NEW START AND PARKING LOCATION: Green River lower parking lot, just east of Green River Taproom, 4513 Putah Creek Rd, South of the bridge outside of Winters. Google maps shows this as the location of “Haunted Forest”. Narrow driveway down into large dirt lot; both flush toilets and portables; space is at a premium, so park tight.

You can take the Putah Creek Road exit from Hwy 505, and avoid any traffic/signals/stop signs in Winters.

The actual start line will be directly in front of the Green River entrance on Putah Creek, a flat small paved lot within sight of the first corner of the loop.

Velo Promo Dolce Vita Cycling and Golden Chain Cyclists present the 21st

WINTERS ROAD RACE August 25,2024

An Event of the 2024 California Cup

Volunteers are needed!! Email or call us, please

(see below).

Held under USAC Rules and Permit 2024-9704

Date: Sunday August 25, 2024

Start/Reg Location: Downtown Winters, CA.

Directions: From Hwy 505 between Vacaville and Dunnigan, NEW SITE tba

Registration: Opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 7:45 a.m. for all categories.NEW START AND PARKING LOCATION: Green River lower parking lot, just east of Green River Taproom, 4513 Putah Creek Rd, South of the bridge outside of Winters. Google maps shows this as the location of “Haunted Forest”. Narrow driveway down into large dirt lot; both flush toilets and portables; space is at a premium, so park tight.

Course: A 24 mile loop open road race course, the same as since 2009-2019). Start is a promenade out of Winters ½ mile onto the loop. Loop: South on Winters Road, west on Allendale, south on Timm, west on Cantelow, north on Pleasants Valley, east on Putah Creek Road, and then south again on Winters Road.. There is a 1000’ gravel stretch after the old Feed Zone uphill on Cantelow. new feed zone will be announced soon. The last ½ mile of Cantelow is a steep twisty decent; use lots of caution!! . All of the roads are narrow; if you can’t stay to the right of the centerline, stay home. The finish line is the same as 2014-2019, on Putah Creek just past the canal, west of the old (2013 and prior) finish.

Events: miles laps places value fee start limit

Category 1/2/Pro   96            4              10            $200        $50          8:00         80
Category 3              72            3              6              $100        $50          8:05         65
Category 4              72            3              6              $100        $50          8:10         50
Mstr 35+ 1/2/3         72            3              6              $100        $50          8:15         50
Mstr 50+ 1/2/3         72            3              6              $100        $50          8:20         50

Women 1/2/3/4/Pro 72 3 6 $200 $50 8:25 50
Mstr 60+ 1/2/3/4 72 3 6 $100 $50 8:30 50

Mstr 35+ Cat 3/4     48            2              6              $100        $50          8:35         50
Jr 17-18                   48            2              6              $50          $35          8:40         50
Category 5(Novice) 48            2              6              tees         $50          8:45         50
Mstr 50+ 4/5            48            2              6              $50          $50          8:50         50
Jr 15-16                   48            2              6              $50          $35          8:55         50
Mstr 65+                  48            2              3              $50          $50          9:00         50

Jr 13-14 24 1 3 tees $35 9:05 50

Women 35+/45/55 48 2 6 $50 $50 9:10 50
Women3/4/5 48 2 6 $50 $50 9:15 50

In an effort to make a safer race, smaller fields and fewer fields are being run this year. Do not expect extra groups of any category.

Prizes: Merchandise, tee shirts, and/or cash (minimum 25% cash overall)

How to Enter:

---Enter On-lineat www.BikeReg.com from now to August 18 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From August 19-21 the fee on-line is $12 additional. No on-line entry after August 21 12 midnight PST, But you can enter race day (See below) You’ll need to sign and date your entry form/release at race registration desk.

---By Mail: You may still enter by mail, but if a group is filling, go on-line. By mail, send standard USAC entry form/release along with fee above (if Postmarked by Friday August 16 to: Velo Promo/Winters, 19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372. For those postmarked after, add $12. Note: indicate what category you are entering on check or form. Entries for several races in one envelope ok, but be sure to list race names on the outside. Envelopes without names of races on the outside may go to the wrong race.

---At Race: You may enter at the race, provided your event is not filled, for the above listed fee plus $12.

2024 USAC license required (available at race). One day licenses are available only for Cat 5 or Women 5 . Entry fees include $3 NCNCA and $5:99 USAC insurance surcharges. Numbers will be provided.

Withdrawing from the race:

Credit for another VP race will be given if you follow the below procedure by 5 pm Wednesday 8/21 letting us know that you can't compete. No credit issued if you plan to enter another race instead; no cash refunds. No substitutions (transferring to another rider) for cancellations. Procedure: Go to "Edit My Entry" link on the BikeReg.com registration page, in your confirmation email, or in your BikeReg account to access this credit system

Champion Discounts: Champions pay normal fees up front; Current NorCal/Nevada District Road Champions and National Road Champions will get a refund at the reg desk of all but $9 per day if 1) their entry is received by the deadline above (otherwise they pay full fee, including late fee) and 2) they ride in the category they won the championship in (Master Champions may ride down in age, and ride for $9, and Juniors may ride up. District jersey is not required.

Volunteers Needed If you’d like to help out as a marshal or feeder or registrar, Visit this link: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/WhctKLbFWznTGPBnhKRRsNCxCFcZpQrqpcgqHZrNvXHXmHWTgmkJWfXTDQvzzbWWbWNQDCv

Rules: Official follow vehicles only (volunteer today!!). Feed zone has neutral water and feeders. No vehicles allowed on Cantelowe west of Feed Zone. That means feed vehicles have to backtrack when done to Hwy 505. A one lane stretch of Cantelowe above the feed zone may be traffic controlled (Listen to announcement at start). Centerline rule enforced. Bring a pump and a spare, there may be no follow vehicles. Neutral Support Vehicles Needed: Bring along someone to do it, and receive a free entry and gas; you must submit an MVR with USA Cycling at least a week ahead, so that the race can insure your vehicle during the event.. There is other traffic on the roadway; always be aware of it and be prepared to slow and/or maneuver; and warn riders behind you of hazards. Please read the NCNCA rules poster at registration.

Further Info: Velo Promo, (209) 604-1354. E-mail: [email protected] www.velopromo.com

Our Thanks to Dolce Vita Cycling for help in sponsoring this event!

Map of the Course: Note: This course map does not show the new start and parking; It is located where the black arrowhead on the course map immediately south of the start label is indicated. Also, a new feed zone is being arranged, more later.