Here’s another experiment for 2014 season – almost EVERYBODY gets a chance to race with only their own category. No 2nd field starting 60 seconds behind or in front of you – just you and your peers hopefully slogging through a wet Candlestick (no guarantees on weather). Day 1 has 9 separate fields, Day 2 has 6 races. Here’s your tune-up for Districts, just 3 weeks away/
Special Thanks to Jason Anderson for the Video!
Category | Start Time | Distance | Prizes | Field Limit | Pre Entry | Day Of Race Fee |
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C Men | 8:30 AM | 40 Minutes | Raffle - See Notes | 100 | $40 | $45 |
M Men 55+ A | 9:20 AM | 40 Minutes | Raffle - See Notes | 50 | $40 | $45 |
M Men 55+ B | 9:20 AM | 40 Minutes | Raffle - See Notes | 50 | $40 | $45 |
C Men 35+ | 10:10 AM | 40 Minutes | Raffle - See Notes | 100 | $40 | $45 |
KIDS CROSS | 11:00 AM | Yes | Free | Free | ||
Junior Women | 11:00 AM | 35 Minutes | Raffle - See Notes | 30 | $25 | $30 |
Junior Men 10-14 | 11:00 AM | 35 Minutes | Raffle - See Notes | 30 | $25 | $30 |
Junior Men 15-18 | 11:00 AM | 35 Minutes | Raffle - See Notes | 30 | $25 | $30 |
Master Men 45 +B | 11:50 AM | 45 Minutes | Raffle - See Notes | 100 | $40 | $45 |
Master Men 35+ A | 12:45 PM | 45 Minutes | Cash - See Notes | 100 | $40 | $45 |
Master Men 45+ A | 1:40 PM | 45 Minutes | Cash - See Notes | 100 | $40 | $45 |
Elite Women | 2:30 PM | 45 Minutes | Cash - See Notes | 35 | $40 | $45 |
Master Women Cat A | 2:30 PM | 45 Minutes | Cash - See Notes | 30 | $40 | $45 |
Master Women Cat B | 2:30 PM | 45 Minutes | Raffle - See Notes | 30 | $40 | $45 |
Elite Men | 3:25 PM | 60 Minutes | Cash - See Notes | 100 | $40 | $45 |
Equipment – CycloCross or Mountain Bikes OK at all events.No forward facing handlebars. Entry includes insurance surcharges. $5 late fee. Juniors must have signed release from parent.
Category Description
Cyclocross racers in Northern California have selected their own race categories for decades before USA Cycling discovered the phenomena a few years ago. We still encourage riders to discover for themselves their best fit for competition. Is your first choice too slow? too fast? Too young? Too old? Go ahead and change whenever you want. For those of you looking for more direction, our corresponding categories with USAC are:
Beginner – Cat. “C” – USAC Cat. 4
Intermediate – Cat. “B” – USAC Cat. 3
Advanced – Cat “A” – USAC Cat. 1/2