Race Information
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Schedule of Events
Printable Schedule of Events
Race Payouts
Modern Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium - May 31, 2010
$12,000 in PrizesEvent Presented By Entry Fee Laps Prizes Places Start Time Field Limit LAJRS Juniors 10-14 Quad City International Airport $15 5 laps Awards 3 8:25 AM 50 LAJRS Juniors 15-18 Quad City International Airport $15 14 laps $300 12 8:45 AM 75 Men Cat 4/5** Max Muscle Sports Nutrition $25 12 laps $200 5 9:15 AM 75 Women Cat 2/3** Healthy Habits $25 12 laps $900 15 9:45 AM 150 Masters 40+ 1-4 Active Endeavors $30 12 laps $500 15 10:10 AM 150 Women Cat 4** Healthy Habits $25 10 laps $500 12 10:35 AM 50 Men Cat 5 /Citizen*/** Outdoor Innovations $15 12 laps Awards 10 11:00 AM 50 Masters 50+ Open**** Lovewell Fence & Deck $30 12 laps $200 5 11:30 AM 75 total Masters 60+ Open**/**** Lovewell Fence & Deck $30 12 laps $100 3 11:30 AM 75 total Men Cat 4 Group O $30 14 laps $700 15 12:00 PM 150 Bike/Trike/Big Wheels age 2-10 Quad Cities Bicycle Club Free n/a Ribbons Everyone Wins 12:30 PM n/a Men Cat 3 Jumer's Casino & Hotel $35 24 laps $1,300 20 1:00 PM 150 Masters 30+ 1-4 Texas Roadhouse $35 24 laps $800 15 1:45 PM 150 Women Cat 1/2/3/Pro** Zimmerman Honda $35 33 laps $1,500 20 2:30 PM 150 Men Cat 1/2/Pro*** Modern Woodmen Bank $40 50 laps $5,000 25 4:00 PM 150 Organized by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club and the DICE Racing Team in cooperation with The District.
$10 Discount on second race entered by the same person
One-day license fee of $10 is not included in the entry fee.
Women, Juniors and Masters may enter multiple events. See rule #1K2 for details.* Cat 5 must buy one-day USA Cycling license (forms available at registration) if not already licensed. ** Not eligible for Illinois Cup points *** Includes "Hot Spots Sprints" **** Includes "75 Total for both groups combined"
Sanctioned by USA Cycling. Held under USA Cycling permit.
USA Cycling rule book.
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Registration
TopThere is no on-line registration for the Quad Cities Criterium. Please download the Criterium Entry Form , type your data into the light blue boxes, filling them all, then indicate what races you will enter, print out, sign and mail entry form with entry fee to:QCC / Rick PaulosMake checks payable to Quad Cities Criterium
PO BOX 2781
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-2781
Late entry fee of $5 after May 27, 2010 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. Other registration and licensing questions can be answered here. Riders may enter multiple events per USA Cycling rules. $10 discount on second race entered by the same person. Race organizer reserves right to shorten races if necessary. Riders will be staged in order of registration.
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.Top
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. Helmets must meet the US DOT helmet standards or the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standard for bicycle helmets. Helmets with certification stickers for SNELL or ANSI are no longer valid in USAC sanctioned races.Top
Race Finish & Prizes
Photo finish will be used at the Quad Cities Criterium. 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 $600 are reported to the Internal Revenue Service for which Social Security Numbers will be required.Top
Refunds
No refunds in accordance with USA Cycling rules. All USA Cycling rules apply.Top
Category 1, 2, Pro "Hot Spots Sprints" Rules
Places/Prizes:Top
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
Contact Info
Full weekend race info web site: www.MemorialDayWeekendBikeRaces.comTop
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
Race Hotel
Holiday Inn Rock IslandTop
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 QXC in the Group code box (under check availability, left side) on their website.
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.Top
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.