DATES: July 1, July 22, Aug 19th …3 race SERIES
New “Beginner” course to be announced for 2012 season.
PLACE: Rim Nordic Ski Area, 5 miles east of Running Springs, on the way to Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains, across from Snow Valley Mtn. Resort.
This is a 3 race series, with all 3 races counting toward the overall awards. You MUST race the series final to qualify for the overall award. More to come.
COURSES: 7-9 mile lap with half single track, half fire roads with elevation gain minimum of 700′ per lap, depending on the “course of the day”. Courses will vary from race to race. Races held rain or shine.
- Pro/Cat 1 Men 3 laps Pro/Cat 1 Women 3 laps
- Cat 1 Men 50 + 2 laps Cat 1 Women 40+ 2 laps
- Cat 2 Men & Wm 2 laps Cat 3 Men & Women 1 lap
- Tandems up to 2 laps
TIME: SATURDAY
- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Registration / Packet Pickup
Pre-ride (registered riders only) with times to be announced due to downhill & Super D events
TIME: SUNDAY for the XC event (cross country)
- 7:30- 11:00 am Registration / Packet Pickup
- 9:00 am Race Starts – Cat. 3 / Tandems
- 10:00am Race Starts – Cat. 2
- 11:00 noon Race Starts – Pro / Cat. 1 Women
- 11:30 noon Race Starts – Pro / Cat. 1 Men
AWARDS: Awards will be given out 3 deep in every category , 5 deep for 10 or more participants for each of the races. Overall awards will be given to the top 5 overall finishers in each category. “Overall” is determined by the total points earned throughout the season for all 3 races. You must race the XC Series Final on Aug. 19th to be eligible for the overall award.
Again, this season will be an overall award for the Team/Shop competition. Teams must be submitted before the first race. Email or send to Rim Nordic. Award ceremonies follow each category finish. No need to remain all day for an award ceremony.
- PRO/CAT 1 MEN – in addition to individual category awards at each XC series race, all will compete against each other for the 5 fastest times of the day to earn $CASH$ prizes as follows: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $60, 4th $50, 5th $40
- PRO/CAT 1 WOMEN – 1st $60, 2nd $50, 3rd $40 …..with a minimum of 6 racers
LICENSE: This is a USA Cycling sanctioned series. USA Cycling racing license is required. All racers must present their USA Cycling license with picture I.D. at registration, even if pre-registered. Category 2 & 3 racers not wishing to purchase an annual license will need to pay a non-license fee of $5 per race. All racers must sign release forms. Racers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the release forms. If neither are not available on race day, a form may be forwarded in advance by mail.$35 early registration, postmarked 5 days prior to race.
ENTRY FEE:
- $35 Early Registration, postmarked 5 days prior to race
- $40 Race Day Registration
- $25 Junior (18 & under)
- $40 Tandems
NO REFUNDS
KID’S RACE: FREE kid’s race at each of our xc series events for ages 11 & under. Includes t-shirt, custom medals & number plates for all participants with extra goodies provided by Rim Nordic. Sign up on race day. Helmets required. Start time immediately after the Pro/Cat 1 Men (approx 12:00 noon).
V.I.P. CARD SPECIAL: $25 to receive a custom plastic number plate to use for the entire season, one time sign up for all races (pay as you go & just sign in). 10-20% off bike accessories in the shop and products each race from our sponsors. FREE t-shirt to the first 50 sign-ups, compliments of Promotion Sportswear.
CAMPING AVAILABLE – Call RIM NORDIC 909 867-2600 or email rimnordic@verizon.net
