Alfred Nash
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NEWS
2011 Marymoor Grand Prix presented by nuun Online Registration is availabe http://bit.ly/mUzvcv
2011 Masters & Juniors Tuesday TT Track Series, Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR http://bit.ly/kUVFiB
LA Velodrome Volnteers Vounteers: Status will expire July 15.
To renew you will have to signup (again) online AND have confirmed two assigned sessions Aug - Feb
http://bit.ly/9S3QXk
Master’s SCNCA Champs Flyer posted http://bit.ly/jaYXss
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Burbank Memorial Omnium, Hellyer Park Velodrome, San Jose
POSTPONED DUE TO PROMOTER'S BROKEN LEG
A NEW DATE WILL BE SET AFTER JUNE 6
Cat 1-2-3 Women Masters 40+ 1-2-3 Featuring the Musical Chairs Race and the Don Peterson Madison. Further information mailto://eric939@redshift.com
Web site http://www.GrassRootsCycling.net/
6/20-25 Alpenrose Six Day, Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR
Information: http://www.obra.org/track/flyers/2011/six_day.html
6/25-26 Arizona Track Series, San Diego Velodrome, San Diego, CA
Flyer http://bit.ly/lUKkVk
Arizona calendar http://bit.ly/e1FMaJ
7/1-2 Testarossa Velodrome Challenge, Hellyer Velodrome, San Jose, CA
$15,400 Cash Prize List
Prize List Details: http://bit.ly/ifP3tH
Schedule: http://bit.ly/eeFLGA
How to Qualify: http://bit.ly/fUeB9C
Testarossa Velodrome Challenge Online Registration http://bit.ly/mIzlWf
Flyer: http://bit.ly/jmhVpl
Other Information: http://bit.ly/gai0K4
Facebook event http://on.fb.me/iOuySe
Registration information is here:
http://ridethetrack.com/tvc/11qual_reg.html
Please contact andreas.vogel@gmail.com if you need housing.
7/2-3 Momentum Coaching Group Presents Endurance/Omnium Track Camp, LA Velodrome, Carson, CA
Join MCG Coaches for a special weekend, where athletes will learn Omnium racing and training skills from two of the World’s top Omnium Racers. This two day camp will focus on the proper training and racing techniques for track racing’s newest and most grueling race-The Omnium.
COACHES:
Zach Bell
-2010/11 UCI World Cup Omnium Champion
-2009 UCI World Championship Silver Medalist
-Commonwealth Bronze Medalist
Cody O’Reilly
-2009 US National Omnium and Madison Champion
-2010 US National Team Pursuit Champion
-US National Team Member
This camp is open to riders of all ability levels. Cost - $400 which covers all track fees, coaching expenses and a DVD with footage of riding during the camp to take home and study once camp has concluded. Camp space will be limited to ensure individual attention for every athlete so be sure to secure your spot today. Do not hesitate to
contact MCG with any questions.
info@momentumcoachinggroup.com
7/*6*-10 USAC Junior Track National Championships, Superdrome, Frisco, TX
Schedule: http://bit.ly/kZcy0b
Registration http://bit.ly/kXtm9a
Entry Fees and Registration Timeline
May 10 — Registration opens. Cost per event: $60 for ages 10-14; $75 for ages 15-16; $45 for ages 17-18; $120 for the omnium
June 16 — Entry fees increase to $75 for ages 10-14; $90 for ages 15-16; $60 for ages 17-18; $150 for the omnium
June 30 — Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. EDT
On-site registration will be available for $90 for ages 10-14; $105 for ages 15-16; $75 for ages 17-18; $175 for the omnium.
Competitors who register early but then decide to add events while on-site in Frisco will pay the per-event fee they paid when they first registered online.
7/8-10 OBRA Track Championships, Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR
7/9-10 SCNCA District Masters Track Championships, San Diego Velodrome, San Diego, CA
Flyer http://bit.ly/jaYXss
7/9-10 NCNCA District Masters Track Championships, Hellyer Velodrome, San Jose, CA
http://metromintcycling.com/?masters_track_champs
7/15-17 Alpenrose Challenge, Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR
Facebook event http://on.fb.me/kAMxEk
Information http://bit.ly/eiFHSu
Registration http://obra.org/events/18355/register
7/16-17 Arizona Track Series, Encino Velodrome, Encino, CA <- NEW LOCATION
Arizona calendar http://bit.ly/e1FMaJ
Details http://bit.ly/e8gbbr
NOTE: THE 405 FREEWAY WILL BE CLOSED AT THE SEPULVEDA PASS THAT WEEKEND
TAKE ALTERNATE ROUTE(S)
http://zev.lacounty.gov/news/transportation/plan-now-for-huge-summer-405-closing
7/22-23 Marymoor Grand Prix Presented by nuun, Marymoor Velodrome, Seattle, WA
Website: http://bit.ly/l5NuLo
Poster http://bit.ly/mdZKdR
Flyer http://bit.ly/jkVxhp
Facebook Event http://on.fb.me/jkwv3t
Online Registration http://bit.ly/mUzvcv
7/23 Home Depot Center "Afternoon Racing", Home Depot Center Velodrome, Carson, CA
7/23 PSU Track Omnium, Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR
7/26-31 USAC Masters Track National Championships, Valley Preferred Cycling Center, Trexlertown, PA (one week earlier than previously announced http://tinyurl.com/6fhpzwr)
Schedule: http://bit.ly/j8VYvY
Registration: http://bit.ly/lefucT
Registration Fees & Timeline
May 31 at 11 a.m. EDT — Online registration opens. Entry fee per race: $50
June 29 at 11:59 p.m. EDT — Online registration fees increase to $65 per event
July 20 at 11:59 p.m. EDT — Online registration closes.
7/30 2011 Sprint For A Wish Series, Hellyer Velodrome, San Jose, CA
http://bit.ly/g08Sot
8/12 2011 ROCKTAPE FRIDAY NIGHT RACING, Hellyer Velodrome, San Jose, CA
Information: http://bit.ly/jwDlbX
8/13-14 Arizona State Track Championships, Encino Velodrome, Encino, CA <- NEW LOCATION
Arizona calendar http://bit.ly/e1FMaJ
Details http://bit.ly/e8gbbr
***MOST EVENTS OPEN TO NON-ARIZONA RESIDENTS***
8/14 Team Beer Race, Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR
8/19 2011 ROCKTAPE FRIDAY NIGHT RACING, Hellyer Velodrome, San Jose, CA
Information: http://bit.ly/jwDlbX
8/20 Encino Six, Encino Velodrome, Encino, CA
Facebook event http://on.fb.me/kkRaRR
8/20 OBRA Jr/Team Track Championships, Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR
8/20-21 US Grand Prix of Sprinting, the Velodrome in Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, CO
http://raceatra.blogspot.com/2011/05/us-grand-prix-of-sprinting.html
http://www.uscyclinggrandprix.com/us_Cycling_Grand_Prix/US_Grand_Prix.html
8/27 LAVRA Cup (TT and Omnium), Home Depot Center Velodrome, Carson, CA
Flyer for LAVRA Cup TTs http://bit.ly/fMOfVl
Flyer for LAVRA Cup Omniums http://bit.ly/gbyEwB
8/27 2011 Sprint For A Wish Series, Hellyer Velodrome, San Jose, CA
http://bit.ly/g08Sot
8/27-28 OBRA Masters Track Championships, Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR
9/9 2011 ROCKTAPE FRIDAY NIGHT RACING, Hellyer Velodrome, San Jose, CA
Information: http://bit.ly/jwDlbX
9/10-11 Far West & SCNCA Elite Championships, Encino Velodrome, Encino, CA
Facebook event http://on.fb.me/lfo7iu
9/10 2011 Sprint For A Wish Series, Hellyer Velodrome, San Jose, CA
http://bit.ly/g08Sot
9/15-17 USAC Collegiate Track National Championships, Major Taylor Velodrome, Indianapolis, IN
9/24 LAVRA Race (Nats Prep Omnium), Home Depot Center Velodrome, Carson, CA
9/28-10/2 USAC Elite National Track Championships, Home Depot Center Velodrome, Carson, CA
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Renew your USAC License here http://bit.ly/gvAkM7
2011 USA Cycling Rulebook posted http://bit.ly/hW0IRs
The 2011 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line http://bit.ly/e4d3Qd
IF YOU PLAN TO RACE AN SCNCA OR USAC CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK EVENT THIS YEAR
Be aware that Junior Men 17-18, Elite and Masters Men need to be a Category 3 or better to race in mass start (Madison, Points, Scratch, Match Sprint and or Keirin) events.
See USAC Rulebook for details
KEEP YOUR RACE SCHEDULE FILLED IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO UPGRADE
All track upgrades are processed and approved by USA Cycling and the SCNCA
with recommendations from velodrome managers using the following criteria:
http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=2626
Track Categorization Guidelines - Upgrades
Rider upgrades are handled electronically. You can request an upgrade online through your USAC account. The request will be sent to the person responsible for your area and/or category. You will need to follow the instructions online and provide the information about your race experience and placings. The information you provide must include the race date, name, type of event, category, number of participants, and placing. If the administrator approves the upgrade, your account will be changed so that when you request a new license, the category will be changed. For road, track, and cyclocross category changes, local Association representatives will also provide stickers for your license if you are not requesting a new one. Note that road, track, and cyclocross category 1 and mountain bike Semi-Pro and Pro upgrades require a license reissue. A mountain bike Pro license must be an international license.
Click https://www.usacycling.org/myusac/index.php?pagename=mypage to Login Now
All track upgrades and downgrades are made through the local association.
Please DO NOT send your license. Contact your Regional Coordinator via phone or email with questions or circumstances not addressed in the rulebook.
Track Upgrades
Track upgrades and downgrades are made through the Local Associations and Regional Coordinators. Only results from a USA Cycling permitted event may be considered for an upgrade. All track upgrades are processed using the following criteria:
Cat. 5 to Cat. 4 Complete a Velodrome Class or 4 race days.
Cat. 4 to Cat. 3 5 race days and 20 points
Cat. 3 to Cat. 2 5 race days and 25 points
Cat. 2 to Cat. 1 5 race days and 30 points
Points:
National championships, Category A, B, or C track race will be 7, 5,3,2,1 for each event.
For all other events, upgrade points are 5,3,2,1 and are based on an omnium of the event’s races.
Attendance at a USA Cycling Development Camp will count as one qualifying race for category 5 to 4 upgrade. It will also count as 4 upgrade points for a category 4 to 3 upgrade and 3 upgrade points for a category 3 to 2 upgrade.
Additional Considerations:
1. Ten person field minimum for category 3-5 and 20 person field minimum for upgrade to category 1.
SUPPORT LOCAL TRACK RACING - BRING A FRIEND (OR TWO)
2. Fifty percent of Upgrading points and number of times raced will be carried over to the next year.
Points do not carry over to the next category.
3. When upgrading to a Cat. 1, points earned need to be from more than one velodrome.
4. A race day is defined as one full day of racing. A race day can include a number of events such as a
kilometer, sprints or time trial, but it only counts as one race day.
5. Women and Juniors earn one point for every five race days when upgrading from Cat. 4 through Cat.2.
6. Races exempt from upgrading are Youth races and races of more than two categories (i.e.: “A” and “B” races).
With the approval of USA Cycling, riders who are Pro or category 1 on the road may be upgraded to category 2 on the track and riders who are category 2 on the road may be upgraded to category 3 on the track without first having to begin at category 5.
For more information visit http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=2626
HOW DO YOU UPGRADE? - RACE!!!
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