Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Dismal Dash 2008

All About Bikes Racing Presents
The 2008 Dismal Dash
Time Trial


First Time Trial of the Virginia Cycling Association BAR Series
"Held under USA Cycling event permit 2008-272"

Sunday, March 16, 2008
Juniors start at 9:01 AM
White Marsh Shopping Center
1226 White Marsh Road
Suffolk, VA 23434

Registration: Online registration only. Registration closes at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2008. There will be no mail in or race day registration, online registration only. Start times will be posted on the All About Bikes website after 11:00 PM Friday, March 14, 2008 and emailed to the racers.

Note: First rider starts at 9:01 AM with 1-minute intervals. Racers are responsible for their start times. Pls. be at the staging area 5 minutes prior to your start time. Start times will be written on the back of your number. Entry fees include $2 USCF and $1 VCA fee. Unlicensed racers (CAT 5 or Women CAT 4 only) must purchase a one-day license for $10 (cash only). Annual licenses are available for purchase online at USA Cycling. No refunds, race runs rain or shine. Cat 5 Men are permitted to ride in Masters Time Trials. The TT categories are for prize distribution only. Results will be provided to VCA who will award the BAR points. If you have questions regarding VCA BAR points visit their website at Virginia Cycling Association.

FOR 2007 VCA BAR winners: Sign up for event under 2007 BAR Winners, entry fee is waived but $2 USCF and $1 VCA fee payment is required ($3). Fill out online registration and email promoter with your DD TT race category.

Packet pick-up: Saturday, March 15, 2008 at All About Bikes, 3575 Bridge Road, Suffolk, VA btwn 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Packets can also be picked up at the race on Sunday btwn 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. BRING YOUR USCF LICENSE OR YOU CAN'T GET YOUR RACE PACKET.

All racers must present a valid USCF license (or purchase a one-day if your category qualifies) at time of packet pick-up and sign the USA Cycling release form. Racers under 18 years of age must have parent/guardian signature on release form. One-day license (CAT 5 men and CAT 4 women only) will be available for purchase at time of packet pick-up (CASH ONLY $10). All USCF rules for Time Trials apply. Portable toilets will be available onsite. No warming up on course, recommend bringing your trainer.

Questions to Jeni: ccc_list@cox.net or call (757) 651-2630 before 8 PM. (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE RACE DETAILS)

Course map and directions to event plus more details can be found by visiting the All About Bikes Website,

Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors:
City of Suffolk, All About Bikes, Bull and Crowley MediaWorks, White Marsh Shopping Ctr, Kale Running