Gateway Canyons Race Series - Unaweep Canyon Classic

Century/Metric Century Tour	Dolores River Canyon Classic	Time Trial
Unaweep Canyon Classic	Cycling Clinic

General Information
Date:	Sunday, August 10, 2008
Time:	7:00 am
Fees:	Juniors - $25 by July 26 $35 after July 27 All Others - $40 by July 26 $50 after July 27

This event is an USAC State Championship Race

Description

Be a part of the Gateway Canyons Road Cycling Festival! This weekend brings some of the top pro's from around the country, top amateurs and tour participants riding to benefit the "Just for Kids Foundation."

Printable information sheet

Categories

	Expected Field Size	Distances	Start Times	Expected Total Times	Expected Turn Around	Starting order
Tour	75	35k/72k/142k	7:00	1, 2 and 4-6 hours		1
Jr. 10-12	10	35k	7:10	1:00	0:35	2
Jr. 13-14	10	35k	7:12	1:00	0:35	2
Jr. 17-18	25	72k	7:15	2:15	1:15	3
Jr. 15-16	15	72k	7:35	2:30	1:20	5
Women's 3	15	72k	7:20	2:20	1:10	4
Wn's 4&5	15	72k	7:25	2:25	1:10	4
Women's 35+	15	72k	7:30	2:25	1:10	4
Men's P1&2	100	142k	7:40	3:30	1:45	6
Men's 3	45	142k	7:45	3:50	1:55	7
Men's 4&5	45	142k	7:50	3:55	2:00	8
Men's 35+	45	142k	7:55	4:00	2:00	9
Men's 45+	45	142k	8:00	4:00	2:00	10
Women's Pros 1 & 2	25	142k	8:05	4:10	2:05	11
Men's 55+	35	142k	8:10	4:20	2:10	12

Tour Riders are encouraged to participate in the Citizens Class of the road race- A non-competitive timed event. Great for beginning racers to learn about racing!

Course Detail

Out and Back Format - The 142k (85 mile) course will run from Gateway to Whitewater and back to Gateway along HWY 141. This course has an elevation gain/loss of 5000/5000. The 75k (47-mile) course will run from Gateway to the Unaweep Canyon Divide and back and has an elevation gain/loss of 2598/2598. The 35k (22 mile) course will run from Gateway to the top of the first climb and back.

Additional Race Details

Awards Ceremony
The awards Ceremony for the Unaweep Canyon Classic will be held as close to 2:00pm or earlier if results are completed early. This is to allow for travel time.

Results
2008 Unaweep Canyon Classic Results
Review past results

Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of any sizable event and are greatly appreciated. Please visit the Volunteer page for more information.

Accomodations
Please Contact Us for information on our special event packages.

Junior Sponsorships
Sponsorships may be available for housing or entry fee's. Contact Us with inquiries or needs.

This race will also be a part of the Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Road Series. More information on LAJORS

After Race Party
Spectators and riders will be gathered in the Cottonwood Terrace at Gateway Canyons during and after the Saturday "Dolores River Classic" and after the Sunday "Unaweep Canyon Classic" for the after race party. Announcements and music will be played on the resort throughout the day. A wide variety of vendors will be available near the after race party area.