Raleigh's Midsummer Night’s Cyclocross

July 21, 2011

Suncadia Resort – Nelson Dairy Farm

Roslyn, WA

Raleigh Bicycles and MFG Cyclocross are kicking off the cyclocross season two months earlier than the rest of the country with Raleigh’s Midsummer Nights Cyclocross in conjunction with the Raleigh Retailer Summit at Suncadia Resort in Roslyn, WA on July 21, 2011. This rare summer cyclocross race starts the cyclocross season early, yet boasts one of the top prize purses for any domestic cross race this year, with a cash and merchandise prize list exceeding $40,000. For the Elite Men and Women’s races, Raleigh Bicycles will have a “pro contract” on the table for the top finishing rider without an existing contract for the 2011/2012 US UCI Cyclocross Season. In addition to the Elite Men & Women and Raleigh Retailer races, there will be amateur races starting at 2:00 pm for all ages and abilities including a singlespeed category with the Men and Women both racing for a winner-take-all prize pack including a Raleigh RX Carbon SS frame, $250 cash, and a travel allowance to also race for Raleigh for the coming season.

Registration

Pre-registration only online at http://www.bikereg.com/. Pre-registration closes on 7/15/11. 80 rider field limit per Category. USA Cycling racing licenses are not required.* Race not sanctioned by USA cycling.

If you are a Raleigh Retailer or P&A Vendor, register for the 5 pm race here. Sign in to this page using the dealer login to view the password required to complete the registration. Registration closes on 7/18/11 at 8 pm, PST.

Entry Fee

$10 per rider. Second race $10 per rider. Elite Men and Women are free. Raleigh Retailers and P&A Vendors are free.

Race Day Check-In

Riders must check-in and pick up race number no later than 30 minutes before the start of their race at Race Registration.

Amenities

Food vendors with food for purchase will be available on-site. There will also be a beer garden open throughout the day. Please bring potable water as the temperatures could be in the 90’s in July. Industry Expo Area will be open throughout the day as well.

Demo Bikes

Demo bikes from Raleigh will be available throughout the day at NO CHARGE for test rides and races.

Lodging

Vacation Rentals at Suncadia.

Camping in Roslyn Area.

Race Day Schedule

Course Map

Download the Course map here (PDF).

Categories

Categories are self-seeding. Sandbagging will not be tolerated. Riders are encouraged to choose the category that provides them the maximum challenge while allowing for them to be competitive.

Beginner = Little or no racing experience in any cycling discipline
Cat 4 = CX beginner with experience in other cycling disciplines
Cat 3 = Intermediate
Cat 2 = Advanced
*Elite = Must possess USCF Cat 1 or 2 Cyclocross License

Prizes

Merchandise prizes three deep for all categories (see below for Elite and Singlespeed).

Top Elite Rider without contract will receive a “Contract with Raleigh” for the 2011/2012 US UCI Cyclocross Calendar. Offered to both Elite Men and Women. Approximate value of $10,950 to $14,950 (equipment & travel support).

Eligibility for Top Elite Rider without contract prize

• Must be eligible to ride UCI sanctioned Elite cyclocross races in 2011/2012.
• Must purchase a UCI International License to receive prize.
• Must be racing age 19 or over during the 2011/2012 cyclocross season.
• Cannot have a current contract with a UCI trade team for the 2011/2012 cyclocross season.
• Cannot have a current contract with title sponsor for the 2011/2012 cyclocross season.
• Must be able to attend all US Grand Prix of Cyclocross and Cross After Dark races in 2011.

Elite Men & Women Cash Prize List – $2,850 / 3 Deep

Singlespeed Men & Women Prize List – Winner-Take-All prize package valued at $4,550.

Elite Prize List Breakdown

Cat	Sex	Place	Prize Description	Value
Elite	Mens	First	Check Raleigh Racing Kit Prize Value	$1,500 $300 $1,800
Elite	Mens	Second	Check Raleigh Racing Kit Prize Value	$500 $300 $800
Elite	Mens	Third	Check Prize Value	$250 $250
Top Elite Man without Contract
			"Contract with Raleigh" Prize
			Two Complete Raleigh CX Carbon Bikes with Shimano's NEW CX groupo Travel Allowance Tech Support at USPG Raleigh Racing Kit Free Entries to Cross After Dark Prize Value	$12,000 $2,500 $ - $300 $150 $14,950
Elite	Womens	First	Check Raleigh Racing Kit Prize Value	$1,500 $300 $1,800
Elite	Womens	Second	Check Raleigh Racing Kit Prize Value	$500 $300 $800
Elite	Womens	Third	Check Prize Value	$250 $250
Top Elite Woman without Contract
			"Contract with Raleigh" Prize
			Two complete Raleigh RX W bikes Travel Allowance Tech Support at USPG Raleigh Racing Kit Free Entries to Cross After Dark Prize Value	$8,000 $2,500 $ - $300 $150 $10,950

Singlespeed Prize List Breakdown

Total Prize Summary

Site Logistics

Spectator Parking

No parking available for spectators within race venue at Nelson Dairy Farm. Designated parking areas open at 1:00pm and are located at the Cle Elum-Roslyn High School parking lot.

Designated parking at Nelson Dairy Farm is for race participants only (see Course map PDF). Overflow parking possible along Nelson Dairy Road.

Racer Parking

• All racers will park at Dawson Park.  The park is located along coal mine way in the Rope Rider neighborhood of Suncadia.  Entrance to the park is directly off of Suncadia Trail near the entrance of the resort.  Racers should enter the resort through its main entrance, travel pass the greeters’ cottage and main real estate sales center to coal mine way (which will be on their right).  Turn right on coal mine way and travel down the hill to the park.  There will be signs directing racers where to park.  There are two parking lots at Dawson Park, which will fill immediately so early arrival is good.  Overflow parking is available along Big Dirty Court and the transfer station gravel lot, both of which are next to the park.  Proper signage will be in place to direct racers to overflow parking.
• There is absolutely no vehicle parking allowed along Coal Mine Way near Dawson Park.
• There is absolutely no vehicle parking allowed on the lawn of the park.
• Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking.
• Racers are encouraged to ride their bikes to the race venue or catch the shuttle bus that will run on regular intervals from the spectator parking area, stopping at the park to pick-up racers, then onto the race venue.
• Directions to race venue from Dawson Park are as follows:  follow Coal Mine Way to Swiftwater drive, turn right onto Swiftwater Drive, follow Swiftwater Drive to entrance of Nelson Dairy Farm.  You’re now at the race venue.
• It is imperative that all racers and their support teams pack out any trash, gear, etc. from the park no later than 9:00pm on July 21, 2011.

Shuttle Service

Shuttle service will begin at 1:00pm and will run every 15 minutes.

• Each shuttle will have an event staff person/ASB volunteer on board to field questions from spectators.
• Pick up for race will be in front of High School and will drop off at entrance to Nelson Dairy Farm off of Swiftwater Drive within Suncadia.
• Bus access to Suncadia will be through Firehouse Road entrance off of Bullfrog Road. Temporary access for buses only granted by Suncadia Community Associations.
• Pick up at end of race will be at entrance to Nelson Dairy Farm off of Swiftwater Drive within Suncadia. Drop-off will be High School Parking Lot.
• Suncadia will provide shuttle service for resort guests staying at the Lodge and Inn to race location. Pre-race drop-off and post-race pick-up same as general public.

Driving Directions

From Seattle to Nelson Dairy Rd, Cle Elum, WA