2010 Expo Wheelmen Time Trial Series

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***Last Minute Info***

LAST Time Trial is this Thursday 8/19

REGISTRATION: 5PM – 6PM

UPDATE

8/16/10: This Thursday will be our last Time Trial of the season. Please come out and join us – we look forward to seeing all of you have have been participating in the points series!!!

7/09/10: I want to thank everyone who has been coming out to support the Time Trial series through your active participation so far, it has been a great experience for us!  Given the demand of the resources needed to staff the event and manage the timing software, competing events on the calendar, and overall participation levels on these dates, we have decided to move to a new schedule (every other week) going forward for the remainder of the series. We did not make this decision lightly, however we feel it is the best way to be able to continue to support the Time Trial in the same manner we have so far. Going forward no races will be held on: 8/26.

As we continue to look for ways to improve this series and ensure it’s success for next year, I encourage you to continue to provide feedback to us either in person or via email (above), this is essential to tailoring the series to you, the participants.

The Exposition Wheelmen Club would like to thank you for your interest and participation in the 2010 Expo Wheelmen Time Trial Series.  Our goal is to promote a fun and competitive Time Trial Series. We strive to make this event run smoothly, your feedback is greatly appreciated – drop us a line via email (link below).

We have extended the series to run every Thursday evening May through August for a total of 17 events.  In addition to a full range of Men, Women, and Juniors categories, we added a couple of interesting new race categories, the Merckx and Team Time Trial.

The Merckx category was established for those competitors on non-aero bikes and without any of the aerodynamic advantages common today – think old school!

The Team Time Trial will provide an opportunity to work with your friends or teammates towards a combined overall time.  Teams will consist of exactly 3 persons, no more or less and times will be calculated based on the 3^rd rider crossing the finish line – so work together and stay together.

Both of these new categories offer a unique opportunity to compete in a Time Trial.

We have revamped our timing services to provide an easy, organized start and speed up the results process; no one wants to hang around waiting for results longer than necessary. In order to do this, we will utilize a start list with each individual racer or team given a specific start time.  This allows you to know exactly when you’re starting and to plan your warm-up accordingly.

We look forward to seeing you at the events,

The Exposition Wheelmen

Time Trial Details

The Expo Wheelmen Time Trial Series takes place over a challenging 10K (6.21 mi.) course from Manchester to Hebron CT.  Riders start at 30-second intervals.  Riders accumulate points throughout the season to determine the overall category winners.

Placing/Points: 1st=60, 2nd=50, 3rd=45, 4th=40, 5th=35, 6th=30, 7th=26, 8th=22, 9th=18, 10th=14

Dates: Every Thursday, May 6^th through August 26^th (17 weeks): UPDATE: We are moving to every other week for the remainder of the series.  No races will be held on: 8/26

Time: Registration opens at 5:00PM, closes at 6:00PM; Race starts at 6:30PM sharp

Registration: Will be at Gay City State Park.  A valid 2010 USAC license is required. One day ($10) and Annual ($60) licenses are available.  All racers must sign a USAC Rider Release at registration (see links below). All USAC rules apply.  Helmets are required. Registered racers will receive a race number and will keep the same number for the entire series. Riders may only register for one race per day.  Your results apply only to the race category for which you registered.

Cost: The cost is $10 per race per USAC licensed riders. A season pass will be available for all 17 races at a cost of $120 per person. In the event the organizers cancel more than 5 races, season pass holders will get a refund of $10 per each additional cancellation (does not include the first 5).

Parking: Parking is available at Gay City State Park.  The park closes at sunset. Please do not park on the racecourse.

Finish: The course follows Camp Meeting Road, which turns into Route 85 South. The finish is on Route 85 opposite the fire station (past the entrance to Gay City State Park).

Directions to Gay City State Park

From Glastonbury Area: Take Hebron Avenue, Route 95 to Route 85 North.  Follow Route 85 North for approx. 2.0 miles to the park entrance on the left.

From the North/Hartford Area: Take I-384 East to exit 5. Follow Route 85 South for approx. 4.7 Miles to the park entrance on the right.