[NMCycling] 2018 505 Cycling Classic

Silvio Menezes via Bike-racers bike-racers at mailman.swcp.com
Fri Mar 9 16:38:27 MST 2018


*Dear Bike Racers:*

            2018 505 Cycling Classic presented by Car Crafters
<http://carcrafters.com> & Sport Systems <http://nmsportsystems.com> is 4
weeks away, right around the corner, coming up on weekend of April 7th-8th  in
Albuquerque,NM. The race is usually scheduled for the first weekend of
April but due to Easter falling on April 1st, the race was scheduled for
the weekend after.  2018 race stages and distances will be the same as the
previous years with a TT and CRIT on Saturday, April 7th and the RR on
Sunday April 8th.

On line registration is now open on USA Cycling
<https://www.usacycling.org/events> web site and it will close on Thursday
April 5th @ 11:59 pm.  Late registration will take place on Friday April 6th
@ Sport Systems where you can also pick up your packets.  There will be no
day of the race registration, only packet pick up on Saturday and Sunday.  You
can pick up your registration packets up to 15 minutes before your race
starts.

For 2018 the race beneficiary will be APNM <http://apnm.org>, Animal
Protection of New Mexico. Since 1979, APNM has been advocating for animals
by effecting systemic change, working towards the humane treatment of all
animals. This includes active support of local and state legislation
towards the prevention of animal cruelty, as well as public awareness
campaigns designed to teach students and communities across New Mexico
about the ongoing threats to animals.​​​

Here what the race will be offering in its 10th edition.



*PRIZES*

2018 505 Cycling Classic Prize List
Omnium Prize List 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Totals NOTES
Men 1-2-3 $300.00 $250.00 $150.00 $100.00 $50.00 $850.00 Cash
Women 1-2-3 $300.00 $250.00 $150.00 $100.00 $50.00 $850.00 Cash
Master 45 + $200.00 $100.00 $75.00 $50.00 $25.00 $450.00 Cash(1st-3rd)/Gift
certificate(4th-5th)
Men Cat 4 $100.00 $75.00 $50.00 $40.00 $25.00 $290.00 Nice prizes or Gift
Certs
Women Cat 4/5 $75.00 $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 $25.00 $220.00 Nice prizes or
Gift Certs
Men Cat 5 $75.00 $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 $25.00 $220.00 Nice prizes or Gift
Certs
Boys Jr's $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 $0.00 $0.00 $60.00 Nice prizes or Gift Certs
Girls Jr's $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 $0.00 $0.00 $60.00 Nice prizes or Gift Certs
Men P/1/2/3 King of the Hill $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 Cash
Women P/1/2/3 Queen of the Hill $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 Cash
Women P/1/2/3 U23 TT Winner $100.00         $100.00 Sponsored by
TriCoachTerry
Women Cat 4/5 U23 TT Winner $50.00         $50.00 Sponsored by TriCoachTerry


           *$* *EQUAL PAY FOR MEN AND WOMEN $*

Ø Yellow denotes gift certificates and green denotes ca$h.

Ø In addition to the prizes listed above the race will give out the
following:

·        Gift certificates sponsored by Big Al Cycling Lab.

·        Gift basket sponsored by Caruso Cycle Works as a CRIT primes for
each category.

·        FitBit for the winner of the QOM in the Women 4/5 category in the
RR on Sunday.  The winner will be determined by points and the racer must
finished the RR in order to collect the prize.



*FEED*

            The race will provide neutral feed for all riders @ the top of
Heart Break Hill on Sunday RR, sponsored by ZoeFitness
<http://zoefitness.com>.   If you have a specific feed needs, the race
recommends for you to provide you own feeder.

*LEADER** JERSEY*

            Casteli <https://www.castelli-cycling.com/us> will provide the
leader’s jersey for all riders leading their category after stage 1 & 2.  So
the winner of stage 1 in each category get to wear the leader’s jersey
going into stage 2 and the rider leading the stage race after stage 2 gets
to wear the leader’s jersey going into the stage 3 on Sunday.  The race
leader's jersey is not one size fits all and it is proud to announce that
the race offers women specific jerseys for the leading riders in the women
categories.



*HOST HOTEL*

            If you need a place to stay the race got you covered.  The race
has partner with the Courtyard by Marriot Albuquerque Airport and they are
proving a great rate as long as you book your room by next Friday 3/16/2018.
Here is the instruction to book on line:

*505 Cycling Classic*

*Start date: *4/6/18
*End date: *4/8/18
*Last day to book:* 3/16/18

Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

*Courtyard Albuquerque Airport* for 79.00 USD per night for king room with
a sleep sofa..

Book your grouprate for 505 Cycling Classic
<http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=505%20Cycling%20Classic%5Eabqca%60fccfcca%6079.00%60USD%60false%604%604/6/18%604/8/18%603/16/18&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes>



You can also call

At this time, your guests may call *(CY) **800.321.2211* <(800)%20321-2211> and
reference the* 505 Cycling Classic Room Block *at the* Courtyard by
Marriott Albuquerque Airport *to make their reservations at the group rate.


If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact me.  I can be
contacted by e-mail or by phone 505.401.0247 <(505)%20401-0247>

*Thanks....*
*Silvio Menezes | Sport Systems 505 Cycling <http://505cycling.com>*
                      *New Mexico Bicycle Race Association
<http://nmbra.org/> - President*
                     * USAC <http://usacycling.org> Race Director Level C*
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