Sunday - July 31, 2011

REGISTRATION

Click here to register for the 2011 Niklas Group Tour de Bowness Hill Climb.

DIRECTIONS TO RACE VENUE

• Canada Olympic Park is located at 88 Canada Olympic Rd. NW. This is located on the Trans Canada Highway (16th Avenue) at Bowfort Road NW.
• Park in the Sports Center/ Warehouse parking lot located at the west side of Canada Olympic Park.

HILL CLIMB EVENT SCHEDULE

• All Racers must be pre-registered for the Hill Climb. Riders will compete "Three-Up" with other riders in their category, in 2 minute intervals.
• Please present your ABA/UCI license to the ABA Technical Delegate at least 15 minutes prior to your start time. You can do this beginning at 3:30, in the Festival Tent at COP.
• Present yourself/bike at the startat least10-15 minutes prior to your race.Check your times carefully!!
• Bike Check: Riders are reminded UCI rules regarding minimum bike weights will apply - "the minimum weight of the bike, without accessories that can be removedduringthe event shall be 6.8 kg / 14.96 lbs)” - and bikes will be weighed prior to competing. The official scale will be accessible to riders from 3:30 - 5:30 so adjustments can be made accordingly. If your bike leaves the area between your bike check and start time, your bike will be re-weighed and you may be late for your start.
• NOTE: All riders MUST descend down the bobsled bike path during warm up and during the race. Riders must stay in the right hand lane on the way up. East lane will see traffic in both directions.

• 3:30pm: Registration open for Hill Climb (Festival Tent).
• 5:00pm: Warm Up. Descend via Bobsled Path. Use Caution.
• 5:45pm: Hill Climb clear.
• 6:00pm Youth Categories
• 6:20pm: Category 5
• 6:40pm: Category 4
• 7:00pm: Category 3
• 7:20pm: Women A & B
• 7:40pm: Category 1/2
• *NOTE: All times approximate.

• Results and awards to follow as soon as possible after the event.

RACE DISTANCE / COURSE DESCRIPTION

• The COP Hill Climb course starts with a consistent slope that gradually steepens past turn 6 and 7 to finish 1.25km from the start line.
• Total Distance = 1.25km, Total Elevation = 400ft

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• UCI and ABA Regulations will apply.
• Race Numbers: Race Numbers are to be placed on right shoulder and right hip. Frame plates must be attached behind the head tube or seat post.
• A note about the Centreline/Median Regulation: According to the conditions of our permit, and race rules, we are permitted to race only on the right side of the road. If a rider crosses the median of the road and is in the oncoming traffic lane, she/he is contravening both the rules of the race and the law. Such actions will be penalized by disqualification.
• Washrooms are available near the entrance to the Festival Tent.