ORR Criterium
SPONSORED BY NATIONAL LIFE GROUP, ONION RIVER SPORTS, AND THE MOUNTAIN SHOP
Stay Tuned for Spring 2010 Schedule
Held under USA Cycling Permit (pending)
Location: National Life Group Headquarters, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT
Course: The 0.9-mile circuit around National Life Group’s headquarters consists of a 300 meter long downhill followed by a hard right hand corner, a winding 350 meter uphill section in two steps, and a flat section through the upper parking lot to the start/finish on a flat straightaway near the main entrance. There will be no neutral support – so bring your own spare wheels. Free Lap rule in effect. Course closed to traffic.
Format: The C event riders will be escorted throughout the course by experienced racers to learn cornering and pack riding skills. The B Race is a conventional race for entry level and Cat IV racers. One day licenses for new racers and 2009 USAC license renewals may be purchased on-site. The A Race uses a points format with sprints every five laps for five places (7-5-3-2-1). The final sprint is scored double (14-10-6-4-2).
Directions: Off I-89, take exit 8 onto Memorial Dr., turn right at first light onto National Life Dr., Climb hill and take 2nd left into National Life parking lot. Registration and start/finish will be near the main building. Map
Registration: at www.bikereg.com or onsite. We are waiting on the event being listed on BikeReg, so if want to get on the priority list in the meantime, please email arthur @ onionriverracing.com with the dates you are interested in. Registration opens at 10:30 AM and closes 15 min prior to start of each event. One day licenses are available to unlicensed B and C race participants for an additional $10, as well as 2009 USA Cycling license applications and renewal forms for those wishing to convert one day licenses to annual licenses. Refunds available only on site, in case of cancellation due to heavy rain or lightning or intervening circumstances. Canadian cyclists with international (UCI) licenses are welcome!
