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ASPEN CYCLING CLUB’S LOWER RIVER-WOODY CREEK ROAD RACE
Wednesday May 12th, 6PM

The third race of the 2010 ACC racing season is our first mass start road race.  The start will be in Woody Creek near the intersection of Upper River Road and Woody Creek Road.  Racers will start in waves with their categories with the first wave starting at 6 PM.  From there the race course goes down Lower River Road to a turnaround just before the Old Snowmass bridge over the Roaring Fork.  From there the course retraces the route on Lower River Road to Woody Creek and turns up Woody Creek Road toward Lenado.  The finish line will be at the end of the pavement, about 4.5 miles from the turn onto Woody Creek Road.  The total distance should be about 18 miles.
Parking is limited near the start.  Riders are encouraged to ride to the start as a part of their warm-up.

Marshals are always needed and points will be awarded to members who give their time and effort to marshal.  30 points for the first race you marshal and 15 for all subsequent marshal days.  No experience required.  Please remember that the races won’t run smoothly without volunteer marshals!  To volunteer, please call Mouse at 618-4626, or see her before the race.

Riders will compete in the following categories: Senior Men A, Senior Women A, Vet Men A, Senior Men Sport, Veteran Men Sport, Senior Women Sport, Vet Women, Junior Men, Junior Women, Master Men, Master Women, Grand Masters, Super Grand Masters, and Kids.

Race changes and/or cancellation due to inclement weather will be announced at the Start.

All area riders are encouraged to come out and race. Advance registration is not required. Racers can register and pay at the START between 5:00 and 5:50. Register early if you’d like a specific start time. Entry fees are $5 for ACC members and $10 for nonmembers. Prepaid members must check in before the race start

Race information is also available on the ACC Hotline at 922-2000

There programs are open to any juniors – not just AVSC members.

Register on-line at www.teamavsc.org/Summer or call 205-5100.

 Recreational Mountain Biking

This program will introduce children to mountain biking on local area trails and is dedicated to the promotion of mountain biking through a series of fun, safe, and rewarding rides. Riders will learn technical skills, proper trail etiquette, and respect for the trails and environment.

Details

• June 14 – August 19
• Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  (some rides may start earlier or finish later)
• Ability: Beginner/Intermediate and up
• Ages 10+

 Fees

• Daily Drop-In:                     $30
• 5-Session Punch Pass:          $125
• Full Summer Program:         $400
  (20 sessions)

 Competitive Mountain Bike Team

The competitive mountain bike team will engage in high level training three days a week and will compete in selected Mountain States Cup and Aspen Cycling Club races. Competition is optional but non-competitive riders must be prepared to maintain a high fitness level. Team jersey is included.

 Program Details

• May 24 – August 22
• Mon / Wed / Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Ages 12+
• $950

Wednesday May 5th, 6PM (first racer starts)

The second race of the 2010 ACC racing season is a road time trial.  The start and finish are on Highway 82 near the Difficult Campground about 3.5 miles east of Aspen.  Racers will each start individually every 30 seconds, with the first racer starting at 6PM.  The course runs from the Difficult Campground, west on Highway 82 toward Aspen.  Racers turn around at the cone near the Northstar Preserve Bridge and return to the finish.  Total race length is about 5 miles and the course is “rolling and curvy”.

Very limited parking is available at the Difficult Campground entrance and east (uphill) of the Start along the shoulder. Riders are encouraged to ride to the Start from Aspen as a part of their warm-up.

Marshals are always needed and points will be awarded to members who give their time and effort to marshal.  30 points for the first race you marshal and 15 for all subsequent marshal days.  No experience required.  Please remember that the races won’t run smoothly without volunteer marshals!  To volunteer, please call Mouse at 618-4626, or see her before the race.  Also, racers can call Mouse in advance to request a specific start time.

Stay tuned for information about a POST RACE PARTY at the Ajax Tavern to follow the Difficult TT.