Results from The Jonesville Road Race - July 30th, 2011.............

RESULTS FROM THE JONESVILLE ROAD RACE - JULY 30th, 2011:
Conditions: Warm....then warmer!

For some photos of today's Road Race, please visit the following link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/

1. Rich Thurman 2:08:32
2. Kevin Speacht 2:10:58
3. Michael Smith 2:13:52
4. Mike Castaldo 2:19:19
5. Charlie Dawson 2:19:19
6. Jason Williams 2:32:20
7. Kristopher Blee 2:37:02
8. Ryan Hiner 2:43:02
9. Luke Wentland 2:52:01
10. Michael Crumm 2:52:52
11. Andy Grayson 2:52:52
12. Forough Molina 2:56:17
13. Jim Roberts 2:58:58
14. Ben Wentland 3:11:32
15. Tony Mainz 3:19:13
16. Patrick Clark 3:20:49
17. Jim Mensching 3:43:54


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 THIS WEEKEND!:

Friday, July 29th - Friday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm


Saturday, July 30th - The Jonesville Road Race/Time Trial - 8:00am(Final Event in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series)


Sunday, July 31st - The Upper Park Road Mountain Bike Time Trial - 9:00am


Monday, August 1st - The Bidwell Forest Short-Track Mountain Bike Race - 6:30pm - NEW EVENT!

R.A.C.E. 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, July 29th - 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, July 30th - The Jonesville Road Race/Time Trial - 8:00AM:

Registration will open at 7:30am at the bottom of Humboldt Road here in Chico(right next to Stilson Canyon Road), with both the Category "A", Category "B" and Category "C" groups starting together promptly at 8:00AM. Women's, Juniors and Masters racers start together, but will be scored separately. This event was first held in June 2009 and proved to be a classic - see the 2009 Results listed below! The course is approximately 35.5 miles in length and climbs about 5,300+ feet from Chico to the Parking Lot up in Jonesville, California(a few miles past Butte Meadows). Same distance as the Messilla Valley Circuit Race.......but with almost twice as much climbing. I will be in the SAG Vehicle for support, water, breakdowns, whatever might be needed - and will be going back and forth on the course if there is a problem. I will have water & Clif Bars at the finish, but will not be able to give anyone a ride back to town.......so come prepared!! A map of this course can be found here:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/42116024
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Final Race in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series, and a 50-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

RESULTS FROM THE JUNE 7th, 2009 JONESVILLE ROAD RACE/TIME TRIAL:

1. Rich Thurman 2:06:06
2. Greg Golet 2:08:33
3. Paul McIntyre 2:08:37
4. Mike Smith 2:08:47
5. Alex Blease 2:09:08
6. Brad Foster 2:10:38
7. Jim Roberts 2:10:46
8. Kevin Speacht 2:15:53
9. Randy Moon 2:22:03
10. Josh Bullock 2:27:01
11. Mark Bloom 2:30:10 (1st Place in Category B!)
12. Ken Petruzzelli 2:31:25
13. Charlie Pelton 2:32:41
14. Matt Carlson 2:33:40
15. Steve Kodad 2:39:33
16. Mike Crumm 2:41:23
17. Forough Molina 2:41:30 (1st Place Woman!!!)
18. Greg Watkins 2:42:15
19. Elizabeth Brent 2:45:17 (2nd Place Woman!!!)
20. Bill Brent 2:52:29
21. Kristen Schonauer 3:10:12 (3rd Place Woman!!!)
22. Jim Mensching 3:24:35
23. Skip Lees 3:41:12
24. Mike Candela 3:47:48

Sunday, July 31st - The Upper Park Road Mountain Bike Time Trial - 9:00AM:

We held this off-road Upper Park Road Time Trial a few weeks ago and it a lot of fun!!! So, figured we'd try it again. This off-road Time Trial will start & finish at the Upper Park Road gate - just before the Upper Park Road turns to gravel, right near Horseshoe Lake. The course travels on Upper Park Road until the end - then comes back the same way - just an out-and-back off-road Time Trial. The start will be at the top of the hill - you will descend down the paved section to the gravel, and ride all the way until the end of Upper Park Road(turn around before it turns to single-track at the end!).......then back all the way to the start. The course is about 8.2 miles in length(or so - will get better measurements on the course and profile on R.A.C.E. day), with about 550 feet of total climbing. Cyclocross bikes and mountain bikes can be used - and runners are also welcome to give it a shot if they wish! Registration will open at 8:30am at the gate - with the 1st rider taking off at 9:01am......and, as usual, we will go in 1-minute intervals for this 4ish miles out, 4ish miles back in, off-road Time Trial. For an approximate map of the Mountain Bike Time Trial course, please visit the following link:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/40155330/
RAIN OR CLOSED TRAILS WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Mountain Bike R.A.C.E. Series!)

Monday, August 1st - The Bidwell Forest Mountain Bike Short-Track Race - NEW EVENT - 6:30pm:

Last Monday night's short-track race had 25 riders come out and it was a blast!!! So, thought we would give it another go! This race will start on the north side of the 5-Mile Recreation Area - near the dirt parking lot. Registration will open at 6:15pm for the 6:30pm start. The course will run through the single-track trails in "The Forest" in Upper Bidwell Park. This is an area just north of the 5-Mile Area - in between the 5-Mile and the entry to the North Rim Trail Parking Area. The course is VERY shaded and cool - great for summer racing - and is about 1.1 miles in length per lap......and is almost all single-track. The race will start and finish near the dirt parking area on the north end of 5-Mile, will be 40 minutes PLUS 2 laps. And, again, the course is about 1.1 miles in length, very shaded, and is ALL FLAT - no hills. The Course will be marked with flour arrows. We will race the course for 40 minutes, at which point I will give you the 2 laps to go sign. GREAT for beginners and Juniors - or those just wanting to get out on your mountain bikes for a spin! Can definitely use a cyclocross bike(Scott Heather won the race the 1st week on a cyclocross bike) - or even a road bike if you wanted - but is a mountain bike race. I will bring out ice water, as usual. For an approximate map of the course, please visit the MapMyRide link at:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/43683470/
RAIN, WET TRAILS 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

Results from last night's Aguas Frias 10-Mile Time Trial..........

RESULTS FROM LAST NIGHT'S AGUAS FRIAS 10-MILE TIME TRIAL - JULY 28th, 2011:

1. Mike Ruffner 25:02
2. Tom Tucker 25:24
3. Hal Tacker 25:39
4. Tony Mainz 27:21
5. Margaret Jones 28:01
6. Steven Gibson 28:44
7. Jim Mensching 29:13
8. Diann Harger 30:38 (New PR)
9. Skip Lees 32:15
10. Darlene Henderson 35:43
11. Margaret Bomberg 40:11
12. Andy Martinez DNF - Flatted

For some photos of last night's event, please visit the following link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/


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

Jonesville Road Race - THIS Saturday, July 30th at 8:00AM..........

Saturday, July 30th - The Jonesville Road Race/Time Trial - 8:00AM:

Registration will open at 7:30am at the bottom of Humboldt Road here in Chico(right next to Stilson Canyon Road), with both the Category "A", Category "B" and Category "C" groups starting together promptly at 8:00AM. Women's, Juniors and Masters racers start together, but will be scored separately. This event was first held in June 2009 and proved to be a classic - see the 2009 Results listed below!

The course is approximately 35.5 miles in length and climbs about 5,300+ feet from Chico to the Parking Lot up in Jonesville, California(a few miles past Butte Meadows). Same distance as the Messilla Valley Circuit Race.......but with almost twice as much climbing. I will be in the SAG Vehicle for support, water, breakdowns, whatever might be needed - and will be going back and forth on the course if there is a problem. In addition, Deanna Wentland & Family will be driving SAG support as well, and will be providing some treats for the riders at the finish! I will have water & Clif Bars at the finish too, but will not be able to give anyone a ride back to town.......so come prepared!! A map of this course can be found here:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/42116024

HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Final Race in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series, and a 50-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

RESULTS FROM THE JUNE 7th, 2009 JONESVILLE ROAD RACE/TIME TRIAL:

1. Rich Thurman 2:06:06
2. Greg Golet 2:08:33
3. Paul McIntyre 2:08:37
4. Mike Smith 2:08:47
5. Alex Blease 2:09:08
6. Brad Foster 2:10:38
7. Jim Roberts 2:10:46
8. Kevin Speacht 2:15:53
9. Randy Moon 2:22:03
10. Josh Bullock 2:27:01
11. Mark Bloom 2:30:10 (1st Place in Category B!)
12. Ken Petruzzelli 2:31:25
13. Charlie Pelton 2:32:41
14. Matt Carlson 2:33:40
15. Steve Kodad 2:39:33
16. Mike Crumm 2:41:23
17. Forough Molina 2:41:30 (1st Place Woman!!!)
18. Greg Watkins 2:42:15
19. Elizabeth Brent 2:45:17 (2nd Place Woman!!!)
20. Bill Brent 2:52:29
21. Kristen Schonauer 3:10:12 (3rd Place Woman!!!)
22. Jim Mensching 3:24:35
23. Skip Lees 3:41:12
24. Mike Candela 3:47:48

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

R.A.C.E. Events for July 25th - July 31st, 2011.............

R.A.C.E. Events for July 25th - July 31st, 2011:

Monday, July 25th - The Bidwell Forest Short-Track Mountain Bike Race - 6:30pm - NEW EVENT!


Tuesday, July 26th - Tuesday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm


Wednesday, July 27th - The Early Morning Humboldt Road Race - 6:00AM - Beat the Heat!!


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



Thursday, July 28th - Aguas Frias 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm



Friday, July 29th - Friday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm



Saturday, July 30th - The Jonesville Road Race/Time Trial - 8:00am(Final Event in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series)



Sunday, July 31st - The Upper Park Road Mountain Bike Time Trial - 9:00am

R.A.C.E. 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!!

Monday, July 25th - The Bidwell Forest Mountain Bike Short-Track Race - NEW EVENT - 6:30pm:

We did this race for the first time last Monday night and it was a blast!!! So, thought we would give it another go! This race will start on the north side of the 5-Mile Recreation Area - near the dirt parking lot. Registration will open at 6:15pm for the 6:30pm start. The course will run through the single-track in "The Forest" in Upper Bidwell Park. This is an area just north of the 5-Mile Area - in between the 5-Mile and the entry to the North Rim Trail Parking Area. The course is VERY shaded and cool - great for summer racing - and is about 1.25 miles in length per lap......and is almost all single-track. The race will start and finish near the dirt parking area on the north end of 5-Mile, will be 40 minutes PLUS 2 laps. And, again, the course is just 1.25 miles in length, very shaded, and is ALL FLAT - no hills. We will race the course for 40 minutes, at which point I will give you the 2 laps to go sign. GREAT for beginners and Juniors - or those just wanting to get out on your mountain bikes for a spin! Can definitely use a cyclocross bike(Scott Heather won the race last week on a cyclocross bike) - or even a road bike if you wanted - but is a mountain bike race. For an approximate map of the course, please visit the MapMyRide link at:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/41538906
RAIN, WET TRAILS OR CLOSED TRAILS WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT.
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Mountain Bike R.A.C.E. Series!)

Tuesday, July 26th - The 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, July 27th - The Early Morning Humboldt Road Race - 6:00AM (3.4 miles and 700 feet of climbing):

Get a great start on the day - and beat the heat - with this early morning ride/race up Humboldt! Registration will open at 5:45AM at the bottom of Humboldt Road(right near Stilson Canyon Road), with the race starting promptly at 6:00AM. 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, July 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
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!

Thursday, July 28th - 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, July 29th - 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!)

Sunday, July 30th - The Jonesville Road Race/Time Trial - 8:00AM:

Registration will open at 7:30am at the bottom of Humboldt Road here in Chico(right next to Stilson Canyon Road), with both the Category "A", Category "B" and Category "C" groups starting together promptly at 8:00AM. Women's, Juniors and Masters racers start together, but will be scored separately. This event was first held in June 2009 and proved to be a classic - see the 2009 Results listed below! The course is approximately 35.5 miles in length and climbs about 5,300+ feet from Chico to the Parking Lot up in Jonesville, California(a few miles past Butte Meadows). Same distance as the Messilla Valley Circuit Race.......but with almost twice as much climbing. I will be in the SAG Vehicle for support, water, breakdowns, whatever might be needed - and will be going back and forth on the course if there is a problem. I will have water & Clif Bars at the finish, but will not be able to give anyone a ride back to town.......so come prepared!! A map of this course can be found here:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/42116024
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Final Race in the 2011 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series, and a 50-point event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

RESULTS FROM THE JUNE 7th, 2009 JONESVILLE ROAD RACE/TIME TRIAL:

1. Rich Thurman 2:06:06
2. Greg Golet 2:08:33
3. Paul McIntyre 2:08:37
4. Mike Smith 2:08:47
5. Alex Blease 2:09:08
6. Brad Foster 2:10:38
7. Jim Roberts 2:10:46
8. Kevin Speacht 2:15:53
9. Randy Moon 2:22:03
10. Josh Bullock 2:27:01
11. Mark Bloom 2:30:10 (1st Place in Category B!)
12. Ken Petruzzelli 2:31:25
13. Charlie Pelton 2:32:41
14. Matt Carlson 2:33:40
15. Steve Kodad 2:39:33
16. Mike Crumm 2:41:23
17. Forough Molina 2:41:30 (1st Place Woman!!!)
18. Greg Watkins 2:42:15
19. Elizabeth Brent 2:45:17 (2nd Place Woman!!!)
20. Bill Brent 2:52:29
21. Kristen Schonauer 3:10:12 (3rd Place Woman!!!)
22. Jim Mensching 3:24:35
23. Skip Lees 3:41:12
24. Mike Candela 3:47:48

Sunday, July 31st - The Upper Park Road Mountain Bike Time Trial - 9:00AM:

We held this off-road Upper Park Road Time Trial a few weeks ago and it was a BLAST!!! So, figured we'd try it again. This off-road Time Trial will start & finish at the Upper Park Road gate - just before the Upper Park Road turns to gravel, right near Horseshoe Lake. The course travels on Upper Park Road until the end - then comes back the same way - just an out-and-back off-road Time Trial. The start will be at the top of the hill - you will descend down the paved section to the gravel, and ride all the way until the end of Upper Park Road(turn around before it turns to single-track at the end!).......then back all the way to the start. The course is about 8.2 miles in length(or so - will get better measurements on the course and profile on R.A.C.E. day), with about 550 feet of total climbing. Cyclocross bikes and mountain bikes can be used - and runners are also welcome to give it a shot if they wish! Registration will open at 8:30am at the gate - with the 1st rider taking off at 9:01am......and, as usual, we will go in 1-minute intervals for this 4ish miles out, 4ish miles back in, off-road Time Trial. For an approximate map of the Mountain Bike Time Trial course, please visit the following link:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/40155330/
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

Results from The Field of Dreams Time Trial............

RESULTS FROM THE FIELD OF DREAMS 12.5 MILE TIME TRIAL - July 24th, 2011:

1. Daniel Green 32:24
2. Kris Blee 32:41
3. Mike Ruffner 34:02
4. Tom Tucker 36:08
5. Mark Wolford 37:04
6. Fernando Sequoyah Wolford 38:25
7. Randy Will 40:08
8. Jim Mensching 40:35
9. Aliya Traficante 41:18
10. Darlene Henderson 48:34
11. Sierra Wolford 49:35
12. Monte Wolford DNF - Flatted

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

Last Night's River Road 10-Mile Time Trial Results...............

RIVER ROAD 10-MILE TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 21st, 2011:
Conditions - little wind, but hot as heck.

1. Tom Tucker 25:15
2. Mike Trowbridge 26:25
3. Garrett Marking 27:47 (New PR)
4. Margaret Jones 27:55
5. Thomas Mendosa 28:02
6. Steve Chollet 28:23 (New PR)
7. Walt Schafer 28:28
8. Chris Marking 28:48 (New PR)
9. Tony Mainz 28:55
10. Jim Mensching 29:00
11. Matthew Timoszyk 29:57
12. Erin Edwards 33:15
13. Lorna Andreatta 34:34
14. Leslie Clavey 34:35
15. Darlene Henderson 34:53


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 THIS WEEKEND:

Friday, July 22nd - Friday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm - "Devil Takes The Hindmost" Format!!


Saturday, July 23rd - The Bloom Circuit Race - 9:00am


Sunday, July 24th - The Field of Dreams Time Trial - 9:00am


Monday, July 25th - The Bidwell Forest Short-Track Mountain Bike Race - 6:30pm - NEW EVENT!

R.A.C.E. 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, July 22nd - 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 35 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 35-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, July 23rd - The BLOOM Circuit Race - 9:00AM:

YES, it's back! We first used this course back in August of 2009, and it was a doozy! ;) This event is named after our very own Mark Bloom - Mark told me about this Circuit Course in 2009 and thought it might make a good R.A.C.E. Event - and man, he wasn't kidding!! This course has a little bit of everything - and it is quite beautiful too!! This Circuit Race will be 5 laps of a 5.1 mile long circuit off of Hwy. 70........for a total of 25.5 miles. However, the total elevation gain for this event will be approximately 4,600 feet.......that's more than double the Table Mountain Road Race climbing in the same distance. So......bring your climbing legs and climbing gears! There is a parking area at the Vista spot right on the course on Hwy. 70 - right at the Intersection with Lunt Road. Registration will open in the Vista Area at 8:30am.........with the Category "A" event starting at 9:00AM.........and the Category "B" event starting at 9:02AM. Women's Category & Masters Categories will be scored separately, but starting with the Bs. The race starts with a descent off of Hwy. 70, down Lunt Road - over to Nelson Bar Road - to Concow Road - and back to Hwy. 70. Each lap includes 920 feet of total climbing - with some good pitches in there for good measure! This is also a 50-point Event for the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series. The course is very diverse - and quite fun and scenic - but has a bit of climbing to it!
***One Note - The descent down Lunt Road is quite steep - make sure that your bicycle is in good working order, and that your brakes work! 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!! For a map of this course, please visit:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Bloom-Circuit-Race
Rain Will Cancel this Event!
Helmets are mandatory!
(50-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

Sunday, July 24th - The Field of Dreams 12.6 Mile Time Trial - 9:00AM:

A newer rolling course Time Trial! Registration will open at 8:30am at Spring Valley School on Pentz Road - the first rider will go off at 9:01am......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
Event will be held rain or shine!
Helmets are mandatory.
(20-point Event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series!)

Monday, July 25th - The Bidwell Forest Mountain Bike Short-Track Race - NEW EVENT - 6:30pm:

We did this race for the first time last Monday night and it was a blast!!! So, thought we would give it another go! This race will start on the north side of the 5-Mile Recreation Area - near the dirt parking lot. Registration will open at 6:15pm for the 6:30pm start. The course will run through the single-track in "The Forest" in Upper Bidwell Park. This is an area just north of the 5-Mile Area - in between the 5-Mile and the entry to the North Rim Trail Parking Area. The course is VERY shaded and cool - great for summer racing - and is about 1.25 miles in length per lap......and is almost all single-track. The race will start and finish near the dirt parking area on the north end of 5-Mile, will be 40 minutes PLUS 2 laps. And, again, the course is just 1.25 miles in length, very shaded, and is ALL FLAT - no hills. We will race the course for 40 minutes, at which point I will give you the 2 laps to go sign. GREAT for beginners and Juniors - or those just wanting to get out on your mountain bikes for a spin! Can definitely use a cyclocross bike(Scott Heather won the race last week on a cyclocross bike) - or even a road bike if you wanted - but is a mountain bike race. For an approximate map of the course, please visit the MapMyRide link at:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/41538906
RAIN, WET TRAILS 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 week of July 18th - July 24th.........

R.A.C.E. Events for July 18th - July 24th, 2011:

Monday, July 18th - The Bidwell Forest Short-Track Mountain Bike Race - 6:30pm - NEW EVENT!

Tuesday, July 19th - Tuesday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm


Wednesday, July 20th - The Early Morning Humboldt Road Race - 6:00AM - Beat the Heat!!


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


Thursday, July 21st - River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm


Friday, July 22nd - Friday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm - "Devil Takes The Hindmost" Format!!


Saturday, July 23rd - The Bloom Circuit Race - 9:00am


Sunday, July 24th - The Field of Dreams Time Trial - 9:00am

R.A.C.E. 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!!

Monday, July 18th - The Bidwell Forest Mountain Bike Short-Track Race - NEW EVENT - 6:30pm:

We're going to give this one a shot to see how it goes! This race will start on the north side of the 5-Mile Recreation Area - near the dirt parking lot. Registration will open at 6:15pm for the 6:30pm LeMans-Style start. The course will run through the single-track in "The Forest" in Upper Bidwell Park. This is an area just north of the 5-Mile Area - in between the 5-Mile and the entry to the North Rim Trail Parking Area. The course is VERY shaded and cool - great for summer racing - and is about 1.25 miles in length per lap......and is almost all single-track. AND, because of this, the start of the race will be LeMans style(sorry - figured we'd give it a go and since if it works). The race will start and finish near the dirt parking area on the north end of 5-Mile, will be 40 minutes PLUS 2 laps. And, again, the course is just 1.25 miles in length, very shaded, and is ALL FLAT - no hills. We will race the course for 40 minutes, at which point I will give you the 2 laps to go sign. GREAT for beginners and Juniors - or those just wanting to get out on your mountain bikes for a spin! Can definitely use a cyclocross bike - or even a road bike if you wanted - but is a mountain bike race. For an approximate map of the course, please visit the MapMyRide link at:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/41538906
RAIN, WET TRAILS OR CLOSED TRAILS WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT.
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Mountain Bike R.A.C.E. Series!)

Tuesday, July 19th - The 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, July 20th - The Early Morning Humboldt Road Race - 6:00AM (3.4 miles and 751 feet of climbing):

Get a great start on the day - and beat the heat - with this early morning ride/race up Humboldt! Registration will open at 5:45AM at the bottom of Humboldt Road(right near Stilson Canyon Road), with the race starting promptly at 6:00AM. 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, July 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 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, July 21st - River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm:

Registration will open at 5:40pm, with the first rider going off at 6:01pm. We will go in 1-minute intervals for this 5-miles out, 5-miles back, all-flat Time Trial. This classic Chico Time Trial course has been used for the last 31+ years. Come on out after work and give this one a shot! An extremely rough draft of this course can be found here:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/River-Road-10-Mile-TT-Course
(yes, the course is really 10 miles, not 9.9). And if you look at the Elevation Profile......it might tell you why coming back always seems a bit tougher than going out!
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(10-point event in the 2011 Chico Time Trial Series!)

Friday, July 22nd - 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 35 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 35-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, July 23rd - The BLOOM Circuit Race - 9:00AM:

YES, it's back! We first used this course back in August of 2009, and it was a doozy! ;) This event is named after our very own Mark Bloom - Mark told me about this Circuit Course in 2009 and thought it might make a good R.A.C.E. Event - and man, he wasn't kidding!! This course has a little bit of everything - and it is quite beautiful too!! This Circuit Race will be 5 laps of a 5.1 mile long circuit off of Hwy. 70........for a total of 25.5 miles. However, the total elevation gain for this event will be approximately 4,600 feet.......that's more than double the Table Mountain Road Race climbing in the same distance. So......bring your climbing legs and climbing gears! There is a parking area at the Vista spot right on the course on Hwy. 70 - right at the Intersection with Lunt Road. Registration will open in the Vista Area at 8:30am.........with the Category "A" event starting at 9:00AM.........and the Category "B" event starting at 9:02AM. Women's Category & Masters Categories will be scored separately, but starting with the Bs. The race starts with a descent off of Hwy. 70, down Lunt Road - over to Nelson Bar Road - to Concow Road - and back to Hwy. 70. Each lap includes 920 feet of total climbing - with some good pitches in there for good measure! This is also a 50-point Event for the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series. The course is very diverse - and quite fun and scenic - but has a bit of climbing to it!
***One Note - The descent down Lunt Road is quite steep - make sure that your bicycle is in good working order, and that your brakes work! 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!! For a map of this course, please visit:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Bloom-Circuit-Race
Rain Will Cancel this Event!
Helmets are mandatory!
(50-point Event in the 2011 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)

Sunday, July 24th - The Field of Dreams 12.6 Mile Time Trial - 9:00AM:

A newer rolling course Time Trial! Registration will open at 8:30am at Spring Valley School on Pentz Road - the first rider will go off at 9:01am......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
Event will be held rain or shine!
Helmets are mandatory.
(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

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

Friday, July 15th - Friday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm

Saturday, July 16th - The Table Mountain Road Race - 9:00am

Saturday, July 16th - The "Kids Only" Humboldt Road Race - 1:00pm

Sunday, July 17th - The " Bidwell Bump" Practice Race - 9:00am

Sunday, July 17th - The "Kids Only" Airport Criterium - 1:00pm

Monday, July 18th - The Bidwell Forest Short-Track Mountain Bike Race - 6:30pm - NEW EVENT!

R.A.C.E. 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, July 15th - 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, July 16th - The Table Mountain Road Race - 9:00AM:

The Table Mountain Road Race is back for the month of July! 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!)

Saturday, July 16th - 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, July 17th - The " Bidwell Bump " Practice Race - 9:00am:

Registration will open at 8:30am at the North Rim Trail Parking Area for this 9:00am Mountain Bike Race. This particular race will follow the "Bidwell Bump" race course - up North Rim Trail, down B-Trial, across the creek - and finishing at the old Chico Police pistol range near 5-MIle Recreation Area. 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!! The course will not be marked, so for more information on the course, please visit The Bidwell Bump Race website at:
http://www.thebidwellbump.com/bidwellcourse.html
for more information - and to register! - for this great Chico event! This course usually takes riders anywhere between 75 minutes to 3 hours to complete the entire race. The start for this practice event is right near the North Rim Trail parking lot....near the Easter Cross. 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!)

Sunday, July 17th - 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
Yes, $1 Primes will be offered in this one, in addition to energy bars and any other prizes we can get!
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!
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT.
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2011 Chico Airport Criterium Series - Juniors Only!)

Monday, July 18th - The Bidwell Forest Mountain Bike Short-Track Race - NEW EVENT - 6:30pm:

We're going to give this one a shot to see how it goes! This race will start on the north side of the 5-Mile Recreation Area - near the dirt parking lot. Registration will open at 6:15pm for the 6:30pm LeMans-Style start. The course will run through the single-track in "The Forest" in Upper Bidwell Park. This is an area just north of the 5-Mile Area - in between the 5-Mile and the entry to the North Rim Trail Parking Area. The course is VERY shaded and cool - great for summer racing - and is about 1.25 miles in length per lap......and is almost all single-track. AND, because of this, the start of the race will be LeMans style(sorry - figured we'd give it a go and since if it works). The race will start and finish near the dirt parking area on the north end of 5-Mile, will be 40 minutes PLUS 2 laps. And, again, the course is just 1.25 miles in length, very shaded, and is ALL FLAT - no hills. We will race the course for 40 minutes, at which point I will give you the 2 laps to go sign. GREAT for beginners and Juniors - or those just wanting to get out on your mountain bikes for a spin! Can definitely use a cyclocross bike - or even a road bike if you wanted - but is a mountain bike race. For an approximate map of the course, please visit the MapMyRide link at:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/41538906
RAIN, WET TRAILS 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 July 12th - July 17th................

R.A.C.E. Events for July 12th - July 17th, 2011:

Tuesday, July 12th - Tuesday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm

Wednesday, July 13th - The Early Morning Humboldt Road Race - 6:00AM - Beat the Heat!!

Wednesday, July 13th - The Fast 50 - 6:00pm


Thursday, July 14th - The Early Morning North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6:30am

Thursday, July 14th - Aguas Frias 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm


Friday, July 15th - Friday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm


Saturday, July 16th - The Table Mountain Road Race - 9:00am


Saturday, July 16th - The "Kids Only" Humboldt Road Race - 1:00pm


Sunday, July 17th - The "Bidwell Bump" Practice Race - 9:00am


Sunday, July 17th - The "Kids Only" Airport Criterium - 1:00pm

R.A.C.E. 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, July 12th - The 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, July 13th - The Early Morning Humboldt Road Race - 6:00AM (3.4 miles and 751 feet of climbing):

Get a great start on the day - and beat the heat - with this early morning ride/race up Humboldt! Registration will open at 5:45AM at the bottom of Humboldt Road(right near Stilson Canyon Road), with the race starting promptly at 6:00AM. 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, July 13th - 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, July 14th - The North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - 6:30am - EARLY MORNING EVENT!:

Registration will open at 6:15am for this 6:30am Mountain Bike Race that goes up North Rim Trail, down B-Trail to Middle Trail....and Middle Trail back to North Rim Trail. This course usually takes riders anywhere between 45 minutes to 2.5 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!)

Thursday, July 14th - 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, July 15th - 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, July 16th - The Table Mountain Road Race - 9:00AM:

The Table Mountain Road Race is back for the month of July! 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!)

Saturday, July 16th - 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, July 17th - The "Bidwell Bump" Practice Race - 9:00am:

Registration will open at 8:30am at the North Rim Trail Parking Area for this 9:00am Mountain Bike Race. This particular race will follow the "Bidwell Bump" race course - up North Rim Trail, down B-Trial, across the creek - and finishing at the old Chico Police pistol range near 5-MIle Recreation Area. 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!! The course will not be marked, so for more information on the course, please visit The Bidwell Bump Race website at:
http://www.thebidwellbump.com/bidwellcourse.html
for more information - and to register! - for this great Chico event! This course usually takes riders anywhere between 75 minutes to 3 hours to complete the entire race. The start for this practice event is right near the North Rim Trail parking lot....near the Easter Cross. 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!)

Sunday, July 17th - 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
Yes, $1 Primes will be offered in this one, in addition to energy bars and any other prizes we can get!
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!
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