Nebraska Cycling News

July 12 – 13, 2008

Mount Michael Time Trial ($1,100)- July 12, 9:00am-11:00am
Papillion Twilight Criterium ($5,000) - July 12, 2:00pm-9:00pm
Babcook Memorial Criterium ($5,000) - July 13, 9:30am-4:30pm
Omnium Awards ($750) - July 13
Babcook Family Research Fund Cycling Tour - July 13, 8:30am-11:00am

Host club - Team Kaos - http://teamkaoscycling.com 

Conducted under USA Cycling Permit No. 2008-1652, All Rules Apply

 2008 Omaha Cycling Weekend Flyer...

BACKGROUND:

Finishing well in the Mount Michael Time Trial will be the key to scoring maximum omnium points. The nine mile course is identical to the 2007 Babcook Memorial Stage Race time trial, but is now open to everyone as an individual event. Not interested in a mass start race but like to go fast on your bike? Buy a one day license and see if you measure up to USCF licensed riders (or if they measure up to you). A special prize will be given to the fastest rider on a traditional bicycle – Eddy Merckx style!

SCHEDULE

*Note: Riders without a USCF Racing License may register for $15 with the purchase of a 1-day license for $10

• Open events include USCF Categories 1, 2, 3, 4. (Separate medals awarded for Women 4.)
• Junior riders will compete within their race category and be scored separately.
• Individual start times will be posted on-site between 8:00am and 8:30am. The start order will be as listed above.
• The first rider will start promptly at 9:00am, with each subsequent rider starting at 30 second intervals.
• Omnium Points: 7-5-3-2-1 for first through fifth places.

Prize List $1,100

Category Finish Place Prize ($)
Men Masters 35+ (Open) 60, 45, 30, 20, 10
Men Masters 45+ (Open) 55, 40, 25, 15, 10
Men Masters 55+ (Open) 55, 40, 25, 15, 10
Women (Open) 50, 40, 30, 20, 10
Men 4 40, 30, 20, 10, 5
Men 3 60, 45, 30, 20, 10
Men Pro, 1 & 2 80, 60, 40, 30, 15

To qualify for the “Eddy Merckx Award’ the following equipment may not be used: time trial handlebars (including clip-on bars), disc wheels, rims with a profile greater than 2 inches (not including tire), or aero helmets. Race Director has full discretion to interpret what qualifies as a banned piece of equipment. The prize will be disclosed on-site prior to the start
of the time trial.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

1. ONLINE: https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/ and register online. It is fast, secure and the preferred method of registration by the race organization.
Online registration closes at 9:00pm, Friday, July 11, 2008.

2. DAY OF: Day of registration will be accepted in person at the venue, with an additional $5 fee. Registration will close at 8:30am.

• Entry fee includes USAC $2.00 surcharge. Additional online registration fee of $2.13 will be applied.
• Riders must have USCF annual license OR purchase 1-day license.
• 1-day licenses will be available for purchase at race site ($10.00). For riders without an annual license, the registration fee is reduced to $15.
• Junior riders with an annual USCF License may register for free.
• Riders may only enter one race category in the Time Trial.

GENERAL RACE RULES & INFORMATION

• All 2008 USCF rules are in effect.
• Events will be held rain or shine.
• Place race numbers on the right side of jersey.
• Helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.
• Valid and current USCF license must be presented at rider check-in.
• Prizes will only be awarded to top half of each category. Prizes not distributed for finishing place due to size of field will be added to the primes for the Babcook Memorial Criterium on Sunday.
• Held under USCF Permit 2008-1652
• Promoter reserves the right to cancel/combine events and prize lists as necessary.

DIRECTIONS

From Omaha: Take West Maple Road west to 216th Street. Turn right (north) onto 216th Street and proceed approximately one mile north Mt. Michael Road. Turn left (west) onto Mt. Michael Road and proceed approximately ½ mile to race start.

COURSE DETAILS

Circuit comprises 9 miles of rolling terrain. There are four left hand 90 degree turns and one right hand 90 degree turn.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Doug Semisch, Race Director
(402) 491-3438 or dsemisch@cox.net
824 N. 148th Ave.
Omaha, NE 68154

[Top Page]

PAPILLION TWILIGHT CRITERIUM – Papillion, NE

Nebraska “Rider of the Year” event

Saturday, July 12, 2008 • 2:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Downtown Papillion, 3rd & Washington (parking located north of 1st St. on Jefferson)
Sponsored by: The City of Papillion, Papillion Community Foundation, Thompson Dreessen & Dorner, and Midwest Cycling Community

BACKGROUND

This is the second year of the Papillion Twilight Criterium, now part of the Omaha Cycling Weekend. New for this year: an expanded course, a “kids” race, children’s activities, and a professional finish line service. The infamous “Turn 3” is now “Turn 7” but it’s just as fast – no brakes required. It will be a day of fun for the whole family!

SCHEDULE

• Open events include USCF Categories 1, 2, 3, 4. (Separate medals awarded for Women 4.)
• Junior riders will compete within their race category.
• Omnium Points: 11-9-7-5-3-2-1 for first through seventh places.
• Awards to follow each event.

Prize List $5,000

Category Finish Place Prize ($)
Men Masters 35+ (Open) 150, 100, 60, 40, 25
Men Masters 45+ (Open) 100, 75, 60, 40, 25
Men Masters 55+ (Open) 80, 50, 40, 30, 25
Women (Open) 200, 140, 100, 75, 50, 35
Men 4 180, 130, 100, 70, 45, 25
Men 3 225, 160, 125, 100, 80, 50, 35, 25
Men Pro, 1 & 2 500, 350, 240, 150, 125, 100, 80, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25
In addition to finish place prizes, merchandise and cash primes will be awarded throughout the day. Award ceremony to follow each event.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

1. ONLINE: https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/ and register online. It is fast, secure and the preferred method of registration by the race organization. Online registration closes at 9:00pm, Friday, July 11, 2008.

2. DAY OF: Day of registration will be accepted in person at the venue, with an additional $5 fee. Registration will close 30 minutes prior to each event.
Entry fee includes USAC $2.00 surcharge. Additional online registration fee of $2.13 will be applied.
Riders must have USCF annual license OR purchase 1-day license.
1-day licenses will be available for purchase at race site ($10.00).
Juniors and Kids registrations are free
Juniors will race within their category.
Riders may register for a second race within the Papillion Twilight Criterium for an additional $10.

GENERAL RACE RULES & INFORMATION

• All 2008 USCF rules are in effect.
• Events will be held rain or shine.
• Race number placement will be posted the day of the event.
• Helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.
• Valid and current USCF license must be presented at rider check-in.
• Promoter reserves the right to cancel/combine events and prize lists as necessary.
• Prizes will only be awarded to top half of each category. Prizes not distributed for finishing place due to size of field will be added to the primes for that category.
• Held under USCF Permit 2008-1652
• All events will be “wheels in/wheels out.” Please make sure to identify your wheels properly.
• Promoter is not responsible for lost or stolen wheels.
• Events will be held rain or shine.

DIRECTIONS

From Kansas/Missouri: Take I-29 north to the IA-370 exit to Bellevue (Exit 42). Turn right to stay on Hwy 370. Turn left on NE-370 and proceed west. Turn right on Washington St (aka 84th Street). Proceed north to 1st Street and turn right.
From Iowa: Take I-80 West to the 84th Street exit (Exit 448). Turn left on to 84th Street and proceed south. South 84th Street becomes Washington Street. Turn left on 1st Street and proceed to Jefferson for parking (located on left side).

COURSE DETAILS

The course has been lengthened from last year. The 0.7-mile course features a slight uphill start at the intersection of 3rd & Jefferson Street. At the corner of Jefferson and 4th the circuit turns right, making a counter-clockwise loop turning left at Monroe, left at 5th, and left at Jefferson. From Jefferson (heading south) the course turns right onto 4th Street and proceeds to the highest point of the course before making a left-hand turn, which sends riders south down Washington Street (aka 84th Street). This downhill section will set riders up for “The Turn,” a left hander at 2nd Street that can be taken at unlimited speed. Following “The Turn” is the final tight left hand turn back on to Jefferson Street that leads to the start/finish line.

 Papillion Criterium Map...

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mark Stursma, Race Director
(402)-597-2060 or mstursma@papillion.org
122 E Third Street
Papillion, NE 68046

[Top Page]

BABCOOK MEMORIAL CRITERIUM – Omaha, NE

Nebraska “Rider of the Year” event

Sunday, July 13, 2008 • 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Downtown Omaha, 17th & Howard (on-street parking available around the course - free on Sundays)
Sponsored by: Team Kaos/The Nebraska Medical Center, the Babcook Family, and Bike Masters

BACKGROUND:

The Babcook Memorial Criterium and Tour is a celebration of cycling to benefit the Babcook Family Cancer Research Fund. Dave Babcook was a cyclist and research associate at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center who raced in the Masters and Cat. III divisions before being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1998. He underwent treatment at UNMC but lost his battle with the disease in 2000. His family established the Babcook Family Research Fund in his memory. We also remember Dave’s mother, Clarissa Babcook, who also succumbed to pancreatic cancer this past year. Our thoughts are with the Babcook family and we dedicate this race and tour to increasing awareness of this terrible disease. Proceeds from the Babcook Memorial Criterium and Tour support pancreatic cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. The Babcook Family Cancer Research Fund is managed by the University of Nebraska Foundation.

SCHEDULE

• Open events include USCF Categories 1, 2, 3, 4. (Separate medals awarded for Women 4.)
• Junior riders will compete within their race category and be scored separately.
• Junior and kid registration is free
• Omnium Points: 11-9-7-5-3-2-1 for first through seventh places.
• Awards to follow each event.

Prize List $5,000

Category Finish Place Prize ($)
Men 5 (all ages) Medals
Women (Open) 200, 140, 100, 75, 50, 35
Men Masters 35+ (Open) 150, 100, 60, 40, 25
Men Masters 45+ (Open) 100, 75, 60, 40, 25
Men Masters 55+ (Open) 80, 50, 40, 30, 25
Men 4 180, 130, 100, 70, 45, 25
Men 3 225, 160, 125, 100, 80, 50, 35, 25
Men Pro, 1 & 2 500, 350, 240, 150, 125, 100, 80, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25
In addition to finish place prizes, merchandise and cash primes will be awarded throughout the day. Award ceremony to follow each event.
Omaha Cycling Weekend 2008 7

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

1. ONLINE: https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/ and register online. It is fast, secure and the preferred method of registration by the race organization. Online registration closes at 9:00pm, Saturday, July 12, 2008.
2. DAY OF: Day of registration will be accepted in person at the venue, with an additional $5 fee. Registration will close 30 minutes prior to each event.

Entry fee includes USAC $2.00 surcharge. Additional online registration fee of $2.13 will be applied.
Riders must have USCF annual license OR purchase 1-day license.
1-day licenses will be available for purchase at race site ($10.00).
Juniors will race within their category.
Riders may register for a second race within the Babcook Memorial Criterium for an additional $10.

GENERAL RACE RULES & INFORMATION

• All 2008 USCF rules are in effect.
• Events will be held rain or shine.
• Place race numbers on the right side of jersey.
• Helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.
• Valid and current USCF license must be presented at rider check-in.
• Promoter reserves the right to cancel/combine events and prize lists as necessary.
• Prizes will only be awarded to top half of each category. Prizes not distributed for finishing place due to size of field will be added to the primes for that category.
• Held under USCF Permit 2008-1652
• All events will be “wheels in/wheels out.” Please make sure to identify your wheels properly. Promoter is not responsible for lost or stolen wheels.
• Events will be held rain or shine.

DIRECTIONS

From the west: Take I-80 to I-480 (downtown). Exit at exit 1A (Leavenworth St.) Proceed east to 13th, then north to Howard.
From the east: Take I-480 to first downtown exit (Dodge Street). Head south to Howard, then west to 17th. Plenty of on-street parking is available around the course. Parking meters do not need to be fed on Sundays.

COURSE DETAILS

Triangular shaped course with three left hand turns. The start/finish is approximately 200m after a 150 degree turn around the Flatiron Cafe.

 Babcook Memorial Criterium Map...

CONTACT INFORMATION

Doug Semisch, Race Director
(402) 491-3438 or dsemisch@cox.net
824 N. 148th Ave.
Omaha, NE 68154

[Top Page]