Syracuse Kids Challenge FREE Bicycle Races

2004 Syracuse Race Weekend
Road Race, Street Sprints, Criterium Two Day Points Race
Maxxis Cup Regional Cycling Series
Sat, May 29 Road Race, Song Mt Ski Area, Tully, NY
Sat, May 29 Street Sprints, Hanover Square, Syracuse, NY
Sun, May 30 Crit, Upper Onondaga Park, Syracuse, NY
Omnium Fee and Prize Schedule
Category
Fee
Omnium
Total
Places
Prizes
Men Pro,1,2
$50
15
$2000
Wom Pro,1,2
$40
12
$1500
Men 3
$40
12
$1000
Wom 3
$40
8
$750
Men 35+
$40
8
$600
Men 4,5
$40
10
$600
Wom 4
$40
5
$300
Junior Men
$20
3
$200
Men 45+
$40
5
$250
Wom 35+
$40
4
$250
Men 55+
$40
4
$250
Additional Race Available in Criterium Only:
**Men Cat 5 (race for beginners; no points awarded)
Road Race
Category
Time/Distance
Men Pro,1,2
10:30am/60mi
Men 3
10:35am/60mi
Men 35+/ 45+/ 55+
10:40am/60mi
Men 4,5
10:45am/60mi
Wom Pro,1,2/ 3
10:50am/60mi
Junior Men
10:55am/33mi
Wom 35+/ Wom 4
10:55am/33mi
Street Sprints Begin at 4:00pm, see web
site or race bible for specific times.
$7,700+
Prize List
held under USCF
permit # pending
New this year:
Street Sprints!
200m drag races in Hanover
Square, downtown Syracuse, begin at 4:00pm after the road race.
Racers for each category take
turns racing 4 or 5 at a time, with
the top two advancing. Compete
for points and daily prizes.
$15
Criterium
Category
Men 35+/45+/55+
Men 3
Men 4,5
Kids 10-14
Men Pro,1,2
Kids 2-9
Wom Pro,1,2/3
Wom 35+/Wom 4
Junior Men/Men 5**
Time/Distance
9:00am/20 laps
9:55am/27 laps
10:55am/25 laps
11:55am/Various
12:20pm/38 laps
1:30pm/Various
1:50pm/27 laps
2:50pm/20 laps
3:30pm/15 laps
Marx Hotel
City of Syracuse
Department of
Parks and Recreation
LODGING AND RACE HEADQUARTERS: Preferred rate of $75/night for Fri and Sat night are
available at the MARX HOTEL in Syracuse. Call 877-843-6279 before May 1 and tell them you're
with the bike race.
Song Mountain Ski
PRIZES EACH DAY: Prizes awarded for overall and each of the three events. The two-day overArea
all results are based on points, with ties broken on basis of road race finish order.
**MEN 5 CAN RACE TWICE DURING CRITERIUM: Men 5 may also race at 3:30pm crit race in
Hanover Square
field separate from Juniors ($15 fee) for no overall points and separate merchandise prizes.
Merchants
REGISTRATION: Registration at hotel Friday night and at road race site Saturday morning is
available. Packets available at the Marx hotel Friday evening and 9-10am Saturday at the race
For more info:
location. Limit of 125 on all fields. No substitutions for absent registrants. There is only one fee www.onondagacyclingclub.org
for the entire weekend. See the race bible on the web site for how the overall points will be or call 315-469-0484 9am-9pm
scored. The promoter reserves right to combine fields.
Register online at
JUNIOR WOMEN RACE FOR $20, KIDS, NAT & WORLD CHAMPIONS FOR FREE: Junior
bikereg.com
women race for $20 in their appropriate category, rebates available on race day. Kids under 15
or
mail
Standard Athletes' Release
race free in kids races (USCF juniors excluded). Current national and world champions will be
form - be sure to indicate your
refunded their fees on race day at check-in, championship jerseys must be worn in the races, racing category - and Entry Fee
bring jersey to check-in.
to:
FEED ZONE: Feed zone available in road race (33 mile races excluded). No feeding during crit. Onondaga Cycling Club
KIDS RACE FREE: Any child under 15 years old can race for free in the Saturn of Syracuse Kids P.O. Box 6307 Teall Station
Challenge during the criterium on May 30. No USCF Juniors are permitted in the kids races. TSyracuse, NY
shirts to the first 50 kids to register on race day.
13217-6307
COURSES: RR is 33 mile rolling loop with one challenging climb. CT is approximately one mile must be received by May
loop with sweeping turns and an easy hill. Directions to courses on back of this form.
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Course maps and other details are available at www.onondagacyclingclub.org.
2004 Syracuse Race Weekend
hosted by the
Onondaga Cycling Club
www.onondagacyclingclub.org
9th Annual Syracuse Pro/Am Bicycle Race
Kids Challenge Bicycle Races
Directions to race headquarters, the Marx Hotel, Syracuse, NY
From Anywhere: The Marx Hotel is located at Almond St and East Genesee St, Adams St exit off of I 81.
Directions to Song Mountain Ski Area, Tully, NY
From Anywhere: I81 to Tully, NY, 14 miles south of Syracuse. Take route 80 west, follow signs for Song Mt Ski Area.
Directions to Upper Onondaga Park in Southwest Syracuse, NY
From South: I81 to I690 W. Follow 690W to Geddes St then left on Geddes St. Continue on Geddes St south for a few miles.
Up hill to stop sign with reservoir tank on the right. After stop sign proceed two blocks, then left on Crossett. Follow Crossett to
park entrance (4 blocks).
From North: I81S to West St exit. Follow signs to get onto West St. Make right onto Fayette St. Make left on Geddes St. Follow
above directions for Geddes St.
From East: I90 W to I481 S to I690 W to Geddes St. Follow above directions for Geddes St.
From West: I90 E to I690 E to West St exit. Follow directions from the North above.
Saturn of Syracuse presents the 9th annual
Syracuse Kids Challenge
FREE Bicycle Races
Part of the Syracuse Pro/Am Bicycle Races
May 30, 2004
Upper Onondaga Park (in Southwest Syracuse in the Strathmore Area)
Syracuse, NY
FREE ENTRY FOR KIDS!
Age
2 yrs
3 yrs
4 yrs
5 yrs
Distance
20 yards
30 yards
40 yards
50 yards
Time
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
Age
6 yrs
7 yrs
8 yrs
Distance
1/4 mile
1/2 mile
3/4 mile
Time
1:30
1:30
1:30
Age
9 yrs
10 yrs
11-14 yrs
Distance
1 mile
1 mile
2 miles
Time
1:30
11:55
11:55
The first 50 kids to show up and register at
the event get a FREE T-SHIRT!
Come enjoy a day of bike riding and racing in the park!
Professional men race at 12:20pm, women at 1:50pm!
Registration opens at 8:00am and closes a half hour before each race. Races for 10-14 year
olds begin at noon. Races for 2-9 year olds begin at 1:30pm.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED - Bicycles should be in proper working condition. The 8-14 year
olds have a downhill section of the course to ride. Brakes must be in working order. Onondaga
Cycling Club members will be on hand to talk about bicycle safety. Road, mountain, tricycles,
and big wheels are all allowed! All participants receive ribbons.
Pro/Am adult bicycle races continue all day. Come to race or watch!
For more information, call (315) 469-0484 between 9am and 9pm or surf to
www.onondagacyclingclub.org. A parent or guardian must be present at the event to sign an
official entry form and release.