The Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club, Inc

The Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club, Inc. presents: The Montana State Time Trial Championships Sunday, August 13th, Bozeman, Montana

USCF Permit: Pending Official: David Lingle

What: Montana State Time Trial Championships.

Where: Bozeman Montana. Coming from the east or west on I-90, take the 19th street exit at the west end of Bozeman. Head north on 19th street (towards the Bridger mountains) about 1 mile until the road sweeps to the west and then T's into Springhill road. Turn right (north) on Springhill and drive about 1/2 mile. Staging and registration will be on your left, opposite the golf course.

When: Sunday, August 13th. Registration from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Pre-race meeting at 9:45. Race starts at 10:00 (see Timetable below).

Course description. This will be an out and back time trial on good pavement. The long course has one significant 1 mile uphill drag to the turn-around, and one lesser hill on the return trip. Overall uphill on the way out and downhill on the way back. Juniors and 65+ masters will ride a 20km course; all others will ride approximately 33.5km.

Profile of the long course. The climb to the turn-around is a 3.2% grade over 1.2 miles. Short course turn-around is at 6.2 miles.

General information. Junior gearing restrictions apply and juniors are responsible for having their bikes set up correctly before they sign-in.

The road will be open to traffic, and all racers must obey Montana State rules of the road, including: stay to the right except to pass, and yield to traffic at turn-arounds and intersections. All racers must wear helmets while warming up, racing, and cooling down and must stay off of the road at the start-finish area.

To avoid congestion at the start-finish area, we strongly encourage riders to bring rollers or a trainer for warm-up.

**** Amendment: Sorry folks, it looks like we won't be having a hand-cyclist category this year - logistics, licensing and insurance became a problem. If there is enough interest, we will pursue this class next year. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Time table:

8:15 to 9:30 registration.

9:45 pre-race meeting and race number assignment. We will give all racers a number at the pre-race meeting and your number will be your start order (e.g. the racer wearing #2 will be the second racer to start).

10:00 race begins

Starting interval will be one minute.

Start order:

Junior Women (20k) Junior Men (20k) 65+ Women (20k) 65+ Men (20k) 5 minute gap

Continued on next page >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Women Masters 51+ Women Masters 40-50 Women 3/4 Men Masters C Men Masters B Men Masters A Men 4/5 Women Pro 1/2 Men 3 Men Pro 1/2

Awards ceremony and prize drawings will follow the race upon compilation of results.

Prizes

In addition to the cash and merchandise prizes listed below, there will be medals awarded to winners in all USAC/USCF categories. There will be drawings for additional prizes following the awards ceremony.

As in past years, we will be offering a special prize each to the overall fastest man and woman, regardless of category!

Place Total: Category 1 2 3 $490 Men Pro/1/2 $50 $25 $15 $90 Men 3 $50 $25 $15 $90 Men 4/5 $35 $20 $10 $65 Women Pro/1/2 $50 $25 $15 $90 Women 3/4 $35 $20 $10 $65 Men Masters A $50 $25 $15 $90 Men Masters B Merchandise Merchandise Merchandise Men Masters C Merchandise Merchandise Merchandise Women Masters 40-50 Merchandise Merchandise Merchandise Women Masters 51+ Merchandise Merchandise Merchandise Junior Men Merchandise Merchandise Merchandise Junior Women Merchandise Merchandise Merchandise

Plus special prizes for the fastest man and woman regardless of category!

Fees and licenses:

Race fee: $20.00 (make checks payable to GVBC). In addition to the race fee:

- To compete for prizes and medals, racers must hold an annual USCF/USAC license and either a day or annual MBRA #.

- To compete for prizes only (no medals), racers must hold either an annual or day USCF/USAC license, and a day or annual MBRA #.

Annual and one-day MBRA #s and USCF/USAC licenses will be available at registration.

***Important Note! New USAC rule this year: Only Cat. 5 men and Cat. 4 women racers can use one-day USAC/USCF licenses. All others must be in possession of, or purchase, an annual license. For more information, visit the MBRA and USA Cycling websites or contact our state representative, Don Russell.

Continued on next page >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Special thanks to our sponsors and volunteers who have generously donated their time, money and products to this race. Thank you all!

Hammer Nutrition Jagwire Gallatin Alpine Sports and the GAS racing team Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club members, friends and family

Race Director: Mary Grande 1st assistant: Jenny McCune Additional information: John Winnie [email protected]