Nebraska Cycling News

Lincoln, NE - The 2008 Nebraska Cycling Association "Rider of the Year" competition begins April 12-13at the Spring Cycling Classic road race and circuit race in Lincoln. The weekend races will serve as round 1 and 2 of the 10 race series. The top finisher in each of the select race categories wins free entry to the 2009 Nebraska Cycling Association "Rider of the Year" races.

Winners of the 2007 competition included:

• Men 1/2: Kevin Burke (Lincoln Industries-Highgear)
• Men 3: Troy Krause (Lincoln Industries-Highgear)
• Men 4: Justin Maresh (Team Kaos)
• Men 35+: Craig Schmidt (Lincoln Industries-Highgear)
• Men 45+: Bill Gottberg (The Bike Way)
• Men 55+: Fred Galata (Velo Veloce Cycling Club)
• Women 1/2/3: Morgan Chaffin (Team Kaos)

Complete details and series standings can be found throughout the season on http://www.nebraskacycling.org/

Races selected as ROY events will have the following categories:
Men 1/2
Men 3
Men 4
Men Masters 35+
Men Masters 45+
Men Masters 55+
Women 1/2/3  

SERIES RULES & AWARDS

• The top finisher in each of the “Nebraska ROY” category will receive free entry to all 2009 “Nebraska ROY” events!
• The “Nebraska ROY” is considered a series competition and all USAC rules shall apply.
• If a tie occurs, the USAC rules for determining the winner will apply.
• Placing within the “Nebraska ROY” competition is based on the highest to lowest point totals.
• Points from all “Nebraska ROY” events will be included in a riders point total.
• If a rider does not compete in an event they are awarded zero points for that event.
• Riders must compete in at least 50% of the scheduled 2008 “Nebraska ROY” events to be eligible.
• Points may not be transferred laterally (i.e. from Masters to Cat 3).
• A rider who is upgrading will have 50% of their points transferred to the higher category.
• Stage races shall have “Nebraska ROY” points awarded based on GC.
• Stage race points shall be awarded the same as all other “Nebraska ROY” events.

Points are as follows and do not change based on field size:

2008 Nebraska Cycling Association "Rider of the Year" Race Schedule