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Koppenberg Circuit, Saturday, April 3rd RECAP

Over 400 racers braved the crazy winds for the 9th running of Boulder Racing's Koppenberg Circuit! Check out our photo page for links to photos and video of the race.

Here are the 2010 Koppenberg Results

Here are a few highlights...
  • Temp avg was 43 degrees with a high of 59. Humidity was 41% and wind was blowing from the west at 20 - 35 mph with guts up to 46mph.
  • We separated out the Cat 1 men and Cat 2s this year and with a gap in the road national calandar, we had quite the battle ensue in the Pro field - Jason Donald with the win, Alex Dowsett, Brad White, Daniel Summerhill, Angus Morton, Jonathan Garcia, Peter Salon to name a few.
  • This race was much harder than last year's. After looking at attrition rates, last year an average of 11% of particpates did not finish whereas This year 29% did not finish.
    •      - The toughest categories, most of the old guys. Percentage of finishers - 100% of SM 65+, 89% of SM 55+ 79% of SM 35+ Cat3s, 76% of SM 35+.
         - The most decimated, % of finishers, 52% of Pro 1 men, 55% of SM 45+, 63% of SM Cat 2, 63% of SW Cat 3.
  • Here is Dirk Freil's Training Peaks wattage graph, he had 2hrs at over 279 watts, ouch!


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    The spring classic Koppenberg Circuit is back for its eighth running in 2010.   Again for 2010, we are part of the Tour of Colorado !

    The race is a road cycling event with dirt road sections modeled after the infamous spring European classics.   The 5.5 mile loop consists of a 2.5 mile dirt section that ends with a short, but very steep hill. Here is a link good description of the race..   The 200 meter long "Koppenberg" hill has a 17% slope and takes its namesake from the legendary 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 by the race distances, it is a demanding course and a true test of attrition.   The number of laps may be short, but between the climbing and dirt sections make it challenging.     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 email us. 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    Online Registration was at Madsync.

       * Online registration closes April 1st, midnight. * Registration opens at 7:15 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 the race depending on how the hill conditions.
       * Sorry, no refunds, unless postponed. 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 $30
    LATE FEE of $5 if registering after March 28th
    Event Schedule Juniors 10-14 /15-18 8:30am 1 /2 Laps Medals / 3
    Senior Men 55+/65+ 8:35am 3 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Senior Women 4
    		 8:40am 3 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Senior Wmn 35+/45+
    		 8:45am 3 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Senior Men 4
    		 9:45am 4 Laps Merchandise / 5
    Senior Men 35+, 4
    		9:48am 4 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Senior Women 3
    		 9:51am 4 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Senior Men 45+
    		11:40am 6 Laps $100 / 3
    Senior Men 3
    		 11:42am 6 Laps $200 / 5
    Senior Men 35+, 3
    		 11:44am 6 Laps Merchandise / 3
    Senior Women 1,2,3
    		 11:46am 5 Laps $200 / 5
    Kids Race (<8)
    		11:50am Short Loop Ribbons
    Senior Men 1
    		2:00pm 8 Laps $600 / 6
    Senior Men 2
    		 2:00pm 8 Laps $500 / 8
    Senior Men 35+
    		2:04pm 8 Laps $200 / 3
    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.
    Results
  • 2010 Results
  • 2009 Results
  • 2008 Results
  • 2007 Results
  • 2006 Results
  • 2005 Results and Race Report
  • 2004 Results and Race Report
  • 2002 Results

    • 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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