Start Time |
Category |
Duration |
| 9:00 am |
Cat 4 Men (C-Men)
Cat 3/4 Women (B-Women)
Cat 1/2/3/4 Master Women 45+
SupaFan - U19 Junior Men & Women |
40 mins |
| 10:00 am |
Cat 2/3/4 Master Men 35+ (B-Master Men)
Cat 1/2/3/4 Master Men 55+ |
40 mins |
| 11:00 am |
Cat 2/3/4 Men (B-Men) |
45 mins |
| 12:15 am |
Cat1/2/3 Master Men 35+ (Elite Master Men)
Cat1/2/3 Master Men 45+ |
45 mins |
| 1:30 pm (*1) |
REI - Cat 1/2 Women (UCI Elite Women)
Cat 1/2 U23 Women
Cat 1/2 Master Women 35+ |
40 mins |
| 2:30 pm (*1) |
SRAM - Cat 1 Men (UCI Elite Men)
Cat 1 U23 Men |
60 mins |
This
is a Category 2 UCI event and will be held under UCI regulations. UCI
scale of penalties will apply. No rider under the age of 17 may compete
in a UCI category race (Elite Men & Elite Women). Junior
Men with a cyclocross racing age of 17 or 18 may not ride in
the UCI Elite Men/U23 Men race. Feeding during competition is
prohibited. Non-licensed riders must purchase a one-day license
(additional $10 fee) during registration. All categories scored for MAC
points. As the rider, you are responsible for knowing the rules for the
race in which you are racing.
The
Capital Cross is part of the ECCC Cyclocross Series. Collegiate/NCCA
riders may enter their appropriate category, but must note which school
they represent as their team name, race in their NCCA jersey, and show
an active NCCA license at registration.
The
Capital Cross Classic course is located on the grounds of Lake Fairfax
Park in Reston, Virginia. It is roughly 3.1k in length and consists of
a paved start and finish, grass and hard pack terrain, a paved descent
and some off camber turns. The course will have one man-made obstacle
and 2 natural obstacles. you can find a current course map here. Start Area/Rider Call-ups:
The start line is located 250 meters before the finish line. Riders
will be staged at the start pen and call-ups will be based on UCI
points, MAC points, then, promoter discretion MABRA series leaders. For
the safety and respect of all racers, warming up on the course during
races is prohibited. Violators will be disqualified. The course will be open for warm-ups during the 15 minutes preceeding each race.
There will be two separate buildings containing large, heated restrooms available throughout the day.
There will be a $10 late fee added to all races registered for on race day.
Online registration closes Wednesday, November 28 at 6PM. Race day
registration opens at 8:00 AM and closes 1 hour prior to the start of
each race, and will be strictly enforced. One day and annual licenses
available at registration.
Licensing Requirements: The Cat 1 Men, Cat 1/2 Women, *Cat 1/2
Master Women 35+, *Cat 1 U23 Men and *Cat 1/2 U23 Women must have a
current International License. A domestic USCF or NORBA
license is acceptable for all other categories.
*The
racing age for all categories is determined by the rider's age on
December 31, 2008 (not 2007). All groups racing together will start
together, but will be scored separately and have separate prize lists.
UCI elite categories are pre-registration only
| Sponsors |
The Bike Lane Bicycle Shop

The Bike Lane Bicycle Shop
is one of the area’s full service bike shops and supplier of Cyclocross
bikes and parts. Owners Anne and Todd Mader (and son Cameron) take
their shop as serious fun;”/Since opening our dream family bike shop,
our goal has never changed. This goal being to serve all our customers
cycling needs through excellent customer service and support. We also
want to give back to our community. The Bike Lane strives to educate
the public on bicycle safety and advocate for bicycle safe communities.
Finally, we want to assist our customers in experiencing the same
excitement and thrill of riding a bike that we do. We love bikes, that
is why we are here. We hope we are able to make your cycling dreams
come true as well.
REI

REI
is an outdoor retail co-op dedicated to inspiring, educating and
outfitting its more than 3 million active members and the community for
a lifetime of outdoor adventure. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific
Northwest mountaineers seeking quality equipment, REI operates retail
stores nationwide, two online stores – REI.com and REI-OUTLET.com – and
an adventure travel company, REI Adventures. REI offers products from
all of the top brands for camping, climbing, cycling, hiking, outdoor
fitness, paddling, snow sports and travel, including its own line of
award-winning gear and apparel. While anyone may join or shop at REI,
members pay a one-time $15 fee and receive a share in the company’s
profits through an annual member refund based on their purchases. As an
active supporter of the communities in which it does business, REI is
committed to promoting environmental stewardship and increasing access
to outdoor recreation through education, volunteerism, gear donations
and financial contributions.
MAC Series Sponsors
SRAM, Sportsbalm Sportscare, Aquafina water, Challenge, Verge Sport, BikeReg.com
Trips For Kids / Metro Washington DC Proceeds from the race will benefit "Trips for Kids" (www.tfkmetrodc.org).
Trips for Kids of Metro DC helps disadvantaged youth in the
Metropolitan DC area learn important life lessons through fun and
educational mountain bike excursions into Virginia, Maryland and DC
parks and nature areas. The goal of these trips is to bring some fun
and excitement to the stressful life of today's DC area youths. These
trips also provide the opportunity to educate children about important
issues such as self-worth and responsibility, health, nutrition,
environment, careers, and other topical issues. Kids leave from their
adventure with a sense of accomplishment, a fond memory and new
knowledge about themselves and their world.

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| Directions |
The race is held just past the entrance gatehouse of Lake Fairfax. Google Map address; 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr - Reston, VA 20190
Take I-95 to the Capitol Beltway (I-495) and exit onto the Dulles Toll Road (Rt. 267). Pay a 50¢ toll. Travel on the toll road for 6 miles and then take Exit 14 onto Hunter Mill Road. Pay a 25¢ toll.
Turn right at the traffic light and travel on Hunter Mill for 2 miles.
Turn left at the first traffic light onto Baron Cameron Avenue. Travel
on Baron Cameron for 0.1 miles and then turn left at the first
intersection onto Lake Fairfax Drive. Take the road into the park, past
the gatehouse, and follow the signs to the race parking. Out of state travel info;
There are 2 major airports located within a reasonable driving distance
(less than 1 hour) and rail services within the greater Washington DC
region. Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA).
Union Station is a major hub for the Amtrak Train Service.
- **Potomac
Velo Club will offer to shuttle anyone to and from the airport/train
station given that we have at least 5 days advance notice of your
travel time and schedule.
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