16th Annual Porcupine Hill Climb Utah State Hill Climb
16th Annual Porcupine Hill Climb Utah State Hill Climb Championships P/B Porcupine Pub & Grill June 17, 2017
Help Under USA Cycling Permit Competitive 2017-Pending Non-Competitive 2017-Pending
Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Welcome letter 2. Sponsors Page 3. Event Staff List and Categories 4. Overall Race Details 5. Specific Hill Climb Details 6. Course Map
Introduction and Welcome letter Dear Race Participant, We want to thank you for participating in Porcupine Hill Climb. We are excited to bring you a great event. With the support of sponsors and local city officials we continue to fine tune and put together a quality event that gives back to the communities and cycling. We hope that race attracts many spectators. We would like to leave a LASTING POSITIVE impression on everyone attending this event. Please be on your best behavior since you are representing our event, your team and cycling in general. In addition to the USA Cycling Rulebook (www.usacycling.org/forms/USAC_rulebook.pdf) you are responsible for reading and following the rules set forth in this technical guide. The following items are of particular importance: Parking: Park only where indicated Portable Toilets: Nothing will get us kicked out of a venue faster than using private property as a toilet. Helmets: Must be worn and secured at all times while on a bicycle. Road Race Traffic: The centerline rule is in effect unless otherwise instructed by a race official. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUESTS WILL RESULT IN FINES and/or DISQUALIFICATION That being said, welcome to our race and I wish you the best of luck! Sincerely, RaceDay Event Management
Sponsors
PORCUPINE
WHITE ROOM PRINTING
BRIGHTON
RIMINI
BIKE UTAH
SURFACE
COTTON WOOD HEIGHTS REC CENTER
CITY WORKS
SQUATTERS 1430 KLO SUNNY 103 NOW 97.9 PACTIMO
1ST ENDURANCE DZ NUTS SLUG MAGAZINE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH US FOODS
Event Staff List Event Director: Dirk Cowley Operations Director: RaceDay Event Management & Services Registration Director: RaceDay Event Management & Services Timing Services: RaceDay Event Management & Services Chief Official: Richard Blanco Medical Support: Local 911 Police Support: SLC Sheriff – Cottonwoods Heights
Event Categories UCA Categories Female Categories Cat 1-2 Cat 3 Cat 4 Master 35+
Male Categories Junior Pro-1-2 Open 10-14 Cat 3 Cat 4 Cat 5 Master 35+ ** Masters fields will be separated into 5 year groups for the state Championship Non-Licensed categories Male Categories Female Categories Special Categories Under 15 Under 15 Clydesdale 15-19 15-19 20-29 20-29 30-39 30-39 40-49 40-49 50-59 50-59 60-69 60-69 70+ 70+
Permitting Agencies UDOT Region 2 Salt Lake County
Overall Hill Climb Information GENERAL INFORMATION AND SCORING POLICIES This is a Hill Climb mass start event. Winner is determined by the fastest time to the finish line. REGISTRATION Online registration is at www.BikeReg.com . There are no category field limits NO REFUNDS ALLOWED - rider substitutions or replacements are allowed until registration closes Riders must register for the category listed on their USA Cycling license. Riders will not be allowed to change their category at the race Riders must have a current USA Cycling license. USA Cycling Licenses are required for the competitive event only. Non-Licensed riders do not require a license. One day license may be purchased at check in. Cat 4 Women and cat 5 men are $10.00 all others are $25.00. SCORING Scoring will be based on ride time from the start line to the finish line and will be provided by electronic timing. RESULTS Will be posted as soon as possible during the event, please note these may be preliminary and may not include all riders. Finish Line & Start Line Post Event FINAL RESULTS will be posted online at Porcupinehillclimb.com and reported UCA and USA Cycling(www.usacycling.org) THESE RESULTS ARE FINAL PROTESTS DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL YOU HAVE REVIEWED THE FINAL POSTED RESULTS! CENTERLINE All roads are open to traffic. Obey and respect all police officer, official, and staff requests. If you cross the centerline you will be disqualified! NO BULLSHIT If no painted centerline marking exists, riders must keep to the right side of the road at all times unless instructed by an official. RACE NUMBERS Each rider will be given one bib number DO NOT CUT, FOLD, WRINKLE or ALTER NUMBERS!
Numbers must be worn on the lower part of the jersey just above the jersey pocket and along the side seam on the right hand side. Prizes and Jersey’s Prizes and Jersey’s will be awarded at the top of the climb in the Brighton Ski Resort parking lot. There will be no cash payout
17th Annual Porcupine Hill Climb Utah State Hill Climb Championships P/B Porcupine Pub & Grill Saturday, 17 June 2016 LOCATION: Cottonwood Heights, Utah Porcupine Grill & Pub ENTRY FEES: UCA Categories $35.00 Non-Licensed (Includes one day License fee) $35.00 Juniors $15.00 Online Registration opens Jan 1st Online Registration closes June 2th at Midnight Onsite registration is available for an additional $10.00 Friday at packet pickup and limited Saturday morning at the start area. PARKING: Parking in Ski Ride Lot See Map COURSE DESCRIPTION 14.7 mile hill climb up Big Cottonwood Canyon with 3800 vertical feet of climbing. Map and Elevation guide attached at back of the Tech Guide WARM UP Please bring trainers to warm up on. Limited roads are open to warm up. NEUTRAL WHEEL SUPPORT Roving Support Cars MECHANICALS/FLAT Tires Do not ruin a wheel or endanger yourself or others by riding a flat. START ORDER Non-Licensed Riders start at 7:00 AM UCA categories riders start at 7:30 AM HILL CLIMB RESULTS Results will be posted thru out the event on the result board at the finish area and start area. Protests must be made as per USAC Rules. Prizes and Jersey’s Utah State Hill Climb Jerseys for the competitive croups
TBD
Course Map
Help Under USA Cycling Permit Competitive 2017-Pending Non-Competitive 2017-Pending
Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Welcome letter 2. Sponsors Page 3. Event Staff List and Categories 4. Overall Race Details 5. Specific Hill Climb Details 6. Course Map
Introduction and Welcome letter Dear Race Participant, We want to thank you for participating in Porcupine Hill Climb. We are excited to bring you a great event. With the support of sponsors and local city officials we continue to fine tune and put together a quality event that gives back to the communities and cycling. We hope that race attracts many spectators. We would like to leave a LASTING POSITIVE impression on everyone attending this event. Please be on your best behavior since you are representing our event, your team and cycling in general. In addition to the USA Cycling Rulebook (www.usacycling.org/forms/USAC_rulebook.pdf) you are responsible for reading and following the rules set forth in this technical guide. The following items are of particular importance: Parking: Park only where indicated Portable Toilets: Nothing will get us kicked out of a venue faster than using private property as a toilet. Helmets: Must be worn and secured at all times while on a bicycle. Road Race Traffic: The centerline rule is in effect unless otherwise instructed by a race official. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUESTS WILL RESULT IN FINES and/or DISQUALIFICATION That being said, welcome to our race and I wish you the best of luck! Sincerely, RaceDay Event Management
Sponsors
PORCUPINE
WHITE ROOM PRINTING
BRIGHTON
RIMINI
BIKE UTAH
SURFACE
COTTON WOOD HEIGHTS REC CENTER
CITY WORKS
SQUATTERS 1430 KLO SUNNY 103 NOW 97.9 PACTIMO
1ST ENDURANCE DZ NUTS SLUG MAGAZINE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH US FOODS
Event Staff List Event Director: Dirk Cowley Operations Director: RaceDay Event Management & Services Registration Director: RaceDay Event Management & Services Timing Services: RaceDay Event Management & Services Chief Official: Richard Blanco Medical Support: Local 911 Police Support: SLC Sheriff – Cottonwoods Heights
Event Categories UCA Categories Female Categories Cat 1-2 Cat 3 Cat 4 Master 35+
Male Categories Junior Pro-1-2 Open 10-14 Cat 3 Cat 4 Cat 5 Master 35+ ** Masters fields will be separated into 5 year groups for the state Championship Non-Licensed categories Male Categories Female Categories Special Categories Under 15 Under 15 Clydesdale 15-19 15-19 20-29 20-29 30-39 30-39 40-49 40-49 50-59 50-59 60-69 60-69 70+ 70+
Permitting Agencies UDOT Region 2 Salt Lake County
Overall Hill Climb Information GENERAL INFORMATION AND SCORING POLICIES This is a Hill Climb mass start event. Winner is determined by the fastest time to the finish line. REGISTRATION Online registration is at www.BikeReg.com . There are no category field limits NO REFUNDS ALLOWED - rider substitutions or replacements are allowed until registration closes Riders must register for the category listed on their USA Cycling license. Riders will not be allowed to change their category at the race Riders must have a current USA Cycling license. USA Cycling Licenses are required for the competitive event only. Non-Licensed riders do not require a license. One day license may be purchased at check in. Cat 4 Women and cat 5 men are $10.00 all others are $25.00. SCORING Scoring will be based on ride time from the start line to the finish line and will be provided by electronic timing. RESULTS Will be posted as soon as possible during the event, please note these may be preliminary and may not include all riders. Finish Line & Start Line Post Event FINAL RESULTS will be posted online at Porcupinehillclimb.com and reported UCA and USA Cycling(www.usacycling.org) THESE RESULTS ARE FINAL PROTESTS DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL YOU HAVE REVIEWED THE FINAL POSTED RESULTS! CENTERLINE All roads are open to traffic. Obey and respect all police officer, official, and staff requests. If you cross the centerline you will be disqualified! NO BULLSHIT If no painted centerline marking exists, riders must keep to the right side of the road at all times unless instructed by an official. RACE NUMBERS Each rider will be given one bib number DO NOT CUT, FOLD, WRINKLE or ALTER NUMBERS!
Numbers must be worn on the lower part of the jersey just above the jersey pocket and along the side seam on the right hand side. Prizes and Jersey’s Prizes and Jersey’s will be awarded at the top of the climb in the Brighton Ski Resort parking lot. There will be no cash payout
17th Annual Porcupine Hill Climb Utah State Hill Climb Championships P/B Porcupine Pub & Grill Saturday, 17 June 2016 LOCATION: Cottonwood Heights, Utah Porcupine Grill & Pub ENTRY FEES: UCA Categories $35.00 Non-Licensed (Includes one day License fee) $35.00 Juniors $15.00 Online Registration opens Jan 1st Online Registration closes June 2th at Midnight Onsite registration is available for an additional $10.00 Friday at packet pickup and limited Saturday morning at the start area. PARKING: Parking in Ski Ride Lot See Map COURSE DESCRIPTION 14.7 mile hill climb up Big Cottonwood Canyon with 3800 vertical feet of climbing. Map and Elevation guide attached at back of the Tech Guide WARM UP Please bring trainers to warm up on. Limited roads are open to warm up. NEUTRAL WHEEL SUPPORT Roving Support Cars MECHANICALS/FLAT Tires Do not ruin a wheel or endanger yourself or others by riding a flat. START ORDER Non-Licensed Riders start at 7:00 AM UCA categories riders start at 7:30 AM HILL CLIMB RESULTS Results will be posted thru out the event on the result board at the finish area and start area. Protests must be made as per USAC Rules. Prizes and Jersey’s Utah State Hill Climb Jerseys for the competitive croups
TBD
Course Map
