Sixth Annual Panoche Valley Road Race May 22, 2011

Sixth Annual Panoche Valley Road Race May 22, 2011
plus NCNCA Junior Road Championships - Hollister, California

Britton Exploration

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Where: Registration, start, and finish are at Blossom Hill Winery located 345 Panoche Rd. Follow Hwy. 25 10 miles south of Hollister. Take a left onto Panoche Valley Road (County Road J1). The winery is located ¼ mile on the left. Cell phone reception is spotty in the area, so plan accordingly.

Course: Out and back on quiet country roads (Panoche Rd. & Little Panoche Rd.). The course is challenging with many hills and serpentine roads.

12 mile course - Turnaround at 6 miles out with 300 feet of climbing.

24 mile course - Turnaround at 12 miles at top of slide climb.

40 mile course - Turnaround at the top of Panoche Pass with 2,000 feet of climbing.

55 Mile course - Turnaround at intersection of Little Panoche Road with 2,650 feet of climbing.

67 Mile course - Turnaround just before the Fresno County Line with 3,500 feet of climbing.

Feed Stations: Located at the top of Panoche pass and at the county line.

Information: Contact race promoter Greg Bloom for questions related to the race or to be placed on the waiting list for categories that are already filled.

Prizes: Minimum of $2,550 cash plus merchandise. "Hometown Hero" prize awarded for the highest placed San Benito County resident (relative to number of entries in field). Please patronize our local sponsors the day of the race.

Registration: Online registration opens at BikeReg.com on March 22, 2011. Fee includes $3 USAC and $1 NCNCA insurance surcharge. Day of registration add $5 for juniors and $6.50 for everyone else. Current NCNCA road champions race for $5 (discount given day of race). Refunds will be given if contacted by May 18th, 2011. Race day registration opens at 7:00 A.M. for the juniors and 7:30 A.M. for all other categories and closes 15 minutes before the start of each race.

Rules: Held rain or shine. This is a USA Cycling insured event held under USA Cycling event permit. USAC license is required. One-Day licenses may be purchased at registration for $10 for Cat 5 Men and Cat 4 Women only. Follow the rules of the road while warming up. Centerline rule will be enforced. Please be respectful of local residents as we are guests. Please use restroom facilities provided and do not litter.

Schedule (all boys and girls races are District Championship events):

*Category*	*Start*	*Miles*	*Places*	*Prizes*	*Fee*	*Field Limit*
Boys 13-14 (DC)	08:00:00 AM	24	5	Medals	$15.00	25
Girls 13-14 (DC)	08:00:00 AM	24	5	Medals	$15.00	25
Girls 15-16 (DC)	08:00:00 AM	24	5	Medals	$15.00	25
Boys 10-12 (DC)	08:05:00 AM	12	5	Medals	$15.00	25
Girls 10-12 (DC)	08:05:00 AM	12	5	Medals	$15.00	25
E 5	08:30:00 AM	40	5	Pride & Glory	$28.50	50
M35+ 5	08:38:00 AM	40	5	Pride & Glory	$28.50	50
M 45+ 4/5	08:46:00 AM	40	5	$100 plus merchandise	$28.50	50
Boys 15-16 (DC)	08:50:00 AM	40	5	Medals	$15.00	50
W 1/2	08:52:00 AM	67	5	$300 plus merchandise	$28.50	50
W 3/4	08:55:00 AM	40	5	$100 plus merchandise	$28.50	50
Girls 17-18 (DC)	08:58:00 AM	40	5	Medals	$15.00	25
E 4	09:15:00 AM	55	5	$250 plus merchandise	$28.50	65
M 45+ 1/2/3	09:20:00 AM	55	5	$250 plus merchandise	$28.50	65
M 35+ 4	09:25:00 AM	55	5	$250 plus merchandise	$28.50	65
Pro 1/2	09:35:00 AM	67	10	$1000 plus merchandise	$28.50	65
E 3	09:40:00 AM	67	5	$250 plus merchandise	$28.50	65
M 35+ 1/2/3	09:45:00 AM	67	5	$250 plus merchandise	$28.50	65
Boys 17-18 (DC)	09:50:00 AM	67	5	Medals	$15.00	50

Juniors:

The categories are based on racing age not actual age.

Junior gearing restrictions will be in effect and checked prior to race start.

There will be mentors riding with the 10-12 year olds and 13-14 year olds to keep the race as safe as possible. There will be no follow car for this category.

There will be a follow car for the 15-16 category. If you would like to volunteer to drive a follow car e-mail or call the race promoter.

The 12 mile course is relatively flat with several hills (total of 300 feet of climbing).

The 24 mile course has one significant 3/4 mile climb from mile 11.25 to mile 12. The rest of the course is rolling and mainly uphill on the way out.

The 40 mile course is hilly with up and down terrain (mainly up) from mile 11 to 20.

You must have a yearly license (for sale at race) to be eligible for district championship medals. You can race with a 1-day license, but will not be eligible.