Friday, March 30, 2012

The Table Mountain Road Race - THIS Sunday, April 1st, 2012.............

No joke - The Table Mountain Road Race is taking place this Sunday, April 1st near Oroville, California! For more information on this Road Race, please visit the R.A.C.E. website at:


Hope to see you there!!!

Rodney..............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, California
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Results from tonight's River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - March 29th, 2012.............

RESULTS FROM TONIGHT'S RIVER ROAD 10-MILE TIME TRIAL - March 29th, 2012:
Chico, California
Conditions: Rainy, cloudy, wet.
For photos from tonight's Time Trial, please visit the following website:

For Category Results from tonight's Time Trial, please visit the following link:

For the Current Overall Standings in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series, please visit the following link:

1. Garrett Marking (age 13) 24:45
2. Adam Roth (age 21) 27:12
3. Justin Anderson (age 27) 27:30
4. Jeff Stephens (age 59) 28:00
5. Brennan Percy (age 27) 28:12
6. Chris Marking (age 40) 28:38
7. Jim Mensching (age 65) 28:40
8. Tom Tucker (age 55) 29:12
9. Kirk Chambers (age 45) 29:34
10. Sean Fischer (age 46) 29:46
11. Byron Fountain (age 58) 32:58
12. Deanna Wentland (age 23) 33:28

Rodney...........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, California
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~

Saturday's R.A.C.E. Events postponed..............

Due to the coming storm on Saturday here in Butte County, we are postponing the Oro-Chico Omnium that day. However, The Table Mountain Road Race is still a "Go" for Sunday at 9:00AM - hope to see you there!!


Rodney..............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, California
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~

Monday, March 26, 2012

Just a reminder..............

..........in the coming months, we will slowly be announcing all of the R.A.C.E. Events and posting ALL of the Results on our new website - www.RaceChico.com. Take a look and let us know what you think. The R.A.C.E. e-mail list will be active as ever though, so no worries - and the photos and videos will still be on the blog, Flickr, YouTube and Pinterest. If you'd like to be added to the R.A.C.E. e-mail list, send me an e-mail at ChicoCyclist@gmail.com with the word ADD in the subject line.

The blog will still be going on strong as ever - but will be going back to why I started the blog in the first place.......my silly views and opinions on cycling stuff!!

Hope to see you out at the R.A.C.E. events this year!!!

Rodney..............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, California
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Results from tonight's Aguas Frias 10-Mile Time Trial - March 22nd, 2012............

RESULTS FROM TONIGHT'S AGUAS FRIAS 10-MILE TIME TRIAL - March 22nd, 2012:
Durham, California
Conditions: Sun, clouds, strong south wind.
10-Point event in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series
Updated Results can be found here:

1. Garrett Marking 24:26 (New Personal Record)
2. Jeff Ochs 25:29
3. Tom Tucker 25:46
4. Scott Heather 25:49
5. Mike Ruffner 25:50
6. Luke Wentland 26:11
7. Hal Tacker 26:31
8. David Dura 27:24
9. Jim Mensching 28:06
10. Alex Roberson 28:28
11. Matt Roberts 29:01
12. Chris Marking 30:37
13. Kirk Chambers 31:46
14. Deanna Wentland 33:33
15. Jared Kaye 34:51

Rodney...........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, California
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~

Friday, March 16, 2012

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

Hi Everyone! There are 3 Events going on this weekend(see below). We've had some questions about the rain & snow - yes, the events will still go on - we may shorten the stages if needed, but they are still a "go"! Hope to see you out there for this year's Cottonwood Omnium Bicycle Race!!

2012 COTTONWOOD OMNIUM ROUTE INFORMATION:


Stage #1 - Saturday, March 17th - The Cohasset Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM:
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 Road & Cohasset Road - there is a dirt parking area there, just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the Start line. The finish location is slightly different than in past years - it is just past the Cohasset Store, on Mountain Ranch Road & Cohasset Road. The Cohasset course is approximately 5 miles in length, climbs approximately 1,500 feet, and is considered a Category 1 Climb in the 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. For a map of the the current Cohasset Time Trial course, please visit:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/48162920/

HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Event #9 in the 17-Race 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - A Category 1 Climb in the Series!)
(This Event will also be an "Extra Point" Event in the 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series, offering an additional 3 points in the 2012 Butte Series!)


Stage #2 - March 17th - The Cottonwood Road 9.6-Mile Time Trial - 2:00pm - Also, a 20-point event in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series:

This is a NEW Time Trial being offered this year. This Time Trial is being held on Cottonwood Road - near Oroville, California. Cottonwood Road is in between Table Mountain Boulevard and Highway 99. The course is 4.8 miles out, then 4.8 miles back - going from east to west....then west to east back in. The course is fairly flat, very quiet. Registration will open at 1:30pm near the corner of Cottonwood Road and Table Mountain Boulevard - just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile....as well as the orange cones. The 1st rider will take off at 2:01pm - and we will go in 1-minute intervals. The turnaround point is on Cottonwood Road - just before you get to Hwy. 99. For an approximate map of the Cottonwood Time Trial Course, please visit the following link:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/74465474

HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(20-point event in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series)


Stage #3 - Sunday, March 18th - Coal Canyon Circuit Race - 9:00AM:

The Coal Canyon Circuit Race is back for 2012, and is the Final Stage in the 2012 Cottonwood Omnium Bicycle Race! 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", "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" & Juniors Race will go 3 laps - for a total of 17.7 Miles and 870 feet of total climbing. Masters 50+ & Women's categories will race with the "B" group, but picked separately at the finish for placings. 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 parking, PLEASE park up near the Start/Finish Line on Coal Canyon Road and not near Hwy. 70(per CHP).....OR, better yet, park at Spring Valley School on Pentz Road and ride on over to the start. For a map of the Coal Canyon Circuit Race course, please visit:

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

I will have some water available at the Start/Finish location, but 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). The Race Director reserves the right to DQ any rider deemed unsafe or unsportsmanlike. 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.
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY!
(40-POINT Event in the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - PLUS, we will have 2 KOM/QOM Point Laps - King of the Mountains/Queen of the Mountains!)

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

Rodney...........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, California
www.RaceChico.com
www.ChicoBike.com
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Results from tonight's River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - March 15th, 2012..............

RESULTS FROM TONIGHT'S RIVER ROAD 10-MILE TIME TRIAL - March 15th, 2012:
Chico, California
Conditions: Windy, Rainy.
Category Results can be found at:
http://racechico.com/race/river-road-10-mile-tt-2012-03-07
Photos of tonights' Time Trial can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/sets/72157629230066886/

1. Garrett Marking (age 13!) 25:01
2. Scott Heather (age 23) 26:02
3. Jeff Ochs (age 43) 26:23
4. David Dura (age 42) 27:58
5. Tom Tucker (age 55) 28:33
6. Sean Fischer (age 46) 29:01
7. Jim Mensching (age 65) 29:35
8. Chris Marking (age 40) 29:41
9. Byron Fountain (age 58) 31:43
10. Evan Billman (age 40) 34:28
11. Paul Coots (age 57) 34:46

Category Results can be found at:
http://racechico.com/race/river-road-10-mile-tt-2012-03-07


Rodney..............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, California
www.RaceChico.com
www.ChicoBike.com
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The Cottonwood Omnium Bicycle Race - March 17th & 18th, 2012.................

THE COTTONWOOD OMNIUM BICYCLE RACE
March 17th & 18th, 2012
3 Stages over 2 Days
Cohasset & Oroville, California
www.RaceChico.com
www.ChicoBike.com

Hi Everyone!! The Cottonwood Omnium Bicycle Race is being held on March 17th & 18th, 2012 - this weekend! The format is 3 stages over 2 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 3 stages involved in this weekend's Cottonwood Omnium Bicycle Race include the following:

Stage #1 - Saturday, March 17th - The Cohasset Uphill Time Trial (Also, Event #9 & an Extra Point Event in the 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series) - 9:00AM

Stage #2 - Saturday, March 17th - The Cottonwood 9.6-Mile Time Trial (A flat Time Trial.......also a 20-point event in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series) - 2:00PM

Stage #3 - Sunday, March 18th - The Coal Canyon Circuit Race (40-point event in the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series & KOM/QOM Point Laps) - 9:00AM

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

CATEGORIES OFFERED:

Category "A"- Advanced & Advanced/Intermediate Riders
Category "B" - Intermediate Riders
Category "C" - Novice Riders & Racers
Women's Category
Men's Masters 50+ Category (in Category "B")
Juniors (Riders 16 & Under)


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 Cottonwood Omnium(see Categories 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 Cottonwood 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.

Champions will receive the Cottonwood Omnium Champions gold medal, with green ribbon(in honor of St. Patrick's Day). ;)

Results from Saturday's races will be available Saturday night on our website at www.RaceChico.com.


POINT BREAKDOWN PER STAGE:

Stage #1 - Saturday, March 17th - The Cohasset 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 #2 - Saturday, March 17th - The Cottonwood 9.6-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 #3 - Sunday, March 18th - The Coal Canyon Circuit Race - 9:00am:
(King & Queen of the Mountains Points WILL be offered)
1st = 34 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 3 Stages receives an additional 10 points.

Do you have to do all the stages in order to compete in the Omnium?? No - you can even do just one event and your points will still be calculated and counted in the overall. And REMEMBER - Safety come before bragging rights, so be careful!!!

As always, the Director reserves the right to disqualify anyone deemed cheating, unsafe or unsportsmanlike(no worries - just be cool like always and all will be good!!). Aero equipment can be used in the 2nd 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 Cottonwood 9.6-Mile Time Trial will be declared the Overall Winner of the Cottonwood Omnium.


2012 COTTONWOOD OMNIUM ROUTE INFORMATION:


Stage #1 - Saturday, March 17th - The Cohasset Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM:
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 Road & Cohasset Road - there is a dirt parking area there, just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the Start line. The finish location is slightly different than in past years - it is just past the Cohasset Store, on Mountain Ranch Road & Cohasset Road. The Cohasset course is approximately 5 miles in length, climbs approximately 1,500 feet, and is considered a Category 1 Climb in the 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. For a map of the the current Cohasset Time Trial course, please visit:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/48162920/

***And, I still need 1 volunteer to help me start the riders off on that Saturday morning - If you can help out, just send me an e-mail - you get a 3-point bonus in the Series, you still get to race it(just be the last rider to start), and you will have my undying gratitude!
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Event #9 in the 17-Race 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - A Category 1 Climb in the Series!)
(This Event will also be an "Extra Point" Event in the 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series, offering an additional 3 points in the 2012 Butte Series!)


Stage #2 - March 17th - The Cottonwood Road 9.6-Mile Time Trial - 2:00pm - Also, a 20-point event in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series:
This is a NEW Time Trial being offered this year. This Time Trial is being held on Cottonwood Road - near Oroville, California. Cottonwood Road is in between Table Mountain Boulevard and Highway 99. The course is 4.8 miles out, then 4.8 miles back - going from east to west....then west to east back in. The course is fairly flat, very quiet. Registration will open at 1:30pm near the corner of Cottonwood Road and Table Mountain Boulevard - just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile....as well as the orange cones. The 1st rider will take off at 2:01pm - and we will go in 1-minute intervals. The turnaround point is on Cottonwood Road - just before you get to Hwy. 99. For an approximate map of the Cottonwood Time Trial Course, please visit the following link:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/74465474

HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(20-point event in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series)


Stage #3 - Sunday, March 18th - Coal Canyon Circuit Race - 9:00AM:
The Coal Canyon Circuit Race is back for 2012, and is the Final Stage in the 2012 Cottonwood Omnium Bicycle Race! 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", "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" & Juniors Race will go 3 laps - for a total of 17.7 Miles and 870 feet of total climbing. Masters 50+ & Women's categories will race with the "B" group, but picked separately at the finish for placings. 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 parking, PLEASE park up near the Start/Finish Line on Coal Canyon Road and not near Hwy. 70(per CHP).....OR, better yet, park at Spring Valley School on Pentz Road and ride on over to the start. For a map of the Coal Canyon Circuit Race course, please visit:

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

I will have some water available at the Start/Finish location, but 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). The Race Director reserves the right to DQ any rider deemed unsafe or unsportsmanlike. 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.
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY!
(40-POINT Event in the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - PLUS, we will have 2 KOM/QOM Point Laps - King of the Mountains/Queen of the Mountains!)

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


Rodney...........

R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, California
www.RaceChico.com
www.ChicoBike.com
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~

Monday, March 12, 2012

R.A.C.E. Events for March 12th - 18th, 2012.................

Hi Everyone! Well, unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict and a variety of unpredictable weather this week(some forecasters calling for 4-6 inches of rain in Chico this week), we've had to postpone a few events. However, The Fast 50, River Road 10-Mile Time Trial and next weekend's Cottonwood Omnium are still on, rain or shine! Hope to see you out there!!

For Results from this past weekend's Field of Dreams Time Trial & Messilla Valley Circuit Race, please visit our website at www.RaceChico.com.

For some photos of the events, please visit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo


R.A.C.E. Events for March 12th - March 18th, 2012:



Monday, March 12th - The Bidwell Forest Short-Track Mountain Bike Race - 6:00pm - POSTPONED!

Tuesday, March 13th - Tuesday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm - POSTPONED!

Wednesday, March 14th - The Early Morning Humboldt Road Race - 7:00AM - POSTPONED!

Wednesday, March 14th - The Fast 50 - 6:00pm - HELD RAIN OR SHINE!

Thursday, March 15th - River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm - HELD RAIN OR SHINE!

Friday, March 16th - Friday Night Criterium - 6:00pm & 7:00pm - POSTPONED!


THE 2012 COTTONWOOD OMNIUM BICYCLE RACE:

March 17th - The Cohasset Uphill Time Trial - 9:00am - Stage #1 in the Cottonwood Omnium (Event #9 in the 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - Plus a "Bonus Point" Event!) - HELD RAIN OR SHINE!

March 17th - The Cottonwood Road 9.6-Mile Time Trial - 2:00pm - Stage #2 in the Cottonwood Omnium (20-point event in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series) - HELD RAIN OR SHINE!

March 18th - The Coal Canyon Circuit Race - 9:00am - Stage #3 in the Cottonwood Omnium (40-point event in the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series + KOM/QOM points)- HELD RAIN OR SHINE!


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!! For more information on R.A.C.E. and the events, please visit our website at www.RaceChico.com or www.ChicoBike.com.


Monday, March 12th - The Bidwell Forest Mountain Bike Short-Track Race - 6:00pm - POSTPONED!:

This race will start on the north side of the 5-Mile Recreation Area - near the dirt parking lot. Registration will open at 5:30pm for the 6:00pm 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 Recreation Area - in between the 5-Mile and the entry to the North Rim Trail Parking Area. The course 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 on the ground. 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 sturdy road bike if you wanted. 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!
(12-point event in the 2012 Mountain Bike Race Series!)


Tuesday, March 13th - The Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00PM(As & Bs) & 7:00PM(Cs and Junior Races) - POSTPONED!:

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 2012 Chico Airport Criterium Series. We will also have, at times, Prime prizes to give out as well during the season.
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2012 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)


Wednesday, March 14th - The Early Morning Humboldt Road Race - 7:00AM (3.4 miles and 751 feet of climbing) - POSTPONED!:

Get a great start on the day with this early morning ride/race up Humboldt! Registration will open at 6:40AM at the bottom of Humboldt Road(right near Stilson Canyon Road), with the race starting promptly at 7:00AM. ALL categories and abilities welcome!!! This will be a mass-start event for this short climb up Humboldt Road - starting near Stilson Canyon Road and finishing at the Stop Ahead Sign at the top of the hill. A map of this short-course Road Race can be found here:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Humboldt-Road-Race-AM-Racing

RAIN WILL CANCEL!
Helmets are mandatory!
(5-point event in the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series!)


Wednesday, March 14th - 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, March 15th - River Road 10-Mile Time Trial - 6:00pm:

Registration will open at 5:30pm, 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 32+ 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 2012 Chico Time Trial Series! If it is raining, "misery points" will also be awarded!)


Friday, March 16th - The Chico Airport Criterium - 6:00PM(As & Bs) & 7:00PM(Cs and Junior Races) - POSTPONED!:

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 2012 Chico Airport Criterium Series. We will also have, at times, Prime prizes to give out as well during the season.
RAIN OR WET PAVEMENT WILL ALWAYS CANCEL THIS EVENT!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Part of the 2012 Chico Airport Criterium Series!)


THE 2012 COTTONWOOD OMNIUM BICYCLE RACE:

Saturday, March 17th - The Cohasset Uphill Time Trial - 9:00AM - Stage #1 in the Cottonwood Omnium Bicycle Race:

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 Road & Cohasset Road - there is a dirt parking area there, just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile at the Start line. The finish location is slightly different than in past years - it is just past the Cohasset Store, on Mountain Ranch Road & Cohasset Road. The Cohasset course is approximately 5 miles in length, climbs approximately 1,500 feet, and is considered a Category 1 Climb in the 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. For a map of the the current Cohasset Time Trial course, please visit:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/48162920/

***And, I still need 1 volunteer to help me start the riders off on that Saturday morning - If you can help out, just send me an e-mail - you get a 3-point bonus in the Series, you still get to race it(just be the last rider to start), and you will have my undying gratitude!
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(Event #9 in the 17-Race 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series - A Category 1 Climb in the Series!)
(This Event will also be an "Extra Point" Event in the 2012 Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series, offering an additional 3 points in the 2012 Butte Series!)


March 17th - The Cottonwood Road 9.6-Mile Time Trial - 2:00pm - Stage #2 in the Cottonwood Omnium - Also, a 20-point event in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series:

This is a NEW Time Trial being offered this year. This Time Trial is being held on Cottonwood Road - near Oroville, California. Cottonwood Road is in between Table Mountain Boulevard and Highway 99. The course is 4.8 miles out, then 4.8 miles back - going from east to west....then west to east back in. The course is fairly flat, very quiet. Registration will open at 1:30pm near the corner of Cottonwood Road and Table Mountain Boulevard - just look for me and the R.A.C.E.mobile....as well as the orange cones. The 1st rider will take off at 2:01pm - and we will go in 1-minute intervals. The turnaround point is on Cottonwood Road - just before you get to Hwy. 99. For an approximate map of the Cottonwood Time Trial Course, please visit the following link:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/74465474

HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(20-point event in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series)


Sunday, March 18th - Coal Canyon Circuit Race - 9:00AM - Stage #3/Final Stage in the Cottonwood Omnium Bicycle Race:

The Coal Canyon Circuit Race is back for 2012, and is the Final Stage in the 2012 Cottonwood Omnium Bicycle Race! 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", "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" & Juniors Race will go 3 laps - for a total of 17.7 Miles and 870 feet of total climbing. Masters 50+ & Women's categories will race with the "B" group, but picked separately at the finish for placings. 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 parking, PLEASE park up near the Start/Finish Line on Coal Canyon Road and not near Hwy. 70(per CHP).....OR, better yet, park at Spring Valley School on Pentz Road and ride on over to the start. For a map of the Coal Canyon Circuit Race course, please visit:

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

I will have some water available at the Start/Finish location, but 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). The Race Director reserves the right to DQ any rider deemed unsafe or unsportsmanlike. 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.
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY!
(40-POINT Event in the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - PLUS, we will have 2 KOM/QOM Point Laps - King of the Mountains/Queen of the Mountains!)

Rodney........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, California
www.RaceChico.com
www.ChicoBike.com
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Results from today's Field of Dreams 12.5 Mile Time Trial - March 10th, 2012...................

RESULTS FROM THE FIELD OF DREAMS 12.5 MILE TIME TRIAL - March 10th, 2012:
Butte County, California
Conditions: Cool, somewhat cloudy, winds picking up.
Photos of The Field of Dreams Time Trial can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicovelo/sets/72157629557130603/

1. Josh Rowe (age 32) 31:16
2. Daniel Green (age 28) 32:10
3. Garrett Marking (age 13) 32:17
4. Luke Wentland (age 32) 33:08
5. Charlie Locke (age 59) 35:45
6. Matt Roberts (age 45) 36:13
7. Hal Tacker (age 57) 36:34
8. Sean Fischer (age 46) 37:13
9. David Dura (age 42) 37:19
10. Tom Tucker (age 55) 38:09
11. Chris Lambert (age 16) 38:12
11. Alex Roberson (age 44) 38:12
13. Chris Marking (age 40) 38:58
14. Josh Diaz (age 16) 40:18
15. Mindy McPherson (age 23) 40:28
16. Sarah Johnston (age 33) 40:39
17. Jim Mensching (age 65) 41:18
18. Jared Kaye (age 13) 43:26
19. Jay Rawlins (age 65) 43:44
20. Byron Fountain (age 58) 43:49
21. Deanna Wentland (age 23) 43:55
22. Skip Lees (age 67) 45:49


CATEGORY "A" RESULTS:
1. Josh Rowe (age 32) 31:16
2. Daniel Green (age 28) 32:10
3. Garrett Marking (age 13) 32:17
4. Luke Wentland (age 32) 33:08
5. Matt Roberts (age 45) 36:13

CATEGORY "B" RESULTS:
1. Sean Fischer (age 46) 37:13
2. David Dura (age 42) 37:19
3. Chris Lambert (age 16) 38:12
3. Alex Roberson (age 44) 38:12
5. Chris Marking (age 40) 38:58

CATEGORY "C" RESULTS:
1. Skip Lees (age 67) 45:49

WOMEN'S CATEGORY RESULTS:
1. Mindy McPherson (age 23) 40:28
2. Sarah Johnston (age 33) 40:39
3. Deanna Wentland (age 23) 43:55

MASTERS 50+ CATEGORY RESULTS:
1. Charlie Locke (age 59) 35:45
2. Hal Tacker (age 57) 36:34
3. Tom Tucker (age 55) 38:09
4. Jim Mensching (age 65) 41:18
5. Jay Rawlins (age 65) 43:44
6. Byron Fountain (age 58) 43:49

JUNIORS CATEGORY RESULTS:
1. Josh Diaz (age 16) 40:18
2. Jared Kaye (age 13) 43:26

Rodney..............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
www.RaceChico.com
www.ChicoBike.com
Chico, California
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

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

Hi Everyone! There are two R.A.C.E. Events taking place this next weekend - and the time change! For the Current Overall Standings in the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series(and the results from the last Messilla Valley Circuit Race), please visit the following link:

http://racechico.com/series/2012-butte-road-race


For photos of the various R.A.C.E. Events, please visit our Flickr page located at:

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


Saturday, March 10th - The Field of Dreams 12.5 Mile Time Trial - 9:00AM:
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 12.5 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 Chico Velo 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 the Field of Dreams Time Trial 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!

(1st event in the 2012 Chico Time Trial Series - a 20-point event)

March 11th - TIME CHANGE!!! (Move clocks forward 1-hour before going to bed on Saturday night!)


Sunday, March 11th - The Messilla Valley Circuit Race - 9:00AM:
We're back for Round 2 of the classic Messilla Valley Circuit Race for 2012. Registration will open at 8:15AM 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 1,500 feet of total climbing). The number of laps for Category A & B will remain the same as previous years - 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 5-point King of the Mountains/Queen of the Mountains points/laps in this race - points count towards the 2012 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.mapmyride.com/routes/view/46118826/

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. The race will be timed as well - and I will have results, photos and videos posted of the race online later that day.
HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Helmets are mandatory!
(40-point event in the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series - also, the 2nd event in the 2012 Series! In addition, the event will have 2 KOM/QOM laps during the race.)


2012 BUTTE ROAD R.A.C.E. SERIES INFORMATION:

Hi Everyone! After the great turn-out at last year's Butte County-area Road Races, we're going to be doing them again for the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series! This Series will go from February 2012 through October 2012. Most of the races will be starting at either 8:00AM or 9:00AM on the weekends. A list of various races that could(and probably will) be a part of the 2012 Series(dates announced soon):

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

In addition, the Road R.A.C.E.s could be part of the various Omniums going on in 2012(Nutcracker, Rumpstomper, Devil's Kick, Rodneyums, Oro-Chico Omnium, The RockHammer, The Cuts, The Diomnium, and others.......think Friday Night Crit, Saturday Hill Climb and/or Flat TT and Sunday Road Race, etc.).

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

How does it work?
Okay, here are a few notes for the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series:

1. We will be using a variety of courses for this Series - including some flat courses, very hilly courses, somewhat hilly courses, some long courses, some short courses, circuit race courses(no Crits), some point-to-point courses, and so forth. The idea is to get a variety of course profiles going for the Series to test riders a bit. The Series starts in February 2012 and goes through October 2012. We will have the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series Awards Ceremony in October/November 2012 at a location to be determined.

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

3. There will normally be 3 Categories racing at the Road Races - the Category "A" Event(Advanced riders), the Category "B" Event(Intermediate riders), and the combined Category "C"(Novice riders) & Junior Event(normally, riders under the age of 16). However, EACH Series Category will be picked separately(Women's, Masters, etc.). Category "A" races will normally start first, with the Category "B" races starting a couple of minutes later, and then the Category "C" & Junior races a couple minutes after the Bs. If you are not sure what Category you should enter, just talk to me at the Start and we'll get it all figured out. No worries - we're just out there to have fun, gain some good fitness and have some new experiences.

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

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

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

7. Points are used to calculate the Overall Standings in the Series, and are awarded at each race. As an example, the point breakdown for a 30-point R.A.C.E. is as follows:

30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1, with an additional 3 points being given to each participant finishing each event.
So, 30 points goes to the winner, 24 points goes to 2nd place, 22 points goes to 3rd place and so on.........in addition to 3 more points for COMPLETING the event. The rider with the MOST points at the end of the Series in their respective Category wins the Overall Title - and the 2012 Butte Road R.A.C.E. Series Championship Trophy, plus whatever goodies we can give you. ALSO - There MAY be some additional points awarded in the Series for KOM/QOM - King & Queen of the Mountains......will be announced before each race. Also, many of the Road R.A.C.E.s in 2012 will be used in the various Omniums going on locally - An "Omnium" is just a stage race using points rather than time - and you do not have to complete one stage in order to do the next stage. You garner points for each stage depending upon how you did in the stage.......and, in the R.A.C.E. Omniums, the MOST points wins(many Omniums reverse this and have the least amount of points winning). Chico-area Omniums this year include: The Nutcracker, Devil's Kick, The Rumpstomper, multiple Rodneyums, Oro-Chico, Field of Dreams and others. AND - we WILL be doing a timed Stage Race this year, so a Road R.A.C.E. will be part of that as well.

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

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

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

Category "A" - Advanced Riders

Category "B" - Intermediate Riders

Category "C" - Novice Riders

Women's Category

Men's Masters 50+ Category(in Cat. B)

Juniors Category (essentially, riders under 16 years of age)

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

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

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

In addition, winners medals or mini-trophies may be given out at some of the Road Race events for the winners in various categories............depending upon the very very limited budget of the Race Director. I will try my best to have the Road Race Results out - as well as the Current Overall Series Standings - within 24 hours from the completion of the event. Results will be posted to the R.A.C.E. e-mail list, Facebook, Google+, Twitter, www.ChicoBike.com & our new website - www.RaceChico.com. Also, photos and video of the events will be posted on Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest and YouTube.

If you would like to be added to the R.A.C.E. e-mail list, just send me an e-mail with the word "ADD" in the subject line and send to ChicoCyclist@gmail.com.

9. Although donations to put on these events are always very very appreciated and accepted, this Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Road R.A.C.E.s in 2012! Although donations are always extremely appreciated, they are NEVER necessary to enter these events - I just want y'all out there testing yourselves on your bicycles and having a good time! Also, ANY and ALL sponsorships for these events are highly welcome - so, if you'd like to sponsor the R.A.C.E. events, just let me know! Finally, this Series is not associated with any cycling clubs, so you don't have to be a member of any club to take part in any of these events(Sorry - get asked that question all the time). And no - you do not need a racing license to race in these events. NOTE: There WILL be some races in 2012 that ARE entry-fee events, so keep your eyes open for those. The reason for these entry-fee races is to try to raise some much needed funds to keep the R.A.C.E. events going.

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

11. Finally, remember - these Road Race events are essentially for practice and exercise - we have fun out there and get a great little workout in, and we get to work on some quality cycling skills. But, overall, they're no big whoop....no World Championship/Olympic medals or million dollar contracts on the line. So, with that in mind, just treat 'em as such - a good training event to try some new things, gain some good fitness, meet some new people, try some new roads & courses.....and maybe even get into a sanctioned Road Race at some point in time. Or not. Just have fun with it! We'll have trophies and hopefully some prizes & event T-shirts for the Series winners and placers - and definitely loads of fun....and pain and suffering. ;) But remember - it's all in good fun and will prove to be memorable!

Hope to see you out there!

Rodney............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Amateur Cycling Events
Chico, California
www.RaceChico.com
www.ChicoBike.com
~Grassroots Bicycle Racing Events~