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Registration is now open on Active.com for the 2009 Tri-Cyclists Criterium at the Orange County Speedway August 16, 2009.

The day before, there will be another speedway-based race — a makeup race for the Ace Speedway race series in Altamahaw, NC.

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We hope to see you as a racer and/or spectator at both August NC criterium events.

The TriCyclists are proud to announce the 2009 TriCyclists Criterium:

August 16, 2009
Held Under USA Cycling Permit (Permit Pending)
Rain Date: August 30

Participants must wear a securely fastened ANSI, Snell, CPSC or other approved helmet at all times while riding a bicycle at the event.
No sleeveless jerseys. Jerseys must cover upper arm and shoulders.

Sponsored By TriCyclists BRC
Event Location: Orange County Speedway, Rougemont, NC
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Category Start Time Distance Prizes/Places Payout Entry Fee
Jrs 10-12/13-14 8:00AM 20 min 3 places/age group medals $10
Jrs. 15-16/17-18 8:35AM 25 min 3 places/age group medals $10
Masters 45/55+ 9:15AM 35 min 4 places/age group $150/$150 $25
Women 4 10:05AM 25 min 3 places medals $20
Cat 5/Citizens 10:45AM 30 min 3 places medals $20
Cat 3 11:30AM 45 min 5 places $225 $20
Kids 12:30PM 15 min   ribbons $0
Masters 35+ 1:00PM 45 min 5 places $200 $25
Women 1,2,3 2:00PM 40 min 5 places $200 $25
Pro 1,2 2:55PM 60 min 7 places $400 $25
Cat 4 4:10PM 35 min 5 places $175 $25

Registration: Registration is limited to 75 riders for Pro/1/2 race. All other races will be limited to 50 riders. Pre-registration is open on active.com and is recommended.

Early registration will close on August 14, 2009 at midnight. All riders categories 1-4 must have and present a valid USA Cycling License. All other participants (Cat 5 men, Cat 4 women and citizens) must purchase a $10.00 one day license. All riders must complete and sign the USA Cycling release form.

Additional races are $15.00.

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iron-gate-winery-ttCome join the Tri-Cyclists for the second annual time trial 10.5 mile course at Iron Gate Winery in Mebane, NC.

Saturday, April 11, 2009
Start Time: 1:00pm


Registration at Active.com is now closed but you can register before noon on the day of the race at the Winery.

See schedule at: View Schedule (PDF)

USA Cycling Categories
Men 1,2,3 – $150 / 3 Places
Men 4 – 2 Places & Merch / 2 Places
Men 5 – Merchandise / 3 Places

Women 1, 2,3 – $100 / 3 Places
Women 4 – Merchandise / 3 Places

Citizens Age Group Categories
1) 19 & Under
2) 20-29
3) 30-39
4) 40-49
5) 50-59
6) Masters 60+

View Flyer (PDF)

View course map

On July 11, 2009, TLC will host its 4th annual bike tour, Ride for the Land. The tour will bring attention to TLC’s Chatham County farmland and forestland, and raise awareness of our efforts to preserve this critical piece of our natural heritage.

Ride for the Land 2009 features 30-mile, 45-mile and 60-mile routes through the beautiful rolling countryside of Chatham County, passing the farm and forest lands that TLC is working to conserve.

Visit their site for more information.