The Bearmouth Road Race

Sunday, May 23, 2004

Race sanctioned by USA Cycling USCF permit: pending

The Course: A challenging ride over rolling terrain, this event should serve as a nice tune-up for the Ecology Center Classic events. Located on the frontage road between Bearmouth and Drummond, this out-and-back course features numerous short climbs and scenic flats. Race tactics and strategy, and the elements, could prove decisive. The road surface ranges from smooth asphalt to rough chipseal, and it includes some random potholes and a few, brief sections of broken pavement. Sturdy tires and wheels are recommended, and though support vehicles will follow each group, racers may do well to bring a pump and spare. The racecourse will be open to vehicular traffic, and the centerline rule will be enforced. This event is part of the Subaru Montana Cup Series.

Race Schedule*:

Registration 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Pre-race meeting 9:45 a.m.

Group 1 Men Category 1,2 10:00 a.m. start

Men Category 3 60 miles (2 laps)

Group 2 Women Category 1,2,(3) 10:10 a.m. start

Men Masters A (35+, Cat. 1,2,[3]) 60 miles (2 laps)

Group 3 Men Category 4,5 10:20 a.m. start

Men Masters B (35+, Cat. [3],4,5) 30 miles (1 lap)

Women Category (3),4

Juniors

*promoter reserves the right to combine or expand race groupings as conditions, attendance and volunteer support warrant

All USCF rules apply. Racers must wear helmets while racing or warming up/down. Junior gear restrictions will be enforced.

Prizes: Cash (total to be determined by turnout); not to exceed $499. Award ceremony will follow the completion of the long races, and will be held at the Chalet Bearmouth.

Fees: $17 race entry, includes USCF insurance surcharge. USCF annual or one-day licenses required and available for purchase on-site; MBRA memberships and permanent numbers also available at race. Racers without permanent MBRA numbers must purchase a one-day number for $2. Place numbers on left side.

Directions: Located 35 miles east of Missoula, 15 miles west of Drummond. Take I-90 to Bearmouth (exit 138). Registration, restrooms, etc. will be at the Chalet Bearmouth, on the north frontage road, ½ mile from the exit.

The Chalet Bearmouth: Hosts Jim and Lori Hoover have graciously granted us permission to use their facilities for registration, staging and the post-race awards ceremony. Please express your gratitude to them by patronizing their establishment (i.e. buy a sandwich and/or drink after the race). For those who’d like to arrive in advance, lodging, camping and RV hook-ups are available at the Chalet.

For more info, see: www.bearmouth.com

Questions: John Weyhrich, (406) 543-6608, or john_weyhrich@yahoo.com USCF Official: Joe Scott