BRAC Weekly Update for May 1 2013
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Weather Alert - This Snow is Getting Out of Hand


May 1 - KHMTT at Cherry Creek SP - On Standby until the early afternoon,
when our Fearless Event Director and Chief Referee check out the course. 
If the snow is sticking on the roads and/or there is ice, the event will be cancelled. 
Watch www.coloradocycling.org for the latest news.  No update = the event is on. 



May 2 - Ideal Market Twin Peaks Mall Crit Series pb NewMark Merrill is CANCELLED. 
See you next week for music, drinks, fun and sweet racing!




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Upcoming Events - Weekend




May 4 - Cafe Velo Tri-Lakes Time Trial
- Palmer Lake.  A very sweet course in a beautiful setting.  Enjoy the effort!
 Pre-registration ONLY closes Wednesday May 1 2013 at Midnight. 
Road Cup Silver.





May 5 - Koppenberg.  Superior.  It's rude, it's mean, it's a modern-day Colorado Classic. 
Lots to love.  Road Cup Silver.


Notes for Koppenberg:

1) PARKING:  Do NOT park directly in front of Target or CostCo.  Please see the map on website for designated parking areas.  REGISTRATION is NOW located near the start/finish line.

 

2) TIMING CHIPS:  You'll pick up with your race number.  NO CHIP, NO RESULT, PERIOD!  You'll return immediately following your race.  If you do not return your chip you'll be charged $35

 

3) NUMBERS:  You'll receive a 2nd colored number for this event that will go on your right side, this is to identity your category in the wave of cyclists on the road.

 

4) PRE-REG closes WEDNESDAY NIGHT at Midnight, Not Thursday Night.





May 11 - Wheels of Thunder.  Englewood.  Go fast and win cash at the 19th Annual WoT! 
This year's WoT includes SW 4 Mentoring -
thanks all who make this mentoring program such a smashing success.
Road Cup Silver.




May 12 - Mother's Day.  No Racing - spend time with Mom!




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Upcoming Events - Mid-week



May 8, 15 & 22 -  Karen Hornbostel Memorial TT Series at Cherry Creek.  Denver. 
Now in its 21st season, KHMTT is a super fun celebration of bicycle racing every week. 
Join us for the Racer Appreciation Party on May 15 - includes food, drinks and prize drawing!  Backup Date for the Party is May 22.
Go to www.limabeanscycling.com for complete info.




 May 9, 23 & 30 - Ideal Market Twin Peaks Mall Criterium Series pb NewMark Merrill. Longmont. With mentoring for beginning racers, crazy speed for the fast racers, and live music, beer garden and fun for everyone, this Thursday night crit series is a great way
to race your bike during the week.



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Juniors - Upcoming Events



May 25, 26 & 27 - Colorado Mini Classic.  Silt.  Three super stages of bike racing for our junior and SM U23 athletes - time trial, road race and criterium. 
Join us for this celebration of racing for younger athletes!
Road Cup Gold for Juniors Only.




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Women - Upcoming Events


May 4.  1st Annual BRAC Women's Racing Camp p/b TheCyclist-Lawyer.com.  Golden.
With world class coaching, skills sessions, and a mentoring session on a criterium course, 
this Camp will help our beginning women gain confidence and racing skills
 in a fun and supportive environment. 

Please note that this event is sold out -

watch for our 2013 Women's Cross Camp in September!



May 11, June 1, and June 2 - Senior Women 4 Mentoring Events at BRAC criteriums. 
Wheels of Thunder, Coal Miners Classic, and City Park Criteriums.
Please see the race flyers for details.



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