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Last Site update 8/20/09

Koppenberg Circuit, August 30th

In case you were not aware, we had to cancel this race three times this spring because of mud on the hill.  But being racers like the rest of you, we are not quiters and vowed to make the race happen this year.   And in order to keep our sanity we had to change the rules to make the race happens.

Yes, we are CHANGING THE RULES.   From here on forward the race will not be canceled b/c of mud.  In the future, if the hill is unrideable, then the expectation is that riders will hike the bike up the grassy sides and remount on top.  So this means it is highly recommended that if it is wet outside, you bring Mountain Bike shoes and pedals.  We will investigate footbath options (seriously) on top of the hill in case of mud on the cleats before remounting.

Call it what you like, a road race with a potential hike, the longest cyclocross race with the shortest running section. Whatever, but at least we will be racing on a bike.

With the past postponements and to avoid confusion, here is a list of registered riders as of 8/17.  Let us know if we need to add you.   If you want a refund because you can not make the new date, we are relunctantly letting that happen.   But if you want to donate your race entry to help us offset the costs from the three previous cancellations, you ca do that too.
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    The spring classic Koppenberg Circuit is back for its seventh running in 2009.   New for 2009, we are part of the Tour of Colorado !

    The race is road cycling event with dirt road sections modeled after the infamous European Roubaix race.   The 5.5 mile loop consists of a 2.5 mile dirt section that ends with a short but very steep hill.   The 200 meter long "Koppenberg" hill has a 17% slope and takes its namesake from the legendary hill in the Tour of Flanders hill in the Tour of Flanders.   The remainder of the course is rolling paved road.   There are no dirt downhill sections and the entire course is rideable on a road bike which makes for a very safe course.

    But don't be deceived last year's race proved to be difficult and a true test of attrition.   The number of laps may be short, but between the climbing and dirt sections, its not as easy as it sounds.    Good Luck !



    • Marshals Needed Does your team need to help promote a race or do you just want to help out ?
       Boulder Racing is very generous to teams that provide volunteer support towards our races. Free entries are the norm and stipends are possible for exceptional help.   We are looking for volunteers to help as course marshals and drive support vehicles.  If you can help, please let us know. Thank you.
    Where Superior, CO. Travel Highway 36 north of Denver, exit at the Superior exit, McCaslin Blvd. Head south on McCaslin and make your first right into the Target/ Costco shopping complex. Follow signs and marshals to Parking. From Boulder, Gunbarrel, Louisville ride your bike!

    Registration    Click here for online registration >>>   or
       * Registration opens onsite at 7:00 am and closes 20 min before each event.
       * An ACA license is required and One Day licenses are available for $10.
       * Participants must complete and sign a ACA Standard Release.
       * The race entry fee includes all applicable ACA fees.
       * Field sizes are limited to 110 per category.
       * If rain, we may postpone depending on how the the hill conditions.
       * Sorry, no refunds. ACA Racing Rules apply

    To Pre-register*, print and complete the Standard ACA Release form and send it to the following address with payment. If you don't have a license write "One Day" in the "ACA License #" field and include the one day license fee of $10.

    Boulder Racing; 1782 Garland Lane; Boulder, CO 80304.
    Fee Juniors - FREE
    All others $35
    LATE FEE $5
    Event Schedule Juniors 10-14 /15-18 8:00am 1 /2 Laps Medals / 3
    Masters Men 55+/65+ 8:05am 3 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Cat 4 Women
    		 8:10am 3 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Masters Wmn 35+/45+/55+/65+
    		 8:15am 3 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Cat 4 Men
    		 9:15am 4 Laps Merchandise / 5
    Masters Men 35+ Cat 4
    		 9:20am 4 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Masters Men 45+ Cat 4
    		 9:25am 4 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Kids Race
    		11:00am Short Loop Ribbons
    Masters Men 35+
    		11:10am 6 Laps $150 / 3
    Cat 3 Men
    		 11:15am 6 Laps $200 / 5
    Cat 3 Men, 35+
    		 11:20am 6 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Masters Men 45+
    		 1:00pm 5 Laps $100 / 3
    Cat 1/2/3 Women
    		 1:05pm 5 Laps $250 / 6
    Pro 1/2 Men
    		 2:30pm 8 Laps $800 / 8
    Wheel Support We need a volunteer vehicle in order to have a neutral support.   Gas and pay provided, any ideas ?
    Route The race will start behind Costco on 76th street and finish at the same location, NOT at the top of the Koppenberg hill.

    The race starts just north of Sycamore Rd on 76th and heads south, the course bears right (south west) onto Coal Creek Drive.  After 500 meters the road becomes dirt. Follow the dirt road until the gate and make a right up the "Koppenberg Climb".  After the climb, head north on 66th St and continue to Marshall Rd.  At Marshall, head east, up the hill and descend until 66th St making a right turn.  Proceed to the start / finish.
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    • Contact Us Let us know if you have any questions or comments by sending an email to Boulder Racing

    Thanks,
    Brian

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