Ronde van Palouse
Ronde van Palouse Saturday, April 12, 2014 USAC Permit Pending
Ronde van Palouse (Tour of the Palouse) is a road race held in the spirit of the Spring Classics. The course consists of a 16mile circuit in the farm country near Spangle, Washington. The loop features 10 miles of good pavement and 6 miles of graded gravel. The constant rollers and the nearly constant wind of the Palouse make this a challenging circuit that favors the strongest all-around riders. The finish line is about two miles northeast of Liberty High School. Puncture resistant tires are recommended. Follow RvP's course conditions, talk smack, and ask questions about tire size on the RvP Facebook page here. Don't forget that Ronde van Palouse is part of the Champion of the Spring Classics Series. Partnered with the Rocky
Mountain Roubaix (Saturday, April 27), these two early season races are the hardest, dirtiest, meanest races in the Pacific Northwest. Rain, snow, pot holes, and mud! What's not to love?! Read more below. Field
Start Time Distance Laps
Men 1/2 Men 3
11 a.m.
66 mi
4
Men 4/5
11:10 a.m.
50 mi
3
Master 40+ Master 50+ 11:20 a.m. Women 1/2/3
50 mi
3
Master 60+ Women 4
34 mi
2
11:30 a.m.
Master's fields are open only to USA Cycling Category 1-4 racers. Category 5 racers (new racers) must race in the Cat 4/5 field. The only exception are Masters 60+ who can race in either the Cat 5 field or the Masters 60+ field. Read more about Master's fields here. Five (5) riders make a category. Promoter also reserves the right to combine, split, or cancel fields depending on turnout. Fields that race together will still be scored separately.
Driving Directions: From Spokane, go 17 miles south on Hwy 195. Exit the highway left on East Cheney-Spangle Road. This is the second Spangle exit. You'll see the Harvester Restaurant to the left and a gas station on the right as you enter the town of Spangle. Continue to the stop sign at Main/Old 195. Turn right on Old SR 195 and proceed south for approximately one mile. Turn left on Spangle-Waverly Road. Proceed 3.75 miles and turn right onto S. North Pine Creek Rd. Parking, registration, staging, and awards at the Liberty Elementary School on the right. (PS: Don't believe Google Maps; we are staging almost immediately southwest of the high school) Google map. Entrance Fee: $35 includes sales tax, insurance surcharges, registration fees, and pretty sweet RvP shirt. Registration: Online registration available at usacycling.org. Day-of registration will be available. Check-in and registration will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the Liberty Elementary School parking lot. Racers should check-in no later than 30 minutes before the start. The Fine Print: • • •
WSBA number required. $10 rental numbers available ($5 refundable for Wash. and Idaho residents; $10 refundable for all others) USA Cycling license required. $10 One-Day Licenses available only for Men Cat 5 and Women Cat 4, no exceptions. Entrance fee waived if racer provides two volunteers
Prizes: Because everyone ones that pies make everything better--including bike racing!--Cyrus O'Leary's is giving each podium finisher their very own pie. Now that's a pretty sweet prize list. Category/Class Men 1/2 Men 3 Women 1-2-3 Men 4/5 Women 4 Men 40+ Men 50+ Men 60+
1st 2nd $100 + a pie! $75 + a pie! $75 + a pie! $50 + a pie! $75 + a pie! $50 + a pie! Merchandise and a pie 3 deep Merchandise and a pie 3 deep $75 + a pie! $50 + a pie! $75 + a pie! $50 + a pie! $75 + a pie! $50 + a pie!
3rd $50 + a pie! $25 + a pie! $25 + a pie!
$25 + a pie! $25 + a pie! $25 + a pie!
Champion of the Spring Classics Series Prizes: This year's Champion of the Spring Classics sponsor is none other than Cyrus O'Leary's. We've again combined Ronde van Palouse and Jacobson-Schutte Racing's (formerly Northern Rockies Orthopedic) Rocky Mountain Roubaix (TBD) to create the Champion of the Spring Classics presented by Cyrus O'Leary's. The highest placed Cat 1/2 Man, Cat 3 Man, Master 40+ Man, and Cat 1/2/3 Woman will win cash. You have to do both races to win! Frequently Asked Questions: o o o
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WSBA torso and frame numbers will be used. Purchase your WSBA number in advance at WSBARacing.com. Support vehicle for each field will be “wheels in/wheels out”. However, your best bet is to run a wider tire with max air pressure. Gravel Wheel Pit. Some of the wheels that riders put into the wheel cars will be randomly selected and placed at a "wheels in/wheels out" pit along the gravel section of the route. So while we hope there's a wheel car within seconds of you and your flat, at least you know there's a second option close by. A feed zone is available for teams and individuals with their own support person. Your soigneur should be instructed to stand in the feed zone on South Rattlers Run (see map below). There is parking at the intersection of Dawson Road and Rattlers Run Road. Award ceremony and burrito fiesta will be at Liberty Elementary School after the last field has finished (approximately 2:30 p.m.)
Other Rules: All USA Cycling rules apply. Racers must present valid 2013 USA Cycling license at registration, no exceptions. Riders outside the "race caravan" must obey the standard rules of the road. Helmets must be worn any time the participant is on a bicycle--before, during, and after the race, except while on a trainer. Host Housing is available with prior notice. Contact us [email protected] if you're interested in this lowcost-high-awesome option Contacts: Organizer: Alan Jacob Chief Referee: TBD Contact: [email protected] or 509.270.8347
Course Map: (click for interactive map with cue sheet
Elevation Profile (one lap, including one mile lead-in):
Ronde van Palouse (Tour of the Palouse) is a road race held in the spirit of the Spring Classics. The course consists of a 16mile circuit in the farm country near Spangle, Washington. The loop features 10 miles of good pavement and 6 miles of graded gravel. The constant rollers and the nearly constant wind of the Palouse make this a challenging circuit that favors the strongest all-around riders. The finish line is about two miles northeast of Liberty High School. Puncture resistant tires are recommended. Follow RvP's course conditions, talk smack, and ask questions about tire size on the RvP Facebook page here. Don't forget that Ronde van Palouse is part of the Champion of the Spring Classics Series. Partnered with the Rocky
Mountain Roubaix (Saturday, April 27), these two early season races are the hardest, dirtiest, meanest races in the Pacific Northwest. Rain, snow, pot holes, and mud! What's not to love?! Read more below. Field
Start Time Distance Laps
Men 1/2 Men 3
11 a.m.
66 mi
4
Men 4/5
11:10 a.m.
50 mi
3
Master 40+ Master 50+ 11:20 a.m. Women 1/2/3
50 mi
3
Master 60+ Women 4
34 mi
2
11:30 a.m.
Master's fields are open only to USA Cycling Category 1-4 racers. Category 5 racers (new racers) must race in the Cat 4/5 field. The only exception are Masters 60+ who can race in either the Cat 5 field or the Masters 60+ field. Read more about Master's fields here. Five (5) riders make a category. Promoter also reserves the right to combine, split, or cancel fields depending on turnout. Fields that race together will still be scored separately.
Driving Directions: From Spokane, go 17 miles south on Hwy 195. Exit the highway left on East Cheney-Spangle Road. This is the second Spangle exit. You'll see the Harvester Restaurant to the left and a gas station on the right as you enter the town of Spangle. Continue to the stop sign at Main/Old 195. Turn right on Old SR 195 and proceed south for approximately one mile. Turn left on Spangle-Waverly Road. Proceed 3.75 miles and turn right onto S. North Pine Creek Rd. Parking, registration, staging, and awards at the Liberty Elementary School on the right. (PS: Don't believe Google Maps; we are staging almost immediately southwest of the high school) Google map. Entrance Fee: $35 includes sales tax, insurance surcharges, registration fees, and pretty sweet RvP shirt. Registration: Online registration available at usacycling.org. Day-of registration will be available. Check-in and registration will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the Liberty Elementary School parking lot. Racers should check-in no later than 30 minutes before the start. The Fine Print: • • •
WSBA number required. $10 rental numbers available ($5 refundable for Wash. and Idaho residents; $10 refundable for all others) USA Cycling license required. $10 One-Day Licenses available only for Men Cat 5 and Women Cat 4, no exceptions. Entrance fee waived if racer provides two volunteers
Prizes: Because everyone ones that pies make everything better--including bike racing!--Cyrus O'Leary's is giving each podium finisher their very own pie. Now that's a pretty sweet prize list. Category/Class Men 1/2 Men 3 Women 1-2-3 Men 4/5 Women 4 Men 40+ Men 50+ Men 60+
1st 2nd $100 + a pie! $75 + a pie! $75 + a pie! $50 + a pie! $75 + a pie! $50 + a pie! Merchandise and a pie 3 deep Merchandise and a pie 3 deep $75 + a pie! $50 + a pie! $75 + a pie! $50 + a pie! $75 + a pie! $50 + a pie!
3rd $50 + a pie! $25 + a pie! $25 + a pie!
$25 + a pie! $25 + a pie! $25 + a pie!
Champion of the Spring Classics Series Prizes: This year's Champion of the Spring Classics sponsor is none other than Cyrus O'Leary's. We've again combined Ronde van Palouse and Jacobson-Schutte Racing's (formerly Northern Rockies Orthopedic) Rocky Mountain Roubaix (TBD) to create the Champion of the Spring Classics presented by Cyrus O'Leary's. The highest placed Cat 1/2 Man, Cat 3 Man, Master 40+ Man, and Cat 1/2/3 Woman will win cash. You have to do both races to win! Frequently Asked Questions: o o o
o
o
WSBA torso and frame numbers will be used. Purchase your WSBA number in advance at WSBARacing.com. Support vehicle for each field will be “wheels in/wheels out”. However, your best bet is to run a wider tire with max air pressure. Gravel Wheel Pit. Some of the wheels that riders put into the wheel cars will be randomly selected and placed at a "wheels in/wheels out" pit along the gravel section of the route. So while we hope there's a wheel car within seconds of you and your flat, at least you know there's a second option close by. A feed zone is available for teams and individuals with their own support person. Your soigneur should be instructed to stand in the feed zone on South Rattlers Run (see map below). There is parking at the intersection of Dawson Road and Rattlers Run Road. Award ceremony and burrito fiesta will be at Liberty Elementary School after the last field has finished (approximately 2:30 p.m.)
Other Rules: All USA Cycling rules apply. Racers must present valid 2013 USA Cycling license at registration, no exceptions. Riders outside the "race caravan" must obey the standard rules of the road. Helmets must be worn any time the participant is on a bicycle--before, during, and after the race, except while on a trainer. Host Housing is available with prior notice. Contact us [email protected] if you're interested in this lowcost-high-awesome option Contacts: Organizer: Alan Jacob Chief Referee: TBD Contact: [email protected] or 509.270.8347
Course Map: (click for interactive map with cue sheet
Elevation Profile (one lap, including one mile lead-in):
