trial - 6pm
Friday - Airport Criterium - 6pm & 7pm
Saturday - The Wheelock Circuit Race - 9am
Saturday - Kids "ONLY" Humboldt Road Race - 1pm
Sunday - The Cohasset-to-the-Gravel Uphill Time Trial - 9am
Monday - North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6pm


Tuesday, May 10th - 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. 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, May 11th - 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 2 hours 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!
RAIN OR CLOSED TRAILS WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 MTB R.A.C.E. Series)


Wednesday, May 11th - 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, May 12th - Aguas Frias 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. Come on out after work and give this one a shot! A map of this course can be found here:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Aguas-Frias-10-Mile-Time-Trial
The Start/Finish location of this event is on Aguas Frias Road - just south of Dayton 4-Corners - by the Stop Ahead Sign......look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the Start Area. And remember - if you are running late to get to the start, it is OKAY - I will still start and time you!(Well, as long as you don't get there around 9pm or so.....might be gone by then ;)
Held Rain or Shine!
Helmets are mandatory!
(10-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series!)


Friday, May 13th - 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. 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, May 14th - The Wheelock Circuit Race - 9:00AM:
The Wheelock Circuit Race is back for 2011!!! Registration will open at 8:30am at Spring Valley School on Pentz Road (near the intersection of Hwy. 70 - this is the lunch stop for the Wildflower Century). The event, as usual, is FREE! The Start/Finish Line is on Pentz Road - just in front of the school. The Category "A" event will start at 9:00am; the Category "B" event will start at 9:01am; and the Category "C" & "Juniors" event will start at 9:02am. This course is approximately 6.4 miles in length and climbs 400+ feet per lap. The Category "A" and "B" groups will each do 5 laps, for a total of 32 miles and 2,000+ feet of climbing. The Category "C" group will do 3 laps, for a total of 19.2 miles and 1,200 feet of climbing. The course Starts/Finishes at Spring Valley School, and goes in a clockwise direction - Pentz Road, Hwy. 70, Wheelock Road, Durham-Pentz Road, and back on Pentz Road to the finish. For a map of this course, please visit:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Wheelock-Circuit-Race
Again, most USA Cycling rules apply to these races - you know, WEAR YOUR HELMET, don't ride like a nutcase, be safe, and all that good stuff. Water bottle hand-ups will be SOLELY dependent upon volunteers - so, if ya have a volunteer, bring 'em out!! I will bring "some" water out, but not a ton. A mention about Tri Bars - You can have Tri Bars on your bicycle - BUT, you must NOT use them if you are in a pack or paceline! Normally, in a USA Cycling mass-start race, you would not be allowed to have them on your bicycle - but I know many of us like them on our bicycles and use them for training/triathlons/TTs. This isn't the World Championships - we do these Circuit Races for fun, fitness and practice - but please do NOT use your Tri Bars in a pack/paceline situation. Thanks!!
Held rain or shine!
Helmets are mandatory!
(40-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)


Saturday, May 14th - 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
RAIN CANCELS!
Helmets are mandatory!
(5-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - Juniors Category!!)



Sunday, May 15th - The Cohasset-to-the-Gravel Uphill Time Trial (from Nicalog to the end of Cohasset Road) - 9:00AM:
The next event in the 25-race 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series is this Sunday morning - The Cohasset-to-the-Gravel Uphill Time Trial (Starts at Nicalog Rd. & Cohasset Rd.).......rain or shine! 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 at Nicalog Rd. & Cohasset Rd.(look for the dirt/gravel parking area - this is the same starting area used for the Cohasset Uphill Time Trial) - look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the Starting area. The Cohasset-to-the-Gravel Uphill Time Trial course is 9.4 miles in length and has about 2,900 feet of total climbing - and is considered a Category 2 climb in the Series. The Time Trial goes all the way up Cohasset Road - past the Store - and keeps going until the road eventually turns to gravel(the finish is just before the gravel road starts). For a map of the Cohasset-to-the-Gravel Uphill Time Trial course, please visit:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Cohasset-Gravel-TT
Held Rain or Shine!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Event #18 in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series!)


Monday, May 16th - 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 2 hours 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!
RAIN OR CLOSED TRAILS WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 MTB R.A.C.E. Series)

A few of the other R.A.C.E. Events coming up in May 2011:

Tuesday, May 17th - The Tuesday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm - DEVIL TAKES THE HINDMOST! (Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series)

Wednesday, May 18th - The Humboldt Road Race - 6:30am (Part of the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)

Wednesday, May 18th - The Fast 50 - 6:00pm

Thursday, May 19th - The River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm (10-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)

Friday, May 20th - The Friday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series)

Saturday, May 21st - The Messilla Valley Circuit Race - 9:00am

Sunday, May 22nd - The Garland Road Uphill Time Trial(Mass Start Time Trial) - 9:00am (Event #19 in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series!)

Sunday, May 22nd - The "Kids Only" Humboldt Road Race - 1:00pm (5-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - Juniors Category!!)

Monday, May 23rd - The North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6:00pm

Tuesday, May 24th - 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, May 25th - The Humboldt Road Race - 6:30am (Part of the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series)

Wednesday, May 25th - The Fast 50 - 6:00pm

Wednesday, May 25th - Short-Track Mountain Bike Racing - 6:00pm (Part of the 2011 MTB R.A.C.E. Series)

Thursday, May 26th - The Aguas Frias 25-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm (25-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series)

Friday, May 27th - The Friday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm (Part of the 2011 Chico Criterium Series)

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

2 Time Trials today!

Stage #2 in the Mother's Day Omnium Bicycle Race - Saturday, May 7th - The Lovelock-to-Inskip Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM:

This is the Event #17 in the 25-race Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series, and counts as an extra-point event! This 10.4 mile course climbs approximately 2,800 feet - starting at the little town of Lovelock and finishing up near Inskip. This is considered a Category 2 climb in the Butte Series. However, because it is part of the Mother's Day Omnium, we will be awarding an extra 3-points in this one. Registration will open at 8:30am just up the road from the intersection of The Skyway & Coutelenc Road. Keep driving/riding on The Skyway until you see me and the R.A.C.E.mobile - there is a large dirt parking area off to the side of the road........this is the Start location for the Time Trial - it's about a mile past the intersection of The Skyway & Coutelenc Road. The finish is just before we get into the little town of Inskip. A map of this course can be found here:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Lovelock-to-Inskip-Uphill-TT

And let me say this - it is amazingly beautiful up there!!! First rider will go off at 9:01am and we will go in 1-minute intervals - and remember, it's just you against the clock - no big whoop - just go out there and have fun!!!
Helmets are mandatory. Event will be held rain or shine!
(Event #17 in the 25-Race 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - EXTRA POINTS awarded in the Hill Climb Series for this one!)

Stage #3 in the 2011 Mother's Day Omnium Bicycle Race - Saturday, May 7th - The Field of Dreams Time Trial - 2:00PM:

A newer rolling course Time Trial! Registration will open at 1:30pm at Spring Valley School on Pentz Road - the first rider will go off at 2:01pm......and we will go in 1-Minute Intervals. This Time Trial is approximately 12.6 miles in length and includes some rolling terrain - for a total elevation gain of about 680 feet. The course itself is just one big loop - 1 lap for everyone. So, you'll have a chance to experience wind direction from a variety of locations!! The Start/Finish is at Spring Valley School(the Lunch Stop of the Wildflower Century) on Pentz Road - you'll go to Hwy. 70 to Clark Road, take Clark Road to Durham Pentz Road, then Durham Pentz back to Pentz Road to the finish at the school.......all right-hand turns. The course will be marked with Route Arrows. A map of this course can be found here:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Field-of-Dreams-Time-Trial-LongCourse

Helmets are mandatory. Event will be held rain or shine!
(20-point Event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series!)

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

Stage #1 Results - The Friday Night Criterium - May 6th, 2011.......................

STAGE #1 RESULTS - THE FRIDAY NIGHT CHICO AIRPORT CRITERIUM - May 6th, 2011:

Category "A" Results:
1. Mike Trowbridge (24 points + 8 Prime Points = 32 points)
2. Leif Peterson (20 points + 2 Prime Points = 22 points)
3. Luke Wentland (18 points + 4 Prime Points = 22 points)
4. Ben Wentland (16 points + 3 Prime Points = 19 points)

Category "B" Results:
1. Barry DeWitt (24 points + 6 Prime Points = 30 points)
2. David Watkins (20 points)
3. Eric Ayars (18 points)
4. Greg Watkins (16 points + 4 Prime Points = 20 points)
5. Gus Ferre (14 points + 2 Prime Points = 16 points)
6. Garrett Marking (12 points + 4 Prime Points = 16 points)
7. Jorge Ramirez (10 points)
8. Chris Marking (8 points)
9. Chris Iufer (6 points)
10. Cavan Williams (4 points)

Masters 50+ Results:
1. Ryan Hiner (24 points)

Category "C" Results:
1. Mindy McPherson (24 points + 4 Prime Points = 28 points)
2. Deanna Wentland (20 points + 4 Prime Points = 24 points)
3. Jamie Hazelton (18 points)

Juniors Category Results:
1. Garrett Marking (24 points + 8 Prime Points = 32 points)
2. Chris Lambert (20 points + 2 Prime Points = 22 points)
3. Aliya Traficante (18 points + 2 Prime Points = 20 points)
4. Erik Lambert (16 points)
5. Stefan Ayars (14 points + 4 Prime Points = 18 points)
6. Joey Dugan (12 points)
7. Dutch Wentland (10 points)
8. Damian Ramirez (8 points + 2 Prime Points = 10 points)
9. Kaleb Traficante (6 points)
10. Dominic Wentland (4 points + 4 Prime Points = 8 points)

CURRENT OVERALL STANDINGS IN THE 2011 MOTHER'S DAY OMNIUM BICYCLE RACE AFTER STAGE #1:

Category "A" Overall Standings after Stage #1:
1. Mike Trowbridge 32 points
2. Leif Peterson 22 points
2. Luke Wentland 22 points
4. Ben Wentland 19 points

Category "B" Overall Standings after Stage #1:
1. Barry DeWitt 30 points
2. David Watkins 20 points
2. Greg Watkins 20 points
4. Eric Ayars 18 points
5. Gus Ferre 16 points
5. Garrett Marking 16 points
7. Jorge Ramirez 10 points
8. Chris Marking 8 points
9. Chris Iufer 6 points
10. Cavan Williams 4 points

Masters 50+ Overall Standings after Stage #1:
1. Ryan Hiner 24 points

Category "C" Overall Standings after Stage #1:
1. Mindy McPherson 28 points
2. Deanna Wentland 24 points
3. Jamie Hazelton 18 points

Juniors Category Overall Standings after Stage #1:
1. Garrett Marking 32 points
2. Chris Lambert 22 points
3. Aliya Traficante 20 points
4. Stefan Ayars 18 points
5. Erik Lambert 16 points
6. Joey Dugan 12 points
7. Dutch Wentland 10 points
7. Damian Ramirez 10 points
9. Dominic Wentland 8 points
10. Kaleb Traficante 6 points

THE MOTHER'S DAY OMNIUM BICYCLE RACE
May 6th, 7th & 8th, 2011
4 Stages over 3 Days
Chico & Oroville, California
www.ChicoBike.com

Hi Everyone!! The Mother's Day Omnium Bicycle Race is being held this weekend - May 6th, 7th & 8th, 2011! The format is 4 stages over 3 days - and, again, an Omnium is just a bicycle stage race using points rather than time....and you don't have to do one stage in order to do the next stage.....and can get into the Omnium by completing any of the stages. The 4 stages involved in this weekend's Mother's Day Omnium Bicycle Race include the following:

Stage #1 - Friday, May 6th - The Chico Airport Friday Night Criterium (Double Point Event in the 2011 Chico Criterium Series) - 6:00pm & 7:00pm.

Stage #2 - Saturday, May 7th - The Lovelock-to-Inskip Uphill Time Trial (An Extra Point Event in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series) - 9:00AM

Stage #3 - Saturday, May 7th - The Field of Dreams 12.6 mile Time Trial (A rolling Time Trial.......also a 20-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series) - 2:00PM

Stage #4 - Sunday, May 8th - The Coal Canyon Circuit Race (40-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series) - 9:00AM

***See "Route Information" below for details on each of the stages.

CATEGORIES OFFERED:

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

How does it work??? And what in the world is an "Omnium" bicycle race???
Okay, in this scenario, an Omnium is just a Stage Race bicycle 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 Mother's Day Omnium(see Categories listed above). There is NO entry fee for competing in this event, but donations are always extremely appreciated and welcome!! 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 some of the rules pertaining to the Mother's Day Omnium. And remember - the only reason we're doing this Omnium is for fun & 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 Title. We will have some prizes to give away to the winners and top placers - and Medals will be awarded to the winners after the event.

POINT BREAKDOWN PER STAGE:

Stage #1 - Friday, May 6th - The Friday Night Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm:
(Yes, Prime points will count towards the Omnium! Many Primes will be offered.)
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

Stage #2 - Saturday, May 7th - The Lovelock-to-Inskip Uphill Time Trial - 9:00am:
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

Stage #3 - Saturday, May 7th - The Field of Dreams 12.6-Mile Time Trial - 2:00pm:
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

Stage #4 - Sunday, May 8th - The Coal Canyon Circuit Race - 9:00am:
1st = 36 points
2nd = 30 points
3rd = 28 points
4th = 26 points
5th = 24 points
6th = 22 points
7th = 20 points
8th = 18 points
9th = 16 points
10th = 14 points
11th = 12 points
12th = 10 points
13th = 8 points
14th = 6 points
15th = 4 points
16th = 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 disqualify anyone deemed cheating, unsafe or unsportsmanlike(no worries - just be cool like always and all will be good!!). Aero equipment can be used in the 3rd stage. Helmets are mandatory in ALL stages.

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 Field of Dreams Time Trial will be declared the Overall Winner of the Mother's Day Omnium Bicycle Race.

2011 MOTHER'S DAY OMNIUM ROUTE INFORMATION:

Stage # 1 - Friday, May 6th - 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. Riders must sign in and wear a helmet in order to compete. Prime Points will count towards the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series AND the Mother's Day Omnium!
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT. Helmets are mandatory!!
(DOUBLE POINT EVENT in the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)

Stage #2 - Saturday, May 7th - The Lovelock-to-Inskip Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM:
This is the Event #17 in the 25-race Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series, and counts as an extra-point event! This 10.4 mile course climbs approximately 2,800 feet - starting at the little town of Lovelock and finishing up near Inskip. This is considered a Category 2 climb in the Butte Series. However, because it is part of the Mother's Day Omnium, we will be awarding an extra 3-points in this one. Registration will open at 8:30am just up the road from the intersection of The Skyway & Coutelenc Road. Keep driving/riding on The Skyway until you see me and the R.A.C.E.mobile - there is a large dirt parking area off to the side of the road........this is the Start location for the Time Trial - it's about a mile past the intersection of The Skyway & Coutelenc Road. The finish is just before we get into the little town of Inskip. A map of this course can be found here:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Lovelock-to-Inskip-Uphill-TT.
And let me say this - it is amazingly beautiful up there!!! First rider will go off at 9:01am and we will go in 1-minute intervals - and remember, it's just you against the clock - no big whoop - just go out there and have fun!!!
Helmets are mandatory. Event will be held rain or shine!
(Event #17 in the 25-Race 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - EXTRA POINTS awarded in the Hill Climb Series for this one!)

Stage #3 - Saturday, May 7th - The Field of Dreams Time Trial - 2:00PM:
A newer rolling course Time Trial! Registration will open at 1:30pm at Spring Valley School on Pentz Road - the first rider will go off at 2:01pm......and we will go in 1-Minute Intervals. This Time Trial is approximately 12.6 miles in length and includes some rolling terrain - for a total elevation gain of about 680 feet. The course itself is just one big loop - 1 lap for everyone. So, you'll have a chance to experience wind direction from a variety of locations!! The Start/Finish is at Spring Valley School(the Lunch Stop of the Wildflower Century) on Pentz Road - you'll go to Hwy. 70 to Clark Road, take Clark Road to Durham Pentz Road, then Durham Pentz back to Pentz Road to the finish at the school.......all right-hand turns. The course will be marked with Route Arrows. A map of this course can be found here:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Field-of-Dreams-Time-Trial-LongCourse
Helmets are mandatory. Event will be held rain or shine!
(20-point Event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series!)


Stage #4 - Sunday, May 8th - The Coal Canyon Circuit Race - 9:00AM:
This 5.9 mile long loop goes over rolling terrain and climbs approximately 290 feet per lap. Will suit a variety of riders. Registration will open at 8:30am NEAR the intersection of Coal Canyon Road-Wheelock Road & Hwy. 70. The Category "A" Race will go off at 9:00AM, the Category "B" Race will go at 9:01AM, and the Category "C" & Juniors Race will go at 9:02AM. Category "A" & "B" Riders will do 6 laps each - for a total of 35.4 Miles and 1,740 feet of total climbing. The Category "C" & Junior Race will go 3 laps - for a total of 17.7 Miles and 870 feet of total climbing. Women's & Masters 50+ Categories will start with Category "B", but be picked seperately. The Start/Finish Line is located on Coal Canyon Road - just up the road from the intersection of Wheelock Road & Hwy. 70. You will travel in a clockwise direction from Coal Canyon Road to Hwy. 70....and back to Coal Canyon Road....for one lap. For a map of this course, please visit:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Coal-Canyon-Circuit-Race

Water bottle hand-ups will be solely dependent upon volunteers. Parking is somewhat available at the Start/Finish area of the course - but the best bet is to park at Spring Valley School and just ride down to the Start Area on Coal Canyon Road........approximately 2.7 miles away from the school(and downhill when heading to Coal Canyon). Most USA Cycling rules apply to these races - you know, WEAR YOUR HELMET, don't ride like a nutcase, and all that good stuff. Sandbaggers are strongly discouraged (a Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider racing a Category "B" or "C" race - must be completely obvious to the Race Director). A mention about Tri Bars - You can have Tri Bars on your bicycle - BUT, you must NOT use them if you are in a pack or paceline - especially on this course! Normally, in a USA Cycling sanctioned race, you would not be allowed to have them on your bicycle in a mass-start event like this one - but I know many of us like them on our bicycles and use them for training. This isn't the World Championships - we do these Circuit Races for fun, fitness and practice - but please do NOT use your Tri Bars in a pack/paceline situation.
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! Event will be held rain or shine!
(40-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

Hope to see you out there!!!! :)

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