CORNHUSKER STATE GAMES TIME TRIAL – Elkhorn, NE (Nebraska “Rider of the Year” event)
Saturday, July 16, 2011 • 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Elkhorn Army Reserve Center, 9606 N. 204th Street, Elkhorn NE 68002
Sponsored by: Team Kaos Cycling
BACKGROUND:
The Time Trial is open to everyone as an individual event. Not interested in a mass start race but like to go fast on your bike? Buy a one day license and see if you measure up to USAC licensed riders (or if they measure up to you). A special prize will be given to the fastest male and female rider on a traditional bicycle – Eddy Merckx style! Please note: in comparison to previous years, USACycling rules now permit sleeveless jerseys—so you triathletes can wear tri tops to compete.
SCHEDULE (Start times within each category will be in reverse order of registration: The last rider registered will be the first one to start; first registered will be the last to start)
Category 
Start Time DurationPrizesEntry Fee
Start Time DurationPrizesEntry Fee Men 59:00 AM 16 milesMedals $30
9:00 AM 16 milesMedals $30Women (Open) TBD16 miles$170$30
TBD16 miles$170$30Men 60+ TBD16 miles$60 $30
TBD16 miles$60 $30Men 50+ TBD16 miles$65 $30
TBD16 miles$65 $30Men 40+ TBD16 miles$75 $30
TBD16 miles$75 $30Men 4TBD16 miles$210 $30
TBD16 miles$210 $30Men 3 TBD16 miles$275$30
TBD16 miles$275$30Men Pro, 1 & 2 TBD16 miles$345$30
TBD16 miles$345$30Cornhusker State Games Medals will be awarded to the top finishers from Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Check this web site for individual starting times, which will be posted by 9 pm Friday July 15th, and will also be posted on-site at 8 am on race day.
*Note: Riders without a USAC Racing License may register with the purchase of a 1-day license for $10 at www.usacycling.org. (The registration site will know that you need a 1-day license and will add it to your shopping cart).
Open events include USAC Categories 1, 2, 3, 4. (Separate medals awarded for Women 4.)
Junior riders will compete within their race category and be scored separately.
Masters prizes will be awarded up to three deep in the 40+, 50+ and 60+ age groups with payouts based on the number of participants.
Please be prepared to race a few minutes prior to your start time AND be in the start line at least 5 min. before your race start time. Your race starts at the assigned time whether you are ready or not.
USAC rules now permit sleeveless jerseys!
Registration fees for the Cornhusker State Games include admittance to the opening ceremonies and a commemorative T-shirt.
Prize List $1,200
Category Finish Place Prize ($)
Finish Place Prize ($) Men 5Medals
MedalsWomen 4 Medals
MedalsWomen 1, 2, 3 50, 40, 30, 25, 15, 10
50, 40, 30, 25, 15, 10Men 4 40, 30, 20, 15, 10, 5
40, 30, 20, 15, 10, 5Men Masters (40-49) 35, 25, 15
35, 25, 15Men Masters (50-59) 35, 20, 10
35, 20, 10Men Masters (60+) 30, 20, 10
30, 20, 10Men 380, 65, 50, 35, 25, 20
80, 65, 50, 35, 25, 20Men Pro, 1 & 2 90, 75, 60, 50, 40, 30
90, 75, 60, 50, 40, 30Eddie Merckx AwardMerchandise
To qualify for the “Eddy Merckx Award’ the following equipment may not be used: time trial handlebars (including clip-on bars), disc wheels, rims with a profile greater than 2 inches (not including tire), or aero helmets. Race Director has full discretion to interpret what qualifies as a banned piece of equipment. The prize will be disclosed on-site prior to the start of the time trial.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
1.ONLINE: http://www.usacycling.org and register online. It is fast, secure and the preferred method of registration by the race organization. Online registration closes at 6:00pm, Friday, July 15, 2011.
ONLINE: http://www.usacycling.org and register online. It is fast, secure and the preferred method of registration by the race organization. Online registration closes at 6:00pm, Friday, July 15, 2011. 2.MAIL: Registration may be mailed to Craig Tuttle; 14922 Hanover Street, Bennington, NE 68007 and must be received no later than 5:00pm on July 12, 2011. (Go here for a printable form).
MAIL: Registration may be mailed to Craig Tuttle; 14922 Hanover Street, Bennington, NE 68007 and must be received no later than 5:00pm on July 12, 2011. (Go here for a printable form). 3.NO DAY OF REGISTRATION: In order to avoid start list and officiating confusion, we have discontinued day-of registration.
NO DAY OF REGISTRATION: In order to avoid start list and officiating confusion, we have discontinued day-of registration. Entry fee includes USAC $3.00 surcharge. An estimated online registration fee of $2.70 will also be applied.
Riders must have USAC annual license OR purchase a 1-day license. (The USAC Registration process automatically adds a 1-day license to your shopping cart if needed).
For riders without an annual license, the registration fee is reduced to $20.
Junior riders with an annual USAC License or a purchased 1-day license may register for free.
Riders may only enter one race category in the Time Trial unless special requests are made and accepted prior to the close of registration (such as racing for both the Eddie Merckx award on standard equipment and then with full aero equipment).
GENERAL RACE RULES & INFORMATION
All 2011 USAC rules are in effect.
All 2011 USAC rules are in effect.Events will be held rain or shine.
Events will be held rain or shine. Place race numbers on the correct side of jersey as specified at check-in.
Place race numbers on the correct side of jersey as specified at check-in.Approved helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.
Approved helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.Valid and current USAC license must be presented at rider check-in.
Valid and current USAC license must be presented at rider check-in.Prizes will only be awarded to top half of each category.
Prizes will only be awarded to top half of each category.Held under USAC Permit 2011-803
Held under USAC Permit 2011-803Race organizers reserve the right to cancel/combine events or pay out to only the top half of a field in the event of low rider turnout.
Race organizers reserve the right to cancel/combine events or pay out to only the top half of a field in the event of low rider turnout.DIRECTIONS
From West Omaha: Take West Maple Road to 204th St (State Highway 31). Turn right (north) onto 204th St and proceed approximately four miles north to the Army Reserve Training Center on the west side of the road. Park in the designated parking area for the race. Registration tent will be located in this parking lot as will portapotties. Racers should proceed out of the parking lot, when safe to do so, and ride north 200 yards to Rainwood Rd. The race will start approximately 200 yards west of the 204th St intersection on Rainwood Rd. Please use caution when traversing north to the race start—204th St is a 60 mph highway.
COURSE DETAILS
This year’s circuit comprises approximately 15 miles of rolling terrain. Racers will start out heading west on Rainwood Rd, a flat section, to 216th St. Turning north on 216th St, also flat to a left turn onto Bennington Rd. The course continues west for 1 mile to 225th St where racers will turn south. Then the fun begins. The course turns west on Deer Ridge Rd for a long downhill to a sweeping left turn to 234th St. Racers will travel south on 234th St for a flat 2 miles to State St. where the course turns 90 degrees left. At the intersection of 230th St., racers will turn south to travel down 230th St. to shortly before Maple Rd. Just prior to the curve before Maple, there will be a turnaround. The course then leads back north on 230th St, up the hill and then racers turn east on Rainwood Rd for the flat run to the finish at the point of beginning. This year’s course is much more interesting than the flat out-and-back time trials that we typically see in Nebraska. Racers should expect to use all of their gearing on this course with a tough out-of-the-saddle climb during the last 2 miles of the race. Click here for a course map with elevations.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Craig Tuttle, Race Director
(402) 598-6838
14922 Hanover Street
Bennington, NE 68007
