cvv posted on May 06, 2010 14:45
Tour of the Red River Gorge Classic Named Kentucky Elite State Road Championships
Online Registration Now Open
May 6, 2010 (Rogers, KY) The The Tour of the Red River Gorge returns to Stanton, KY on June 4th -6th, 2010 kicking off an exciting Summer of Cycling in Kentucky events with a three day omnium that features a time trial and two challenging days of road racing through the spectacular Red River Gorge.
Adding to the prestige of the 2010 Classic is the announcement that the race has been name the 2010 Elite Road Championships.
On Saturday the Cat 4/5 Men, Women 1/2/3 and Cat 4 women will race for their State Title followed on Sunday as the Cat 1/2 and Cat 3 Men fight for their Championship on the epic Battle of Byway Stage. Racers must have a valid USA Cycling license issued with a Kentucky address in order to be eligible for the State Championship. No one-day license holders are eligible for the title.
The weekend begins with a 7.4 mile TT on Friday evening followed by two days of road races. Saturday's road race features a 51 mile rolling course followed by Sunday's Classic uber-challenging stage through the Gorge.
The Tour of the Red River Gorge Classic features categories for: Pro 1/2 Men, Cat 3 Men, Cat 4/5 Men, Master's Men 40+, Women 1/2/3 and Cat 4 Women.
Online Registration is available here:
There will be no "day-of" registration allowed for the Friday evening prologue.
$10.00 late fee for "day-of" registration for the road races.
All events are permitted and run under USA Cycling rules.
Three Day Omnium - Prologue and Two Road Races!
Friday, June 4th - Prologue 7.4 miles
Category 4-5 Men: 6:00pm
Category 3 Men: 6:00pm
Masters 40+ : 6:00pm
Women: 6:00pm
Pro / 1/ 2 Men : 6:00pm
Saturday, June 5th - Road Race 51 miles
Pro 1 /2 Men: Start time 10:00am
Category 3 Men: Start time 10:10am
Masters 40+ Men: Start time 10:20am
Category 4-5 Men: Start time 10:30am
Women 1/2/3: Start time 10:40am
Women Cat 4: Start time 10:45am
Sunday, June 6th - Classic Road Race - The Battle on the Byway
Pro 1/ 2 Men: Start time 9:00am, Distance 91 miles
Category 3 Men: Start time 9:10am, Distance 91 miles
Masters 40+ Men: Start time 9:20am, Distance 54 miles
Category 4-5 Men: Start time 9:30am, Distance 54 miles
Women 1/2/3: Start time 9:40am, Distance 54 miles
Women Cat 4: Start time 9::45am, Distance 54 miles
For more information on participating in one or all of the Summer of Cycling events visit www.tour-rrg.com.