Weekly Update for August 1, 2012
ACA
 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.


Salida Classic  



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 Upcoming Events - Weekend

 
 
Lookout Mountain Hill Climb - August 4.  One of the classic Front Range climbs - last year in the Pro Challenge the leaders rode the Pillars to Post in about 15:25.  Seriously. 

This event is pre-registration ONLY and closes Thursday at 10pm.

Road Cup Silver.




Mike Nields Bannock Criterium - August 5.  This great event completes a weekend of quality traditional Colorado racing.  This race serves as the
Junior State Criterium Championships and is Road Cup Gold.



Racing for Hope Cycling Classic - August 11.  Super fun, fast safe turns and a fundraiser for
Craig Hospital, which is one of the nation's premier brain trauma facilities. 

Please note:  this event uses the ACA Timing System! Bring your Chip! 

Road Cup Bronze.




North Boulder Park Classic - August 12.  Just in time for the Pro Challenge, connect with the great racers of the past by racing on the same crit course used in the Coors Classic! 
Bring the kids, bring the family, bring your A game for a great day in Boulder.


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Mid-Week Racing - Criteriums and Track Racing


CSP Table Mountain Criterium Series - These races continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays through August.  Please see this link for the schedule of Tuesday mentoring sessions,
and review the flyer for race dates.



Ideal Market/WFM/Primal Crit Series - Wednesdays thru August - This series has great opportunities for beginners to improve with quality mentors - check it out.  As with all races, please see the race flyer for specific times and dates.  



 CSVA MidweekTrack Nites - Tuesdays and Thursdays thru September - The velodrome in Colorado Springs will host Tuesday and Thursday racing all summer!  Please see the flyer for all the details.



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Championship Update:  with the incredible help of the Lima Beans Cycling Club and the Rocky Mountain Health Plans Team, the ACA is proud to announce that we will have a 2012 Masters and Juniors State Championship Road Race on August 19, 2012. 

Please see the flyer here, and note that this event also serves as a fundraiser for those who lost their homes in the Waldo Canyon and High Park Fires.  Please be a part of this day, and send special 'Thank Yous' to those who make your racing possible - our great race directors.


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