April 4 – 5, 2009

A Texas Cup State Division Race USA Cycling Permit #2009-90

It is time to climb some MOUNTAINS! Welcome to Hammerfest 2009, a Texas Cup State Division Stage Race – Come race one of the most challenging stage race courses in the Southwest – come race the “Texas Alps”! It will be held in three stages. New this year, Stage one will start the climbing with a short, intense road stage. There are 10 miles to warm up, THEN 6 miles of real climbing (up to 17% grades) – enjoy!!! We will start in Fort Davis on Hwy 118 and climb our way to the top of Mt. Locke - location of McDonald Observatory. Stage two will also begin in Ft. Davis, Texas on Saturday Afternoon – a 16 mile out & back time trial on “flat” straight roads. Stage three on Sunday morning, April 5^th, will start at the Prude Ranch and wind through the mountains of the Scenic Loop. The altitude goes from 5000' to over 6500' and climbs are steep and numerous. The 74 mile route will have a neutral start through Ft. Davis then race around the loop to “Heartbreak Hill”. The 34 mile route will be an out and back from the Prude Ranch to Madera Canyon and back to “Heartbreak Hill” (a lot of climbing). The 16 mile race will start in Madera Canyon and race to “Heartbreak Hill”. And the 56 mile route will race from the “Point of Rocks” around the remainder of the loop and finish at “Heartbreak Hill”.

Category**	Stage 1 Hill Climb Distance	Stage 1 Start time	Stage 2 TT Distance	Stage 2 Start Time *	Stage 3 Distance	Stage 3 Start Time	Place/Prize	Pre-Register Entry Fee
Mens P/1	16 Miles	8:00 A.M.	16 Miles	2:30 P.M.	74 Miles	8:35 A.M.	19/$1200	$70.00
Mens Cat 2	“	8:00 A.M.	“	“	74 Miles	8:35 A.M.	11/$1100	$70.00
Mens Cat 3	“	8:10 A.M.	“	“	74 Miles	9:25 A.M.	10/$950	$65.00
Mens Cat 4	“	8:20 A.M.	“	“	74 Miles	9:00 A.M.	7/$500	$65.00
Masters 40+	“	8:35 A.M.	“	“	74 Miles	8:45 A.M.	7/$500	$65.00
Womens 1/2	“	8:45 A.M.	“	“	56 Miles	8:10 A.M.	9/$800	$65.00
Womens 3	“	8:45 A.M.	“	“	56 Miles	8:10 A.M.	7/$500	$65.00
Womens 4	“	8:45 A.M.	“	“	34 Miles	7:50 A.M.	5/$300	$60.00
Masters 50+	“	9:00 A.M.	“	“	56 Miles	7:55 A.M.	7/$500	$65.00
Masters 60+	“	9:00 A.M.	“	“	56 Miles	7:55 A.M.	4/$250	$60.00
Mens Cat 5	“	9:10 A.M.	“	“	34 Miles	8:20 A.M.	5/Trophy	$55.00
Masters 35+ 4/5	“	9:15 A.M.	“	“	34 Miles	7:40 A.M.	5/Trophy	$55.00
Juniors 4/5	“	9:20 A.M.	“	“	34 Miles	8:30 A.M.	5/Trophy	No Charge
Juniors 10-14 4/5	“	9:20 A.M.	“	“	16 Miles	8:00 A.M.	5/Trophy	No Charge

*TT Start times will be awarded by order of GC standing in your race category after Stage 1 (fastest to slowest GC time). Start times will be posted after completion of Stage 1 at Prude Ranch, Hotel Limpia and TT Start. **Field limit of 100 racers in all categories except Men’s Cat 5 and Women’s Cat 4 which are limited to 50 racers and Masters limited to 75 Riders.

Prizes - $6600.00 in cash prizes plus Trophies will be awarded on Sunday, immediately after the finish of the last road racer, to the individual racers with the fastest combined times (GC) for the three stages.

Rules - All USA Cycling Rules and Regulations apply at all times. USA Cycling approved helmets must be worn at all times while on a bike, on or off the course. The center line rule will be STRICTLY enforced, with anyone crossing the center line being subject to disqualification. Restricted gear rule for all Junior racers. There will be NO drafting in the Time Trial. Racers must complete each stage in order to be eligible to race in the next stage. Please deposit litter – bottles, wrappers, etc. – at feed zone. All rules are covered in detail in the USA CYCLING Rulebook.

Support - Limited neutral wheel support will be available from the official's vehicles. Junior racers will be wheels in – wheels out. No mechanic will be available, but we can sag you in. Other support vehicles will not be allowed on the course. Neutral feed zones will be provided and their locations will be identified the day of the event. No handups or feeds will be permitted outside these zones.
Registration – Must present valid USA Cycling License at registration. One day ($10.00 per day) and full USA Cycling license forms will be available. Fees listed above for those pre-registering (registration postmarked by April 1, 2009) - $10.00 late fee if postmarked after April 1, 2009. Fee includes $6.00 USA CYCLING Insurance Fee and $1.00 donation to TXBRA. Please send your COMPLETED USA CYCLING Standard Athlete Release Form along with a check or money order to:

Permian Basin Bicycle Association For more information, contact: David Ham

4712 N. Midkiff Rd. 432-699-1718 / 800-373-4764

Midland, Texas 79705 432-697-4035 evenings

dham@peytonsbikes.com

You can also register online (online registration subject to additional fees) www.bikereg.com

Race day registration and packet pickup will be at the Prude Ranch Office on Friday, April 3^rd from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Packets only for pre-registered may be picked up until 10:00 PM or 6:00 – 7:00 AM Saturday morning. NO Saturday registration.

For information on lodging and things to do in Fort Davis, check out www.fortdavis.com

Or go to www.pbbatx.com .