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Women’s Woodstock Cycling Grand Prix
May 1 - 2, 2015
Woodstock │Ulster County │ New York
Hosted by the Woodstock Fire Department
All races are USAC sanctioned. Permit Pending.
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The WWCGP is a one-day competitive cycling event consisting of 2 WOMEN’S ONLY bicycle races on a national caliber
course. A Family Fun Ride will also take place on portions of the same course, with a keen focus on bicycle safety and
community involvement. Community oriented, the goal of WWCGP is to provide a safe and challenging experience for
the fastest growing section of the sport of bicycle racing. Proceeds from this event will benefit Raising HOPE, The Bowery
Mission of New York City, and Playing to Live.org. Course maps, further information and regular updates can be found at
http://www.wwcgp/weebly.com and https://www.facebook.com/WWCGP2015 .
Friday, May 1, 2015
Time
3:30pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
Event
Bicycle Safety Clinic
Race Registration
Pre-Race Dinner
Fee
Free
Free
$12
Location
Woodstock Fire Company #1
242 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Time
Category
Dist
Pre-Reg Fee** Places
Prizes
Field Limit
Start/Finish
9:10
Pro 1/2/3 combined* 60.3 mi
$55
25
$1,999
115
Rock City Rd
9:20
Category 3/4
32.5 mi
$35
20
$999
75
Rock City Rd
9:30
Family Fun Ride
6.2 mi
$10
N/A
N/A
200
Rock City Rd
*Masters 40+ will be scored separately in Pro 1/2/3 field only and will be awarded prizes 10 places deep, $750.
*Masters 50+ will be scored separately in Pro 1/2/3 field only and will be awarded prizes 10 places deep, $750.
** Pre-registration on Bikereg.com. Registration will increase $15 after pre-registration closes.
**Special incentivized registration for U19 riders is $40 for Pro 1/2/3 and $20 for Cat 3/4.
Neutral Support provided by: Overlook Mountain Bikes and Velo Domestique.
RACE DESCRIPTION: Two WOMEN’S ONLY road races. NOTE: Masters will only be eligible for one prize (e.g. 3rd in
Pro 1/2/3 field or 1st in Master’s field). START/FINISH is on Rock City Rd. in the town of Woodstock, NY.
NEUTRAL START 3.9 miles.
QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN: Prize in all fields at the top of Mead’s Mountain Road (Pro 1/2/3, Masters 40+, Masters 50+,
Cat 3/4). Pro 1/2/3 QOM also includes the epic Seven Sisters Climb on Ohayo Mountain Road, Glenford, NY.
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR TOP U23 RIDER IN PRO 1/2/3 RACE.
USAC RULES APPLY: YELLOW LINE RULE IN EFFECT. Helmets are required at all times and jerseys must have sleeves (no
tank-tops or vests) including Family Fun Ride. Races may be combined or cancelled if field minimums are not met.
RACE COURSE INFO: Surface is rough in places. Gradients vary from 8% to 19%. Recommended gearing 34 x 28. Per USA
Cycling Rules, rider is responsible to know the course.
FAMILY FUN RIDE: 6.2 miles 9:30 AM (Field Limit: 200 riders). This is not a race but will be timed. $10/individual.
Scholarship entry is available.
COURSE MAPS: Pro 1/2/3 combined: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6798840
Cat 3/4: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6886188
Family Fun Ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6886117
BICYCLE SAFETY CLINIC: 3:30pm Friday on May 1, 2015. Location: Woodstock Fire Company #1, 242 Tinker Street,
Woodstock, NY. Participants will be awarded a helmet after safe completion of the skill drills. Overlook Mountain Bikes,
Woodstock will be handling ALL Bicycle Inspections as well as any necessary adjustments and/or repairs.
REGISTRATION: USA Cycling license required for all events. Riders without USA Cycling licenses can purchase a one-day
license at registration for $15. Pre-registration is available online through BikeReg.com until Wednesday, April 22nd.
Online service fee based on Bikereg.com standard service fee rates applies. Snail-mail registrations (please include
legible USA Cycling Standard Entry Form) can be sent with a check payable to WWCGP to WWCGP 2015, c/o Rondout
Savings Bank, 300 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401; snail-mail entries must be received by Tuesday, April 28th. Number
pickup and day of registration will be available from 7:00am until ½ hour before scheduled start time for all fields.
DISCLAIMER: Race Director reserves the right to shorten or cancel the event due to weather or road conditions, time
constraints or lack of participation. Race Director also reserves the right to combine fields if necessary.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING: 20 Mountainview Avenue, Woodstock, NY 12498. From Albany, NY: Get on I-787 S from
State St and Broadway; Follow I-87 S; Take exit 20 for NY-32 toward Saugerties/Woodstock; Turn left onto NY-32 S; Turn
right onto NY-212 W; Turn right onto Rock City Rd; Turn left onto Mountainview Ave. From New York City: Follow NY9A N; Take exit 14 for I-95/George Washington Bridge toward Cross Bronx Expy/W 178 St; Take exit 74 toward Palisades
Parkway; Continue onto Palisades Interstate Pkwy N; Take exit 18 on the left toward US-6 W/NY-17/I-87; Take NJ-17 N
and I-87 N; Take exit 19 from I-87 N; Follow NY-28 W/Onteora Trail and NY-375 N; Turn left onto Mill Hill Rd; Turn right
onto Rock City Rd; Turn left onto Mountainview Ave. From Boston, Mass: Get on I-93 S; Take exit 20A-20B; Continue on
I-90 W to Saugerties; Keep left to continue on NY-912M W; Take exit 21B-1 on the left to merge onto I-87 S toward N Y
City; Take exit 20 for NY-32 toward Saugerties/Woodstock; Turn left onto NY-32 S; Turn right onto NY-212 W; Turn right
onto Rock City Rd; Turn left onto Mountainview Ave. From Hartford, Conn: Get on I-84 E from Broad St; Follow I-91 N, I90 W and I-87 S; Take exit 19 toward New York 28/Kingston/Rhinecliff Br; Turn right onto NY-28 W/Onteora Trail; Turn
right onto NY-375 N; Turn left onto Mill Hill Rd; Turn right onto Rock City Rd; Turn left onto Mountainview Ave.
WWCGP 2015 TO BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING CHARITIES:
Raising HOPE
The Bowery Mission
Play to Live.org
CONTACT: Martin E. Bruhn, Race Director; Telephone: 845-612-1672; e-mail: [email protected]