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Snake Alley |
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Event |
Entry Fee |
Length |
Prizes |
Places |
Start Time |
Field Limit |
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Juniors 10-12 ** |
$15 |
4 laps |
$50 |
3 |
8:30 am |
50 |
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Juniors 13-14 ** |
$15 |
4 laps |
$50 |
3 |
8:30 am |
50 |
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Juniors 15+ ** |
$15 |
8 laps |
$450 |
10 |
9:00 am |
100 |
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Masters 50+ |
$25 |
8 laps |
$400 |
5 |
9:30 am |
75 |
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Masters 60+ |
$25 |
8 laps |
$100 |
3 * |
9:30 am |
75 |
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Women Category 2/3 |
$25 |
6 laps |
$500 |
10 |
10:00 am |
100 |
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Masters 40+ |
$25 |
12 laps |
$500 |
7 |
10:25 am |
75 |
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Women Category 4 |
$25 |
6 laps |
$300 |
10 |
10:55 am |
50 |
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Masters 30+ |
$25 |
12 laps |
$500 |
7 |
11:25 am |
75 |
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Mountain Bike Cobble Climb |
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12:00 Noon |
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Category 5 & Citizens |
$15 |
6 laps |
Brick/Medals |
7 |
1:00 pm |
50 |
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Category 4 |
$25 |
12 laps |
$750 |
15 |
1:35 pm |
75 |
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Category 3 |
$30 |
15 laps |
$1500 |
20 |
2:15 pm |
150 |
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Women Category 1, 2 & 3 & PRO |
$30 |
12 laps |
$1500 |
15 |
3:15 pm |
150 |
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Category 1, 2, & PRO |
$45 |
20 laps |
$10,000 |
25 |
4:00 pm |
150 |
* These are additional prizes. Masters 60+ are eligible for prizes as masters
50+. The 50+ & 60+ fields will be combined.
** Medals 3 places, LAJRS race categories Junior men/women
10-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
Organized by BikeBurlington, Inc. and Downtown
Partners, Inc.
Held under USAC permit.
Mail entries to: Kim Hunsaker,
Make checks payable to: BIKE BURLINGTON Inc.
Be sure to include signed entry form for each race entering.
Click here for official
entry form
$5 late fee for entries received after May 23, 2011
Entry fee includes $3 rider insurance surcharge
The Snake Alley Criterium is
held on a fifteen block course, with differences in elevation from 555 feet to
678 feet. The course is entirely on city streets, mostly in a downtown
commercial area. A one block long climb is on the historic brick street named
Snake Alley, dubbed "the crookedest street in
the world." The 276 foot long Snake Alley has 5 switchbacks in a sixty
foot climb. The average grade is 12.5 percent in that one block. Bring a
suitable gear cluster for that kind of climbing. This is one of the most
physically challenging races in the
Race Rules
Registration is from 7:30 am on
Riders will be staged in order of registration.
NO FREE LAP at the Snake Alley Criterium
You must wear an approved helmet and have it properly fastened at all times you are on a bicycle at a race. This includes while warming up, on or off the course.
Photo finish at all criteriums and road races for the weekend.
Your racing license must be presented to collect any prizes. Prizes may be paid by check, you maybe required to sign a receipt. Prizes over $600 are reported to the Internal Revenue Service for which Social Security Numbers will be requested.
NO REFUNDS, in accordance with USAC rules. All USAC rules to apply.
Course is located at Jefferson and Fifth Streets in
The Cobble Climb is a 2 block long time trial straight up an incredibly steep & lumpy alley. The first block is an easy brick surface, while the second block is paved with ancient & huge cobble stones. A mountain bike with big tires and suspension is highly recommended. Experience hundreds of screaming fans right at your elbows while you try to stay upright. GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO!
Exclusive Host Hotel
Howard Johnson – 2759 Mt. Pleasant Street -
Website
Historic Burlington is a picturesque city on the Mississippi River.
There are many side attractions of interest for the bicycle racer or enthusiast
including parks, museums and galleries. Call the Burlington Area Visitor's
Bureau for information on the
Steve Hexom will be providing live
radio coverage of the