RACE #5 OF THE ARIZONA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
POINT SERIES presented by the MBAA.

MANY THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WITH THE PRESCOTT CYCLING CLUB FOR THEIR WORK ON THE COURSE AND ASSISTANCE IN MAKING THIS RACE POSSIBLE.

This race is a USA Cycling Sanctioned Event.

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WHEN: May 12, 2007

WHERE: PRESCOTT, AZ   Race Held on National Forest Land by Permit (Prescott National Forest) at the Alto OHV Recreation Area

DIRECTIONS: Exit 262 off I-17 – Route 69 into Prescott.  Following Route 69 into center of town, turns into Gurley Street.  At intersection of Gurley and Montezuma, turn right (north) and follow to the race course.  Note:  Montezuma Street changes names as follows – Whipple which then becomes Iron Springs Road.  Follow to entrance of the Recreational area. – about 5 miles.

COURSE**/RACING CATEGORIES*/LAP COUNTS: REVISED 5/3/2007

BE AWARE THAT THE COURSE IS NOT CLOSED TO OTHER TRAIL USERS WHEN PRERIDING. IT WILL BE CLOSED TO OTHER USERS DURING THE EVENT

The following map is an “overview” of the courses:

The inner loop course is presently premarked with orange and pink flagging.  All turns are marked with this flagging. The outer loop course is presently premarked with orange flagging.

JUNIOR COURSE AND MAP:  Trail 12 on inner loop map.  The same as in 2006, the “warm up” loop indicated on the map Loop that is to the right immediately upon entering the Recreational area.  Will be run in a counter clock-wise direction.

 The LAP COUNT is as follows:

  • Junior boys 11-12:  10 laps
  • Junior boys 10 and under: 5 laps
  • Junior girls 13-14: 10 laps
  • Junior girls 11-12:  5 laps
  • Junior girls 10 and under:   3 laps

The INNER LOOP (5.6 Miles) Run in clock wise direction. Basically the one used in 2006 with a bit more track added. This loop will be used by the following rider groups doing the indicated number of laps:

TWO LAPS (11 miles):

  • All beginner categories
  • Adult Beginners – women and men:
  • Junior male beginners 13 and up
  • Junior female beginners 15 and up:
  • Masters 60+                        
  • Rock Crushers
  • First timer/rec

THREE LAPS (16.5 miles):

  • All Sport rider categories
  • Sport men and women, including juniors
  • Collegiate
  • Single speed novice

FOUR LAPS (22.5 miles):

  • Expert Men, including Junior Experts
  • Expert Women, including Junior Experts
  • Single Speed Advanced riders

FIVE LAPS (28 miles):

  • Men pro/semi-pro
  • Women pro/semi-pro

The OUTER LOOP AND CONNECTOR (9.7 MILES) – Run in clock wise direction. WILL BE USED ONLY BY MARATHON RIDERS.

For purposes of the following lap count, the term “COMPLETE” will be used to indicate one outer and one inner for a total of 14.7 miles

Marathon Course (37 miles) will be as follows:

Two inner loops, followed by one Complete loop, followed by two inner Loops

** 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: On site; there is a $3.00 vehicle charge – NO CHANGE MADE; SUGGEST CORRECT DOLLAR AMOUNT.

CAMPING: On site; $10.00 per night per site (if camping, don’t need to pay the $3.00 daily fee).  There are specific camp sites which are numbered and are “pull offs” from the road through the area.   These sites are large enough for two groups so please share; more okay if you want to be real friendly.

No camping on the ROAD which is directly behind the pavilion as that area will be set aside for team tents for race day (not team camping). There is a camping site here also which is okay to use.  It is a double site. 

As you enter the Recreational area there is a pay station board on the right hand side, you are allowed to camp with tents with a vehicles being parked in the pull through. 

Camping is available also across the street from the venue area (south on Skyline Road; free with no amenities).  This is a dispersed camping area and you must camp in a numbered campsite. 

If you prefer to camp in an established camping area, camping is available at the Yavapai family campground (near Granite Basin Road).  Access this campground by turning north off Iron Springs on Forest Road 374.  It is about 4 miles to the campground.  Road is paved.  This is about 1 1/2 miles from the venue itself. 

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

MALE JUNIORS 12 AND UNDER AND FEMALE JUNIORS 14 AND UNDER, PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR START TIME WILL BE AT  9:00 A.M. – RIGHT AFTER THE WOMEN RACERS.

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 (men and women)

9:00 AM – ALL WOMEN CATEGORIES AND JUNIOR BOYS 12 AND UNDER

  1. Pro
  2. Expert
  3. Junior Expert
  4. Collegiate
  5. Sport
  6. Beginner
  7. First Timer
  8. All Juniors girls
  9. Junior boys 12 and under

10:00 AM – BEGINNER MEN

  1. Beginner
  2. Masters 60+
  3. Rock Crusher
  4. Juniors 13 and older
  5. First Timer

11:30 AM – PRO/SEMI-PRO; EXPERT; SINGLESPEED; SPORT

  1. Pro/Semi-Pro
  2. Expert
  3. Junior Expert
  4. Single Speed Men and Women (NOVICE AND ADVANCED)
  5. Collegiate
  6. Sport
  7. Sport Juniors

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.

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. May 9, 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.

CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED (1 THROUGH 5) AFTER THE RACE DAY AWARDS.  Awards will consist of a custom medal and product.

*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:

    • THIS IS THE FINAL RACE AND AWARDING OF CHAMPIONSHIPS IN EACH CATEGORY

  • The MBAA is providing a free picnic lunch to all participants.  There is a required donation for others:  $2.00 for children under 12 and $5.00 per person for those over 12.  For 2007, members of the NOVA YOUTH FOUNDATION will be providing the labor to make this happen.  Menu will be grilled hamburgers, veggie burgers, and Kosher hot dogs.  Some type of pasta or potato salad, and a cookie for desert. If you want something else, feel free to bring your own and grill it.  We won’t be insulted.

  • Neutral bike support will be provided by Gordy’s Bicycles.

  • 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 May 5, 2007.  Goodie bag item for the Prescott race is a 16 ounce pint glass with Mudshark and MBAA insignia.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A special Race Raffles will be conducted about Noon. Everyone who enters is automatically entered into Gordy’s Bicycles sponsored raffle for a new mountain bike and helmet (value @$1,000).  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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