Psycowpath Mtb Series

Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath XC #10 & Finale: Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem

Date: Saturday September 25th, 2010

Location: Lake Manawa State Park, Council Bluffs, IA

Race Host: The Bike Way

Contact: Psycowpath Committee This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 402-415-9071

Register online before 8pm on Friday night before the race at raceregister.net!  Day-of registration incurs an additional charge of $10, so save yourself some coin and do it online!

9:30am DAY OF REGISTRATION CLOSES FOR ALL (10am & 12pm) EVENTS!

10:00am (Estimated race time: 30-50 min.)

1.      Cat 3 Men Open
2.      Cat 3 Men Masters 35+
3.      Cat 3 Men Masters 45+
4.      Cat 3 Women Open
5.      Junior Men 16-18
6.      Junior Men 13-15
7.      Junior Men 12 & under (children under the age of 10 can compete in the “Kids Race”)
8.      Junior Women 16-18
9.      Junior Women 13-15
10.    Junior Women 12 & under (children under the age of 10 can compete in the “Kids Race”)
11.    Marathon 3 Hour Race, Men and Women (no age break outs)

11:20am FREE Kids Race (under ten yrs old, parent/guardian must be present & sign waiver)

12:00pm (Estimated race time: 105+ min.)

1.      Cat 1 Men
2.      Cat 1 Women

12:05pm (Estimated race time: 75-90+ min.)

1.     Cat 2 Men Open
2.     Cat 2 Men Masters 35+
3.     Cat 2 Men Masters 45+
4.     Cat 2 Women Open
5.     Singlespeed

For our next event, the Maskenthine XC Classic in Norfolk, NE, you must register online at Raceregister.net!  Online registration closes at 8pm the Friday evening before the event-- August 27!

All riders must present an annual license or pay for a one-day license. **

LICENSES:

Cat 3 / Juniors / First Timers **In 2010, Tim Edwards State Farm has provided financial support that allows Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath to remove the one day license fee for Cat 3 and Junior riders.  Racers must still fill out the form but will not have to pay for a one-day license.Cat 3 riders are typically beginner riders, with a race lasting 30-60 minutes, and finishing exhausted.

Cat 2 & Marathon category riders must present a current annual USAC license at registration or purchase a one day license for $10.  Cat 2 riders are more experienced riders and typically can ride for 2+ hours without problems.  Race duration is typically 70-100 minutes.

Cat 1 racers are required to have a current USAC annual license.  Cat 1 racers are advanced riders with elite fitness and honed bike handling skills.  Race duration is typically 110- 140 minutes.

To buy a license: Annual licenses may be purchased on-site for $60.  If you have purchased a license in the racing year but it hasn't yet arrived in the mail, you MUST show a copy of the form you filled out at a previous race or if you registered online then you will need to show a printed receipt confirming your pending registration.

If you have questions regarding USAC licensing or want to read about all the benefits of having a license, please visit www.usacycling.org.

NOTE: Only Nebraska residents with a USAC Annual license are eligible for State Championship medals.  State Champions will be crowned at the end of the series, and are determined by overall points earned throughout the series.

Downgrades will not be allowed!  Yes, we can review special cases, BUT they must be special, ie: “I lost my left leg in a boating accident and plan to race with only one leg."  If you feel you need to be downgraded, contact us.

• Cat 1 / PRO categories $30
• Singlespeed $25
• Cat 2 categories $25
• Cat 3 categories $15
• Junior categories $15
• First Time Racer: $10 (If you are a first time racer, please mention so at time of registration. All first time racers will be recognized at the finish!)
• Marathon $25

• $210 - Cat 1 / Pro
  
• $175 - Cat 2 / Single Speed
• $  75 - Cat 3 / Junior
• $175 Marathon

Points structure for the XC Series, all age classes:

Place       Cat 1      Cat 2       Cat 3
1               72           48             24
2               66           44             22
3               60           40             20
4               54           36             18
5               51           34             17
6               48           32             16
7               45           30             15
8               42           28             14
9               39           26             13
10             36           24             12
11             33           22             11
12             30           20             10
13             27           18               9
14             24           16               8
15             21           14               7

Place     
1               48            
2               44            
3               40           
4               36              
5               34              
6               32              
7               30              
8               28              
9               26              
10             24             
11             22             
12             20              
13             18              
14             16              
15             14

• All 2010 USAC rules apply
• Events are subject to weather! In case of inclement weather, visit nebraskacyclingnews.com for updates
• Helmets must be worn at all times while on a bike at Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath MTB events
• Promoter reserves the right to adjust start times and mileage
• Promoter reserves the right to cancel / combine events and prize lists as necessary
• All Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath MTB events held under USAC permits
• Events held in Nebraska State Parks require a park permit. Day passes available on-site for $3.00. Annual passes are $17.50, a second annual park pass is ½ price
• Helmets and shirts are required to participate in the events - body paint does not count

In case of inclement weather, watch nebraskacyclingnews.com for updates Friday afternoon and evening before race date. In our experience, wet trails on Saturday are often rideable on Sunday, hence: if weather forces cancellation, the Sunday immediately following the Saturday race date is the default reschedule date. Events rescheduled to Sunday will have adjusted start times to start later in the day.

The Course:

Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem is on a flat seven mile course that sits on the very south-west edge of Manawa State Park. But don't let flat fool you. It boasts over seven miles of twisty, windy, and gnarly single track. There are many log crossings that will test the most technical riders. Luckily, most have a bail-out route. Once racers are up to maximum speed, their forearms will burn because this course dodges left and right between trees, logs and bushes with only a few hundred feet of straight-away double track. Views of the Missouri River are frequent at the start of the course and the breeze can't be beat! Race loop is approx 7mi for all levels.

The Venue:

Manawa State Park has a lot to offer. Besides the incredible 7+ miles of single track imbedded in it's woods nearest the Missouri River, the park is mostly known for Lake Manawa, a 772 acre oxbow lake with a maximum depth of only 10 feet. The lake offers a sandy beach, shore-line fishing, boat dock, picnic areas and more. Sailboats and jet skis are common sights on any sunny day. A paved biking path meanders around the lake, perfect for the whole family. Riverbank access to the Missouri River is also available at the west end of the race venue parking lot. Over-night camping is available with modern facilites and electric hook-up. Port-a-johns will be on site and there is no running water at the race venue.

Directions:

From I-80 take the Lake Manawa Exit #3 in Council Bluffs, IA. Follow HWY 92 south to the park entrance and turn right. Follow the road for about two miles. Just after the road veers eastward look for race signs. Take the first right and follow it to the race venue's parking lot. From I-29 take Exit 47. Follow HWY 275 east until it intersects with HWY 92. Take a left, heading south on HWY 92. Use the above-listed directions to get to the race venue.