February 24, 2007 (London, Ontario) – The University Trak Challenge being held at the Forest City Velodrime in London, Ontario on March 23rd. This event has come together very quickly and I am happy to announce that THERE IS $800 IN CASH PLUS PRIZES. If you are interested in competing please indicate your interest RIGHT AWAY by email and return the attached forms as quickly as possible. This event is being organized by the McMaster Cycling Club and Forest City Velodrome – www.forestcityvelodrome.ca

University Track Challenge 2007

ITINERARY

– 9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. – Learn to ride for ALL NOVICE LEVEL RIDERS to the track. You will need to be at the track for 8:30 a.m.
– 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 noon – Open practice for intermediate and advanced riders.
– 12:00 noon — 1:00 p.m. — Pre-race info session and Lunch.
– 1:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. – Racing.
– 6:30 p.m. – Awards.
– 7:00 p.m. Beginning of Six Day. Stick for the festivities and see what University track cycling can grow into for 2007-2008.

EVENTS AND CATEGORIES

NOVICE MEN
– Mandatory learn to ride session 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
– Standing lap
– Standing 500
– Kilo

INTERMEDIATE MEN
– Standing lap
– Standing 500
– Kilo
– 2km Pursuit

ADVANCED MEN
– Flying lap
– 500
– Kilo
– 2km pursuit
– Scratch or Points Race (TBD)

NOVICE WOMEN
– Mandatory learn to ride session 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
– Standing lap
– Standing 500
– Kilo

INTERMEDIATE WOMEN
– Standing lap
– Standing 500
– Kilo
– 2km Pursuit

ADVANCED WOMEN
– Flying lap
– 500
– Kilo
– 3km pursuit
– Scratch or Points Race (TBD)

NOTE: If time is available in the racing schedule, we will be running a special co-ed event, which will be announced in the very near future.

BEFORE YOU ENTER

In order to compete as an intermediate or advanced class rider you will have to complete level 1 and 2 track certification.

Exemptions to this rule may be made at the discretion of the organizers for athletes who have extensive experience on the track and who can demonstrate exceptional bike handling skills on this particular facility. The advanced category will only be open to riders who have a UCI or U.S. License.

NOTE: We require a minimum of ten people to run this event. If we do not meet that number we will contact individuals with plenty of notice so people can change their plans.

Name of Event: The University Challenge
Entry Fee: $25 for velodrome members
$35 for non-members

Bike Rental: + $5 (indicate size needed) There are a limited quantity of rental bikes available. First come. First serve.

HOTEL (minutes from track)
Travelodge
800 Exeter Road
Exeter & Wellington Rd.
London, ON, N6E 1L5 CA
519-681-1200
E-Mail: 10245@hotel.cendant.co

2007 ENTRY FORM — University Track Challenge

Fill in your personal information, add the race details and send a
SIGNED copy (with the appropriate entry fee) to:

University Track Cycling Challenge
c/o McMaster University
1280 Main St West
IWC– Room B123
Hamilton, Ontario
L8S 4K1

Entry Fees: $25 velodrome member; $35 non-velodrome members. Price includes track time and races.

Bike rentals $5 (include size required) Rental bikes are available first come first serve only.

Make Checks payable to McMaster University. Pre-registration only please.

RIDER INFORMATION

Last Name___________________First Name________________________________
Area Code_______________Phone (home)_________________________________
LicenseNumber_______________________Citizen___________________________
StreetAddress_____________________________City_________________________
Province/State_____________________Postal Code/Zip_____________________
Club Affiliation________________________________________________________
Race Category (see categories below)___________________________________
Email address__________________________________________________________


RIDER BIO (take all the space you need)

University Attending:

Year and Major:

Year’s Cycling:

List three results:

Best time 15km/40km:

Post University plans:

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For waiver – click here.

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For more info contact “Scott” <seanscott@ontariocycling.org>