The 2001 Bicycle Warehouse
Casino Cyclocross SeriesHosted by Reno Wheelmen and G.S. Reno
Held under Washoe County Parks and Recreation permit and NCNCA insuranceUpdated 12/4/01
Dates: all Saturdays:
Oct. 27 (Hidden Valley), (Clinic and Race)
Nov. 10 (Rancho San Rafael, south side),
Nov. 24 (TBD),
Dec. 8 (Callahan Regional Park.)
Dec. 15 (Hidden Valley).Update for Dec. 8 race:
Casino CX #4, Saturday, December 8, 2001, Callahan Regional Park. (directions below)This course is at about 5,000 ft at the transition from ponderosa pines to
sagebrush, Steve Peterson uses this course for his cross training. I was out
there this afternoon and there was about 4 inches of snow covering the
course. While I was there I saw Steve and he said that if the snow stays that
he would be out there midweek running the course with his snowshoes.Prizes (for Dec 8 race): A's 6 places, $155; Women 3 places, $60 + medals top 5. Other prizes
remain the same.Start Times: Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at Noon. Races will be held snow, rain, or shine.
CATEGORY START LENGTH PRIZES
Beginners 12 and under 10:00 2 laps Medals to all finishers
Beginners 10:00 30 minutes Medals to top 5
Advance 34 and under (A*) 10:50 60 minutes $130, top 5 overall
Advance 35 and over (M35*) 10:50 60 minutes see above
Intermediate 18-under (Jr*) 12:15 45 minutes Medals to top 5
Intermediate 19-over 12:15 45 minutes Medals to top 5
Women* 12:15 45 minutes Medals to top 5
* denotes NCNCA BAR cross points awarded (see below)Locations:
Hidden Valley Regional Park. From I-80 on the east side of
Reno/Sparks take Exit 19, East McCarran Blvd. Go south on East McCarran Blvd.
about 2.5 miles to the traffic signal at S. Rock/Pembroke. Turn left (east)
on to Pembroke Ln., and go about 1.8 miles to Parkway. Turn right (south) on
to Parkway and follow signs to parking.Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. From I-80 in Reno take Exit 13,Virginia
Street. Go north on Virginia past Lawlor Events Center. Turn left at the next
traffic light (on to North Sierra Street). Go south on N. Sierra St. about
0.25 mi. taking the first right, which takes you into Rancho San Rafael.Callahan Regional Park. From I-80 in Reno take Exit 15, US 395, go south
towards Carson City. On US 395 south take Exit 56, Mt Rose/North Lake Tahoe
(End of Freeway). Go west on Mt. Rose highway (State Route 431) about 3 miles
to Callahan Ranch Road. Turn left onto Callahan Ranch/Callahan Road, go south
about 1.5 miles to the park, on the right side of the road.
Equipment: A bike with knobbies, no bar ends. An approved bicycle helmet.
Courses: Approximately a 1-mile loop of rolling terrain, using dirt and paved
roads, and obstacles to force dismounts.Entry: $12.00 (fee includes all surcharges). $5.00 for 18 and under. No late
entry fees. NCNCA license required, $2 per day or season license 18 and
under $5 and adults $10.Series Prizes: Top three overall Beginners, top 3 overall Intermediates, top
3 Women, and top 3 overall Advance.District BAR Categories: Junior Men, Master 35+ Men, Women and A Men will be picked separately for district BAR points. These categories race concurrently with the A, B, and C events as listed in start times above. To be picked for district points you must race in the appropriate event (i.e. Master Men racing in the As will receive A points but not Master points; Juniors racing in the Bs will not receive Junior points, etc). Make sure you identify yourself appropriately to registration staff.
Information: Call evenings at (775) 885-7352 or email ejcrompton@aol.com
Accommodations: Reno Hilton. Visit www.renowheelmen.org for special room rates.
CYCLO-CROSS CLINIC
What: A clinic covering the fundamentals of cyclo-cross, including
dismounting and remounting, and how to negotiate off-camber, run-ups and
other course features. Instructor: Dave EastwoodWhen: Saturday, October 27, 2001 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM
Where: Hidden Valley Regional Park (see directions above)
Cost: Free