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Chalk Creek Stampede

MSC #2, CHALK CREEK STAMPEDE

OVERVIEW

DATE:	May 1-3, 2009
LOCATION:	Nathrop, CO
DISCIPLINES:	XC, STXC, DS, 4X

REGISTRATION

PRE-REGISTRATION INFO: download the Chalk Creek Stampede Registration Form. Forms mailed in must be postmarked by Saturday, April 25. Forms faxed or emailed in must be received by Wednesday, April 29. You can also call in your registration to 720-407-6142 no later than Wednesday, April 29.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION: If you don't pre-register online or mail/fax in a form, you can still register on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. $15 on-site registration fee applies to registration on Friday and a $20 registration fee applies to registration on Saturday/Sunday. Registration/check-in for your wave will close one hour prior to it's designated start time. This includes pre-registered riders. No exceptions.

RACE ENTRY TRANSFER POLICY

If you happen to break your collar bone the week before the race, sprain a thumb, or if any other unforeseen circumstance suddenly arises, never fear, the MSC crew won't let you down! We're here to help get you back to racing! Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by the Tuesday prior to the race weekend (online registration deadline) and we'll gladly transfer your entry fee to any other MSC race. No refunds.

Shuttles from the front gate will be provided for bags and spectators, in addition all traffic, bicycle or otherwise, will follow the new prescribed route to the race venue. All team trailers must be to the race venue no later than 7 a.m. on Saturday.

LODGING

Mount Princeton Hot Springs is located just up the road from the event site. Bring your NORBA license and get 10 percent off your room. Includes the use of geothermal hot springs. Gourmet meals, spa treatments and more services are available at additional costs. Mount Princeton Hot Springs (888) 395-7799

Take a break from the ordinary and stay at the Circle R Motel . This unique 17-room motel is gaining a reputation for its casual and friendly service, and they're offering special rates for Mountain States Cup racers! Call them at (719) 539-6296 or (800) 755-6296, or get them online at http://thecirclermotel.us/ and be sure to bring your USA Cycling license to get the special rates!

CAMPING

Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park in Nathrop has discounted rates in their group tent area: $7.00 per person per night plus tax, with a NORBA license. All of their individual tent, RV and cabin sites will be at the regular price. you can call them at (719) 395-8301 or visit www.chalkcreek-campground.com for more information.

FRIDAY MAY 1 - Practice Schedule

All courses open for practice from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. You must be registered and have a number on your bike in order to be on any of the courses - all courses, XC, Dual slalom and both Mountain Cross courses open for practice.

SATURDAY MAY 2 - XC presented by

This 7-mile loop is a mix of double track and buttery, smooth single track. Be prepared for windy conditions, an occasional cactus and a bovine dropping now and then. Get your map here! Awards will be conducted after the last rider arrives and the protest period.

Cross Country Start Times

Cat 3/Jr. Beg 8:00am start wave	Cat 2 10:00 am start wave	Cat 1/SS 12:00pm start wave	Pro 2:15 pm start wave
Cat 3-2 laps Jr. Beg- 1 lap	Cat 2- 3 laps	Cat 1/SS - 4 laps	Pro - 4 laps
8:00 - Cat. 3 men 19 – 29>	10:00 – Cat. 2 men 19 - 29>	12:00 – Cat. 1 men 19 – 29	2:15 Pro Women
8:02 - Cat. 3 men 15 – 18>	10:02 – Cat. 2 men 15 - 18>	12:02 – Single Speed men	2:17 Pro Men
8:04 - Cat. 3 men 30 – 39>	10:04 – Cat. 2 men 30 to 39	12:O4 – Cat. 1 men 15 – 18
8:06 - Cat. 3 men 40+>	10:06 – Cat. 2 men 40 - 49	12:06 – Cat. 1 men 30 - 39
8:08 - Cat. 3 women 19 – 29>	10:08 – Cat. 2 men 50+	12:08 – Cat. 1 men 40 – 49
8:10 - Cat. 3 women 15 -18>	10:10 – Cat. 2 women 19 – 29	12:10 – Cat. 1 men 50+
8:12 - Cat. 3 women 30 – 39>	10:12 – Cat. 2 women 15 - 18	12:12 – Cat. 1 women 19 – 29
8:14 - Cat. 3 women 40+>	10:14 – Cat. 2 women 30 - 39	12:14 – Single Speed women
8:16 - Jr. Beg. Men>	10:16 – Cat. 2 women 40+	12:16 – Cat. 1 women 15 – 18
8:18 - Jr. Beg. Women		12:18 – Cat. 1 women 30 to 39
		12:20 – Cat. 1 women 40+

Chalk Creek XC Map

SATURDAY MAY 2 - Mountain Cross presented by

This course is fast and smooth, with great berms and fun obstacles. A friendly course for beginners through pros.

9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.		CAT 2/3 practice on Original Course
10:30am		CAT 2/3 seeding with racing to follow
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.		Pro/CAT 1 practice on Extra Crispy until CAT 2/3 racing conclude
1:oo p.m.		Pro/CAT 1 seeding with racing following as soon as brackets are built

* There will be a short riders meeting before finals
* All Riders must check brackets as soon as they are posted to make sure you are in the brackets!!!!!

SUNDAY MAY 3 - STXC presented by

This course is fast, furious and technical, with sharp corners and parts of the 4X course integrated in.

Short Track Start Times

8:00-8:15 Jr. Women 14 & under		10:45-11:05 Cat1 Women 19+
8:20-8:35 Jr. Men 14 & under		11:10-11:30 Cat1 Women 15-18
8:40-8:55 2/3 Women 19+		11:35-11:55 Cat1 Men 40+
9:00-9:15 2/3 Women 15-18		12:00 12:20 Cat1 Men 30-39
9:20-9:35 2/3 Men 40+		12:25- 12:45 Cat1 Men 15-18
9:40-9:55 2/3 Men 30-39		12:50-1:10 Open Single Speed
10:00-10:15 2/3 Men 15-18		1:15-1:35 Cat1 Men 19-29
10:20-10:35 2/3 Men 19-29		1:40-2:00 Pro Women
		2:05-2:30 Pro Men

SUNDAY MAY 3 - Dual Slalom

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	CAT 2/3 Dual Slalom Practice
9:00 a.m.	CAT 2/3 Seeding with racing to follow as soon as brackets are built
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.	Pro/CAT 1 Dual Slalom Practice
1:00 p.m.	Pro/CAT 1 Seeding with racing to follow as soon as brackets are built

* Special note: Dual slalom takes a lot longer than Mountain cross so please be ready to race when your category is called.
* All riders must check the brackets as soon as posted to make sure you are in the brackets!
* Because Slalom takes so much longer than 4X all riders need to be at the start gate when called 2 minutes warning will be up held

AWARDS

Cross Country awards will take place within in two hours of the last finisher of you respective start wave, at the start/finish area.

Mountain Cross and Dual Slalom awards will be at the conclusion of the days racing, at the 4X/DS venue. All riders must be present to receive awards and cash purses for all MSC events. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made so, plan you trip home accordingly.

RACE PHOTOS

Will be provided by our official photography partner, Vast Action Photography. You can visit them at www.vastaction.com

HOW TO GET HERE

Nathrop is located in central Colorado, 7 miles south of Buena Vista and 17 miles north of Salida – right in between Salida and Buena Vista. From Denver take 285 south for 1.5 hours to Johnson Village, follow 285 south for approximately 5 miles, look for event signage on the west side of Highway 285 in Nathrop near the General Store/Post Office.

PARKING

There is limited parking near the course. We will be able to park about 75 to 100 cars near the venue. Parking pass is required for parking on-site at the venue.

3 day parking pass on-site venue	$12.00
2 day parking pass on-site venue	$8.00
1 day parking pass on-site venue	$5.00
Parking along frontage road	FREE
Shuttle service from frontage road to venue	FREE

If you have a team trailer and want to have it up at the venue, it must be in by Friday evening. If you absolutely can't make it in by Friday, then you will need to have it in no later than 6:45 a.m. on Saturday morning.

TECH/EXPO SPACE, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES

If you're interested in volunteering of finding out about sponsorship opportunities, please give us a shout at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (719) 221-1251.