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Texas' newest Stage Race!
Road Race
Time Trial
Criterium (with Time bonus primes!)
~Results~
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 |
8:00 |
7.3 miles |
3:00 ***** |
90 minutes |
12:10 |
|
Jrs. Open |
$10 |
54 miles |
8:05 |
7.3 miles |
***** |
45 minutes |
7:00 |
|
Masters 35+ |
$50 |
53 miles |
8:10 |
7.3 miles |
***** |
50 minutes |
10:00 |
|
Youth |
$5 |
27 miles |
8:15 |
7.3 miles |
***** |
30 minutes |
7:50 |
|
Masters 45+** |
$50 |
53 miles |
8:20 |
7.3 miles |
***** |
40 minutes |
8:25 |
|
Masters 55+** |
$50 |
53 miles |
8:20 |
7.3 miles |
***** |
40minutes |
8:25 |
|
W123*** |
$50 |
53 miles |
8:30 |
7.3 miles |
***** |
60 minutes |
11:00 |
|
W Cat 4 |
$50 |
54 miles |
8:45 |
7.3 miles |
***** |
40 minutes |
9:10 |
|
Cat 3 |
$50 |
54 miles |
9:50 |
7.3 miles |
***** |
60 minutes |
3:40 |
|
Cat 4 |
$50 |
54 miles |
10:10 |
7.3 miles |
***** |
50 minutes |
2:40 |
|
Cat 5 |
$50 |
54 miles |
10:20 |
7.3 miles |
***** |
40 minutes |
1:50 |
|
Masters 35+ 4/5 |
$50 |
54 miles |
10:30 |
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 separately for TXBRA points.
*****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
Field Size*1 |
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 bonuses and primes will be awarded.
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 at
Best Western Inns,
4410
Hwy 180 East,
Mineral
Wells, TX. Race day registration is at the Palo
Pinto Elementary school, 100 ft from S/F line in Palo
Pinto (you can't miss it) opens at 6AM
Other Important Stuff:
USCF
permit pending. 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.
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.
4103 E. Hwy 180
940-325-6956 |
|
Best Western Inn & Suites
4410 Hwy 180 East
940-325-2270 |
|
American Inn
108 FM 1821 North @Hwy 180
940-325-6961 |
|
Executive Inn
2809 Hwy 180 West
940-328-1111 |
|
Budget Host Inn - Mesa Motel
3601 East Hwy 180
940-325-3377 |
Flyers have course profiles at the end - Race Bible has
all RR Maps
