Appalachia Visited Road Race - APRRS #7 Presented by Appalachian Bicycle Racing Assn. Rowlesburg, WV Saturday, August 20, 2011
August 20th is the final ABRA road race for 2011, Appalachia Visited, and we are planning to take out all the stop for this one! This 59 miles course through the mountain state is by far the most scenic and exciting of all the ABRA race courses. Along well as having the perfect road conditions this course offer the 5 mile Cool Springs descent which became almost legendary after last years race. Didn't do this race last year, ask someone who did about the switch backing, hair raising and just plan fun downhill! This email contains just about every piece of information you want to know about the up coming event from course maps, profile, lodging, etc... If I missed something feel free to email me with your questions. Rowlesburg Visitors Guide: (http://www.rowlesburgguide.com/) Lodging: Mainstay - Located one block from the starting line. (http:// www.mainstayrowlesburg.com/Home.html) Preston County Inn - 20 minutes from starting line (http:// www.prestoncountyinn.com/ordereze/1000/Page.aspx) Heldreth Motel - 20 minutes from starting line - (304) 329-1145 Camping: Rowlesburg Community Park - At starting line - Call ahead for reservations and fees -(304) 454-2441. Cannon Hill RV Park and Camp Ground - 5 minutes from starting line. - (304)454-2441. Make a weekend of it! Other things to do in the Area: Whitewater Rafting - (http://www.cheatriveroutfitters.com/) Hiking - Cathedral State Park (http://www.cathedralstatepark.com/) Sites - Blackwater Falls State Park (http://www.blackwaterfalls.com/) Registration is now open at Bikereg.com! Click Here! Course Information: Course Map: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/38857508 You can bring your fancy wheels for this one but do not forget your climbing legs, and yes, they can have hair on them too. We don't judge! This course is 59 miles long taking you through the mountain valleys and ridge tops of beautiful WV. The route has tons of long flat section (really) along with two long stead climbs to remind you that this is a Appalachian Bicycle Racing Association event. The road conditions of the course are wonderful so break out the deep dish carbon wheels for this one. The race starts and finishes along side the beautiful Cheat River in Rowlesburg, West Virginia. This small mountain town offers a cyclist everything they wish for when dreaming of the perfect race course. Like beautiful river views, streaming descents, big climbs, gear pounds flats and a swimming hole at registration/awards area!. That's right.. Bring a towel as the river is clean and perfect to cool off in after a long race! Course Profile Directions: >From Morgantown, WV - Take route 7east to Kingwood, WV. Then take a right onto route 72 South to Rowlesburg.Travel Time: 1 hour, 2 minutes. >From Pittsburgh, PA - Take I-79 south to Morgantown, West Virginia. Then turn onto I-68 east. Take I-68 to exit #4 at Sabraton. Then take route 7 east to Kingwood, WV. Then take a right onto route 72 South to Rowlesburg.. Travel Time: 2 hour, 13 minutes. >From Washington, DC - Take I-68 to exit #23 at Bruceton Mills, WV. Turn left onto 26 south. Follow 26 south to Kingwood, West Virginia. Then take a right onto route 72 South to Rowlesburg.. Travel Time: 3 hour, 30 minutes Preregister on Bikereg.com for only $25 . Race day registration will be $35 and will open at 9:00AM. USAC Annual License required for all riders except Men's Cat-5 and Woman's Cat-4. Annual License can be purchased on the day of the race. One-day Licenses can be purchased at the event (by Cat-5 Men and Cat-4 Woman) for $10 Race day registration opens at 9:00 AM, and closes at 11:30 AM. Rules: Race runs rain or shine. All USAC rules apply. Riders must wear helmets at all times. Course is open to traffic; obey all traffic regulations. Centerline rule is strictly enforced. Littering on the course is prohibited Awards: Cash awards for Men's Cat 1/2/3, Women's Cat 1/2/3, Men's 40+ and Men's 50+. Merchandise prizes for Men's Cat 5 and Tandem. Junior will receive medals. We will be going five deep in all class and eight deep in Men's Cat 1/2/3 ** Promoter reserves payout not to go deeper than 50% of the field. Men's Cat 1/2/3 - Cash, 8 deep, ($300.00) Men's Cat 3/4 - Cash, 5 Deep ($200.00) Men's Cat 4/5 - Prizes, 5 Deep Men's Master (40+)- Cash, 5 Deep ($150.00) Men's Master (50+)- Cash, 5 Deep ($150.00) Men's Master (60+) Cash, 5 Deep ($150.00) Women's Cat 1/2/3- Cash, 5 Deep ($200.00) Women's Cat 4 - Prizes, 5 Deep Men's Cat 5- Medals, 5 Deep Juniors - Medals, 5 Deep Tandem- Prizes, 5 Deep Claiming Prizes: Prizes will be distributed at Rowlesburg City Park within 1 hour of race results being posted. All prizes not claimed at the race are forfeit. Results will be sent to USACycling.org. Sag support will be provided. Events goes on rain, snow or shine! No refunds starting two weeks before event date. Sponsored by: Appalachian Bicycle Racing Association Dynamic Physical Therapy Performance Coaching Service Town of Rowlesburg -- J.R. Petsko Appalachian Bicycle Racing Association 985 Bethel Church Road Maidsville, WV 26541 www.ABRAracing.com [email protected]
