Brought to you by:
The Kiron Group, Gale Force, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Presidio Trust, Peninsula Velo, UCI & USAC.

The Course:
Located at an unused parking lot at the corner of Lincoln Blvd. and Presidio Blvd. Elevation gains is slight, however there is two 30 meter run ups and two 10 meter run ups per lap. The riding is very technical using hard pack dirt sections, paved road sections, grass meadows and hard packed dirt. There is two additional dismounts per lap. The two pits are located at the 30 meter run up. Water will be available for each pit.

$5200. Cash, Plus Merchandise Prizes

Category                         Start   Duration   Prize                   Placings
Beginners Men/Women/Jr & Cubs    9:30am  30 Minutes Merchandise & Medals    3 Places
Junior Men & Masters Men         10:30am 45 Minutes $500. Each Category     10 Places Each
B's & Collegians                 11:45am 45 Minutes Merchandise & Medals    5 Places
Elite Women                      1:00pm  45 Minutes      $1,000.00          15 Places
Elite Men & Under 23*            2:30pm  60 Minutes      $3,200.00          30 Places

Super Cup Points are awarded to all categories except "B’s", Beginners men/women and Jr. Cubs for over all standings.
Under 23 points picked separately.

Bike Rules:
UCI rules apply in the elite men, women & U23 races. Drop bars and maximum .35c tires.

How to Enter:
On line race registration is available through www.kirongroup.com. Race day registration is open at 8:30am and closes 30 minutes before your race’s scheduled start. You may also pre-register by mailing a USAC entry from with a check made out to Kiron Group, c/o The Ride, 1173 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington, MA 02476.

You will have to show a USAC racing license to pick up your race number.
Entry fees are: Cubs Under 14 $10.00,
Collegiate/Beginners $12.00, "B’s" $15.00,
Masters 35+ & Juniors 15-18 $17.00,
Elite Women $22.00,
Elite men & Under 23 $27.00.
Entry fees include all  surcharges a goodie bag and raffle ticket. Day of race fee $5.00.
One day USAC License available at registration.

Directions:
From San Francisco Airport, go north on 101, follow signs to the Golden Gate bridge (Hwy. 1), continue north on VanNess Ave. Turn left onto Lombard St. Take Lombard St. to the Presidio Lombard gate entrance. Continue on Lombard (1/2 mile) to Lincoln and make a right. After a 1/2 mile the course and Presidio Blvd. will be on your left. Parking is across from the Presidio Visitors Center at Funston & Lincoln or at the Parade Grounds at Lincoln & Montgomery.Coming from North of the Golden Gate Bridge, take 101 south towards down town San  Francisco, then follow signs to Lombard St. and turn right onto Lombard St. Presidio gate entrance. Continue on Lombard (1/2 mile) then right on Lincoln Blvd. After a 1/2 mile the course and Presidio Blvd. will be on your left. Parking is across from the Presidio Visitors Center at Funston & Lincoln or at the Parade Grounds at Lincoln & Montgomery.

Hotels
Pacific Motor Inn 2599 Lombard St. 415/346-4664,
Star Motel 1727 Lombard St. 1/800/835-8143,
Coventry Motor Inn 1901 Lombard St. 415/567-1200,
Lombard Motor Inn 1475 Lombard St. 415/441-6000,
Redwood Inn 1530 Lombard St. 800/221-6621,
Travel Lodge 1450 Lombard St. 800/367-2250
Day’s Inn 2358 Lombard St. 415/922-2010,
Buena Vista Motor Inn 1599 Lombard St. 800/835-4980,
Chelsea Motor Inn 2095 Lombard St. 415/563-5600,
Cow Hollow Suites 2190 Lombard St. 415/921-5800,
Francisco Bay 1501 Lombard St, 800/410-7007,
Super 8 2440 Lombard St. 800/800-8000,

Bike shops
Lombardi Sports 415/771-0600
Start to Finish 415/202-9830
Pacific Bicycles (Geary St.) 415/666-3377 or 415/928-8466
The Bike Nook 415/731-3838

Race Day Raffle
Enter race day raffle for tremendous prizes including a Festina Watch and a Redline frame & fork.
A portion of all proceeds will go to the American Cyclo Cross Foundation.

Information and web sites
REI -  www.REI.com,
Restaurants & Entertainment -  www.baytv.com/baycafe,
Radio, Entertainment - KFOG FM 104.5 - www.kfog.com,
Local Bike Racing - www.ncnca.org.
Health Club - Club One Fitness - www.clubone.com
Food - Trader Joes - www.traderjoes.com,
Directions & Hotels - www.mapquest.com,

More questions, want to volunteer? Contact Kiron group at 617/454-1170 or Clark Natwick at 650/572-1854