ATHLETIC CLUB AT THE WESTIN
HAMMER IN THE HAY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 | 4 EAGLE RANCH, CO

RACE DETAILS
The Hammer in the Hay race will continue the Athletic Club at the Westin Mountain Bike Race Series this Wednesday. Racers will enjoy a variety of double and single track with distances ranging from 3.4 miles for younger riders and beginners to 17.8 miles for more experienced riders.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Map

REGISTRATION
VRD Online Registration | Registration Form 
Costs: $26 preregistration (ending at 5 p.m. Tuesday)
           $37 day-of registration (ending at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday)  
RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Larkburger Youth Series:
4:45 p.m.  Boys' Sport 11-14 & Boys' Beginner 15-16 1 long loop, 4.8 miles
4:45:30 p.m. Girls' Sport 11-14 & Girls' Beginner 15-16 1 long loop, 4.8 miles
4:46 p.m. Boys' Beginner 11-14 & Boys' Sport 8-10 1 short loop, 3.4 miles
4:46:30 p.m. Girls' Beginner 11-14 & Girls' Sport 8-10 1 short loop, 3.4 miles
4:47 p.m. Boys' Beginner 8-10 1 short loop, 3.4 miles
4:47 p.m. Girls' Beginner 8-10 1 short loop, 3.4 miles

Adult Series:
5:45 p.m.Men's Pro/Open, Men's Expert Under 351 short loop, 3 long loops, 17.8 miles
5:46 p.m.Men's Expert 35-44 & Men's Single Speed1 short loop, 3 long loops, 17.8 miles
5:47 p.m.Women's Pro/Open & Men's Expert 45+1 short loop, 3 long loops, 17.8 miles
5:48 p.m.Women's Expert Under 35, Women's Expert 35-44, Women's Expert 45+ & Women's Single Speed1 short loop, 2 long loops, 13 miles
   
6:45 p.m. Men's Sport 18 and Under, Men's Sport 19-34
1 short loop, 2 long loops, 13 miles
6:46 p.m. Men's Sport 35-441 short loop, 2 long loops, 13 miles
6:47 p.m. Men's Sport 45-491 short loop, 2 long loops, 13 miles
6:48 p.m. Men's Sport 50+ & Clydesdales1 short loop, 2 long loops, 13 miles
6:49 p.m. Women's Sport 18 and Under, Women's Sport 19-341 short loop, 2 long loops, 13 miles
6:50 p.m.
 Women's Sport 34-44, Women's Sport 45+
1 short loop, 2 long loops, 13 miles
6:51 p.m. Men's Beginner2 short loops, 6.8 miles
6:52 p.m. Women's Beginner2 short loops, 6.8 miles
THE GOODS

After-party
4 Eagle Ranch Grill will host an after-party at 4 Eagle Ranch with free cans of beer provided by New Belgium Brewing Company, as well as drink specials and samples from 808 Distillery for those 21 and older. Prizes will be presented to the top three finishers in each category after the race, with series prizes awarded to the top finishers in each category at the end of the final race of the season. Raffle prize drawings will also be held during each after-party, featuring products from local and national sponsors.
SPONSOR SHOUTOUT

In addition to the Athletic Club at the Westin, East West Destination Hospitality, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and The Dusty Boot, sponsors of the 2016 race series include Vail Valley Medical Center, Town of Eagle, The Steadman Philippon Research Institute, The Steadman Clinic, Central Rockies Mortgage, Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek, Apex Dental, New Belgium Brewing Company, POC, Avon Liquor, 808 Distillery, Optic Nerve, Outdoor Tech, Yellowbelly, Yetis Grind, Honey Stinger, Venture Sports, The Kind Bikes and Skis, Mountain Pedaler, Pedal Power and KZYR 97.7. The 2016 Youth Series is presented by Larkburger and KidSPORT.

Mountain Bikers Need Coverage Too
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is dedicated to bringing more affordable health care to you. Our new Mountain Enhanced plans offer local solutions through partnerships with select area doctors and hospitals, so you can enjoy quality, low-cost care in the same place you work and play. Contact your broker for more information.
 
CONTINUE THE RACE EXPERIENCE...
 
JUNE 22* - Davos Dash *Please note change of date   
Start at West Vail Holiday Inn 
  
JULY 6* - Berry Creek Bash *Please note change of date  
Edwards, after-party at E|Town 
  
JULY 20 - Camp Hale Hup  
South of Red Cliff, after-party at the Minturn Saloon  
  
Eagle, after-party at The Dusty Boot in Eagle 
  
AUG. 24 - Beaver Creek Blast  
Beaver Creek, after-party at The Dusty Boot in Beaver Creek 
MEET YOUR MEDICAL SUPPORT
The Steadman Clinic/Steadman Philippon Research Institute provides sports medicine coverage for the VRD mountain bike and trail running series. Athletic trainers are at each race and provide injury prevention, first aid, injury evaluation and referrals in case you get hurt. They are located at the start/finish line in The Steadman Clinic tent. Please feel free to use these services. Your athletic trainer for this week's race is:
Nick DePhillipo   

Nick grew up in Margate, New Jersey. He studied at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2013. Upon graduation, Nick became a graduate assistant at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa where he worked at a high school as the head athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist. Nick earned his Master of Science degree in Advanced Athletic Training in 2015. His master's thesis involved designing a novel functional testing assessment to screen for risk of acute lower extremity injuries in adolescent athletes. He is an avid surfer and ice hockey player and enjoys visiting back home when he can, spending time with family and friends. Nick is very excited for this opportunity in Colorado and is looking forward to working with everyone at The Steadman Clinic.

Allyson Riley

Allyson is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While at the University of North Carolina, Allyson had the opportunity to work for collegiate teams such as football, men's lacrosse, women's soccer, and men's tennis in addition to two local high schools. Allyson worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Armstrong State University in Savannah, Georgia, receiving a Master of Science degree in Sports Medicine. She also completed research on self-myofascial release combined with segmental vibration therapy. Allyson is excited to explore the Rocky Mountains and work towards becoming a physician extender at the Steadman Clinic.
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