Bicycles Outback Fallout 2012
Northern Gateway in Cameron Park—Waco, Texas October 28, 2012 USA Cycling Permit # 2012-3098
CONTACT INFO IAN MOORE 254-644-2031 for questions
http://bicyclesoutbackracing.net
SATURDAY OCT 27 SCHEDULE (XC Course Open for Pre-riding All Day) 4-7 p.m.
Registration Opens
SUNDAY OCT 28 RACE SCHEDULE (XC Course Closed During Racing)
8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
CAT 2 REGISTRATION CLOSES CAT 2 Start Time CAT 1 REGISTRATION CLOSES CAT 1 Start Time CAT 3 REGISTRATION CLOSES CAT 3 Start Time
ALL Racers will be responsible for picking up their timing chips on RACE DAY. Even if you pick up your number on Saturday you will still need to pick up your timing chip before you race on SUNDAY.
COURSE LAPS CAT 1 19-39 CAT 1 40-Dead CAT 1 Juniors
4 laps 3 laps 3 laps
CAT 2 All
3 laps (unless told otherwise by
USAC)
CAT 3 CAT 3 12+Under CAT 3 10+ Under
3 short laps 1 short lap Rinkey Dink
DISTANCE CAT 1/2 Lap: 5.83 miles, 658 ft. climbing per lap Cat 3 Lap: 3.78 miles, 358 ft. climbing per lap
COURSE DESCRIPTION Cameron Park is known for its amazing single track and natural beauty. Bring your climbing legs, you are going to need them. The laps may seem short, but your legs will be screaming for reprieve. Multiple laps are great for spectating and bottle hand ups.
Directions to Northern Gateway; Cameron Park Waco, Texas *Note: Enter the park from N. 19th. Cameron Park Drive will be CLOSED for the race and you will not be able to access the park from University Parks Dr. IF you find yourself stuck at a road block, turn around and cross over the river on Herring Ave and take a LEFT on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Take your next LEFT at Lakeshore. Turn LEFT on College Drive. Turn LEFT on 19th St. Turn LEFT on Park Lake (HEB on the corner). Follow Park Lake until you see parking signs. Park on ONE SIDE of the road only.
From DFW- I 35 south take Lake Shore Blvd. Exit, head to the right. Turn LEFT on College Drive. Turn LEFT on 19th street. Turn LEFT on Park Lake(HEB on corner) Follow until you see parking signs. Park on ONE SIDE of the road only.
From Austin/San Antonio- I35 North exit at MLK turn Left. Turn LEFT on Lake Shore. Turn LEFT on College Drive. Turn LEFT on 19th. Turn LEFT on Park Lake(HEB on Corner) follow until you see parking signs. Park on ONE SIDE of the road only.
From Houston- Hwy 6 North. Turn Right on I-35N. Exit Lake Shore turn LEFT. Turn Left on College Drive. Turn LEFT on 19th. Turn LEFT on Park Lake (HEB on Corner) follow until you see parking signs. Park on ONE SIDE of the road only.
ENTRY FEES AND REGISTRATION Deadline for online pre-registration is Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 6:00PM ET. Register online at www.bikereg.com Online registration fees apply. USAC License required for Cat 1 and Pro racers. Cat 2/Cat 3 racers may race without a license for an additional $5. Annual licenses available race day but it is a quicker process to purchase them online via USACycling.org
Onsite registration available race weekend (up to 30 minutes prior to your Category start) - add $5 fee • Adults……………….……………………….……………………......$30 • Juniors 18 and under……..………………………………...…………$15
USA Cycling - Mountain Biking Requirements All Pro, and Cat 1 racers are required to hold a valid USA Cycling - Mountain Biking annual license ($60).
Non-USAC licensed racers in all other categories will pay an additional $5 to race in the Fall Cup Series races and the fee will be paid at each race site.
The Non-USAC Annual license surcharge $5 fee will be waived for all Juniors 12 & U w/out an annual license) at all TMBRA calendar events.
USAC annual licenses can be purchased online at http://www.usacycling.org website and at each race site. Racers need to bring their USAC license & legal ID for race registration. All racers are required to complete and sign a USAC-Mountain Bike standard athlete’s release. Minors must have parent or guardian signature as well.
Prizes and Awards Cat 1 Men Minimum Payout for Pro/Cat 1 will be 75%* of the entry fees from the participants of that group plus 25%* of the entry fees from the remaining Cat 1 Men 19-99 classes.
Minimum Payout for Cat 1 19-99 classes will be 50%* of the entry fees from the participants of each group.
*75%, 50% and 25% based on pre-registration entry fee. ** The depth of payout for all groups will be 40% of the riders that start.
Cat 1 Women (& 15-18 Juniors) Minimum Payout is 75% of the pre-reg fee for each group paid 40% deep.
Cat 2: Trophies, plaques or professionally produced awards for the top 3 places, ribbons for 4th 10th. Schwag to the top placers. The total value of the Cat 2 Schwag awarded will equal no less than $1300.
Cat 3: Trophies, plaques or professionally produced awards for the top 3 places, ribbons for 4th 10th. Schwag raffle to all Cat 3 racers. The total value of the Cat 3 Schwag raffled will equal no less than $800.
Each race in the series will forward to the TMBRA treasurer $1.00 for every rider competing in that race, for overall awards. Overall awards will be presented to the top ten finishers, in each class/ category, who qualify with the minimum number of racesThe overall awards will be distributed at the series finals at Tyler State Park, Tyler, TX. Nov. 11, 2012
Helmets are required of competitors and non-competitors any time they are on their bike. All races follow current USA Cycling - Mountain Bike rules (For more information, go to the USA Cycling Website).
Texas Bicycle Coalition As the advocacy group for TMBRA the Texas Bicycle Coalition will receive from each race promoter $1.00 for every competitor in the series. Go to the Texas Bicycle Coalition website for more information.