All race locations now listed--call to confirm sites each week.

Dates: October 2-December 4, 1999, as listed below

Times: Registration from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.  10 a.m. start for  “C”, 11 a.m. start for “A”, “B” races . If the A field is large, it will be delayed to start at 12 Noon.

Courses: As below: dirt, mud, trails, open land, stairs, pavement; obstacles (artificial and natural) to force dismounts.

Distances: "C" race is 30 minutes plus one lap; "B" race is 45 minutes plus one lap; "A" race is 60 minutes plus one lap.

Categories: Three Categories: Self categorized: "C" riders are new to cyclocross, and should move up to "B" by end of season. "B" riders are those that are experienced. "A" riders are expert.   No license necessary.

Points: Given to the top ten in each category each day. Points are transferable to the next category up if you move up, but are only worth half as much in the next higher category. (4C=2B=1A). Point/place values: 1-10th: 20,16,13,11,9,7,5,3,2,1, May be Double Points at final race Dec 4.

Merchandise prize values (for whole series only): "A"- $300; "B"- $200; "C"- $100. Prizes to 6th in each category. Must be present at final race to be awarded prizes.

Entries: $15 per rider per day. (Includes USCF and NCNCA surcharges). No late fees. . Enter at race only. Juniors (under 18) must have parent's signature on NCNCA entry form/release. One form for entire race series.

Course Dates/Locations: PLEASE CALL EACH WEEK TO CONFIRM SITE!!!

October 2, Saturday:  East Bay Cyclocross Clinic, Robertson Park in Livermore. Take Hwy 580 to Livermore Avenue exit in Livermore and go south 2 1/2 miles (through town). Turn right at Wente Ave (at the baseball diamonds) and then right again into the park, follow signs. Fee is $15, includes lunch. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., instruction by experienced riders.

October 10,  Sunday: Race #1:  Rowell Ranch Rodeo Grounds, Dublin Canyon Road between Castro Valley and Pleasanton, Off Hwy 580. Take 580 to Eden Canyon and head east on Dublin Canyon, or to Foothill Road and head west on Dublin Canyon.

October 16, Saturday: Race #2 site tba

November 13, Saturday: Race #3:  Greenville Yard.  Greenville Road 1 mile south of Hwy 580, east of Livermore (on east side of Greenville, just after RR track underpass). No pavement.

November 27,  Saturday: Race #4, Camp Parks, Dublin. Take Hopyard Road exit from 580 just east of 680, go north 1 mile  and turn right into Parks; follow signs to main flagpole area. Urban style course

December 4, Saturday: Race #5, Robertson Park, Livermore (see directions for Oct 2 clinic).

Further Info: Velo Promo, 19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372. (209) 533-4996.  velopro1@sonnet.com

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