Redline Cup of Cyclocross -  Series Final
Round 3 - Napa Valley
Napa Valley College - Napa, Ca.
USA Cyclocross National Calendar Event
World's Team Qualifier - UCI 1.3

Sunday, December 8, 2002


Online registration is closed. You can register on site at the race.

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News Flashes
Clif Bar announces co-sponsorship of Women's Elite race with $500 cash bonus. Also elite race primes!  Prizes for Women's podium now match that of Elite Men.
Race Preview on AdventureSportsRadio - click here for rebroadcast - interviews with Dave Carr (Redline Cup race promoter) and Tom Simpson (promoter of Coyote Point)
Series Standings posted - click here
Rider Callups - rules announced - see  Rider Info
Race Durations modified for W and Jr races per UCI rules.
Course Map posted including parking, pit and expo locations - campus map and aerial view
UCI Licenses purchased at the event are good through the end of 2003 - see Rider Info

Highlights
Set in the magnificent Napa Valley, the Redline Cup at Napa Valley College features a fast course over a variety of surfaces.  Coming the week before the USA Cyclocross national championships at nearby Domaine Chandon, this final round of the Redline Cup is sure to see strong competition from across the country.

$4600 Prize Purse - Vendor Expo -  Kids Race - Hot Showers!!

Series Title Sponsor: Redline Bicycles - www.redlinebicycles.com

Series Sponsored By:   REDLINE * MICHELIN * ALEX RIMS * CRANK BROS. * KOOLSTOP * THOMSON * POTENZA * RUDY PROJECT * VERGE * VELONEWS * HONEY STINGER * MINOURA

Napa Round Co-Sponsors:  Clif Bar -  Sheila Moon Designs - Steelman Cycles - Sally Spicer - Sycip Cycles - Voler Team Apparel - Ritchey Designs - Campion Wines - Kelly Maher Consulting - Showers Pass Clothing - Inglis Cycles & RetroTec - Time Sport USA - CamelBak - Velo Bella - Cuvaison Chardonnay
See all our sponsors in the Expo Area!

Race presented by Napa Valley Velo

Click for further info:
Rider info (reg and licenses, course info),
Local info (directions, host hotel and other lodging, restaurants)

Events
Categories                  Start   Duration  Places  Prizes  Pre-reg
C Men & Non-Elite Women    9:00 am   35 min.    5+5    $250     $20
B Men                     10:00 am   45 min.     5     $400     $25
Junior Men 17-18‡         11:00 am   40 min.     10    $350     $10
Redline Kids Race         11:45 am   1 lap       5              Free
Master Men 35+            12:00 pm   45 min.     5     $400     $25
Elite Women                1:00 pm   40 min.     15    $1300    $30
Elite Men* and U23*‡       2:30 pm   60 min.     25    $1900    $30
* - Requires international license.  No one-day licenses (see Rider Info)
All others require USCF or NORBA domestic license.  One-days available.
‡ - Junior and U23 Men: Age determined by 2003 racing age (see Rider Info)

Prizes
$4600 Total Prize Purse, including:
$2500 cash purse for Elite/U23 men, Elite Women and Juniors, courtesy of Redline Bicycles.
$500 cash bonus to Elite Women podium courtesy of Clif Bar (matching funds makes top 3 places equal to Men's podium).
Leader's Jersey and/or Series Trophy awarded to the Redline Cup series champions in all categories (details and point standings here).

Prize breakdown:Men - $1800 Cash + $100 Merchandise (cash schedule here)
Women - $1200 Cash + $100 Merchandise. (cash schedule here)
Juniors receive $350 Cash. (cash schedule here)
"Clif Shot Holeshot" cash primes to first lap leader in elite M and W ($150 each), courtesy of Clif Bar.
Merchandise to other categories.
Merch. prizes include choice bike schwag and premium wine (except Juniors, sorry kids)

Perks
Napa Valley College features ample parking - no permit required on Sundays.
Hot showers and restrooms are available onsite.  Food concession may be available.
Vendor Expo area near Start/Finish - contact Sheila Moon for details
A pit will be provided per UCI regulations.  No neutral support planned.
Minoura sponsored warm-up tent with wind trainers - first come first served.
Space available on campus for sheltered warm-up areas (on your wind trainer).
Various freebies from event sponsors.
Check out nearby races on Saturday Dec. 7:  Coyote Point CX, San Mateo;  Sacramento CX, Folsom

Spectator Notes
Dogs must be on leash.
No college parking permits needed on Sunday.
No beer or other alcoholic beverages.
Bring a cowbell.
Bring your kids for the free Kids Race.

Directions
Venue: Napa Valley College, Napa CA.
For directions see area map or as follows:
Take I-80 to Vallejo; exit Hwy 37 West; turn right on Hwy. 29 North. Take the "Dowtown Napa/Lake Beryessa" exit and continue north. Left turn on Streblow Drive to the College and parking.
Online Driving Directions - use this link.

Information
Rider info (reg and licenses, course info),
Local info (directions, lodging, restaurants)
Race promoter: Dave Carr, davidlcarr@aol.com, tel. 707-287-3747
Registration questions: Larry Floyd, lfloyd@sonic.net
Sponsorship and Vendor Expo: Sheila Moon, sheilamoon@earthlink.net
Sponsoring club: Napa Valley Velo
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Rider Info

Is this complicated or what? Welcome to the world of UCI racing. Read these notes in detail or suffer the consequences!

Online registration is closed. You can register on site at the race.

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News Flashes & Updates
Rider Callups - click here for info
RL Cup Series Standings posted - click here
Course Maps posted including parking, pit and expo locations - campus map and aerial view
UCI Licenses purchased at the event are good through the end of 2003 -- see License Notes.

Course Notes
The Redline Cup course will offer a mix of surfaces and transitions; approximately 30% gravel/hardpack, 20% turf, 30% pavement, 20% soft dirt.  At least one natural runup.  Venue is mostly flat with some elevation changes.
Course Maps - campus map and aerial view
Rain is likely in December.  Soil tends to be heavy clay.  If dry, fast tires will be handy.
One pit will be provided with two entrances, per UCI rules.  No neutral support planned.
Minoura sponsored warmup tent with trainers provided - first come first served.  Campus also has various sheltered overhangs.
Course setup is late Saturday -- no pre-rides allowed.
Course subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Pro team parking - TBA.  Set up tents in expo area only.  No tents on playing fields please.
Hot showers and restrooms available onsite.

Racing Rules
Elite/U23 Men, Elite Women, and Juniors will be run under UCI rules.  Riders are responsible for knowing all UCI rules, including:
- CX bikes only (700c tires, 35c max width, drop bars)
- Lapped riders may be pulled. Riders lapped on the final lap may be assigned a finish ranking at referees' discretion.
- Bike and wheel exchanges in pit only
- International licenses required for Elite/U23 Men only (see notes below)

Callups for starting grid will be based on UCI international standings (Elite men only), followed by national calendar points standings (men, women and Juniors), then Redline Cup standings, until first two rows of grid are complete (total 16 riders).  Precise call-up order to be determined by chief ref.
Callups depth chart is here.

All other cats are run under USCF cyclocross rules.
- MTBs are OK but forward-facing bar ends must be removed or turned backwards.
- Top 10 riders in Redline Series points will be called up for the start grid, at chief ref discretion.

All riders must wear a helmet whenever on the bike.

Registration
Pre-reg (online and paper) are both closed.  Register on site on race day (add $5 late fee to pre-reg fees listed on front page).
All riders must show license (as noted in rules below) and sign USAC release form at race site.
If you are buying a license onsite make sure to bring ID (passport or birth certificate).

Field Limit 100 riders in all groups.
Online pre-reg is closed. (was at Active.com, open through Weds. December 4)
Paper mail pre-reg is closed. (Must be postmarked by Weds. Nov 27.)
No discounts or refunds.

License and Category Notes - Read Carefully!
UCI Licenses:
UCI licenses (USAC International License) are required at this event for Elite/U23 Men only.  All others need USAC domestic license (NORBA or USCF).
No one-day UCI licenses are available, but you may purchase an annual license on-site, subject to approval of chief referee.
Licenses purchased at the event are good through the end of 2003 per chief ref Jim Crompton, so buy now.
Note! A passport or birth certificate is required (per USAC rules) to apply for a international license.
Save time--Print and fill out your application form (available here) before coming.
Foreign athletes note - international licenses issued by other countries are valid at this event -- no new license required.
CX Nats Riders note - The same license requirements (International for Elite Men and U23, Domestic for Women & Junior) will be in effect at CX Nationals the next week. (updated 11/21)

Elite and U23 Men:
For elite and U23 men, USAC International License is required (or, for foreign nationals, an international license from another country).
U23 riders are age 19-22 based on your Dec. 31, 2003 racing age (not current 2002 age) per UCI rules.
The Elite/U23 race is a USAC national ranking event, awarding points to the top 5 places according to USAC worlds team selection rules.
Elite/U23 race is a combined event. Rider placings will not be separated; points and prizes awarded by finish order regardless of category, per USAC policy.  U23 riders will be indicated in results for reference.
Cash prize schedule is according to UCI 1.3 requirements. Prize schedule details are here.
No one-day licenses available for Elite/U23 Men.
On-site purchase of annual licenses may be available subject to approval of chief referee -- see above

Elite Women:
USAC domestic license is required (NORBA or USCF, app here). One-day licenses are available at the event for $5.00.
The Elite Women race is a USAC national ranking event, awarding points to the top 5 places according to USAC worlds team selection rules.
Cash prize schedule details are here.

Juniors:
USAC domestic license is required (NORBA or USCF, app here). One-day licenses are available at the event for $5.00.
Junior Men are age 17-18 based on your Dec. 31, 2003 racing age (not current 2002 age) per UCI rules.
Cash prize schedule is according to UCI 1.3 requirements. Prize schedule details are here.
The Junior race is a USAC national ranking event, awarding points to the top 5 places according to USAC worlds team selection rules.

All other categories:
All other categories (Masters, B, C, Non-Elite Women) require a USAC domestic license (NORBA or USCF, app here).
One-day licenses are available at the event for $5.00, or annual licenses (good through 2003) for $45.
Allow extra time for race-day license purchases.
Non-elite categories are self selected; no minimum category requirement.

License Requirements Summary
Category      License          2003 Age  One-Day? CRC Points?
Elite Men     USAC Int'l         Any       No        Yes*
U23 Men       USAC Int'l        19-22      No        Yes*
Elite Women   USCF/NORBA Dom.    Any       Yes       Yes
Junior Men    USCF/NORBA Dom.   17-18      Yes       Yes
B, C          USCF/NORBA Dom.    Any       Yes       No
Master Men    USCF/NORBA Dom.  35+('02)    Yes       No
* - Elite/U23 finishers combined for points, not picked separately (per USAC policy)

Local Info


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Arriving in Napa
Airports: San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK) or Sacramento (SMF) are all about 1.5 hr from Napa.  See area map.
Allow one hour extra (2 to 2.5 hr total) for traffic returning to SFO or OAK on Sunday night.
Evans Airport Shuttle (707.255.1559) offers scheduled service between Napa and SFO and OAK.

Driving directions: See area map or for detailed directions use this link.  Take I-80 to Vallejo; exit Hwy 37 West; turn right on Hwy. 29 North. Take the "Downtown Napa/Lake Beryessa" exit and continue north. Left turn on Streblow Drive to the College and parking.

Host Hotel
NOTE! ROOMS MUST BE RESERVED BY MONDAY NOV. 25 to get this rate.
Best Western Inn at the Vines
500m from the course! (see map)
100 Soscol Avenue, Napa CA  94559.
Tel 707.257.1930    Fax 707.255.0709
http://www.innatthevines.com

Room rate for Saturday, December 7th 2002 - $88.00 + tax (includes hot breakfast)
Room rate for Sunday, December 8th 2002 - $84.00 + tax (if you need a little holiday!)

NOTE! ROOMS MUST BE RESERVED WITH A CREDIT CARD BY MON., NOVEMBER 25 AT 4:00 P.M to get this rate.
These are all non-smoking rooms with two beds in each.

For other lodging options check Yahoo! Yellow Pages or use booking services like Expedia or Travelocity (choose "search near location" and use "2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy, Napa CA"). Hotels in the Napa Valley are generally not cheap, but there are many to choose from within riding distance of the event.  For cheaper alternatives check Fairfield, CA or Vallejo, CA (both approx. 20 minutes by car).

Local Race Info
Nearby events on Saturday Dec. 7:  Coyote Point CX, San Mateo;  Sacramento CX, Folsom
Local race calendar and info:  NCNCA, www.ncnca.org/cyclocross/
USCF National Championships (Yountville, Dec 14-15): Galeforce Sports, www.galeforce.org

Getting Around
To get around town by bike refer to the City of Napa Bike Routes Map

Visitor Guides
NapaValley.com, Napa Chamber of Commerce

Weather
Check these links for Napa almanac and local forecast.

Bike Shops
Bicycle Works, 3335 Solano Ave., Napa.  707.253.7000 (map) Closed Sunday.
Bicycle Trax, 796 Soscol Ave., Napa. 707.258.8729 (map) 2 mi north from race.

Restaurants
Favorite spots for good, inexpensive food are listed below. For those in a hurry there is a strip-mall just north of the race venue with a Raley's supermarket and various fast-food and family-style restaurants.  Downtown Napa is approx. 2 miles north of the race (see area map or city bike routes.)
Coffee: ABC Bakery & Cafe 1517 3rd St., Napa. 707.258.1827 (map, review) 
Napa Valley Roasting Co. 948 Main St. Napa. 707.224.2233 (map)
Starbucks 247 Soscol Ave, Napa. 707.226.5251 (map)
Breakfast 
& Lunch:		 ABC Bakery & Cafe 1517 3rd St., Napa. 707.258.1827 (map, review)
First Squeeze  1126 1st St, Napa. 707.224.6762 (map)
Lunch &
Dinner:		 Rio Poco (Tex-Mex) 807 Main St., Napa. 707.253.8203 (map) closed Sunday
Taqueria Rosita 1214 Main St Napa, CA 94559 707.253.9208 (map) closed Sunday
Villa Corona (Taqueria) 3614 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa.  707.257.8685 (map)
High-Tech Burrito 641 Trancas St., Napa. 707.224.8882 
Siam (Thai)  1139 Lincoln Ave, Napa. 707.226.7749 (map)
Fazzerati's (Pizza) 1517 W Imola Ave, Napa. 707.255.1188 (map)
Small World (Middle Eastern) 932 Coombs St, Napa. 707.224.7743 (map) closed Sunday
If you're willing, you can spend a pile of money for really great food at dozens of Napa Valley restaurants -- check this guide. 
Some local favorites are listed below.  Reservations recommended.
Fancy 
Schmancy:		 Celadon (Italian) 500 Main St, Napa. 707.254.9690 (map, review)
Bistro Don Giovanni (Italian) 4110 Hwy. 29, north of Napa. 707.224.3300 (map, review)
ZuZu (Tapas) 829 Main Street, Napa. 707.224.8555 (map, review)
Brix (California) 7377 Hwy. 29, north of Yountville. 707.944.2749 (map, review)
Mustard's (California) 7399 Hwy. 29, north of Yountville. 707.944.2424  (map, review)
For driving directions from race course, use "2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy, Napa CA"