mbaa2007

COURSE:** Competitive Track. Double and Single Track. Three different loops. Long Loop – 8.2 miles; Sport loop – 3 miles – Tech Loop 2.9 miles MBAA reserves the right to modify the race course and/or lap structure due to circumstances beyond its control. There will be no combination sport/tech lap. All loops will be on the full sport and full tech trails. ALL LAPPING WILL BE DONE THROUGH PARKING LOT.

The course will be marked for pre-riding by Friday, January 19, 2007. The pink flags will indicate the junior course (junior being beginning girls 0-12 and 13-14 and boys 0-10 and 11-12).

** MBAA reserves the right to modify the race course and/or lap structure due to circumstances beyond its control and all changes will be available on the web at www.mbaa.net

CAMPING: The park is allowing people/teams to camp both Friday and Saturday night in the venue area (for a fee).

TIME: Registration/check in starts at 6:30 am
RACING STARTS at 8:45 a.m.

Make the check-in process go smoother:

Arrive with time to spare
Get Release form and sign it before getting in line
Be prepared to show your NORBA license and picture ID
Be prepared to repeat your RACING AGE AND CATEGORY
You will be given a plate number and wave start tag

START TIMES:

8:45 AM – MARATHON

9:00 AM – ALL WOMEN CATEGORIES (Pro/expert; sport, beginner; women juniors)

10:00 AM – ALL BEGINNER MEN, ROCK CRUSHERS, JUNIORS (waves)

11:30 AM PRO/SEMI-PRO (mass start)
EXPERT MEN (probably mass start); JRX
SINGLE SPEED NOVICE AND ADVANCED (Mass start)
SPORT MEN; Sport Juniors (waves)

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE – IT IS DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUIS YEARS. Objective is to insure that everyone has someone to race with and is not alone when finishing the race. Award ceremonies will still be separate and conducted as quickly as possible after major category races.

RACING CATEGORIES*:

Junior boys 10 and under: 1 Sport laps ( 3mi)

Junior boys 11 and 12: 2 Sport laps ( 6 mi)

Junior girls 12 and under: 2 Sport laps ( 6 mi)

Junior Girls 13-14: 3 Sport Laps (9 laps)

Beginners: (men and women): 1 Long, 1 Sport ( 11 mi)

Male Juniors 13 and up and Female Juniors 15 and up: l Long, l Sport (11 mi)

Rock Crushers: 1 long, 1 sport ( 11 mi)

Master Men 60+ : 1 long, 1 sport ( 11 mi)

Sport men: long, sport, tech, sport, tech ( 20 mi)

Novice Singlespeeders: (sport loops) long, sport, tech, sport, tech ( 20 mi)

Collegiate men: long, sport, tech, sport, tech ( 20 mi)

Sport women: long, sport, tech, sport ( 17 mi)

Collegiate women: long, sport, tech, sport (17 mi)

Expert men: long, sport, tech, long, sport ( 26 mi)

Expert women: long, sport, tech, sport, tech ( 20 mi)

Advance Single Speeders (Expert Loops): long, sport, tech, long, sport ( 26 mi)
(NORBA license NOT required)

Pro men: long, sport, long, tech, long, tech ( 33 mi)

Pro women: long, sport, tech, long, sport, tech ( 28 mi )

MARATHON – long loop, followed by the sport loop—done 4 times. (@44 miles)

*(MBAA reserves the right to lump categories together)

NOTE: Any request for a change in the lap count must be made BEFORE staging. Bring the subject up to registration personnel before staging.

ENTRY FEE*:

Adults 19+ with NORBA license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$35.00
Adults 19+ without NORBA license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$40.00
Juniors 13 to 18 with NORBA license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$30.00
Juniors 13 to 18 without NORBA License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$35.00
Juniors 12 and under with NORBA License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$15.00
Juniors 12 and under without NORBA License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	$20.00

*NORBA has now mandated (as part of sanctioning) that non NORBA license holders must pay at least $5.00 more than NORBA license holders. MBAA regrets this but must adhere to the NORBA mandate.

• All entries received after Wed., January 24, same as race day: $50.00

• Race Day registration available – cost $50.00 ( NO EXCEPTIONS)

• Race Day charges can be put on a Visa/Master Card credit card (additional charges will be included to pay for the cost of the credit transactions).

• NORBA license required for experts, semi-pros and pros only. Can purchase license at race site. (NORBA licenses can be purchased with a credit card)

• All racers must complete a release form available at Registration/check in

AWARDS: 5 deep in all classes

SEMIPRO/PRO — CASH* Awards will be presented after results for each group are official.
RAFFLE PRIZES: FREE* to all entrants.
*MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE

Registration options:

On Line www.events.gearwerks.com (Internet sign up closes at 10:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on the Wednesday before the Saturday race)
Mail in flyer available at bike shops in AZ to MBAA. PMB #121, 5350 W Bell Road, Suite C-122, Glendale AZ 85308
Print, fill in, mail in general flyer off MBAA website to MBAA. PMB #121, 5350 W Bell Road, Suite C-122, Glendale AZ 85308
Mail in registration form with a check made payable to MBAA.
None of the above work, call 602/351-7430 or genMBAA@earthlink.net and one will mailed to you.
You can take care of your MBAA membership needs, team needs, get a copy of the race rules, or get all your questions answered at the MBAA booth at the race.
You can purchase your 2007 NORBA license at the registration table. (Credit cards accepted)
NO REFUNDS! ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE/NONTRANSFERRABLE. This applies to any race cancellation due to weather, fire, or other unavoidable safety conditions.

OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

In order to receive a goodie bag, registration must be received by January 20, 2007. The goodie bag for the first race will include a cow bell. MAKE LOTS OF NOISE.
Races will be conducted in accord with USA Cycling rules with MBAA having final authority
Necessary equipment: Helmets, handlebar ends that are closed and have no sharp or jagged ends; eye protection. No ear pieces/radios/walkman’s allowed on the course/venue. Failure to comply with these will result in the rider being barred from the race.
MBAA has the right to refuse any entry. No entry will be accepted and processed without payment.
There are no Drop Boxes
ANY RACER WISHING TO COMPETE IN THE AZ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP POINT SERIES AND ACCUMULATE POINTS MUST BE A MBAA MEMBER AS OF THE DAY OF THE RACE
The Shimano Youth Racing series is open to all juniors 12 and under. The course for this will be in an open area with very short distances. All participants will be awarded prizes. Everyone is a winner. This “race” is not timed, and there are no points or official standings. This is an opportunity for young juniors to have fun and compete . No charge. Must register on race day about noon at registration table. “Racers” must wear helmets.
Ralph’s will be there to provide for your culinary needs.

REI will provide neutral bike support

Mark Hawthorne Photography will be covering the races, photography wise, and will have pictures available for purchase. More info provided at the race. Feel free to check out his website: www.markhawthornephoto.com

Mudshark Brewing Company will be present at all races and providing microbrew beer, FREE OF CHARGE, to anyone over 21 years of age. (within limits if necessary). Check out their website: www.mudsharkbrewingco.com

There will be a bike corral set up near registration for anyone who wishes to leave their bike under supervision.

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE GET THEM ANSWERED BY CALLING (602) 351-7430 or genMBAA@earthlink.net Be aware that any contact made after Thursday night before the race to the phone or e-mail may not be responded to before the race because of other commitments.

HOPE YOU ENJOY YOURSELF AND HAVE A GREAT TIME. SEE YOU THERE.

Please give us your feedback on the event (at the MBAA booth, or the above contact phone or e-mail)