The
Mineral Wells Stage Race
May 22nd
and 23rd, 2004
A TXBRA Elite road race featuring
“Cherry Pie Hill” with Climber of the Year points.
5660’ of climbing for Pro-12 Road Race Stage alone! This is a 3-stage
race through beautiful and challenging terrain of Mineral Wells and
Palo Pinto County, Texas including an Individual Time Trial, a Road Race and a
Criterium (Criterium features time primes and bonuses).
$10,000*1 CASH
|
Category |
Entry |
RR
Distance |
RR
Start |
TT
Distance |
TT
Start |
Crit
Duration |
Crit
Start |
|
Pro 1/2 |
$50 |
82 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
|
90 minutes |
|
|
Jrs. Open |
$10 |
54 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
45 minutes |
|
|
Masters 35+ |
$50 |
53 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
50 minutes |
|
|
Youth |
$5 |
27 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
30 minutes |
|
|
Masters 45+** |
$50 |
53 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
40 minutes |
|
|
Masters 55+** |
$50 |
53 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
40minutes |
|
|
W123*** |
$50 |
53 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
60 minutes |
|
|
W Cat 4 |
$50 |
54 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
40 minutes |
|
|
Cat 3 |
$50 |
54 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
60 minutes |
|
|
Cat 4 |
$50 |
54 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
50 minutes |
|
|
Cat 5 |
$50 |
54 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
40 minutes |
|
|
Masters 35+ 4/5 |
$50 |
54 miles |
|
7.3 miles |
***** |
40 minutes |
4:45 |
* $5 late fee
for race site registration / $5 unattached fee for Men Cat 1-4, Masters, Women
123 only
** 45+/55+ men
race together, scored and paid separately
**** Cat 3 Women
will be placed, scored and prizes will be paid
separately.
*****Times will be set by category, with the earlier RR
finishers going off first, in 30-second intervals. TT start
times will be posted before the
last RR finishes.
|
Category |
Prize
$ |
Minimum |
Places Paid |
|
Pro 1/2 |
$4,999 |
80 |
15 |
|
Cat 3 |
$1,500 |
50 |
10 |
|
Cat 4 |
$750 |
40 |
10 |
|
Cat 5 |
Medals |
-- |
5 |
|
Masters 35+ |
$1,000 |
30 |
10 |
|
Masters 45+ |
$250 |
15 |
5 |
|
Masters 55+ |
$250 |
15 |
5 |
|
W 1/2 |
$501 |
20 |
5 |
|
W 3 |
$250 |
15 |
5 |
|
W 4 |
$250 |
15 |
5 |
|
Masters 35+ 4/5 |
$250 |
15 |
5 |
|
Juniors |
Medals |
-- |
5 |
*1
P1/2 field of 51 – 79 purse
is $2,500 and under 51, the purse is $2,000.
All other cats - if minimum field size is not met, prize money will be
based on $20.00 per entered rider in that category.
Road Race Course
Description May 22nd: This year's road race course features several climbs and fast descents,
including the infamous Cherry Pie Hill (1.2 miles @6% avg.). P12, M35+, 45/55+,
W123 will also experience a challenging set of steep climbs and thrilling views
on a road that provides a Euro experience. There will only be one feed zone for
each category, except for P12, which will have two. Be prepared to manage your
own feeds and stay hydrated!
TT Course Description May 22nd: 7.3 miles featuring long, slightly downhill
curvy sections and the long climb up Cherry Pie Hill.
Criterium Course Description May 23rd: A highly technical, flat course with
8 turns in .9 miles. Finish stretch is a high-speed curve with a short straight
sprint section. Excellent preparation for the State
Criterium. Time Primes and bonuses will be awarded!
Course profiles can be viewed
at the end of this document.
Directions:
Take US281 north from Interstate 20 or US180 West through Weatherford
from Interstate 20 near Fort Worth to Mineral Wells. Road Race Start/finish, TT finish, and parking
adjacent to Palo Pinto courthouse 14 miles west of Mineral Wells on Hwy
180. TT start is 7.3 miles from finish
line, parking is limited – plan to warm-up ride to the start or be dropped off.
Criterium will be held at Mineral Wells High school (3801
Ram Blvd, Mineral Wells, TX - Just off US 180)
Registration and Sign
in: Friday
registration
Other Important Stuff:
ALL USCF
Rules Apply. Yellow Line Rule strictly enforced. Junior Gears inspected before
start and at the finish. Team Wheels in
/ Wheels out. Racers may only work with those in their own race. All riders out
of contention (behind follow vehicle for their race) MUST obey all Texas
Traffic Laws. Race is held rain or shine.
Racers must successfully complete each stage in order to be eligible for the
next one. Helmets must be worn at all
times while on the bike. Valid and
current USCF license must be presented at registration. Promoter reserves the right to adjust start
times and mileage. Promoter reserves the
right to cancel/combine events and prize lists as necessary. Overall place determined by lowest accumulated
time. Held under USCF Permit: Pending
Stage Race Rules:
Each rider's general
classification shall be calculated by summing that rider's time in all
individual stages, taking into account any time bonuses and penalties. In case
two or more riders are tied in their final general classifications, their order
shall be determined by adding their places obtained in each stage. If this does
not suffice to break the tie, ties are broken by place in the criterium. We
reserve the right to combine races and prize lists with fewer than 15 entries. More information at www.teambicyclesinc.org. Post questions to TBi forum at this
site.
Riders seen littering the roads of Palo Pinto County will be
disqualified and possibly suspended! Put
it in your pocket!
Pre-registration available at
Lodging: Please book
early! Mineral Wells hotels will book up
completely very soon due to the Memorial Day weekend and the city’s proximity
to Possum Kingdom Lake.
|
Ramada Ltd. |
|
Best Western Inn & Suites |
|
American Inn |
|
Executive Inn |
|
Budget Host Inn - Mesa Motel |
Course profiles: (Distances shown in profiles differ
from actual course distance due to map irregularities.)
82 Mile Road Race Course
54 Mile Road Race Course
53 Mile Road Race Course
Time Trial Course