The Bike Lane Bicycle Shop of Burke, Virginia presents the

 

 

Sunday, December 2rd, 2007
Lake Fairfax – Reston, VA

Held under USA Cycling Event Permit; 2007-2257


Part of the Verge MAC series

RESULTS 2007

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

 

General info

 

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.


Course

 

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.

Registration

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

Mail a USCF Standard Athlete's Entry and Release Form and check (postmarked by Nov 15th) payable to Potomac Velo Club to:
         Chip Sovek
         14707 Algretus Drive
         Centreville, VA 20120
   

 

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

     

 

Beneficiary:

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.

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.

 

Contact info

 

Event Staff: Potomac Velo Club www.potomacvelo.com

Promoting Club: Potomac Velo Club www.potomacvelo.com

Event Director: Chip Sovek sovek@verizon.net

Race Day Phone; (703) 725-9576.

PR/Media Representative: Ken Getchell kenmacpr@yahoo.com

Race updates or any other immediate information

please visit; www.potomacvelo.com/events/ccc/CapitalCrossClassic.htm

 

 

 

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