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Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath XC #7: Tranquility Tire Tantrum
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY! REGISTER NOW! Provided by RaceRegister.net.
Registration closes at 8pm on Friday, August 6th. NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION.
Date: Sunday, August 8th, 2010
Time: Juniors, Cat 3 (Beginners), Marathon Start at Noon! Cat 2, Singlespeed, Cat 1 start at 2pm!
Location: Tranquility Park, Omaha, NE
Race Host: Bike Masters Cycling Club
Contact: Dale Rabideau,
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or 402-964-1080
Race Categories
CAT 1
Men Under 35
Men Masters 35 to 44
Men Masters 45+
Women Open
CAT 2
Men Open
Men Masters 35+
Men Masters 45+
Women Open
Singlespeed
CAT 3
Men Open
Men Masters 35+
Men Masters 45+
Women Open
JUNIORS
Men 16-18
Men 13-15
Men 10-12
Women 16-18
Women 13-15
Women 10-12
MARATHON
Men and Women (no age breakouts)
XC races are scored according to category (Cat 1, 2, 3, Junior, First Timer) and class (age). Race length is determined by estimating how many laps can be completed in the following time frames:
35 minutes for Junior / Cat 3 / First Timers
70 minutes for Cat 2
105+ minutes for Cat 1 / Pro
The number of laps, or course length, will vary between the courses but will take into consideration time frames listed above. In other words expect to race about the same time at each course, with consideration to trail conditions.
Marathon races are scored by the number of completed laps within a 3 hour time frame. A racer cannot start a new lap after the 3 hour mark. Laps started before the 3 hour mark but finished after the 3 hour mark count!
Prize List/Points
XC PRIZES
Cat 1/Pro Men* $125/$100/$80/$60/$50/$40/$30/$25
Cat 1/ Women Open $50/$35/$25
Singlespeed Medals (3 deep), merchandise and/or gift certificates
Cat 2 classes Medals (3 deep), merchandise and/or gift certificates
Cat 3 classes Medals (3 deep)
Junior classes Medals (3 deep)
* For race day prizes all Cat 1 riders (regardless of age) will start together. Cash payout will go the the top 8 riders out of all of the Cat 1 racers. Series points will be calculated based on finish times within age brackets of under 35, 35-44, and 45+.
MARATHON PRIZES
Men: Medals (3 deep), merchandise and/or gift certificates
Women: Medas (3 deep), merchandise and/or gift certificates
XC POINTS
Results for all Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath events will be posted at all events and available for review in the results section of this site. For questions or concerns regarding the points standings, contact Tim Wieland at
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XC Series Champions are determined by the highest score in 6 out of 8 races.
Tie Breaker: In the event of a points tie, the winner will be determined by the best score out of 7 races.
Points structure for the XC Series, all age classes:
Place Cat 1 Cat 2 Cat 3
1 72 48 24
2 66 44 22
3 60 40 20
4 54 36 18
5 51 34 17
6 48 32 16
7 45 30 15
8 42 28 14
9 39 26 13
10 36 24 12
11 33 22 11
12 30 20 10
13 27 18 9
14 24 16 8
15 21 14 7
* Riders receive 3 points for 16th to 20th place.
* Riders receive 1 point for 21st and below.
* Add 1 point per rider that finishes in your field. Ex- If you finish 7th in the Cat 2 Masters field of 13 finishers, you would receive 30 points for your place and an additional 13 points for the number of finishers in your field for a total of 43 points.
* Riders who upgrade during the series may take 50% of their accumulated points.
* Points are not transferable laterally, i.e. Cat 2 Open to Cat 2 Masters.
MARATHON POINTS
Marathon Series Champions are determined by the best 5 of 7 races. (L&C will not host a marathon event).
Marathon series racers can race in an XC category at L&C, but points from that race will not go towards overall marathon standings. Riders may race both XC and Marathon throughout the season but points will be accumulated separately within their categories.
Tie Breaker: In the event of a points tie, the winner will be determined by the best score out of 6 races.
Points structure for the Marathon Series, men and women:
Place
1 48
2 44
3 40
4 36
5 34
6 32
7 30
8 28
9 26
10 24
11 22
12 20
13 18
14 16
15 14
Rules
- All 2010 USAC rules apply
- Events are subject to weather! In case of inclement weather, visit nebraskacyclingnews.com for updates
- Helmets must be worn at all times while on a bike at Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath MTB events
- Promoter reserves the right to adjust start times and mileage
- Promoter reserves the right to cancel / combine events and prize lists as necessary
- All Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath MTB events held under USAC permits
- Events held in Nebraska State Parks require a park permit. Day passes available on-site for $3.00. Annual passes are $17.50, a second annual park pass is ½ price
- Helmets and shirts are required to participate in the events - body paint does not count
Weather In case of inclement weather, watch nebraskacyclingnews.com for updates Friday afternoon and evening before race date. In our experience, wet trails on Saturday are often rideable on Sunday, hence: if weather forces cancellation, the Sunday immediately following the Saturday race date is the default reschedule date. Events rescheduled to Sunday will have adjusted start times to start later in the day.
The Course:
Tranquility Park MTB Trail is Omaha's first approved off road trail system in a city park. These trails are primarily singletrack though there are also some short sections of doubletrack connectors. A good mix of terrain can be found here - everything from a tight, swervy switchbacks through pine trees, to wide open grassland climbs, followed by speed-building swooping descents to backcountry rough and dirty pockmarked tread. There is a good amount of climbing to be had here (by Omaha standards) and plenty of areas to pass. Race loop is approx 4 miles for all levels.
The Venue:
TPMTBT is located smack in the middle of suburbia. Sandwiched between busy, traffic choked streets and a north-west Omaha neighborhood, the park surprisingly transports you to another place. With it's grassy hillsides and pine forests, you'd swear you were in the foothills of Colorado. Near the trail is a large open field and a big hill that's great for running the dog or viewing the racers approaching and descending. The park cozies up to Tranquility Soccer Complex and tennis courts. There are no public restrooms or running water at the trail head so look for the port-a-johns and bring extra water. Parking is plentiful, but not always close to the trailhead.
Directions:
From I-680, go west on Maple St. 1 mile to 120th St. Turn right and enter the Tranquility soccer field parking lot on the left. Go through the gate at the north end of the lot and follow the road along the Big Papio River to the start/finish.
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