Five Valley Velo presents:

Sixth Annual Western Montana Spring Training Series - Missoula Montana

* Saturday March 20 - Clinton Road Race I - 35 miles.

* Saturday March 27 - Clinton Road Race II - 43 Miles.

Start time for all races is 12:00 noon.

Registration for all races will be at Missoula Bike Works (521 S. Higgins Ave 406-721-6525) 10:30 - 11:00.

Course Description:

* Clinton Road Race - Mostly flat 8 mile circuit. Start is in Clinton at

intersection of frontage road and I-90 overpass. Finish is @ three

miles past the start on south frontage road.

Entry fee: $10.00 per race.

Categories are:

* A - USCF 1 - 4.

* B - Women, USCF 5, Citizens and Juniors.

Masters race their USCF category.

Races will be handicapped, with category B riders given a head start. A "C" category may be added for inexperienced beginners. All racers finish together and on the same lap.

If weather is totally miserable (< 45 degrees with rain or snow, but no cancellations for temperature only)

race will be postponed to Sunday or canceled.

Open to all cyclists, regardless of ability level. The purpose of this series is to gain experience and fitness

with low key, fun races.

Cyclists are encouraged to ride to the races from registration and continue after with a training ride

through the lovely Montana countryside.

Notes:

I'm sorry to report that the famed Butler Creek circuit is no more. The course is now part of an I-90 freeway exit with the 45 MPH turn now a 90 degree stop sign turn. Also I regret having to increase the entry fee from $5.00, this is mostly due to decreased Five Valley Velo sponsorship and Montana Racing Association surcharge. The entry fee also includes the USA Cycling insurance surcharge.

Races are sponsored by Five Valley Velo.

USCF Permit Pending.

* Contact Fred Michini - Email - fredmichini@yahoo.com or Phone - 406-542-9114

for details.