Registration Page: https://www.bikereg.com/schooleymillcx
Start line address: 12975 Hall Shop Road, Highland, MD20777
Presented by Team BBC and Baltimore Bicycle Works
Schooley Mill Cross
Event #3 in the 2017 BikeReg Super Series
Hosted by Team BBC and Baltimore Bicycle Works
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Schooley Mill Park
12975 Hall Shop Road, Highland, MD 20777
The Course (aka Steeplechase): With obstacles unlike any others found in the Mid-Atlantic, this is a horse of a course.*Women and Men of appropriate racing age and category are welcome in these fields. Points are awarded over-all.
This equestrian facility offers impeccable spectating as riders race across a large and varied course. There are heated bathrooms and indoor registration. The course includes several dismounts, a 250-meter paved start, and UCI-spec pits. It’s known as a high speed course and this year will not disappoint. Be prepared to show off those barrier skills in front of the beer tent and adoring race fans! Pre-ride opens at8am, with the first race starting at 8:15 AM. Warming up on the course during races is not permitted. All USAC rules apply.
Spectating: You can enjoy a tasty beverage and watch the ‘cross action on nearly half of the course from one location! Bring your chair and your ID, and stay around to watch the elite field fly through the barriers! There’s a playground right next to the course so the little ones will have something to do between Little Belgian races. Top it off with food and coffee from local vendors and some of the best facilities any cross venue has to offer.
Lil Belgians Kids' Races: FREE races for kids ages 9 and under. All kids get a medal! Helmets required, guardian must be present and sign a release. NO racing license required. Space is limited to 50 kids, please pre-register online at BikeReg.com to guarantee your spot.
Race registration: All USAC Cyclocross rules apply. Event will be held rain or shine. USA Cycling event permit #2017-2493. Road or Mountain license required. One-day licenses are available for $15 on race day (Cat 5 only).
Online registration at BikeReg.com opens on Sunday, August 27th at 8:00 PM. Please note that BikeReg charges an additional fee for online registration. There is no mail-in registration. There is a $15 late fee for all senior entries purchased on race day, there is a $5 late fee for all juniors entries purchased on race day; the day-of registration fee does not apply to Lil’ Belgians. There is $10 discount for a second race; discount applies at checkout and both races must be purchased at the same time. Day-of registration opens at 7:00 am and closes 30 minutes before each race.
New this year, if you have a Junior racer that would prefer to race up in one of the senior race categories, i.e. Cat 4 instead of a Junior category, please e-mail the Race Director, Alex Gray, at mobulidaex@gmail.com for a one-time use coupon code that will reduce the race cost to that of typical Junior's race.
USAC Rules: All USAC cyclocross rules apply. Racing age is your age on December 31, 2018. Mountain bikes are permitted, but bar ends are not.
Staging & Call Ups: Assigned start positions are for pre-registered riders only and will be ordered by bib number. Staging will be based on CrossResults rankings or current Super Series standings as indicated in the Super Series Tech Guide, followed by order of registration and promoter discretion.
Points:Points are awarded for Series ranking to the following Super Series categories – Men Cat 1,2,3; Women Cat 1,2,3; Men Cat 3, Men Cat 4; Masters 40+ Cat 1,2,3; Masters 50+ Cat 1,2,3,4; Masters 40+/50+ Cat 3, 4, 5; Singlespeed Men, SinglespeedWomen; all U19.; Men Cat 5 and Women Cat 4/5 beginner races are not ranked. Professional chip time results by Race Works Gruppetto. See the Super Series Website for full details about rules and regulations for series points.
Prizes:
. Elite Men $600 over 7 places ($150, $135, $120, $100, $85, $70, $55).
. Elite Women: $600 over 7 places ($150, $135, $120, $100, $85, $70, $55).
. All other adults will receive merchandise and/or medals five places deep
. Juniors will receive medals three places deep.
. Lil’ Belgians races will have medals for all.
Directions: 12975 Hall Shop Road, Highland, MD 20777
From I-95 take exit 35B to MD 216/Scaggsville Road West. Pass through four roundabouts. Turn left on Hall Shop Road, left into the park.
Parking: Parking is located in the lots located immediately on the right-hand side after making the turn from Hall Shop Rd. The race venue is approximately 1/8th mile up the road from the parking lot. Howard Co. Parks & Rec staff will be providing assistance in guiding cars to parking locations and directing traffic.
Team tents: Team tent row will have a limited number of spaces available on a first-come-first-served basis. One car per team is allowed in upper parking lot. All other vehicles dropping off team equipment should drop-off in the upper lot and then proceed back to the lower parking lot. We need to reserve space in the upper lot for volunteers, park patrons, and emergency vehicles.
Contacts:
Race Director: Alex Gray: 419-239-1053, mobulidaex@gmail.com
Adrian Alday:, Adrian.alday@gmail.com
Additional info at: http://www.teambbc.net/schooley-mill-cx/