Branched Oak Lake, Raymond, NE
Saturday, September 6th, 2008
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The finale for the 2008 Nebraska cycling season has moved. The scenic, yet challenging 11 mile loop around Branched Oak Lake will be the back drop for the 2008 Nebraska State Championship Road Race. State championships and riders of the year will be announced. USAC Permitted Class D Event
Category
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Start Time |
Distance/Laps
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Entry
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Prizes
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Men Pro1,2,3*
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9:00 AM |
84 miles/ 7
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$30
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$800/10 deep
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Men 4
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9:02 AM
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72 miles/ 6
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$25
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$300/5 deep
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Women Open
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9:04 AM
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60 miles/ 5
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$30
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$400/5 deep
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Masters**
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9:04 AM
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60 miles/ 5
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$25
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$400/5 deep
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| Men 5/Beginner Male |
9:06 AM
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49 miles/ 4
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$20
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Medals
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| Women 4/Beginner Women**** |
9:06 AM
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49 miles/ 4
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$20
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Medals
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| Junior Male age 10-18*** |
9:06 AM
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26 miles/ 2 |
$20
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Medals
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| Junior Female age 10-18*** |
9:06 AM
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26 miles/ 2 |
$20
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Medals |
*Top Men Cat 3 riders will receive a bonus payout of $50/$30/$20
**Nebraska ROY points and State Medals will be awarded for each category ***Juniors separated by age 10-12, 13-15, 16-18. Juniors race together, but separate medals will be awarded.
**** Cat 4 women racing in the Women’s open are eligible for cash prizes.
Note: First time racers entry fee is half price . 2007 ROY winners race free.
Contact markrupp@inebraska.com for discount codes.
Online registration closes Friday September 5th at 6:00pm. Day of registration will be available from 7:30-8:30am for an additional $10 and no discounts will be applied.
REGISTRATION
Available on-line at www.sportsbaseonline.com
Registration closes 6:00pm Friday, September 5th, 2008
Note: First time racers entry fee is half price.
2007 ROY winners race free.
Contact markrupp@inebraska.com for discount codes.
“Day Of “ Registration from 7:30-8:30am with a late fee of $10, no discounts apply.
GENERAL RACE RULES & INFORMATION (USCF)
All 2008 USCF rules are in effect.
Event will be held rain or shine.
Race numbers: Right side.
“Yellow line” rule strictly enforced.
Helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.
Valid and current USCF license must be presented at registration.
Promoter reserves the right to adjust start times and mileage.
Promoter reserves the right to cancel/combine events and prize lists as necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: No more than 50% of the field will be awarded prizes.
Nebraska State Park permit required for Saturday road race. Day passes available on-site for $3.00.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln offers a wide array of hotels, motels, and many nearby camping areas.
Please visit www.lincoln.org for complete listings of area accommodations.
NOTE: This is a home Husker Football game and hotels will be full, so book in advance. Host housing may be available, contact race organizer for details.
DIRECTIONS
Branched Oak Lake, Lieber’s Point near Raymond, NE From I-80, take Exit 401B to Hwy 34. Head west on Hwy 34 to NW 112th to W Raymond Road. Turn left on W Raymond Road and proceed west to NW 140th Street. Turn right on NW 140th Street and head north to Branched Oak Road. Turn right and proceed to the park gate. Continue east past the park gate to Lieber’s Point. Watch for direction signs. Approximately 20-25 minutes by vehicle from Downtown Lincoln.
NOTE: There is a home Husker Football game scheduled for mid morning, so out of town racers need to allow for additional drive time due to traffic.
COURSE DETAILS
The 11 mile loop starts at Lieber’s Point and circles Branched Oak Lake. The rolling circuit features two sustained hills on the western half and a challenging eastern stretch, which crosses the Branched Oak Lake dam. The finish stretch is a complete road enclosure and slightly downhill.
Feed zone for Saturday’s Road Race is located at Area 4 on the south side of the dam. There will be LIMITED neutral feed support. OUT-OF-TOWN RIDERS: please contact Race Director prior to race day to make arrangements for feed zone support.
All events will be “wheels in/wheels out.” There will be NO neutral wheel support. Please make sure to identify your wheels properly. Promoter not responsible for lost or stolen wheels.
ROAD CLOSURES
No roads will be closed to traffic for the road race. There will be Lancaster County Deputies on site to provide traffic control as well as volunteer course marshals.
CONTACT
Janna Vavra
hoopitup@hotmail.com
teamFIRE of Lincoln
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