About Two Hours From Anywhere
2005 Schedule of Events

General Information

• USCF Rule 3B1 (the centerline rule) will be strictly enforced.
• ANSI or SNELL approved helmets must be worn at all times on and around the race course.
• The promoter reserves the right to combine fields and/or prizes on race day to ensure a safe and fair event.
• Racers may register for more than one category in the Criterium only.
• The same number will be used for all three races. Replacements cost $1 each.
• The "Overall" will be based on points, which will be awarded as specified in USCF rule 4C3. First place in the TT is 10 points. First place in the RR and Criterium is 25 points. You must register for all three events prior to your TT Start to be eligible for the "overall" *To be "Pre-registered" entries must be postmarked no later than September 16th. Otherwise, you must pay the late fee of $5 per event
• All events are scheduled according to Eastern Daylight time.
• For more race information call 828-837-3873 or 828-835-7624

9 mile Time Trial
Friday September 23

First Rider off at 4:30
Last Rider off at 7:00

Friday Time Trial

• From Murphy take 19/74 East towards Andrews. Turn Left at 141, then right on Airport Road. Parking is marked and about1/10 mile up the road at the elementary school. From Andrews head west on 19/74 turn right on airport road (this is also the detour around closed TT course) go 5 miles to the elementary school for parking.
• The Time Trial course is 9 miles (4.5 out and back) and will be CLOSED to vehicular traffic. We have the two West bound lanes of 19/74, the southern or fast lane will be the out going and the northern or slow lane will be the returning lane, riders may not cross the white line between the two lanes. The Start is downhill and turns into a moderate steep climb then flattens out until the turnaround where you will go around the three cones. The Finish is at the top of the moderate steep hill. Finishing riders need to exit on IOI drive to return to their vehicles.
• Parking and Registration will be at field on IOI drive (follow signs). Warm up roads are few and a stationary trainer is highly recommended. Riders will have to ride a short distance to the start line, only riders within 5 minutes will be allowed in the start area. Please follow marshals directions for parking and riding!
  
• NO PARKING at start or finish.
• NO WARMUPon airport road (19 Business).

Road Race Septemer 24, 2005
Same great course

Start Time (EDT)	Category	Prize/ Places	Distance /laps	Field Limit	Entry
8:45 am	Pro 1,2 Men	$1300/15	75 miles/5	150	$25.00
8:50 am	Cat 3 Men	$750/15	60 miles/4	100	$25.00
8:55 pm	Cat 1-3 Women	$350/5	45 miles/3	100	$25.00
	Cat 3 Bonus	$150/3
9:00 am	Juniors (15-18)	$100/3	30 miles/2	100	$20.00
12:45 pm	Masters (Cat 1-3) 35 -44	$300/5	45 miles/3	100	$25.00
	Masters 45+	$300/5
12:55 pm	Cat 4 men	$300/5	45 miles/3	75	$25.00
	35 + Cat 4 Bonus	$100/3
1:00 pm	Cat 5	medals/3	30 miles/2	50	$20.00
1:05 pm	Women Cat 4	$300/5	30 miles/2	75	$25.00

Saturday Road Race

• The start is five miles east of Murphy or ten miles west of Hayesville in the little community of Brasstown. See bike race signs along US 64.
• The 15 mile loop is beautiful as well as challenging with varied terrain including several short steep hills (suggested gearing 23) and good pavement.
• Parking is in the lot and field across from or below the historic John C. Campbell Folk School. Course direction is clockwise. S/F is at the entrance to the Little Brasstown Baptist Church (1/10 mile from parking).
  
• From start, turn right at Folk School onto Brasstown Road which ends in 4 miles at intersection of Martins Creek Road. Turn right and continue for 5 miles until Martins Creek Road ends. Turn right onto Harshaw Road, continue for 6 miles to complete loop.
• Registration will be near the start finish line from 7:30 am to 30 minutes before your event.
• Pre-registration packets must be picked up at least 30 minutes before race time.
  

Criterium September 25, 2005

Start Time (EDT)	Category	Prize/ Places	Distance + 3 laps	Field Limit	Entry
8:00 am	Juniors (15-18)	$150/4	20 minutes	100	$20.00
8:40 am	Masters (Cat 1-3) 35-44	$350/5	30 minutes	100	$25.00
	Masters 45 +	$350/5
9:20 am	Cat 4 Women	$200/4	30 minutes	75	$25.00
10:00 am	Cat 4 Men	$300/5	30 minutes	100	$25.00
	35 + Cat 4 Bonus	$100/3
10:40 am	Cat 5	medals / 3	20 minutes	50	$20.00
11:30 am	Cat 1-3 Women	$300/5	30 minutes	100	$25.00
	Cat 3 Bonus	$150/3
12:20 pm	Cat 3 Men	$700/8	35 minutes	100	$25.00
1:15 pm	Children 4-8	ribbons/all	200 yards		free
1:45 pm	Pro 1,2	$1100/13	45 minutes	100	$25.00

• • The criterium will be held in the historic Town Square of Hayesville located 15 miles east of Murphy.  Take US 64 east from Murphy straight through the intersection with Rt. 69, turn left at the next light (about 1/2 mile) and proceed approximately one mile toward town.
  • Race Parking is restricted to the ball fields at the bottom of the hill or the Community Building parking lot at the top on right. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ANYWHERE ELSE! Hayesville is very small and we are doing everything we can to work with the churches in town. Due to church traffic, parking is extremely limited.
  • The course is 1 true kilometer with one low to moderate hill and four left turns, this is a Technical course
  • Registration will be from 7 am until 30 minutes before your event.
  • Allow time for parking in designated areas and getting up to the square.
  • Children’s event (ages 4-8) will start about 1:00 pm. – Prior to the Men’s Pro/1/2 event.

Overall

Category	Prize/Places
Juniors (15-18)	$50/3
Masters (Cat 1-3) 35-44	$300/5
Masters (Cat 1-3) 45+	$300/5
Cat 4 Men	$200/5
Cat 1-3 Women	$200/5
Cat 3 Bonus	$100.3
Cat 4 Women	$150/3
Cat 3 Men	$500/8
Pro 1,2	$750/10