Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: Platte River State Park, Louisville, NE
Race Host: Cycleworks/Moose’s Tooth
Contact: Kris Sonderup 402-430-4566 or ksonderup@aol.com
REGISTRATION
Preregistration cut off is Friday before the race at 7 p.m.
Racers under the age of 18 need a parent or guardian to register them and sign the waiver at the event.
Register at USA Cycling and log into your account using your license number.This does not mean you have to buy a license. This is just to sign up for the race. If you do not have a license then just create an account. You will then use this account for the rest of the season. If you do have a license, then you don’t need to start a new account. Log in with your license number.
DAY OF REGISTRATION
Day of registration can only be done at the race venue. The cost is $10 on top of your entry fee. Cut off time for same day registration 30 minutes prior to each race.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
10:00am
- Marathon Men & Women (no age breakouts)
- Cat 3 Men 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
- Cat 3 Women Open
- Juniors
- First Timers
11:30am
- Awards Ceremony Cat 3/Juniors/First Timers
12:00pm
- Cat 1 Men 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
- Cat 1 Women Open
12:10pm
- Cat 2 Men 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
- Cat 2 Women Open
2:30pm
- Awards Ceremony Cat 1/2/Marathon
- DEVO Race
The Course:
The best of the best in this state, PRSP is set in the tree-lined hills above the Platte River. The trails are technically challenging, offering racers miles of power rolling single track. But to get to the holy grail, racers will first have to tackle the long double-track horse trails at the start. There are lots of roller coaster sections and a rocky stream bed that will definitely raise the pucker factor, too! Race loop is approximately 5 miles for all levels.
The Venue:
Platte River State Park, is located between Louisville, NE and South Bend. The park is great family gathering place. It features many cabins (call ahead to reserve), each in their own semi-private area with a picnic table and fire pit. Or rent a TeePee! There is a pool, a pond for paddle boating, tennis courts, modern bathrooms and visitor’s center. On the east side of the park is a 5 story observation tower. If you’re not racing, test your lungs with a climb to the top. You’ll be rewarded with a prime view of the Platte River valley.
One-day state park permit required. You can purchase one here.
Directions:
Take Hwy 50/144th Street south from Omaha through Louisville. Once past Louisville, take a right turn on HWY 66 for not quite a mile. Watch for the sign to Platte on the right. You can also take the Platte exit 426 off of I-80 and head east through South Bend. Once at the park entrance, take a right and follow the road past the tower and then take a right at the fork. Follow the road down a steep hill. Park in the designated spots or take a left near the stables and park closer to the start/finish.
