COURSE:** PRE RIDING INFO/MARKING: BE AWARE THAT THE COURSES ARE NOT CLOSED TO OTHER TRAIL USERS.
Three different courses will be utilized on April 14. Check out the one that applies to you.
THE JUNIOR COURSE (for male 12 and under and female 14 and under) the course will be on the north side (left side) of Houston Mesa Road near the corral area. It will be marked when possible. It will be the same as the 2006 course utilized
THE SHOOFLY/HOUSTON MESA LOOP COURSE USED IN 2006 - run in a counterclock wise direction.
USED by the following classes/categories:
THE SPORT, SINGLE SPEED NOVICE, COLLEGIATE, BEGINNERS, MASTERs, ROCK CRUSHER, FIRST TIMER/REC AND JUNIOR MEN 13 AND UP AND JUNIOR FEMALE 15 AND UP (about 10 mile loop) – Race will be run men first followed by women
There is a clearing on the start/finish side. Once you are there go east about 100 yards or so and you will find a piece of vertical PVC pipe with orange and green ribbon that will say "start here" (unless weather or vandals remove it). Face south /southeast and you will see another stake with orange and green ribbon, go to it and you will see the next one,. Follow those until you get to the trail that takes you off the mesa (it's pretty rocky) then follow the trail. Course will be pre marked with orange and green ribbon. At turns, if turn is left, ribbon will be on left, ribbon on right if right turn, then more ribbon on the correct way. There will be no comfort markings! Course is 10 miles long. It will be marked one week before the race, maybe sooner.
The course will consist of the Shoofly Loop and the Houston Loop with a connector trail – will be run in a counter clockwise direction. The start will be in an open field on the east side of Houston Mesa Road; will run in a south/southeastly direction until it comes to the Shoofly Loop. There are no numbers marking the course. There are brown trail signs permanently in place for the Shoofly and Houston Loops. The course will be premarked as soon as possible with green and orange tape (together). Will be marked with the tape ONLY AT TURNS– no comfort markings.
Note: The connector to the Shoofly and Houston Loops is just one trail so please be careful when preriding as you may meet someone coming toward you. Will not be a problem for the race because of the timing.
Long loop – will consist of start area, Shoofly loop to connector to Houston Loop to connector to Shoofly loop back to start/finish area. (@10 miles)
Shoofly loop – will consist of start area and Shoofly Loop only
Houston Loop - will consist of Houston Loop only
MARATHON LOOP - @22 miles – run in a clock wise direction
To be used by the following riders:
MARATHON, PRO, SEMI-PRO, AND EXPERT and SINGLE SPEED ADVANCED
Pre marking will be the orange and green ribbons. You will start on Houston Mesa Road itself,-- paved road -- following it about 2 miles then go off onto Forest Road 198 (right turn). Continue on until intersection with 4 wheel trail 1256 bearing to the right again. There will be a feed zone at mile point 10.75 and then you will make a hard right on to single track. Follow this until you reach mile 17 and then bear to the right which will take you into the Houston Mesa Loop which is being used by the other riders back to the venue area and the finish.
Marathon Course Way Points
2 mile, off pavement
34o18.910'N
111o17.503W
10.7 mile, feed zone/control road
34o20.465N
111o11.717W
13.75 mile, highiest point, Gilliland Gap
34o19.062N
111o13.328W
17 mile, right turn/west, to x country course
34o16.553N
111o14.938W
** 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
PARKING: NO PARKING ON EITHER SIDE OF HOUSTON MESA ROAD. Must park in open areas to either side of the road.
TEAM area/parking will to the right in the open field as marked.
CAMPING: Available at the venue (no amenities) or at the Houston Mesa Campground, about 1/4 mile off Highway 87 on Houston Mesa Road. Fee area.
TIME: Registration/check in starts at 6:45 am
RACING STARTS at 9:00 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:
PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE DIFFERENT THAN FOR THE PREVIOUS RACES – AND WOMEN WILL FOLLOW MEN RATHER THAN IN A SEPARATE RACE:
9:00 am - Junior Course Users
10:00 am - Marathon Course Users
10:30 am – Shoofly/Houston Mesa Loop users
RACING CATEGORIES*/LAP COUNTS:
Junior Loop:
Boys 11-12 - 4 laps
Boys 10 & Under – 2 laps
Girls 11-12 - 2 laps
Girls 10 and under – 1 lap
Girls 13-14 – 4 laps
Shoofly/Houston Mesa Loop: - men followed by women
Beginners including junior boys 13 and up and all juniors 15 and up: One full loop
Rock Crushers: One full loop
Collegiate: Start to Shoofly loop, connector, Houston Mesa Loop X2, connector, Shoofly loop back to start/finish – in the order just stated.
Sport men – including Junior Sport: Start to Shoofly loop, connector, Houston Mesa Loop X2, connector, Shoofly loop back to start/finish - in the order just stated..
Sport women: Start to Shoofly loop, connector, Houston Mesa Loop X2, connector, Shoofly loop back to start/finish – in the order just stated.
Marathon Loop
Marathon – 2 laps
Pros/Semi-pro, experts, single speed advanced – 1 lap – men followed by women.
*(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 |
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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. April 11th, 2007 will pay race day fees $50.00
• Race Day registration available – cost $50.00 ( NO EXCEPTIONS)
• 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.
Awards for 2007 will be a custom medal; additional awards provided to sport and expert categories including singlespeed and marathon classes – 1st through 3rd place only.
*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.
- 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:
- Junior girls 10 and under can race FREE and do a reduced number of laps. This is not a race category and the awards will be the same as that utilized in the Shimano race in the parking lot. They also may or may not be timed. Registration must be done on paper. Please write on registration form, “junior girl 10 and under Free” and mail to the address on the flyer. This does not apply to the junior boys 10 and under because that category had been previously adopted as part of the point series and they get points and are timed.
- In order to receive a goodie bag, registration must be received by April 7, 2007. The goodie bag for the Payson race will include a pair of New Belgium riding socks and a patch kit.
- 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.
- A local vendor will be there to provide for your culinary needs.
- gordy’s Bike Shop 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.
- Everyone who enters is automatically entered into Gordy’s Bicycles sponsored raffle for a new mountain bike and helmet (value @$1,000) which will be held at the final. If you have already raced, you have a chance for each race in which you participated. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
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.
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