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Race Information
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Schedule of Events
Printable Schedule of Events
Modern Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium - May 25, 2009
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Presented By |
Entry Fee |
Laps |
Prizes |
Places |
Start Time |
Field Limit |
| Juniors 10-14 |
Quad City Bicycle Club |
$15 |
5 laps |
Awards |
3 |
8:25 AM |
50
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| Juniors 15-18 |
Group O |
$15 |
14 laps |
$300 |
12 |
8:45 AM |
75
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| Women Cat 2/3*/*** |
Quad City International Airport |
$25 |
13 laps |
$600 |
15 |
9:15 AM |
150
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| Men 30+,40+ Cat 4/5 |
Healthy Habits |
$30 |
14 laps |
$600 |
15 |
9:45 AM |
75
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| Women Cat 4 |
Quad City International Airport |
$25 |
12 laps |
$500 |
12 |
10:15 AM |
75
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| Men Cat 5 /Citizen**/*** |
Noodles & Company |
$15 |
14 laps |
Awards |
10 |
10:45 AM |
50
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| Masters 50+*** |
QC1 Research Foundation |
$30 |
13 laps |
$200 |
5 |
11:15 AM |
75 total
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| Masters 60+*** |
QC1 Research Foundation |
$30 |
13 laps |
$100 |
3 |
11:15 AM |
75 total
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| Men Cat 4 |
Lovewell Fence & Deck |
$30 |
14 laps |
$700 |
15 |
11:45 AM |
150
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| Trikes/Big Wheels Youth 6-10 |
Noodles & Company |
Free |
30 min |
Ribbons |
Everyone wins |
12:30 PM |
n/a
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| Men Cat 3 |
Robert W. Baird & Co. |
$35 |
24 laps |
$1,300 |
20 |
1:00 PM |
150
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| Men 30+,40+ Cat 1/2/3 |
Jumer's Casino & Hotel |
$35 |
24 laps |
$900 |
15 |
1:45 PM |
150
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| Women Cat 1/2/3 |
Genesis Health System |
$35 |
33 laps |
$1,300 |
20 |
2:30 PM |
150
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| Men Cat 1/2/Pro**** |
Zimmerman Honda |
$40 |
50 laps |
$5,000 |
25 |
4:00 PM |
150
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$10 Discount on second race entered by the same person
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Women are eligible to race in men's categories & ages. See rule #1H2 for details. |
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Cat 5 must buy one-day USA Cycling license (forms available at registration) if not already licensed.
One-day license fee of $10 is not included in the entry fee. |
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Not eligible for Illinois Cycling Association Cup points |
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Includes "Hot Spots Sprints" |
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Organized by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club
and the DICE Racing Team
in cooperation with The District.
Sanctioned by USA Cycling. Held under USA Cycling permit.
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This race earns
1.5 times the normal
ICA Cup points
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Registration
There is no on-line registration for the Quad Cities Criterium.
Please fill out, print, and mail a Criterium Entry Form
Mail entries to: QCC / Rick Paulos
PO BOX 2781
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-2781
Make checks payable to Quad Cities Criterium
Late entry fee of $5 after May 19, 2009
Feature riders must be pre-registered & approved by organizer.
Registration opens at 7:00 am inside the Holiday Inn Hotels and Suites, located between Second and Third Avenue, immediately west of 17th Street. For your convenience, expect short waiting lines at our registration.
Registration closes 30 minutes prior to each event. You must pick up your numbers before the close of registration for your event. If you fail to pick up your number on time, you may forfeit your entry fee and your number will be offered to riders on any waiting lists. You will not be allowed to race if you do not have your racing license. You are required to show your license to registration officials before you are given your number. Riders may enter multiple events per USA Cycling rules.
Race organizer reserves right to shorten races if necessary.
Riders will be staged in order of registration.
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Free Lap Rule
Free lap rule applies to all races. You must have your own wheels in the pit to obtain a wheel. No neutral support.
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Helmets Required For All Events
You must wear an approved helmet and have it properly fastened at all times you are on a bicycle at a race. This includes while warming up, on or off the course.
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Race Finish & Prizes
Photo finish at all criteriums and road races for the weekend.
Your racing license must be presented to collect any prizes. Prizes may be paid by check; you may be required to sign a receipt. Prizes over $300 are reported to the Internal Revenue Service for which Social Security Numbers will be requested.
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No Refunds
No refunds in accordance with USA Cycling rules. All USA Cycling rules apply.
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Category 1, 2, Pro "Hot Spots Sprints" Rules
Places/Prizes:
Overall places will be determined by highest accumulation of points scored from individual Hot Spots Sprints placing.
Ties in Hot Spots Sprints points totals will be broken by the final overall race finish placing, in favor of the highest place finisher.
Sprint points winners must finish the race to qualify for final Hot Spots Sprints placing and payout.
1st - $500
2nd - $300
3rd - $200
Sprint Laps:
Sprint points awarded at the start of laps 25, 20, and 15 to go.
Bell to announce sprints will be rung when riders cross the start/finish line and see 26, 21, and 16 to go.
Points:
Each sprint will be awarded points as follows:
Sprint points will be awarded at the race start/finish line.
Lapped riders are not allowed to sprint or earn points once lapped.
Foul riding during the sprint laps is subject to relegation or other penalties for that lap's sprint or for the overall race.
Individual sprints:
1st - 7 points
2nd - 5 points
3rd - 3 points
4th - 2 points
5th - 1 point
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Contact Info
Full weekend race info web site: www.MemorialDayWeekendBikeRaces.com
Race info web site: QuadCitiesCriterium.com
Donnie Miller - race organizer: bcycleracr@mchsi.com
Rick Paulos - race registration: Rick-Paulos@uiowa.edu
Quad Cities Bicycle Club: www.qcbc.org
The District: www.ridistrict.com
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Race Hotel
Holiday Inn Rock Island
3rd Ave at 17th Street
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
1-309-794-1212
Fax 309-786-0533
The Holiday Inn Rock Island is on the racecourse and is the official hotel of the Modern Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium. The Holiday Inn is offering a special room rate of $109.00 per room per night single or double occupancy, plus tax. Although there is no cut off date for the special rate, it is subject to availability. Please mention the Quad Cities Criterium when making reservations or register online using their website. Please insert the group code QCC in the Group code box (under check availability, left side) on their website.
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Quad City Area Attractions
For more information on Quad City area attractions, such as comedy clubs, casinos, museums, and sports, call the Quad Cities Convention Bureau at 800-747-7800 or www.visitquadcities.com.
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The District
Welcome to The District, home of the Modern Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium. Here you'll find a historic downtown right along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River. In The District you'll find great restaurants and coffee shops, art galleries, theatres, and entertainment venues all within walking distance of the race hotel - Holiday Inn Rock Island.
For more information call 309-788-6311 or www.ridistrict.com.
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