2002 Casino Cyclo-Cross Series
Hosted by G.S. Reno and Reno Wheelmen
Held under Washoe County Parks and Recreation permit and NCNCA insurance
Dates: All Saturdays:
Oct. 5 (Clinic - see below)
Oct. 12 (Clinic and race - Hidden Valley),
Oct. 26 (Callahan),
Nov. 9 (TBA),
Nov. 23 (TBA), and
Dec. 21 (Callahan).
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at Noon. Races will be held snow, rain, or shine.Places: 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. 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: $13.00 (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 19 and over: $10. Series Prizes: Top 5 overall Beginners, top 5 overall Intermediates, top 5 Women, and top 5 overall Advance. Information: Call Bicycle Warehouse at (775) 827-3277 or evenings at (775) 885-7352 or email ejcrompton@aol.com Accommodations: Reno Hilton. Visit www.renowheelmen.org for special room rates. Events: CATEGORY START LENGTH PRIZES
Beginners 12 and under 10:00 2 laps Medals to all finishers
Beginners 10:00 30 min. Medals to top 5
Intermediates 18 & under* 10:50 45 min. Medals to top 5
Intermediates 19 & over 10:50 45 min. Medals to top 5
Women* 10:50 45 min. $75 to top 3
Advanced 34 and under* 12:00 60 min. $185, top 6 overall
Advanced 35 and over* 12:00 60 min. see above
* denotes NCNCA cross points awardedCYCLO-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 Eastwood. When: Saturdays, October 5, and October 12, 9 AM to 10:30 AM Where: Hidden Valley Regional Park (see above) Cost: Free