Dear Bike Racers:
2018 505 Cycling Classic presented by Car Crafters & Sport Systems 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 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, 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. If you have a specific feed needs, the race recommends for you to provide you own feeder.
LEADER JERSEY
Casteli 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
You can also call
At this time, your guests may call (CY) 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.
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