Skyline Park Mountain Bike Race
June 13, 2010
A few people that didn't pick up their medals willl have them sent by mail.
Captivating Photography was at the event taking lots of photos on the course and around the start, finish, and podium shots. The photos should be posted shortly on their website, www.captivatingsportsphotos.net/Cycling/Skyline-Mountain
Lost and Found:
- A black bag full of assorted clothing. Left near the campsites.
- Pair of clear safety glasses
- Pair of aviator style sunglasses
- Topeakpump
- One Bontrager long finger glove
- Pair of Women's Addidas shoes w/ socks
- Contact me and we'll try to get them back to you.
Eagle Cycling Club and the Eagle Racing Team are proud to present the Skyline Park Mountain Bike Race this Sunday, June 13th 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 has been designated by USA Cycling as the Northern California State Championship XC race and can qualify riders for the 2010 MTB Nationals. Pre-reg is $30. This is more singletrack for your money you will likely find at any other race!!!
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
- 5 riders to make a class, some small classes may be combined
- 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 mile lap, 80% 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 top three female finishers. Awards 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
Call the 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 may be available to purchase. We're hoping to get Phat Salads to come out to the race, they make some killer wraps and rolls.
REGISTRATION
- $30.00 fee to pre-register online at www.bikereg.com
- Registration opens May 1st.
- Online pre-reg closes at 8:45 pm Pacific Time on 6/10
- $40.00 day of registration. Race Day Registration opens at 7:00 am and closes at 9:30 am.
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 :Kevin at 707-363-3023 or mountainbike2010@eaglecyclingclub.org
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NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THE PARK!!!!