Race Information
 
  • Schedule of Events
  • Registration / Entry Form
  • Free Lap Rule
  • Helmets
  • Race Finish & Prizes
  • No Refunds
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  • Category 1, 2, Pro, "Hot Spots Sprints" Rules
  • Contact Info
  • Race Hotel
  • Quad Cities Area Attractions
  • The District
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    Schedule of Events
    Printable Schedule of Events

    Modern Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium - May 25, 2009

    Event 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
    Juniors 15-18 Group O $15 14 laps $300 12 8:45 AM 75
    Women Cat 2/3*/*** Quad City International Airport $25 13 laps $600 15 9:15 AM 150
    Men 30+,40+ Cat 4/5 Healthy Habits $30 14 laps $600 15 9:45 AM 75
    Women Cat 4 Quad City International Airport $25 12 laps $500 12 10:15 AM 75
    Men Cat 5 /Citizen**/*** Noodles & Company $15 14 laps Awards 10 10:45 AM 50
    Masters 50+*** QC1 Research Foundation $30 13 laps $200 5 11:15 AM 75 total
    Masters 60+*** QC1 Research Foundation $30 13 laps $100 3 11:15 AM 75 total
    Men Cat 4 Lovewell Fence & Deck $30 14 laps $700 15 11:45 AM 150
    Trikes/Big Wheels Youth 6-10 Noodles & Company Free 30 min Ribbons Everyone wins 12:30 PM n/a
    Men Cat 3 Robert W. Baird & Co. $35 24 laps $1,300 20 1:00 PM 150
    Men 30+,40+ Cat 1/2/3 Jumer's Casino & Hotel $35 24 laps $900 15 1:45 PM 150
    Women Cat 1/2/3 Genesis Health System $35 33 laps $1,300 20 2:30 PM 150
    Men Cat 1/2/Pro**** Zimmerman Honda $40 50 laps $5,000 25 4:00 PM 150

      $10 Discount on second race entered by the same person
    Women are eligible to race in men's categories & ages. See rule #1H2 for details.
    **  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.
    ***  Not eligible for Illinois Cycling Association Cup points
    ****  Includes "Hot Spots Sprints"

     

    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.

     

    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.