Bike racers:

          All the permits are in and Sport Systems 2016 The Adoption Exchange Classic is ready to roll. The race will take place on the weekend of April 2^nd&3^rd and this year the race is being brought to you by a new formed team 505 Cycling.  Registration is now open @ New Mexico Sports On Line.  For more information about 505 Cycling please visit us @ our website or like us on Facebook .  Please share this e-mail with anybody that you feel is relevant.  Below are a few highlights for 2016 race:

• ·       As with the previous years the race will have 3 stages in 2 days and will have an Omnium format.  The stages will be:
  

 o   Saturday am: Car Crafters ITT.  New course for 2016 starting from the same location as previous years.

     o   Saturday pm: Dahlicious Lassy Criterium.  Sandia Speedway course is back for 2016.

o   Sunday: PJ Motorcycles Road Race.  Longer courses than previous years for some categories.

• ·       Feed zone water bottles provided by Zoe Fitness.
  
• ·       Equal and  deeper payout for M & W P/1/2/3.
•    Gift certificates from Sport Systems & other sponsors for all categories.
  
• ·       As with 2015, the race will pay a bonus of $250.00 dollars to any M or W P/1/2/3 if they can win all 3 events.
  
• ·       King and Queen of Heart Break Hill $$ bonus for M & W P/1/2/3.
  
• ·       P2MCycling Studio will be donating a Stages Power Meter to be raffle off among register racers.   P2M Cycling Studio is proud to provide a Stages power meter for the Adoption Exchange Classic.  Due to the variations in stages products, P2M will provide a stages power meter equivalent to an Ultegra 6800.  Once the winner is selected P2M and the winner will determine the Stages that fits their bike for ordering.

• ·       Discount registration fee for Collegiate racers.
  
• ·       All leading Omnium riders leading to the CRIT and Road Race will sport a leader’s jersey provided byCastelli.
  
• ·       The race offers 2 ways to save money on registration.
  

(a)  Donate $250.00 dollars or more to The Adoption Exchange and your registration fee will be waived.  One registration fee waived per $250.00 donated.  NO LIMIT!!  The Adoption Exchange is a 501(c) (3) Organization. Federal Tax ID 84-0793576. Donations and in kind contributions are tax deductible.

(b)  Register as a team.  As with the previous 2 years save $10.00 dollars per rider, when you register as a team, 5 riders minimum.

• ·       Need a place to stay??  The race has partnered with Courtyard Marriot and they will offer a special rate during your stay. Mention The Adoption Exchange Classic and ask for the group discount rate. Reservation must be made prior to 3/18/2016.  Below is their information and a link to make your reservation:
  

Host Hotel:

Ø  Courtyard Albuquerque Airport

1920 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

PH: 505.843.6600

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/abqca-courtyard-albuquerque-airport

Ø  Sleeping rooms in your room block are $79.00 for a King room with a sleeper sofa.

Ø  You can utilize the group rate beginning 4/1/2016 and ending 4/4/2016.

Ø  Reservations for the group rate must be made prior to 3/18/2016.

Ø  You may call 800.228.9290 and reference the Adoption Exchange April 2016 Group Block at the Courtyard by Marriott Albuquerque Airport to make their reservations at the group rate.  They may also book directly online by via the links below:

http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Adoption%20Exchange%20April%202016%5EABQCA%60AEAAEAA%6079.00%60USD%60false%602%604/1/16%604/4/16%603/18/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes 

    If you have any questions please contact me via e-mail or by text 505.401.0247.