Bike Racers:
    2016 The Adoption Exchange Classic is coming up in 2 weeks and I would like to provide you with some information in case you have not made up your mind yet.  For the gory detailed information about the race please visit 505 Cycling web site, under our events tab and download the race bible.
     You can register for the race @ New Mexico Sports online.  Online registration deadline is Thursday, March 31st @ 11:59 pm.  Late registration can be done @ packet pick up @ Sports Systems on Friday, April 1st, from 4-7 pm.  NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION.

EVENTS:
  • Saturday AM:  Car Crafters ITT.  First rider goes off @ 07:30 am.  Times will be posted by Friday end of the day.
  • Saturday PM: Dahlicious Lassy Criterium.   Sandia Speedway course is back for 2016.  First race starts @ 10:30 am.
  • Sunday AM: PJ Motorcycles Road Race.  Longer courses than previous years for some categories.
Prizes:
  • Equal & deeper payout for Men and Women in all categories.
  • The race will payout an extra $250.00 dollars, in addition to the regular prizes, to any Men or Women P/1/2/3 that can win all 3 events.
  • The race will payout $100.00 dollars to the King and Queen of Heartbreak Hill, calculated based on points to Men & Women P/1/2/3.  Rider need not to be registered for the Omnium, but needs to complete the RR to collect the prize.

Omnium Prize List         1st2nd3rd4th5thTotalsNOTES
Men 1-2-3 $    300.00$250.00$150.00$100.00$50.00$850.00Cash
Women 1-2-3 $    300.00$250.00$150.00$100.00$50.00$850.00Cash
Master 45 + $    200.00$100.00$75.00$50.00$25.00$450.00Cash(1st-3rd)/Gift certificate(4th-5th)
Men Cat 4 $    100.00$75.00$50.00$40.00$25.00$290.00Nice prizes or Gift Certs from Sport Systems
Women Cat 4 $      75.00$50.00$40.00$30.00$25.00$220.00Nice prizes or Gift Certs from Sport Systems
Men Cat 5 $      75.00$50.00$40.00$30.00$25.00$220.00Nice prizes or Gift Certs from Sport Systems
Boys Jr's $      30.00$20.00$10.00$0.00$0.00$60.00Nice prizes or Gift Certs from Sport Systems
Girls Jr's $      30.00$20.00$10.00$0.00$0.00$60.00Nice prizes or Gift Certs from Sport Systems
Men P/1/2/3 King of the Hill $    100.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$100.00Cash
Women P/1/2/3 Queen of the Hill $    100.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$100.00Cash
Bonus Men P/1/2/3 &/or Women P/1/2/3      Possible winner of all 3 events TT, CRIT and RR       $250.00 dollars                 Cash

Added value to your registration $$
  • The race will provide a neutral feed zone, sponsored by Zoe Fitness, and it will provide water to all the racers.  If you have specific needs, the race suggest that you coordinate your own feed.  The feed zone will at the top of Heartbreak Hill and it will be clearly marked. It will be against the rules to feed any rider outside of the feed zone. 
  • By  registering for the race you will be eligible to win a Stages power meter provided by P2M Cycling Studio.  Details in the race bible.
  • Sport Systems will have a mechanic available during all stages of the race in case your bike decide not to cooperate on the day of the race.  It happens!!
  • The leading Omnium rider in each category going into the CRIT on Saturday and going into the RR on Sunday will be sporting a leader's jersey sponsor by Castelli.
  • Feeling tired after a stage and you need a rub down for your next stage??  Jose Vasquez, StresSolution Massage Therapy, will be at the race to give you that edge to the next stage.  Please contact him @ vasquezmassage59@gmail.com for more information and possibly making an appointment.
  • Out  of town and You need a place to stay.  The Race has partner with Courtyard Albuquerque Airport to give you an special rate during your stay; however, you must book your reservation by 3/25/2016.  Information is below:
           At this time, your guests 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: 

 

Courtyard Albuquerque Airport  for 79.00 USD  per night

Book your group rate for Adoption Exchange April 2016

 

Start date: 4/1/16
End date: 4/4/16
Last day to book: 3/25/16


​If you have any question(s) please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail or by phone 505.401.0247.


See you all at the race....​

Thanks....
Silvio Menezes | Sport Systems 505 Cycling 
                      Sport Systems 505 Cycling Road Race Director
                      USAC Race Director Level C