Promoted by: Team Stampede / Five Valley Velo

And University of Montana Cycling Team

Held under USAC permit

Saturday April, 14th 2001 will mark the 20^th annual RMR. This classic cycling event is modeled after the famous Paris Roubaix. This 35-60 mile road race has significant sections of unpaved roads. Racers are encouraged to USE HEAVY WHEELS AND TIRES. Flats and out-of-true rims are not uncommon. Support will be "wheel-in, wheel-out" only.

On Sunday, April 15th there will be a collegiate only hill climb. The hill climb course is entirely paved. It is approximately 3.5 miles long. This event is a Montana Cup Points Series event.

Homestays are available. Email or call Jeff Crouch or Corbin Schwanke for arrangements to be made.

All USCF rules apply.

Helmets must be worn during race and warm-up.

All road courses are open to traffic. Racers have the use of the right lane only. Yellow line violations will result in disqualification. Promoter reserves the right to combine categories. Racers should realize this racecourse contains rough, unpaved sections of road. Licenses will be available on race day. Non-licensed racers are required to purchase a one-day racing license. Race is neutral during train crossings.

Senior Men 1,2,3, Collegiate Men A, Senior Men 4,5, Collegiate Men B, C, Masters Men 35-44, Masters Men 45+, Women 1,2,3, Collegiate Women A, Women, 4, Collegiate Women B, Masters Women 35+, Juniors

RACE TIMES (Tentative depending on attendance)

SATURDAY- Registration: 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

Men’s 1, 2, 3, College A: 1:00 p.m. 60 miles

Men’s 4, 5, College B & C: 1:06 35 miles

All Women & Masters Men 1:12 35 miles

SUNDAY- Registration: 8 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

First Rider: 9:00 a.m.

All others follow at 1 min. intervals

SATURDAY- From Missoula take Highway 93 (Brooks Avenue) South of town about two miles. Turn right on Blue Mountain Road at the Montana Athletic Club. Registration and race start is at the Montana Athletic Club.

SUNDAY- From Missoula, take Higgins Avenue south of Downtown, left on Pattee Canyon road, start line is four blocks up at the intersection of Pattee Canyon and Takima.

AWARDS- Top three in all divisions will win medals, Top three in Senior Men 1,2,3 and Senior Women 1,2,3 will split $160 total. First 40 racers to register will get a race T-shirt.

TO REGISTER- Send Name, address, category, email and license number to Five Valley Velo, PO Box 7492, Missoula, Montana, 59807. Race day registration will be available.

ENTRY FEE- Road Race: $17.00 Juniors - $ 10.00

Time Trial: $5.00 collegiate only