Bike racers:
All the permits are in and 2017 505 Cycling Classic Presented by CarCrafters & Sport Systems is ready to roll. The race will take place on the weekend of April 1st & 2nd and it is being promoted by 505 Cycling Team. For 2017 the race will donate its proceeds to ALS Association New Mexico Chapter, in honor of our teammate Doug Schneebeck. 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 . Below are a few highlights for 2017 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: Doug Schneebeck Memorial ITT. Same course as 2016.
o Saturday pm: Sport Systems Criterium @ the Speedway.
o Sunday: Car Crafters Road race. Same courses & distances as 2016.
· Feed zone water bottles provided by Zoe Fitness.
· Equal pay out for M&W P/1/2/3.
· As with 2016, 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 and Master categories.
· Discount registration fee for Collegiate racers.
· All leading Omnium riders leading to the CRIT and Road Race will sport a leader’s jersey provided by Castelli.
· The race offers 2 ways to save money on registration.
(a) Donate $250.00 dollars or more to ALS and your registration fee will be waived. One registration fee waived per $250.00 donated. NO LIMIT!!
(b) Register as a team. As with the previous 3 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 505 Cycling Classic and ask for the group discount rate. Below is their information and a link to make your reservation.
· RESERVATION MUST BE MADE BY March 24th 2017
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
* Sleeping rooms in your room block are $79.00 for a King room with a sleeper sofa
* Your guests can utilize the group rate beginning March 31, 2017 and ending April 03, 2017
* Reservations for the group rate must be made prior to March 24th 2017
At this time, your guests may call 800.321.2211 and reference the 505 Cycling Classic Room 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 link below:
Book your group rate for 505 Cycling Classic Room Block .
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached by e-mail or by phone 505.401.0247.
Thanks....