Skyline Mountain Bike Race
June 14, 2009
Race #4 in the Northern California Championship Series
Skyline Park Mountain Bike Race now a Nationals Qualifier
Eagle Cycling Club and the Eagle Racing Team are proud to present the Skyline Park Mountain Bike Race this Sunday, June 14th at Skyline Park in Napa, CA. Racing on trails that have hosted events such as the UCI World Cup and the Single Speed World Championships, this event is not only part of the Giant Bicycles Northern California Series, but just this week was designated by USA Cycling as a Nor Cal State Championship race and can qualify riders for MTB Nationals in Granby, CO July 16-18. Due to the last minute announcement, Online pre-reg will remain open until noon on Friday 6/12. Pre-reg is $30. This is more singletrack for your money you will likely find at any other race!!!
There will be a pre-reg check-in on Saturday 6/13 from 6pm-7pm at the park. Race day registration opens at 7am on Sunday. Race start is at 10am.
This event is a fund-raiser for the Skyline Park Trail System. All profits are donated to the Park which is a non-profit organization. One dollar from race fee will go to Nor Cal High School Mountain Bike League.
RACE SPECIFICS
- 400 Racer limit
- Race is held under USA Cycling permit and insurance
- Riders must wear approved helmets at all times in the park
- First Aid available
RACING LICENSE
An annual or one-day USA CYCLING racing license must be presented at registration. Licenses available for purchase at the race for $10. However, if you are planning on purchasing or renewing your license, this is best done online at www.usacycling.org and printing an authorization to ride to bring to the race.
COURSE
A fun, demanding and challenging course. Approximately 8.5 miles adn 95% single track. Uses parts of the 1999 World Cup course. Number of laps to be determined by category.
AWARDS
$300 Pro/Elite/Expert purse. Awarded by fastest times to the top five male and female finishers. Medals to third place in all classes.
PARKING
There is no charge for parking if you enter through the west gate (1/4 mile before the main entrance to the park). Parking fee $5.00 if entering through the main gate.
CAMPING
Skyline Park has overnight camping available for tents and R.V.'s. For information on camping, call the park at 707-252-0481.
LODGING
Napa Valley Conference and Visitors Bureau for Lodging Information. (707) 226-7459
IMPORTANT!
If you warm up on the roads outside the park, please ride single file and obey the traffic laws
Food and Beverages will be available to purchase.
REGISTRATION
- $30.00 fee to pre-register online
- Online pre-reg closes at noon Pacific Time on 6/12
- $40.00 day of registration. Race Day Registration opens at 7:00 am and closes at 9:30 am.
- Tandem category - For series purposes, points are tallied under the name of the captain. A captain can have a different stoker at each event. Stoker will still need to sign a release form at registration. $50 pre-entry, $60 day-of covers othe riders.
RACE TIME:
- 9:50 am racers meeting
- 10:00 am race start. Waves at 2 minute intervals
- 1:30pm awards under the shade of the oak trees
- 2:00 pm raffle for all racers
DIRECTIONS:
- Skyline Park 2201 Imola Avenue Napa, CA 94558
- From 101, take highway 37 east to 29 in Vallejo, North on 29 to Napa, bear right at Lake Berryessa exit to Imola Avenue, Right on Imola, one mile to park.
- From East Bay take 80 east to highway 37/Napa exit, take 37 to 29, north on 29 to Napa, bear right at Lake Berryessa exit to Imola Avenue, right on Imola.
- From Sacramento, take 80 west to highway 12/Napa exit, take 12 to 29, north on 29 to Napa, bear right at Lake Berryessa exit to Imola Avenue, right on Imola.
CONTACT :mountainbike@eaglecyclingclub.org or Leslie at 707-301-7461
NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THE PARK!!!!