Race the Ridge is back for 2011! The Race the Ridge Cycling Stage Race presented by Local Ride Bike Shop in Maple Ridge, BC, is confirmed for May 7-8, 2011 and it’s on track be the biggest edition in the event’s nine-year history.
This challenging three-stage road cycling race showcases the diversity and beauty of the Maple Ridge area, while offering exciting, high-speed, and spectator-friendly cycling events on tried and true courses. The competitions kick off on the morning of Saturday, May 7 with the scenic yet lung-busting 22km Golden Ears Time Trial. That evening features the most spectacular event of the weekend – the Town Core Criterium. This fast-paced, aggressive race in the heart of downtown Maple Ridge will see riders taking risks in order to come out on top in this multiple lap contest. In traditional stage race style, the final event of the weekend will be a road race. On Sunday, May 8, Race the Ridge will once again see competitors challenge the rolling 10km Thorn Hill course, using strategy, smarts, and pure strength as they vie for the win over multiple laps of this demanding circuit.
As always, Race the Ridge will continue its important mandate to develop the next generation of cyclists by offering a full Youth Stage Race with three stages for youth under 17 and free kid’s race on Saturday, May 7 during the Town Core Criterium festivities. (*All event courses and times are yet to be finalized)
Events:
Time Trial – Saturday, May 7 – Golden Ears Provincial Park* – 8:00 am first start
Criterium – Saturday, May 7 – Maple Ridge Town Core* – 3:30 pm first start
Road Race – Sunday, May 8 – Thorn Hill Elementary School* – 8:00 am first start
*All event courses and times are yet to be finalized
Registration:
TT only (until May 5): $45
Stage Race (until March 31): $100
Stage Race (April 1-May 5): $110
Novice Stage Race* (until March 31): $80
Novice Stage Race* (April 1-May 5): $90
Youth Stage Race (until May 5): $50
Kids Race: FREE
*The Novice stage race includes the TT and Crit.
Register online at KARELO.COM or contact the shop.
* Registration closes at 6:00 pm, Thursday, May 5
* No day of registration
Stage Race Layout:
Race the Ridge is a timed stage race. The lowest cumulative time wins. You must start every event. You must complete every event to be given an official finish. There will be time bonuses available in the crit as outlined below.
Accommodations:
The Ramada Inn is offering all racers a discounted rate for the weekend. Call them up to book and quote group number 2450.
Ramada Inn
19267 Lougheed Highway
Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5, Canada
(604) 460-9859
Golden Ears Time Trial – Saturday, May 7
8:00 am – Youth depart *Youth will do a shortened out and back of ~10km
8:15 am – All Categories depart: TT only, Novice, Category 3/4 Women, 3/4 Men, 1/2 Women, 1/2 Men
- Sign-on opens at 7:00 am.
- Riders will leave @ 30 second intervals.
- Riders will start in last name alphabetical order by category as outlined above. A start list will be posted HERE Friday.
- The time trial course is open to traffic. Center line rule is in effect.
- Approximately 21.5km out and back.
Maps and Info:
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Town Core Criterium – Saturday, May 7
3:30 pm – Novice 20 minutes
4:00 pm – Cat 3/4 women 25 minutes +3 laps
4:40 pm – Cat 3/4 Men – 40 minutes +3 laps
5:30 pm – Cat 1/2/3 Women – 45 minutes +3 laps
6:20 pm – Kids Race
6:30 pm – Youth – 15 minutes +2 laps
7:00 pm – Pro, Cat 1/2 Men – 55 minutes +3 laps
- Sign-on opens at 2:30 pm.
- The Crit course is closed to traffic. Watch for people.
Time Bonuses:
| Stage | Primes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 20sec | 5sec |
| 2nd | 12sec | 3sec |
| 3rd | 8sec | 1sec |
| 4th | 5sec | |
| 5th | 3sec |
There are 2 time bonus primes per race at approximately 1/3rd and 2/3rd time.
Maps and Info:
Thorn Hill Road Race – Sunday, May 8
8:00 am – Youth – 30 minutes
9:00 am – Cat 3/4 Men – 7 Laps
9:10 am – Cat 3/4 Women – 4 Laps
11:00 am – Pro, Cat 1/2 Men – 10 Laps
11:10 am – Cat 1/2/3 Women – 7 Laps
- Sign-on opens at 7:00 am, and closes 15 minutes prior to each races.
- The Road course is open to traffic. Center line rule is in effect.
- Approximately 9.8km per lap.
Maps and Info:
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| Course map | Parking and Registration | Directions |
click on maps for details
