THE WOMEN’S WOODSTOCK · Location: Woodstock Community Center 56 Rock City Road, Woodstock, NY Time: 10:30am Purpose: Take a minute to honor all top three winning places from each

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THE WOMEN’S WOODSTOCK

CYCLING GRAND PRIX

2016 Technical Guide

The 2016 WWCGP is dedicated to the memory of SUSIE DILLER,

without whose support and encouragement this event would not be possible.

May 6-7, 2016

Ulster County, NY

Hosted by: The Woodstock Fire Department

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The WWCGP aims to create a marquee bicycling event in North America. The creation

of a road race of significant length and challenge is a necessary step forward in

bringing parity to women’s competitive cycling.

We look forward to seeing you in Woodstock!

Event Staff

Race Director Martin E. Bruhn

Technical Director Jordan Apgar

Course Director Joseph Murphy

Event Safety Director Jim Hanson

Race Registrar Seanne Crozier

Community Relations Jim Davenport

Outreach Coordinator Gaelen Grogan-Doughman

PR/Marketing/Media home reFresh

Communications Bob Bloom

Technical Assistant Emily Molden

Host Housing Anna Millenson

Hospitality Manager Terry Findeisen

Photography Jordan Apgar

Matt Campbell

Angela Schapiro

Start/Finish Joe Decker

Coordinators Michael Bruhn

Timing Services Atwood Race Services

Race Announcer Tim Quilty

Dan Reinhard

Motos Coordinator Pat Bradley

Caravan Director Erik Richards

Neutral Support Billy Denter

Ron Gainer

Mavic NRS

Awards Ceremony Seanne Crozier

Cortney Nelson

Chief Referee Kinnin Payson

Chief Judge Martha Havrylyshyn

Medical Oversight Dr. Michael Powers

Dr. John Sieverding

Police Support Sgt. Rick Brunner

Chief Clayton Keefe

Chief Joseph Sinagra

Chief Chad Storey

Lt. Eric Benjamin

Lt. Randall Hurlbert

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2016 Sponsors

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WWCGP WEEKEND EVENTS

Early Race Registration: Friday, May 6, 2016

Location: Woodstock Community Center

56 Rock City Road, Woodstock, NY

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Registration and number pick-up for all races will be available at this event.

Pre-registration is available online using www.bikereg.com/wwcgp

Day of Race Registration: Saturday, May 7, 2016

Location: Mountain View Parking Lot

15 Rock City Road, Woodstock, NY

Time: 6:30am – 7:45am

Riders must have a USA Cycling license. One day licenses can be purchased by

Category 4 or first time racers at the race or in advance at:

https://www.usacycling.org/events/

Find the Women's Woodstock Cycling Grand Prix on their race calendar and follow the

link for "Purchase One Day License".

All riders MUST complete a NYSDOT race waiver in order to race, as well as a

USA Cycling waiver – No signature, No race!

The promoter reserves the right to change, shorten or cancel the event due to

weather, road conditions, time constraints, or lack of participation.

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Race Numbers:

Two color coded race numbers will be provided. Numbers must be pinned on the back

LEFT & RIGHT (one on each side) of the rider’s jersey.

Pro 1/2 Race: RED Numbers

Cat 3 (Masters) Race: BLUE Numbers

Cat 4 Race: GREEN Numbers

WWCGP Rider Parking:

Location: Mountain View Parking Lot

15 Rock City Road, Woodstock, NY

Outdoor restrooms will be available at race parking.

Feed Zones:

2 feed zones for Pro 1/2 and Category 3 (Masters 40+ & 50+) races:

Feed Zone #1 (mile 23.8): 1 West Saugerties Woodstock Road

Saugerties, NY 12477

Feed Zone #2 (mile 37.9): Willow Automotive, 4640 NY-212

Willow, NY 12495

1 feed zone for Category 4 race:

Feed Zone #1 (mile 23.8): 1 West Saugerties Woodstock Road

Saugerties, NY 12477

Signage will indicate: “3 km to Feed Zone”, “Feed Zone Begins”,

“Feed Zone Ends”

See the maps under your race heading for feed zone location. Always feed from the

right side of the road. NEVER FEED FROM THE LEFT. The zone will be clearly

marked with signage. Athletes should let their feed crew know that a limited amount of

parking will be available before and after the feed zone. Do not park your car inside

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the feed zone. Always ensure your vehicle is completely off the road when parking

along the course.

NOTE: You are racing on some of the most scenic roads in the Northeast. Please

do your best to keep them pristine, and open to racing by not littering feed

packaging, etc.

Signage:

All courses will be clearly marked. White direction arrows have been painted on the

road at intersections.

Feed Zones will be clearly marked.

Race Caravan Follow Cars will display identifiable windshield signs:

Race Support:

Neutral Race Support will be available for all races.

Follow vehicles will supply Wheels In Wheels Out for all races. Riders are encouraged

to bring spare wheel(s) to provide to their follow vehicle.

Riders can call Race HQ: 845-679-2422 for non-emergency pick-up.

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WWCGP RACES: Saturday May 7, 2016

Pro 1/2 Race Start: Rock City Road, Saturday, May 7, 8:00am

The Pro 1/2 race features a 60.9 mile course with 3,707 feet of cumulative elevation

gain, and a high point of 1,795 feet. QOM competition is at mile 28.1 on the top of

Mead’s Mountain. Sprint competition is at mile 45.7. Portions of course cover rough

road, including a one mile gravel section; lightweight wheels and tires are not

recommended. The recommended gearing is 39/28 for the Mead’s Mountain Road

ascent. The yellow line rule is in effect for the entire course, meaning all riders must be

right of the middle of the road at all times. Any riders riding left of the middle will risk

being disqualified. Race will be led by State Police. Riders dropped by the main group

and passed by Race Caravan will be considered out of contention and must obey all

'rules of the road' for the remainder of their rides. A Wheels In/Wheels Out support

vehicle will follow the peloton. Riders dropped by the main group must obey all rules of

the road for the remainder of their ride. A sweep vehicle will follow the very last rider of

the Overall event to pick up riders unable to finish. Importantly riders who have a

mechanical and cannot continue should call Race HQ at 845 679 2422 for a ride back

to the Finish Line. HELMETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.

NOTE: Neutral start 3.9 mi; official start after intersection of Glasco Tpk & Rt 212.

For route information: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13071415

Pro 1/2 Feed Zones:

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Pro 1/2 Race Course

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Category 3, Masters 40+ and Masters 50+ Race Start: Rock City Road, Saturday, May 7, 8:10am

The Cat 3 (Masters) race features a 53 mile course with 3,480 feet of cumulative

elevation gain, and a high point of 1,795 feet. Category 3 riders will be scored

separately from Masters 40+ and Masters 50+. QOM competitions are at mile 28.1

on the top of Mead’s Mountain. Portions of course cover rough road, including a one

mile gravel section; lightweight wheels and tires are not recommended. The

recommended gearing is 39/28 for the Mead’s Mountain Road ascent. The yellow line

rule is in effect for the entire course, meaning all riders must be right of the middle of

the road at all times. Any riders riding left of the middle will risk being disqualified. A

vehicle will be running pace ahead of the lead riders. A Wheels In/Wheels Out support

vehicle will follow the peloton. Riders dropped by the main group must obey all rules of

the road for the remainder of their ride. A sweep vehicle will follow the very last rider of

the Overall event to pick up riders unable to finish. Importantly riders who have a

mechanical and cannot continue should call Race HQ at 845 679 2422 for a ride back

to the Finish Line. HELMETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.

NOTE: Neutral start 3.9 mi; official start after intersection of Glasco Tpk & Rt 212.

Divergence Point: 41.5 miles turn Left on Wittenberg Road (Look for Signage).

For route information: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13071419

Category 3, Masters 40+ and 50+ Feed Zones:

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Category 3, Masters 40+ and Masters 50+ Race Course

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Category 4 Race Start: Rock City Road, Saturday, May 7, 8:20am

The Cat 4 race features a 34 mile course with 2,302 feet of cumulative elevation gain,

and a high point of 1,795 feet. QOM competition is at mile 28.1 on the top of

Mead’s Mountain. Portions of course cover rough road. The recommended gearing is

39/28 for the Mead’s Mountain Road ascent. The yellow line rule is in effect for the

entire course, meaning all riders must be right of the middle of the road at all times.

Any riders riding left of the middle will risk being disqualified. A vehicle will be running

pace ahead of the lead riders. A Wheels In/Wheels Out support vehicle will follow the

peloton. Riders dropped by the main group must obey all rules of the road for the

remainder of their ride. A sweep vehicle will follow the last rider on the race course to

pick up riders unable to finish. Importantly riders who have a mechanical and cannot

continue should call Race HQ at 845 679 2422 for a ride back to the Finish Line.

HELMETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.

NOTE: Neutral start 3.9 mi; official start after intersection of Glasco Tpk & Rt 212.

Divergence Point: 31.3 miles turn Left on Glasgow Turnpike (Look for Signage).

For route information: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11474355

Category 4 Feed Zone:

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Category 4 Race Course

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Children’s Bicycle Safety Clinic: Saturday, May 7, 2016 Presented by: SUNY Ulster and the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office

Location: Woodstock Community Center

56 Rock City Road, Woodstock, NY

Time: 9:30am

Purpose: To heighten family awareness on all aspects of bicycle safety whether as a

bicyclist or motorist. Skill drills will be offered to participants which will teach them

about balance, emergency stops and “share the road” etiquette.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

Awards Ceremony, Expo and Post-Race Party: Saturday, May 7

Location: Woodstock Community Center

56 Rock City Road, Woodstock, NY

Time: 10:30am

Purpose: Take a minute to honor all top three winning places from each race

category as they take their places on the podium as soon as results are confirmed by

race officials. The QOM, Sprint and Best Young Rider’s Jerseys will also be presented.

If you cannot stay for the awards, contending athletes can leave their contact

information and prize money can be mailed in the form of a check made out to that

rider.

Food and vendors will be available at the Awards Ceremony!!

Race Banner provided by FAST SIGNS & SMALDONE CHIROPRACTIC

Jerseys provided by: GARNEAU

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Medical Information:

Event Medical Emergencies: All emergencies should be routed through local

dispatch via dialing 911. Race course staff and support vehicles will also have radio

communications with local police. In the event of an emergency, dial 911 and be ready

to state the nature and location of the emergency.

Local Hospital: Kingston Hospital, 396 Broadway, Kingston, NY

(845) 331-3131

For more information, please call:

Race Headquarters

c/o Woodstock Dispatch

(845) 679-2422

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Host Hotel Information:

Best Western Plus

Kingston Hotel and Conference Center

503 Washington Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

Phone: 845-338-0400 Fax: 845-340-1908

Group Name: Women's Woodstock Cycling Grand Prix

Rate: $119/night

Please call the hotel directly to reserve your room and ask for the discount by

the group name.

Dining Information:

The following local restaurants will be offering a 10% discount on dinner Friday, May 6

for any race participants (just show them your USA cycling license).

Please Call for Reservations!!

New World Home Cooking

1411 Rt 212

Saugerties, NY

845-246-0900

http://newworldhomecooking.com/

Joshua’s Café

51 Tinker Street

Woodstock, NY

845-679-5533

http://joshuaswoodstock.com/

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Pro 1/2 Race:

$3,000 for 20 Places

PLACE PRIZE PLACE PRIZE

1 $500 11 $90

2 $400 12 $80

3 $300 13 $70

4 $250 14 $65

5 $225 15 $60

6 $200 16 $55

7 $175 17 $50

8 $150 18 $45

9 $125 19 $35

10 $100 20 $25

Category 3 Race:

$1,000 for 15 Places

PLACE PRIZE PLACE PRIZE

1 $200 9 $45

2 $150 10 $40

3 $110 11 $35

4 $85 12 $30

5 $75 13 $25

6 $65 14 $20

7 $55 15 $15

8 $50

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Category 3 Masters 40+ Race:

$700 in merchandise and cash for 5 Places

PLACE PRIZE

1 Shoes ($330 value)

2 Helmet ($150 value)

3 Helmet ($150 value)

4 $40

5 $30

Category 3 Masters 50+ Race:

$670 in merchandise and cash for 5 Places

PLACE PRIZE

1 Shoes ($330 value)

2 Helmet ($150 value)

3 LIV sunglasses ($120 value)

4 $40

5 $30

Category 4 Race:

$740 in merchandise and cash for 5 Places

PLACE PRIZE

1 LIV kit ($380 value)

2 Helmet ($150 value)

3 LIV sunglasses ($140 value)

4 $40

5 $30

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WINNER’S JERSEYS

FIRST PLACE JERSEY

Presented by: Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County

Pro 1/2, Cat 3, Masters 40+, Masters 50+, and Cat 4 Races.

QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN JERSEY

Presented by: Overlook Mountain Bicycles

Pro 1/2, Cat 3, Masters 40+, Masters 50+ and Category 4 races.

First race finisher up Mead’s Mountain wins QOM.

NOTE: You must finish the event to be awarded this coveted prize.

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SPRINTER’S JERSEY

Presented by: Windham Mountain Outfitters

Pro 1/2 Race only.

Phoenicia Sprint will be at mile 45.7:

One Place Prize, but first three riders will be scored.

NOTE: You must finish the event to be awarded this coveted prize.

BEST YOUNG RIDER’S JERSEY

Presented by: Liv Beyond

Pro 1/2 Race only.

First overall U23 rider.

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2016 WOMEN’S WOODSTOCK CYCLING GRAND PRIX TO BENEFIT:

Notes:

Draft Revised 5/03/16