RACE #14: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CYCLOCROSS PRESTIGE SERIES of CYCLOCROSS

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* SUNDAY DECEMBER 14TH EVENT SCHEDULE *

Start WAVE/CATEGORIES DURATION PRIZELIST ONLINE / RACE DAY Add $10 for 2nd race

8:00AM SANTA CROSS COUNTRY 6k RUN – 3k WALK 3K-6KM Top 3 - Awards $10.00 8:30AM COURSE OPENS FOR WARM UP / BEGINNER’S CLINIC FREE 9:00A FIRST TIMER RACE: Men, Women ONE lap Top 3 - Awards/Cat $5.00 / $10.00 9:01A 9:02A

JUNIOR Boys 15-18; JUNIOR Girls 15-18 JUNIOR Boys 9-14; JUNIOR Girl 9-14

30 min 30 min

Top 5 – Prizes/Cat Top 5 – Prizes/Cat

$15.00 / $20.00 $15.00 / $20.00

9:03A YOUTH Boys; Girls age 6 to 9 ONE lap Top 3– Awards $5.00 / $10.00 9:35 AM COURSE OPEN FOR WARM UP AFTER JUNIOR FINISH

9:45A MASTERS MEN 35+ B (CX 3-5) 40 min Top 5 – Prizes $30.00 / $40.00

9:47A MASTERS MEN 45+ B (CX 3-5) 40 min Top 5 – Prizes $30.00 / $40.00 10:00 AM AWARDS: 1st timers, Juniors Youth Series Overall 10:30A MASTERS MEN 55+; 65+ 40 min Top 3 – Prizes/Cat $30.00 / $40.00 10:31A MASTERS WOMEN 35+ 40 min Top 3 – Prizes/Cat $30.00 / $40.00 10:33A MEN C (CX4-5) Beginner - Race 1 (AM) 40 min Top 5 – Prizes $30.00 / $40.00 10:45 AM AWARDS: MEN 35+B, 45+ B Series Overall 11:15A KIDDIE CROSS Short Course Awards to all! FREE 11:30A 11:31A

MASTERS MEN 35+A (CX1-4) MASTERS MEN 45+ A (CX1-4)

45 min 45 min

Top 3 - $100 Top 3 - $100

$30.00 / $40.00 $30.00 / $40.00

11:33A MEN B (CX3-5) 45 min Top 5 – Prizes $30.00 / $40.00 11:45 AM AWARDS: MEN 55+, 65+, W35+ Series Overall, Men C 12:15 PM DOGGIE CROSS Short Course Awards to all! $5 donation 12:30P WOMEN A CX (1-4) 40 min Top 5 – $300 $30.00 / $40.00 12:31P WOMEN B (CX3-4) 40 min Top 3 – Prizes $30.00 / $40.00 12:32P WOMEN C Beginner (CX4) 40 min Top 3 – Prizes $30.00 / $40.00 12:45 PM AWARDS: Masters Men 35+ A; 45+ A, Men B Series Overall

1:30P MEN A (CX 1-4); U23 (CX 1-4) *Race together $ purse. Scored separate for Prizes/Series Points. 60 min Top 5 - $300

Top 3 – U23 Prizes  $30.00 / $40.00

1:45 PM SANTA CROSS TEAM RELAY RACE 10 short laps Top 3 - Prizes $10.00 donation 1:45 PM AWARDS: Women ABC; Women U23 Series Overall 2:45P 2:46P

SINGLESPEED Men A (CX1-5); SINGLESPEED Men B (CX3-5); SINGLESPEED WOMEN

40 min 40 min

Top 3 - $100/Men A Top 3 – Prizes/Cat

$30.00 / $40.00 $30.00 / $40.00

2:49P MEN C (CX4-5) Beginner - Race 2 (PM) 40 min Top 5 – Prizes $30.00 / $40.00 3:30 PM AWARDS: Men A, U23 SS-all, Men C (PM) – Series Overall  

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RACE QUESTIONS? PRESTIGE SERIES QUESTIONS? Dot Wong: Dot@SoCalCross.org WEBSITE: www.SoCalCross.org

LOCATION: PIERCE COLLEGE - Sheperd Stadium Parking Lot/Cross Country Course and Field ADDRESS: 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91371 Google Map LINK Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/Q9cLl

THE COURSE: Each lap is 2.5-3.5km in length. Course is mostly dirt track and loose hilly sections some grass. Races are timed circuits on the course based on the leader of each race wave. All races finish on the lap of the wave leader. Obstacles include: barriers, grass, whoop section, stairs and dirt run-ups.

THE VENUE: Pierce College is a flourishing two-year public institution in Southern California providing opportunities for occupational training, transfer education and life-long learning. Located on 426 acres in the western San Fernando Valley, nestled next to the thriving business district of Warner Center, Pierce College combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. The campus' setting among 2,200 trees, thousands of rose bushes, a nature preserve, botanical garden and a forest area boasting giant redwoods makes it unique in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

REGISTRATION: Register at BikeReg.com by Friday, December 12th 11:45PM (Pacific) Go www.socalcross.org/register 5 Race Series passes, Season time chips and CX rental bikes available. Miss online reg? Race Day registration is available! Race registration.rider checkin opens at 7:00am then 2 hours prior to each race wave start. Race registration closes 20 minutes prior to each race wave start.

ENTRY FEES: 1st Timer, Youth Age 6 to 9

Junior Age 9-18 ABC, U23, Masters, SS Bike Rental / race 2nd Race Entry after higher entry paid

Online Entry $5 $15 $30 $10 $5 Juniors / $10 Adult Race Day Entry $10 $20 $40 $10 $5 Juniors / $10 Adult

RULES: This event is permitted and sanctioned by the North American Bicycle Racing Association: All NABRA rules apply. Event will be held rain or shine. No refunds. Bicycle and wheel changes are allowed in the designated pit areas only. Helmets are required at all times while on the bike. Water feeds are allowed during the race. Cyclocross or hard tail mountain bikes are best for handling the course and obstacles. Mountain Bike pedals and shoes are best or flat pedals with stable running shoes. This event is held under NABRA Cycling Permit. 2014 NABRA rules apply. www.NABRA.us

Warming up on the Course Once the last rider has crossed the line in the current active wave, the race official will instruct when and where the riders are allowed to enter and “pre-ride” the course to become familiar with route and obstacles. Always enter the course past the finish line and do not cross the finish line while the timing system is running. Please respect the race in progress and do not pass active racers on course. Once the next race has started, warming up on the course is not allowed.

CATEGORIES: Senior (over CX age 18) and Masters categories may be listed by ability as well as age. Ability categories are as follows: A (CX Cat 1-4) is the fastest group out there – also might be called expert, elite. Highly competitive – if you aren’t an experienced racer (in cyclocross or another discipline) this is likely not the group for you. B (CX Cat 3-5) is the intermediate group – faster and more experienced than “C” riders but not at “A” pace yet. C (CX Cat 4-5) is geared toward the beginner rider – new racers should usually start here and move to “B” when comfortable.

Masters is for riders with a racing age (on Dec 31, 2015) equal to or greater than the indicated age. Masters A (CX-1-4) is often the second fastest group on the course, just behind the A race. Basically “A” racers that are older and have family/career commitments. Masters B (CX3-5) is generally a bit slower than B, as the average age is higher in the Masters group For new racers eligible to race masters, you might want to try both “C” and Masters B to see which you prefer.

CYCLOCROSS RACING AGE: A rider’s cyclocross racing age is based on the year the CX World Championships which take place February, 2015. Therefore your racing age for the cyclocross season September 2014 through January 2015 is your age on 12/31/2015.

SoCalCross discourages sandbagging. Please upgrade to the higher category when qualified. NOTE: USA Cycling does not recognize ABR or NABRA sanctioned events for CX category upgrades or USAC national ranking points. More info at: www.USAcycling.org

RESULTS: Race results will be posted near the awards area immediately following each race. Please make sure to check your results within the 15-minute posting/protest period or they will be final. Online results at: www.SoCalCross.org/results