Welcome to the MERCO Credit Union Cycling Classic
presented by
and the
Merlock Stanislaus Bicycle Club
Held under USCF Rules and Permit
- 2009-59

 

 

Race photos courtesy of
RONALDMARIANO.COM

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE:  Saturday - February 28, 2009

LOCATION:  Downtown Merced, CA

COURSE:  Same as previous years, .8 mile loop in downtown Merced, CA.  Flat, wide, fast.  Roads:  M street, 21st Street, N Street, 20th Street, O Street, & 18th Street.  Free Lap Rule Applies as in USCF rulebook.  Technical support provided by Shimano.  Bring your own wheels - neutral pit.

DIRECTIONS:  From North or South:  From Hwy 99 in Merced, take 16th St exit and proceed to center of town to M St.  Turn East to race course.

REGISTRATION:  Opens at 6:30 a.m. at 20th & M St.  Will close 15 minutes before each race's scheduled start time.

 

Category

 

Miles/Laps

Start

Time

 

* Value/Places

Entry

Fee

Field

Limit

Juniors

20/25

7:30AM

$500/10

$20

100

Women Elite 3/4

20/25

8:30AM

$250/10

$30

100

Elite 4

20/25

9:30AM

$250/10

$30

100

Elite 3

28/36

10:20AM

$500/10

$30

120

Women Elite 1/2/Pro

32/40

11:30AM

$2,000/20

$35

120

Master 35+ 1/2/3

32/40

12:50PM

$500/10

$30

120

Corporate Race

 

1:50PM

 awards

 

25 teams

Sun Star PeeWee Classic

1 lap

2:35PM

Fun for all

FREE

NA

Elite 1/2/Pro

40/50

2:55PM

$4,000/20

$40

150

* Listed Prizes are 100% cash.

Champions Jersery & Rock Trophy awarded to each category winner

 

$16,000+ Total Cash Prize List

 

for both the Downtown Grand Prix & Foothills Road Race

 

 

 

HOW TO ENTER:

 

Online Registration

Online Registration Opens:

01/01/2009

 

No additional fees for online registration

Online Registration Closes:

02/24/2009

 

Online Registration Support:

1-801-942-9989

Must have separate entry per race.  Under 18 years of age, must have parent signature.  Fees include USCF insurance.  Mail-in entries postmarked after 2/23/2009 add $5, unattached riders add $5.  Mail entries to:

Merco Cycling Classic

1744 N. G St.

Merced, CA  95340

NO FAXED ENTRIES ACCEPTED.  No Refunds  No Exceptions.  District Champs Fees not waived.  National Champs Fees waived only in category champion of, and if pre-registered.  USCF Permit Pending.