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Illinois State Criterium Championships |
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Held Under USA Cycling Event Permit |
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Click here to download the race flyer |
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Start Time |
Distance/Laps |
Places |
Prizes |
Entry Fee |
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Junior 15-18 (1) (4) |
8:00 AM |
30 Minutes |
3 |
Medals |
$10 |
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| Juniors 10-14 Men (1) (4) | 8:00 AM | 30 Minutes | 3 |
Medals |
$10 |
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| Juniors 10-14 Women (1) (4) | 8:00 AM | 30 Minutes | 3 |
Medals |
$10 |
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| Juniors 15-18 (Women) (1) (4) | 8:00 AM | 30 Minutes | 3 |
Medals |
$10 |
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Masters 50 & Over (2) (4) |
8:40 AM |
40 Minutes |
4 |
$180 |
$20 |
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| Masters 60 & Over (2) | 8:40 AM |
40 Minutes |
4 |
$180 |
$20 | |
Cat 5 Beg. * (3) |
9:30 AM |
30 Minutes |
3 |
Medals |
$15 |
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| Masters 30 & Over Cat 1-4 (4) | 10:10 AM | 45 Minutes |
6 |
$270 |
$20 |
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Masters 40 & Over Cat 1-4 (4) |
11:05 AM |
45 Minutes |
6 |
$270 |
$20 |
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Women Open (4) |
12:00 PM |
45 Minutes |
6 |
$270 |
$20 |
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| Kid's Big Wheel Races (Age 3
& Under) Held on Civic Center Drop-off Lane |
12:45 PM | Trophy |
Free! |
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| Kid's Bicycle Races (Event
I-Ages 4-6/ Event II-Ages 7-9) Stages at Civic Center Drop-off Lane |
1:00 PM | Trophy |
Free! |
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Pro/1/2 ** (Limit 125) (4) |
1:15 PM |
75 Minutes |
15 |
$1,800 |
$40 |
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| Women Cat 3/4 * (4) | 2:40 PM |
40 Minutes |
6 |
$270 |
$25 |
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Elite Cat 3 (4) |
3:30 PM |
60 Minutes |
10 |
$460 |
$30 |
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Elite Cat 4 (4) |
4:40 PM |
40 Minutes |
8 |
$280 |
$25 |
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| (1) Total Juniors field limit is 75 riders. (2) Total Masters 50/60 field limit is 75 riders. (3) Category 5 Beginner field limit is 50 riders. Our schedule does not allow for Category 5 A & B events in the criterium so pre-registered riders will have preference and race day registrants will be accepted in the order registrations are received. (4) These races are the Illinois State Criterium Championship races. See STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY below for more details. | ||||||
*These events are open to the public. Unlicensed riders must purchase a one-day USA Cycling license for $10.00 at registration. One-day licensees are only permitted to race in the Category 5 Beginner's event or the Category 4 Women's event. Download a form HERE. Jerseys must have at least short sleeves that extend over shoulders. |
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CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY: All riders are eligible to compete for the
cash prizes and medals listed above. In addition, you may compete for Illinois State Championship awards and jerseys.
To qualify for Illinois State Championship awards you must (a) hold an
annual USAC license which you can purchase on race day, (b) be a resident
of Illinois and your license must show an Illinois address, (c) you must
be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., (d) juniors are only
eligible for championships in the junior age group stated on their license, (e)
Masters-aged riders are eligible for championships in any masters or elite race for which
their racing age is the one given or older, and (f) masters-aged riders
shall specify the medal for which they are competing (30+ or 40+, etc.). Example: Masters 50+ race.
Championship available for 50+, 60+. Rider
must specify before which championship they are racing for.) (g) State
Championship Jerseys will be awarded to the first Illinois rider meeting the Illinois
State Championship Eligibility requirements in races that 1) have a full podium and 2)
where the first Illinois rider (state champion) has defeated at least one other rider. (h)
Riders who are ineligible for the state championship but of the appropriate age
and category may enter and compete for prizes. Illinois
riders meeting the criteria of the Illinois Cup may also race for Illinois Cup points. |
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DIRECTIONS TO CRITERIUM COURSE: Eastbound on I-74, take the Downtown Peoria exit and continue on Fayette to Madison or Jefferson and turn right to the course. Westbound on I-74, take the Adams/Jefferson Street exit and turn left on Jefferson or Madison to the course. The start/finish is on Jefferson at Fulton (419 Fulton, Peoria, Illinois, 61602). |
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THE CRITERIUM COURSE: Located in downtown Peoria, this fast,1.0 mile hourglass course has wide corners, two left turns and six right turns. The course is the same as last year with the exception of some new paving on Hamilton. The free lap rule will be in effect and the wheel pit is on a wheels in, wheels out basis. There will be primes for all races, excluding beginners and juniors events. |
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| NEUTRAL SUPPORT: SRAM will provide neutral support for the criterium. SRAM will also operate the wheel pit for the criterium. | ||||||
REGISTRATION: Online registration closes at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 23rd. The fees listed above are for preregistration only and do not include any online registration fees. Mail and online entries must be received by Wednesday, June 23rd to avoid a $5.00 late entry fee. This fees does not apply to the Juniors, Cat 5 Beginners or Cat 4 Women's Beginners events or a second race that you register for on race day. The fee for a second race is $10.00. We reserve the right to adjust the length, places and prizes in any event based on rider participation. Fields are limited to the maximum number of riders allowed under USAC rules. Riders may be staged in the order in which registration was received. If you are not registering online, you must submit a legible standard release form and entry fee to pre-register. Race day registration opens at 7:00 AM and will close 20 minutes before each event. Click here for a printable release form in .pdf format (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader available free at: http://www.adobe.com). |
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REGISTER ONLINE HERE:
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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Peoria Bicycle Club |
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SEND RELEASE FORM AND ENTRY FEE TO: Peoria Bicycle Club, 310 Bittersweet Ave., Metamora, IL 61548 |
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FOR INFORMATION CALL: Kevin Lantz @ 309-370-8296 E-MAIL: kdlantz@verizon.net |
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| VOLUNTEERS: Click here for details. | ||||||
| HOTEL: Our official hotel sponsor is the Pere Marquette which is adjacent to the criterium. course. Call 800-447-1676 for reservations and ask for the Peoria Cycling Classic rate. Note: The special rate is not available through the hotel's online reservation system. After June 19th, rooms are subject to availability, so reserve now. Click here for more information about the hotel. | ||||||
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May 24, 2010
