race bible 2016 - hell of the south · pdf file09.04.2016 · usac permit...

USAC Permit #2016-1209

,TN APRIL 9th, 2016

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HELL SOUTHofthe

BELFAST

Race Bible ~ Presented by~


Special Thanks ! Shake and Bake Racing would especially like to thank our gracious hosts, Cary Whitesell and the City of Lewisburg. Without their support, this race wouldn't have taken place. When we lost our venue in 2015, the city of Lewisburg stepped up with unprecedented support in the form of volunteers, logistics, and of course race sponsorship. If you have a chance to meet any of the representatives from the city this weekend, please thank them for their dedication and support to allow the Hell of the South to happen.

Things you should know before we get started…

• You are responsible for knowing the contents of the race bible and any communications issued by the Chief Referee, check our website periodically for any updates by our staff https://hellofthesouth.wordpress.com/

• You are responsible for knowing the courses for the RR and the TT. We strongly encourage pre-riding, however if you can’t or you still have questions regarding the courses please don’t hesitate to call or email. The course consists of chip/seal roads, un-maintained rural roads, roads with questionable pavement and unfortunately a few roads with excellent pavement. Please use extreme caution on the downhills while we have tried to mark the largest potholes, we just can’t mark them all. Please watch for patches of deep gravel as well. Stay in control and ride within your abilities at all times…..

• ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHILE ON THE BIKE • As a USAC sanctioned event the USA cycling rule book applies including the USA

Cycling Code of Conduct • USAC rules forbid the use of any audio playback device. • Any cyclist caught urinating anywhere other than the designated facilities will be

disqualified • Please pick up your litter, discarded bottles, etc before you leave. Please leave the

area cleaner than you found it. • Please be kind to the officials, volunteers, staff and fellow riders. • A photo ID and your race license are required for number pickup • Results for the Road Race will be posted at the Belfast lions club building and will

be FINAL at the conclusion of the protest period. • Results for the TT will be posted at the Marshall County Little League field and will

be FINAL at the conclusion of the protest period - Awards for the TT will be held at the ball fields as well

• JR rollout will be required for Jr’s racing in their respective USAC category. Rollout will take place near the start of the RR in Belfast BEFORE the designated category start time.

• We will have wheel trucks for each race. It will be wheel in/wheel out. No neutral wheels provided. IF YOU FLAT…please be patient with the volunteer truck driver. THEY ARE NOT A DESIGNATED MECHANIC. you are responsible for finding and changing your own wheel. Please be kind, If I hear of sharp words being exchanged, I will get involved with you, your team, your bike shop etc… so again be considerate of our VOLUNTEERS.

• Please be sure to have your bike checked before the day of the race. We pride ourselves on having a course that is tough but fair, the roads are not pristine. Stuff will fall off your bicycle if you have not properly maintained it.


https://hellofthesouth.wordpress.com/


General InformationRace Number Pickup

There will early race number pick up on Friday evening form 6pm - 8 pm at the Lewisburg recreation center,1551 Mooresville Hwy, Lewisburg, TN 37091

We encourage you to bring your family as there will be music and food provided by our awesome hosts, the City of Lewisburg. We’ll also have some raffle prizes from some of our sponsors, we’ll have maps of the course and MOAB bikes will be on site for last minute tune ups and will have some cool new bikes on display.

You will be given 2 numbers NUMBERS WILL BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE and BACK

Race Hotel For those of you wishing to stay in Lewisburg on Friday night, the Richland Inn is offering a discount for racers. Just mention Hell of the South when you call for reservations. Richland Inn : 1551 Mooresville Hwy, Lewisburg, TN 37091 Phone:(931) 359-1800


ROAD RACE START Link to RR map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12410829

The start of this years race will be held in the Belfast Community. Parking, Registration, and restrooms will be provided at the Belfast Lions Club, show grounds located at 450 Belfast-Farmington Rd. (Approximately 4.5 miles down Hwy 431 from the intersection with Hwy 50 in Lewisburg, TN)

The race start line will be on Fishing Ford Rd, as shown on the map below. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION CROSSING HWY 431

DO NOT USE HWY 431 AS YOUR WARM UP AREA.

LET ME SAY THIS AGAIN….

DO NOT USE HWY 431 AS YOUR WARM UP AREA.

This is for YOUR OWN SAFETY. We anticipate the highway to be very busy and we do not want 150 bike racers mixing with 50 dump trucks traversing a sketchy part of the road.

All of you mean a lot to our organization, and I know that it is within your legal right to ride on the public right of way, however, if you are seen warming up of HWY 431 I reserve the right to publicly shame, and/or offer you a refund on your race fee and a quick end to your day. We want all of our bike racers, support crew, spectators and officials to be safe and not get

involved in any altercations.


ROAD RACE FINISH This year, in conjunction with moving the start of our road race, we’re moving the finish line as well. This will allow a little sorting out of the group, with no turns going into the finale.

The finish line will be located on Fishing Ford Rd, approximately 1.0 miles south of the start line, at the top of the first hill. You will get a good look at it when you roll through on the main laps.

WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO DELAY CARS AS YOU APPROACH THE FINISH LINE. SINCE THIS IS AN OPEN COURSE,

THE YELLOW LINE RULE WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE RACE. ~AGAIN~

DO NOT SPREAD COMPLETELY ACROSS THE ROAD COMING INTO THE FINISH. YOU WILL BE RELEGATED.

There is NO parking of personal vehicles at the finish line. We’re working with Head Springs Church for a limited number of vehicles to use their parking area. This is

appx. 0.6 mile walk to the finish line.

PODIUM CEREMONY/AWARDS

Women/Cat 5/Cat 4 - approximately 12:00pm* Masters/Cat 3/ P/1/2 - approximately 3:00pm*

*subject to change based on finishing times including protest period FEED ZONE

• There will be an area designated as a feed zone at approximately 2045 Old Belfast Rd, Lewisburg, TN as searched by google maps

• The feed zone will be clearly marked on the asphalt… There should be ample parking on the gravel side. DO NOT BLOCK TRAFFIC

MOAB KOM $50 gift certificate to the first rider from each category to go over the Talley Rd climb on lap 1. KOM will be marked at Talley Rd and Pigg Hollow intersection


Link to TT Course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12222391

Time Trial The time trial course will be a point to point affair, beginning at the intersection of Hwy 272 (Springplace) and Earl Twitty rd. You may ride whichever bike you choose, however we encourage you to pre-ride before deciding on bringing out the TT rig with disc wheel and 55 tooth chainring.

Start times will be posted on our website https://hellofthesouth.wordpress.com/

on FRIDAY APRIL 8th.

There will be NO parking at the TT start. Parking will be provided at the Marshall County Little League ball fields

795 Springplace Rd, Lewisburg, TN 37091

Awards for the TIME TRIAL will be presented at the ball fields as well, at the conclusion of the TT.

Please do not backtrack the course to return to your vehicle, it is suggested that you descend Yell rd back to town. Caution: Yell rd is steep

at the top, but the condition of the pavement is excellent



https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12222391

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12222391


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~Present the~

2016 Hell of the South RR & TT Belfast Road Race – April 9, 2016

Registration on site from 6:45am. One day ($10) and annual license available on site $3.75 of each entry fee goes to USAC insurance surcharge and $2.00 goes to TBRA

~Field limit of 75 for Cat 5 race, all races held under USA cycling permit # Pending - Races held rain or shine, All times listed are CST~ Lead car and wheel truck for each race (wheel in/wheel out) no neutral support

Pre-register @ usacycling.org – pre-reg closes at 12:00 pm CST April 8,2016 ~NEW START LOCATION THIS YEAR~

We’ll be starting and finishing in the Belfast Community. 1600 Fishing Ford Rd, Belfast, TN Please reference the race bible located at HELLOFTHESOUTH.WORDPRESS.COM

for parking information, maps to RR and TT and other pertinent information

VARKEN BERG TT

Open TT to begin at 4:00pm CST and will proceed at 30 second intervals Prizes awarded to top finishers in categories above.

Entry fee $10.00 TT Course is appx: 3 miles long and contains one major climb of appx 0.6 miles exceeding 12% grade and

several “TN” Rollers NO TIME TRIAL REGISTRATION day of race, no exceptions

For all other information including: official race hotel, early number pickup party,

directions to venues, parking information, maps of the courses, places to eat, sponsors to thank, please see the official HoS Race Bible

@Hellofthesouth.wordpress.com Hell of the South @ facebook.com

CATEGORY Cat 5 Cat 4 Women 1-4 Pro 1/2 Cat 3 Masters 35+/45+ Cat (1-4) Masters 50+/60+ Cat (1-5) TBRA Division I

Distance 22 mi / 1lap 44 mi / 2 laps 44 mi / 2 laps 66 mi / 3 laps 66 mi / 3 laps 44 mi /2 laps 44 mi/ 2 laps

Start

8:00am 8:20am 8:30am

Bonus cat 4

11:30am 11:40am

11:50am Bonus 45+

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Bonus 60+

payout

Prizes $300/5 $450/5 $150/3

$1250/10

$500/5

$500/5 $175/3

$500/5 $175/3

Entry Fee

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**Day of Reg

Thank you for participating in the 2016 Hell of the South RR and TT for any questions or comments please contact: Marshall Bassett - [email protected]

or Thad DeHart - [email protected]


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