Montana Cup Series Race #1

Montana Women Series Race #1

Sunday, April 10, 2005

Race sanctioned by USA Cycling USCF permit pending

The Course: The racecourse will start in Frenchtown and proceed west on Mullan Road. The course will cross over I-90 at the Huson overpass, turn left and continue westbound on the Frenchtown frontage road to Six Mile Road and NineMile Road. The course will then consist of one or more laps on the Remount/West NineMile/NineMile roads loop (ridden in a clockwise direction). The racers will return to Frenchtown from this loop the same way they came out: NineMile Rd. to SixMile Rd. to Frontage Rd. to Mullan Rd. The finish area will be on an open, highly visible stretch of Mullan Road, roughly adjacent to the King Ranch golf course, about one-half mile west of downtown Frenchtown.

The road surface ranges from smooth pavement to rural dirt roads. Racers can fully expect the roads to contain potholes, rocks and sections of rough asphalt. Sturdy tires and wheels are highly recommended, and though support vehicles will follow each group, racers may do well to bring a pump and a spare. The course will be open to vehicular traffic and the centerline rule will be enforced.

Racers will complete a total distance of 30 to 60 miles. Racers who are not in the main groups or otherwise out-of-contention will ride as far to the right-hand side of the road as possible.

Race Schedule*:

Registration 8:30-9:30 am

Pre-race meeting 9:45 am

Group 1 Men Category 1/2 & Men Category 3

10:00 am start 60 miles (4 laps)

Group 2 Men Category 4,5 & Men Masters 40+

10:05 am start 40 Miles (2 laps)

Group 3 Women Category 1,2,3,4

10:10 am start 30 Miles (1 lap)

Juniors will immediately follow the women and will complete one lap (30 miles).

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

Montana Women Series Race #1: This race is part of the Montana Women series. The categories will be combined but will be scored as follows- Cat. 1, 2, 3 will be scored together and the Cat. 4 group will be scored separately. All efforts will be made to provide two wheel cars (one for the lead group and one for the main field).

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. Awards will follow the completion of all the races and will be held at the registration area (Frenchtown School).

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 right side.

Directions: Located approx. 15 miles west of Missoula on I-90. Take I-90 to the Frenchtown exit. At the intersection of I-90 overpass and Mullan Road take a left on Mullan Road heading east. Cross the railroad tracks and the Frenchtown School (registration area) will be on your right.