Windham World Cup Citizen Races

CITIZENS’
RACE THE WORLD EVENTS

AT
windhamworldcupMOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL

$6,000
purse to be awarded

Windham, N.Y. –
Citizen bicyclists are invited to be a part of cycling history and race with the
best athletes from all over the world during the Race the World events taking
place at the Windham 2010 Mountain Bike World Cup Festival in late August in
Windham, N.Y. 

On
Saturday, Aug. 28, the Race the World citizens’ downhill event sponsored by
Kenda Tires will take place on a uniquely designed course.  Professional and
Category 1 – 3*
cyclists are welcome to participate in the downhill event, which has a 3:15 p.m.
start time.  Entry fees range from $55 to $70.

On
Sunday, Aug. 29, participants in Race the World citizens’ cross country races
sponsored by Stan’s No Tube will compete on the same course as World Cup
athletes.  Professionals, Category 1-3*
cyclists and first timers are welcome to participate in the cross country
events.  Races start at 8 a.m. for Cat. 1 riders, continue with a 10:15 a.m.
start for Cat. 2 and Cat. 3 riders, and conclude with a 4:15 p.m. start for Men
and Women Pro riders.  Entry fees range from $25 to
$60.

Kids
will also have a chance to Race the World on a 1/8 to 1/4 mile loop at the
WindhamMountain base, near the
lodge.  The Kids’ Fun Race is appropriate for children up to age 10.
Participants are asked to bring their own bikes.  Heats will be broken down by
age.  There is no entry fee.

Cash and
prizes will be awarded for the Race the World events. The $6,000 purse will be
split between the Cat. 1 and Pro fields in both the cross country and downhill
races and will be determined by the number of actual paid riders in each
category and age group.

Riders
are encouraged to register for the cross country, downhill and Kids’ Fun Race by
visiting www.racewindham.com (click on non-UCI,
and follow instructions at www.bikereg.com). Online registration closes
Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m. 

On site registration and packet
pick up will be available as follows:

Thursday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to
12 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 27, from 7:30 to 9
a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to
5:30 pm (downhill registration ends at 2 p.m.)

Sunday, Aug. 29 from 7 to 9:45
a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m.

On site registration for the Kids’
Fun Race will be on Sunday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 

Practice
times have been clearly outlined and will be strictly followed in accordance
with UCI requirements.  (Cross country: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. and
downhill: Friday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.) Visit  www.racewindham.com for more information,
to view course maps and to review the schedule of events.

Race the
World riders are encouraged to participate in all World Cup festivities from
Aug. 26 to 29 at Windham Mountain including a Big Wheel race (bring your own Big
Wheel) on Thursday, a Friday night block party, and an outdoor concert by Chris
Barron and The Time Bandits on Saturday night.

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*The Race
the World event is part of the New York State MTB series.  Categories and points
will be based on the New
YorkState
series format (check out www.NYSMTBseries.com for details.)