Lucarelli & Castaldi Gran Prix p/b Verge

This race is NOT part of the Lucarelli and Castaldi Series. This race is just an end of the summer, celebrate the season bike race. 

Race Numbers

If you have raced any of the Cat 1-2-3, Cat 2-3, Cat 3-4 or Masters races this year in Prospect Park, PLEASE use your existing bib for this race. 

Timing Chips

If you have a timing chip, please use use it if you are racing the Cat 1/2/3 or the Cat 3-4. If you don't have a chip you will still be scored but it will likely cause a delay in getting results out. 

If you choose to purchase a chip, the chip cost is $75 and you will own and be responsible for your chip. If you decide at any time that you do not want to participate in either of the Prospect series you can return the chip for a pro-rated refund. You will receive a refund equal to your original purchase price minus a rental fee of $5 per race you have entered. For example, if you have entered 4 races you would receive a $55 refund($75-$20). Only riders who purchased a chip for the FBF or PP series are eligible for this refund program.

If you are visiting from out of town and plan on racing at a park event, please contact me and we can arrange a one time chip rental or make other accommodations for your results. You do not need to purchase a chip if you are only racing once. 

Registration 

PLEASE register online. We will have limited day of registration available. Please register online to speed the day up. Register early! The field limits are strictly enforced and most fields have filled up in the past. Masters and Juniors race with their category.  Junior entry fee is $10. Juniors: please register online and use coupon code PPJunior to receive the entry fee discount.  If you are not a junior and try to take advantage of this code you will be suspended from park racing. Women can use coupon code PPWomen for a 50% discount on entry fee to race in their respective category. If you are not a woman, please do not try and take advantage of this. 

Bib Numbers

New for 2024: Everyone(except Cat 5/Novice) will receive a set of numbers that will be used at ALL Prospect Park and FBF races. PLEASE don't forget them. It's the same number all year, all races. Just bring them. There will be a $15 replacement fee, NO exceptions. 

Start/Finish Location

The Start/Finish and registration area is located at the 3rd Street entrance at Prospect Park West.  This is the same location we use every year, about a 1/4 mile past the main hill and Grand Army Plaza. There is NO parking inside the park. Please use street parking or check the Park office lot at 95 Prospect Park West. 

Prizes

Cat 1-2-3 = $400 all cash prize list. 10 places.Cat 3-4 = Top 5 will receive beer and fresh roasted coffee. Masters 45+= Top 5 masters in the 1-2-3 and 3-4 will receive beer and fresh roasted coffeeCat 5/Novice = Medals. 5 places.

Disclaimer

Promoter reserves the right to shorten race distances due to weather conditions and/or time constraints.Promoter reserves the right to cancel, combine fields and/or reduce prize money if minimum fields are not met.

Course Description

3.4 mile loop along the park roadway in Prospect Park. The course features one moderate (big ring) hill and sweeping turns. Although the course is closed to traffic, you will frequently encounter other park users (pedestrians, cyclist etc.), on the park roadway. For this reason all competitors are advised to stay alert and be polite to other park users. 

VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!

Riders must not enter the "recreation" lane (aka jogger's lane) on the left side of the roadway on the west side for any reason.  Riders must not enter EITHER recreation lane(aka jogger's lane) on the east side of the park. Any rider entering this lane, even momentarily, will be disqualified and will not be permitted to race in NY Parks for three months and will not be permitted to race in any Kissena Cycling Club event in Prospect Park for one year.