Lake Bluff Twilight Criterium
Presented by
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Rider Guide
Race Schedule – June 1, 2012
Event
Start
Time/
Distance
Purse
Places
Field
Limit
Fee
Men Cat 2/3
2:30 PM
60 min
$1,000
15
90
$30 (Pre) $35 (Day of)
Masters Men 35+ Cat
1/2/3
Women Pro/1/2
3:40 PM
50 min
$750
15
90
$30 (Pre) $35 (Day of)
4:40 PM
60 min
$7,500
20
100
$40 (Pre) $45 (Day of)
Kids Fun Races
5:45 PM
100m to 1
lap
90 min
Medals
Men Pro/1 Invitational 2 6:15 PM
$10,000
Free
20
100
$60 (Pre) $65 (Day of)
USA Crits Championship Series
The pro women’s race and the pro men’s race are part of the USA Crits Championship
Series. http://usacrits.com/site/
Registration Information
All racers must have a valid 2012 USAC or UCI license that must be presented at
registration. USAC annual licenses may be purchased at registration for $60.
Racers must compete within their USAC designated category.
The event will be held rain or shine. No refunds.
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On-site registration is located at the Lake Bluff Fire Station, 45 E. Center St., Lake Bluff,
IL 60044. No bicycles in the Fire Station, please.
On-site registration opens at 1:00 pm and closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start
time. Racers who register on race day are subject to a $5 late fee. Racers registering
for multiple events receive a $10 discount on the second event.
Parking
Parking will be tight – especially later in the afternoon as people arrive for the bike race
and the block party. Please park only in “legal” spots. Here are some suggestions:
o The Metra lot across from the Village Green by Sheridan Rd. and
Scranton Ave.
o The Lake Bluff Middle School parking lot (after 12:30 pm) located at
Sheridan Rd. and Sheridan Place (just south of the baseball fields)
o The parking lot next to the tennis courts in Artesian Park
o Along North Avenue (which is one block north of the racecourse)
Driving Directions to Race
See race flyer. However, please be aware of construction on Rte. 176 that may cause
delays if you use that road. (Here are alternate directions to bypass the roadwork on
Rte. 176: From the north take Rte. 137/Buckley Rd. east to Green Bay Rd., then south
on Green Bay Rd. to Rte. 176, then east on Rte. 176 into Lake Bluff. From the south
take Rte. 60 east to Waukegan Rd., then north on Waukegan Rd. to Deerpath, then east
on Deerpath to Green Bay Road, then north on Green Bay Rd. to Rte. 176, then east on
Rte. 176 into Lake Bluff.)
The Racecourse
The racecourse is technical with 6 corners and a long, slightly uphill finishing stretch.
The racecourse is approximately 0.75 miles (1.2 Km) in length.
First Aid
The first aid station is located in the Fire Station next to rider registration.
Neutral Support
SRAM will provide full race support, which will be available just west of the start/finish
line.
Race Numbers
o
o
Dual Numbers – the pro women’s race and the pro men’s race use two body
numbers. Race numbers are to be pinned over the pockets on each side of the
jersey; the number should be visible from the back and either side with the rider
in riding position.
Single Numbers – all other races use a single number. Race numbers are to be
pinned on the right side of the jersey, visible from the race stage where the finish
line camera will be located.
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All racers will be issued separate numbers for each race in which they compete. Please
make sure to change your race number if participating in more than one race.
Rules
Race rules are per USA Cycling and the Chief Referee’s decisions are final.
Anti-Doping
All races are conducted under USADA anti-doping regulations.
Podium Presentations/Jerseys
A podium presentation for the top three finishers in each race will be held immediately
after each race. If you place in the top 3 in your race, please report to the podium
immediately following your race for awards presentations.
USA Crits jersey presentations: USA Crits will also present jerseys during the podium
presentations for the pro women and pro men’s events.
Prize Money
Place Pro Men Crit
Purse $ 10,000.00
1 $ 2,700.00
2 $ 1,365.00
3$
915.00
4$
690.00
5$
555.00
6$
465.00
7$
401.00
8$
353.00
9$
315.00
10 $
285.00
11 $
261.00
12 $
240.00
13 $
223.00
14 $
208.00
15 $
195.00
16 $
184.00
17 $
174.00
18 $
165.00
19 $
158.00
20 $
148.00
Women Pro
$ 7,500.00
$ 2,025.00
$ 1,024.00
$
686.00
$
518.00
$
416.00
$
349.00
$
301.00
$
265.00
$
236.00
$
214.00
$
196.00
$
180.00
$
167.00
$
156.00
$
146.00
$
138.00
$
131.00
$
124.00
$
118.00
$
110.00
Cat 2/3 Master 35+
$ 1,000.00 $ 750.00
$ 270.00 $ 207.00
$ 142.00 $ 107.00
$
97.00 $
73.00
$
75.00 $
56.00
$
61.00 $
46.00
$
52.00 $
39.00
$
46.00 $
34.00
$
41.00 $
31.00
$
37.00 $
28.00
$
34.00 $
26.00
$
32.00 $
24.00
$
30.00 $
23.00
$
29.00 $
21.00
$
28.00 $
20.00
$
26.00 $
15.00
Total: $ 10,000.00
$ 7,500.00
$ 1,000.00
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$
750.00
Awards Payout
The Lake Bluff Twilight Criterium will make prize money checks available upon the
posting of final results. Payouts will be made in the rider registration area. Be prepared
to present a photo ID, and winners of prizes $600 or more will be required to submit a
W-9 Form (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number).
Event Staff and Officials
Promoter: Colmar Productions LLC
Race Director – Marco Colbert – 847.644.0277 marchcolbert@gmail.com
USA Crits – Ashley Traviseo
Announcers: Chad Andrews and Kenny Labbe
Block Party Chair – Deb Dintruff
Volunteer Coordinator – Tami Zylka
Host Housing Coordinator – Liz Duffy
Social Media Interns and Stage Managers – Axie Navas and Scott Rosenfield
Racer Registration – Marc Sloan and Chris Mailing
Neutral Support – SRAM – Jose Alcala
Race Stage – TenSpeed Productions – J Baumeister
Race Officials
Chief Referee: Loch Miwa
Chief Judge: Stephen Feehery
Assistant: Marek Jasinski
Assistant: Brenda Feehery
Moto Referee #1: David Papadopoulos
Moto Referee #2: TBD
Assistant (pace car): TBD
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Other Information
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital (660 N. Westmoreland Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045):
847.234.5600
Lake Bluff Police Dept: 911 or 847.234.2153
Photography
This is formal notice that any and all images of racers in the event or on-site at the race
venue may be used by the promoter and its agents for advertising, trade and any other
lawful purpose. Racers not wanting to allow the use of their image can do so by not
entering the race. In consideration for entry in the race, each entrant gives permission
for use of his/her name and photographic image to the promoter and its agents.
Block Party after the race
We are holding the annual Lake Bluff Block Party after the race, with 3 live bands and
plenty of good food and libations. We hope the racers will enjoy the block party and
meet some local residents.
Web and Facebook
Follow the Lake Bluff Twilight Criterium on the following:
Website: www.lakeblufftwilightcriterium.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/LakeBluffTwilightCriterium
Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers
Our thanks and gratitude to the title sponsor – the Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital –
as well as to our other sponsors and volunteers, and to the Village of Lake Bluff. Please
take a moment to say thanks to the volunteers and Village officials who you may
encounter.
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