Ronde van Palouse - Sunday, April 26, 2015 USA Cycling permit ...
Ronde van Palouse - Sunday, April 26, 2015 USA Cycling permit pending Description: Ronde van Palouse (Tour of the Palouse) is a road race held in the spirit of the Spring Classics. The course consists of a 16-mile 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. • Five (5) riders make a category. Promoter also reserves the right to combine, split, or cancel fields depending on turnout. Top 3 - $150 Fields that race together will still be scored Men 1/2 11 a.m. 66 mi 4 Top 3 - $150 separately. Men 3 • Driving Directions: From Spokane, go 17 Women 1-3 Top 3 - $150 miles south on Hwy 195. Exit the highway left on Masters 40+ (1-4) Top 3 - Merch 11:05 a.m. 50 mi 3 East Cheney-Spangle Road. This is the second Masters 50+ (1-4) Top 3 - Merch Spangle exit. You'll see the Harvester Restaurant to Masters 60+ (1-4) Top 3 - Merch the left and a gas station on the right as you enter Top 3 - Merch Men 4/5 11:10 a.m. 50 mi 3 the town of Spangle. Continue to the stop sign at Main/Old 195. Turn right on Old SR 195 and Women 4 Top 3 - Merch proceed south for approximately one mile. Turn left Juniors Boys 12-15 11:15 a.m. 34 mi 2 Top 3 - Medals on Spangle-Waverly Road. Proceed 3.5 miles to the Junior Girls 12-15 Top 3 - Medals staging area at Liberty High School on the right. • Entrance Fee: $35 includes sales tax, insurance surcharges, and registration fees. • 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 Middle School parking lot. WSBA number required. $10 rental numbers available ($5 refundable for Wash. and Idaho residents; $10 refundable for all others). USA Cycling license required. $15 One-Day Licenses available only for Men Cat 5 and Women Cat 4, no exceptions. Field
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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. 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 will be at Liberty High School after the last field has finished (approximately 2:30 pm)
Other Rules: All USA cycling rules apply. Racers must present valid 2015 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.
Contacts Organizer: Brad Hamby Information: http://rivercityred.blogspot.com/ Contact: [email protected] or 509-688-4152
Elevation Profile (one lap, excluding 2 mile lead-in):
Start Time
Distance
Laps
Prizes
Frequently Asked Questions: • •
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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. 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 will be at Liberty High School after the last field has finished (approximately 2:30 pm)
Other Rules: All USA cycling rules apply. Racers must present valid 2015 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.
Contacts Organizer: Brad Hamby Information: http://rivercityred.blogspot.com/ Contact: [email protected] or 509-688-4152
Elevation Profile (one lap, excluding 2 mile lead-in):
