The Capital Bicycle Racing Club (CBRC)
Presents the 14th Annual
NY Capital Region Road Race
Albany, New York
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Supported by a grant
from
nysbra
Held under USA Cycling Permit 2015-pending
Registration:
Opens at 8:30am; ends 20 minutes before each race.
https://www.bikereg.com/Net/ny-capital-region-road-race
Course:
Rolling 20-mile loop, with several steep climbs (plus a 3-mile neutral start). Elevation gain
is 1,500 feet per loop, maximum grade 16% (39x25 gearing recommended). Course is
located 10 miles South of Albany, in Ravena, NY at the High School on Route 9W (1-mile
north of Ravena). http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1751659
Race
Pro/1/2/3
Men Cat 3/4
Men 40+ (Cat.1-4)
Men 50+ (Cat.1-4)
Men Cat 4
Men 55+
Men 60+
Men Cat 5/Citizens
Juniors* (15-18)
Women 1/2/3
Women 4
Fee^
$42
$42
Start Time
10:30 AM
10:34 AM
Length
Field Limit
100
100
2 laps, 43 miles
Prizes
$1,000
$400
$200
$200
T-Shirts
4 laps, 83 miles
3 laps, 63 miles
$42
10:40 AM
3 laps, 63 miles
$42
10:45 AM
$42
10:49 AM
2 laps, 43 miles
T-Shirts
75
$42
$10
10:56 AM
2 laps, 43 miles
T-Shirts
75
$42
11:00 AM
2 laps, 43 miles
$600
T-Shirts
75
100
100
Places
8
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
3
Combined Fields (same start time) have separate scoring and will close if combined field limit is reached.
1-Day USAC racing license will be available for $15. *Juniors may also race by category (send email to get discount).
^$47 Starting July 1th. Day-of Registration is available for $50 space permitting ($20 Juniors).
Directions:
Address:
Ravena/Coeymans/Selkirk High School in Ravena, NY
2025 Route 9W, Ravena, NY 12143
From the South: Take I-87 North to Exit 21B, Coxsackie. Take Route 9W north for 8 miles (go 1-mile north of Ravena)
From the North: Take I-87 South to Exit 22, Selkirk. Turn right onto Route 144 South for ¼ mile; turn right onto Route
396/Maple Ave, continue through Selkirk, turn left onto Route 9W south for 3.5 miles (school is on right).
From the West: Take I-90 East towards Albany, than I-87 South to Exit 22, Selkirk. Turn right onto Route 144 South for ¼
mile; turn right onto Route 396/Maple Ave through Selkirk, turn left onto Route 9W south for 3.5 miles (school on right).
From the East: Take Mass Pike East (I-90) into New York; continue straight, following signs for I-87. Do NOT take Exit
B1 (to Albany). Upon reaching I-87, take I-87 North for ½ mile to Exit 22, Selkirk. Turn right onto Route 144 South for ¼
mile; turn right onto Route 396/Maple Ave, continue through Selkirk, turn left onto Route 9W south for 3.5 miles.
To Enter:
Staging:
Rules:
Questions:
Pre-registration on https://www.bikereg.com/Net/ny-capital-region-road-race
All races have a 3 mile neutral start from the High School parking lot (included in race length).
All USAC Road Racing Rules apply (no aero-bars or sleeveless jerseys; helmets required).
Website http://cbrc.cc or Paul McDonnell at (518) 281-3710, [email protected]
Visit http://cbrc.cc for race map and guide
NY Capital Region
Road Race
Technical Guide
Saturday July 11, 2015
Race Start/Staging: All fields begin with a 3.5 mile neutral start from the Ravena/Coeymans/Selkirk
High School out to the race loop. The neutral start beings out the back driveway of the School. Turn
right onto County Route 101 (Under Cliff Road). Turn left onto the race loop at Jarvis Road. Racing
will begin upon reaching the start/finish line on Jarvis Road. The race will include 2 to 4 loops,
depending on the field.
Race Course: 20-mile loop with 1,600’ of climbing per lap. Race distances are 43, 63 or 83 miles,
including the neutral start. The longest continuous climb has a 400 foot vertical rise (Tracy Road);
however, 1,000 feet of climbing occurs within a 4-mile stretch of the loop, followed by over 10 miles
of rolling downhill, prior to the short/rolling (1-mile) finishing climb. Gear recommendation 39x25.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1751659
The course is marked and marshaled; however, all racers are responsible to know the route (see map
and queue sheet). Entire course is open to traffic and the centerline rule is in effect, including at the finish.
On roads that do not have a centerline, you are responsible to stay on the right half of the road.
Semi-Technical Sections:
At 1.7 miles past the finish line, the course takes a hard 150o right turn from Bushendorf Road to Star
Road. The turn is at the bottom of a short winding downhill. Significant braking will be required.
At the 6.2 miles past the finish line, the 1-mile long Whitbeck Road section begins with a 150o sharp
right turn after a 2-mile downhill. To negotiate the turn, racers will have to substantially reduce speed.
After the turn, the road immediately pitches up to a 16% grade (don’t drop your chain). The infamous
Whitbeck climb is followed by a downhill S-turn that cannot be successfully negotiated at full speed.
Visit http://cbrc.cc for race map and guide
Feed Zone: On Jarvis Road, located between the 1K and 0.5K to go Signs (before the finish line), and is well
marked. Only feed in the designated area. NO PARKING at the feed zone. Parking is located on South
Road (County Route 101), just before the turn onto Jarvis Road (see map). You must walk to the feed
zone from the designated parking area.
Feeding: Feed racers from the right side of Jarvis Road only. Please pick up and dispose of any litter and
bottles. No feeding during the neutral start.
Directions to Feed Zone: Exit the High School parking lot from the back driveway, making a right turn
onto County Route 101. Travel 2 miles on Route 101, continue straight past Jarvis Road. Continue for
0.2 miles to on Route 101 to the designated parking area, see map. NO PARKING on the Road.
Finish Line: 1K up Jarvis Road. NO PARKING at the finish line. Park in the feed zone parking area and
walk to finish. Finish line area is narrow, stand behind fencing at all times (keep roadway clear).
Warm-Up Area: The neutral start road is also the warm-up area, County Route 101 (out the back
entrance of School).
Spectators: PLEASE remain well off Roadway. Road is OPEN in both directions.
Support: Each field will have a support vehicle. Support is Wheels-In/Neutral-Out, if a minimum of 8 pairs of
wheels have been supplied to the support vehicle (4 pairs for fields under 30 riders). Competitors must supply
wheels. Support vehicles will be labeled and staged in the back of the parking lot, near the rear entrance to the
school. After race, wheels will be returned to the school and place along the building for pick-up.
Race Numbers: Numbers must be pinned to Left Side of the Jersey, with bottom edge of number on the side
seam of the Jersey.
Juniors: Junior gears are required (USCF rule 1J6 – 52x14 or 45x12 with 700c wheels). Gear check (roll out)
will be conducted at the Start Line or Finish Line after the race (to be determined)
Results/Awards: will be given at the High School only, after results are posted, and the 15 minute protest
period has elapsed. You must present your race number or racing license when picking up your award. We have
a professional results service. Results will be provided to USA Cycling for points/upgrades/rankings and
BikeReg.com for posting.
Race Fields
Pro/1/2/3
Men Cat 3/4
Women 1/2/3
Men Masters 40+
Men Masters 50+
All other fields
Cash Payout by Place ($2,400)
Total
$1,000
$400
$600
$200
$200
$0
1
$300
$120
$200
$100
$100
2
$200
$100
$120
$60
$60
T-shirts
3
$140
$80
$100
$40
$40
4
$120
$60
$80
-
5
$100
$40
$60
-
6
$60
$40
-
Visit http://cbrc.cc for race map and guide
7
$40
-
8
$40
-