1996 Prison City Cyclocross Series

              SCHWINN        Capitol Bicycles

1996 Prison City Cyclocross Series
Hosted by Carson City Cycle People and Reno Wheelmen. and held under BLM 
Permit

Dates: Second Sunday of January, February, and March (January 14,
 February 11, and March 10). Registration opens at 10:20 a.m. and closes 
 15 minutes before each race. Races will be held snow, rain, or shine.

Place: Minden, Nevada. Johnson Lane gravel pit. From the intersection of
 US 50 and US 395 on the south side of Carson City, take US 395 south
 about 5 miles to Johnson Lane. From Minden take US 395 north about 5 
 miles to Johnson Lane. Go east on Johnson Lane to where it turns to
 dirt (about 3 miles), then watch for signs on area being used.

Equipment:  A bike with knobbies. An ANSI or Snell approved bicycle 
  helmet. Riders can bring spare wheels and bikes for their use during
  the race.

Course: Approximately a 0.9 mile loop of rolling terrain with obstacles
  forcing dismounts, including uphill running sections, and off-cambered
  riding sections. Course is 100 percent dirt-sandy to rough.

Entry: $12.00 (fee includes all surcharges). $5.00 for 14 and under. No
 additional fees for late entry.

Prizes/Points: Each race, medals to the top five in each category. For    
 overall series prizes (to top three riders), points earned in each race  
 will be used. Omnium rules will be used to break point ties. Points      
 will be awarded as follows: 10, 7, 5, 3, 2, and 1 point for remaining    
 places, first place will always earn 10 points. Points earned count      
 half if transferred to another category.

Information: Call: Capitol Bicycles (702) 883-3210 or evenings at        
(702) 885-7352.

        CATEGORY                TIME      LENGTH       SERIES PRIZES

        14 and Under            10:50    2 laps        $50 merchandise
        Beginning 29 and Under  11:15    40 minutes    $50 merchandise
        Beginning 30 and Over   11:15    40 minutes    $50 merchandise
        Women                   11:15    40 minutes    $50 merchandise
        Advance 29 and Under    12:00    60 minutes    $100 merchandise
        Advance 30 and Over     12:00    60 minutes    $100 merchandise


James Crompton
crompton@usgs.gov