ACA
Weekly Update for April 5, 2012
  

Bring to Registration:

 

(1) 2012 USAC Road License or be prepared to pay for the 1-D USAC license ($10) -

   

USAC one-days can only race in SM5 or SW4!

 

(2) 2012 ACA membership card or be prepared to pay for a 1-Day ACA membership ($5)


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Stop by the ACA Booth - in the Rocky Mounts Tent 

 

(1) to pick up chip if you haven't received it in the mail. Please bring your paid receipt along with you.

 

(2) to get your chip checked for the season

(3) to say Hi


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Upcoming Events - Pre-register to save time and money!

  
Boulder Roubaix Road Race - April 7.  The classic course near Haystack Mountain is back! 
Gravel roads, punchy climbs, and great views of the foothills - this race is not to be missed! 
The first Gold Road Cup event of 2012 - oh yeah!!



Cobb Lake Circuit Race by CSU - April 7.  Northern Colorado road racing - check the flyer for categories available.


Oval Criterium by CSU - April 8.  Fantastic crit racing featuring the Oval on CSU's campus in beautiful Fort Collins.


KHMTT #1 - April 11.  First race of the Series!  Time to go fast. 
A few spots are still open - register now!


Ideal Market/WFM/Tokyo Joes/Primal Crit - April 11. 
Beginner mentoring and pro speed all in one night.


Federal Center Circuit Race - April 14.  It's back after last year's construction and
ready for sweet racing!  Bronze Road Cup Points on offer.



Candela's Circuit Race - April 15.  The Ardennes classics come to Arvada.  Up, down and all around, this course is a true test of fitness and race smarts.  Silver Road Cup.



Front Range Cycling Classic by the US Air Force Academy - April 14-15.  The Air Force Academy and Colorado Springs offer up memorable racing and something for everyone.


Please note:  events directed by Collegiate Clubs may have small field limits, may offer different categories on race day, and may be pre-registration only. 

Please read the race flyers carefully, and pre-register to make sure you get to race!


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Timing Chip Placement Refresher

Good

transponder

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Chips must be attached Vertically on your bike, oriented with your ACA number reading up.
Bad chip placement means you may not be scored.  You are warned



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Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial Series at Cherry Creek State Park

About 25 start times are still available!

 2012 KHMTT Flyer       

 

The KHMTT Start List can be found at the Lima Beans Cycling Club website:

 

 

www.limabeanscycling.com

 


Thanks to the Lima Beans and the COBRAS for all their work for KHMTT!

We look forward to seeing you at the 2012 Series.



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Junior Gear Restrictions 

 

Gear restrictions apply for all juniors in all events -  

rollout is 26'-0" (7.93 m) (approximate maximum gearing of 52x14).   

Click here for more info    

 

 

Thank you Bobby Noyes at Rocky Mounts for building our Junior Gear Roll-out Rail!   

Please support the people and businesses who are part of our cycling community. 




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Race Surveys

Please take two minutes to complete race surveys for the events in which you participated.  These surveys are a valuable tool in our ability to assess and improve our events.

 Louisville Criterium

Cowboy TT by U of Wyoming

Colorado College Criterium

 

 

If you like racing, thank a promoter!

 

 

 

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Golden, CO 80401
303-458-5538
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