CIRCUIT RACE
A mass-start road race, similar to a criterium in that it consists of several laps of a looped course. Although the length of each lap is longer and the course terrain may vary.
Road is not closed to vehicles
Do not cross yellow line
Yield to faster moving traffic, race groups & tractors
COURSE & TACTICS
This is a challenging course. Each section of the course poses its own challenge. After turn 1, you rise slightly, leading into a downhill towards turn 2. The long straightaway has a few small rollers on it, leading into a quick descent, right into a sharp little uphill at turn 3. Then another short sharp uphill takes you into turn 4, where you battle false flats and a headwind or crosswind (typically) all the way to the finish.
This group will lead out all other race categories. Racers in this group are expected to be of a high level of fitness & execute experienced bike handling, group riding and racing skill.
- Total Laps: 4
- Miles: 38.8 miles
- Elevation: 266' per lap
This group is second on the course. Racers in this group are expected to have a moderate level of fitness & some experience with group riding and racing skill.
- Total Laps: 3
- Distance: 29.1 miles
- Elevation: 266' per lap
- Lap 1: Neutral
This group will start after the category B racers and may be chaperoned with experienced riders. Some group riding experience is preferred but not necessary.
- Total Laps: 2
- Distance: 19.6 miles
- Elevation: 266' per lap
- Lap 1: Neutral