Be a part of cycling history in Maple Ridge by participating in the 10th Annual Race the Ridge road cycling stage race, April 28-29, 2012. Race the Ridge features three exciting and challenging stages, including an individual time trial, criterium, and road race. In true stage racing style, the rider with the shortest overall time after completing all three stages wins! For 2012, Race the Ridge is offering a Novice Stage Race, which consists of the time trial and criterium only, and a Youth Stage Race – a full stage race for riders in the Under 17 category!
Registration Deadlines
Plan early and score a deal with the $90 early bird registration until Jan. 31. From Feb. 1-28, you can still save with our February Snail Mail Registration Special: Stage racers pay only $100*, Novice stage racers $90*. Standard Entry fee is $120, March 1 until April 21 deadline. Novice riders (TT and crit only) get an $80 early bird price and $100 after Jan. 31. U-17 entry fee is $50 until April 21. Those who want to do the time trial only pay $40 until Jan. 31 and $50 until April 21.
**NEW** Registration Deadline extended to Thursday April 26th at 6pm.
Field Caps and Rider Minimums
Field sizes will be capped at 60 riders per category, except Novice, which will be capped at 30 riders and Cat 40 men, which will be capped at 40 riders. We need minimum 12 riders for road race caravan for Cat 3/4 Women, otherwise they race with the Cat 1/2 women.
Race Info
The action will kick off on the morning of Saturday, April 28 with the Thornhill road race. Riders will once again see competitors challenge the rolling 10km course, using strategy, smarts, and physical strength as they vie for the win over multiple laps of this demanding circuit on the beautiful rural roads of Maple Ridge.
The day will continue into the evening with Stage 2, a rolling 21.5km out-and-back individual time trial against the clock in Golden Ears Provincial Park. The time trial will also be open as a single event to those who do not wish to tackle an entire stage race just yet.
The final race will decide the 2012 Race the Ridge champions in the heart of downtown Maple Ridge on Sunday. The Town Core Criterium is arguably the most spectacular race of the weekend. This fast-paced, aggressive battle on an 800m course in the heart of downtown Maple Ridge will see riders taking risks in order to come out on top in the multiple-lap contest.
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, April 28 during the Town Core Criterium festivities. (*All event courses and times are yet to be finalized)
Registration
Register online HERE or download and print the Snail Mail registration form HERE. (Must use mail-in/in-person option with cheque/cash payment for February Snail Mail Special pricing.)
* Registration closes at 6:00 pm, Thursday, April 26
* No day of registration
- TT only: $40 until Jan. 31. $50 Feb. 1-April 26
- Stage Race: $90 until Jan. 31. $120 Feb. 1-April 26
- Novice Stage Race: $80 until Jan. 31. $90 Feb. 1-April 26
- Youth Stage Race: $50 until April 26
- Kids Race: FREE
Road Shoe Clearout Sale!!
Need a new pair of cycling shoes? Registered for Race the Ridge? We have a deal for you!
Shimano, Specialized, Garneau
Includes HST, cash only.
Registered Race the Ridge riders only.
Most sizes available.
Events:
Road Race – Saturday, April 28 – Thorn Hill Elementary School* – 8:00 am first start
Time Trial – Saturday, April 28 – Golden Ears Provincial Park* – 4:00 pm first start
Criterium – Sunday, April 29 – Maple Ridge Town Core* – 10:00 am first start
*All event courses and times are yet to be finalized
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 “Race the Ridge” or group #2573.
Ramada Inn
19267 Lougheed Highway
Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5, Canada
604-460-9857
Thorn Hill Road Race – Saturday, April 28
8:00 am – Cat 3 Men – 7 laps
8:05 am – Cat 4 Men – 5 laps
10:00 am – U17 – 1 lap
10:30 am – Cat 1/2 Men – 10 laps
10:35 am – Cat 1/2/3 Women – 7 laps
10:40 am – Cat 3/4 Women – 4 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 |
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Golden Ears Time Trial – Saturday, April 28
4:00 pm – Youth depart *Youth will do a shortened out and back of ~10km
4:15 pm – All Categories depart: TT only, Novice, Cat 3/4 Women, Cat 3/4 Men, Cat 1/2 Women, Cat 1/2 Men
- Sign-on opens at 3:00 pm.
- 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 Friday, April 27.
- 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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| Course map | Parking and Registration | Directions |
click on maps for details
Town Core Criterium – Sunday, April 29
10:00 am – Novice and U17 – 20 minutes
10:30 am – Cat 3/4 women – 25 minutes +3 laps
11:05 am – Cat 4 Men – 25 minutes +3 laps
11:40 am – Cat 3 Men – 40 minutes +3 laps
12:30 pm – Kids Race
1:00 pm – Cat 1/2/3 Women – 45 +3 laps
2:00 pm – Pro, Cat 1/2 Men – 55 minutes +3 laps
- Sign-on opens at 9:00 am.
- The Crit course is closed to traffic. Watch for pedestrians.
Time Bonuses:
| Stage | Primes |
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| 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:
