Sunday, August 15, 2010

The Steveston Community Society is pleased to present the inaugural “Steveston Sockeye Spin” on Sunday, August 15th, 2010. Steveston Sockeye Spin is a 0.9 km Criterium bicycle race with top men and women riders competing for cash prizes on a fast, picturesque course throughout the Steveston business core.

Race Route/Road Closures

The race circuit is west on Moncton Street starting at 2nd Avenue, south on 3rd Avenue, east on Bayview Street and north on No. 1 Road.

Interested in Volunteering? APPLY ON-LINE at https://icanhelp.richmond.ca. and choose Steveston as your prefered facility.

Race Prizes and Awards

Prize money will be offered to the top 3 finishers in each of the Cat 1/2 Men's Race and the Cat 1/2/3 Women's Race. Total purse will be $2,000 split equally between the Men's and Women's race. The top 3 places in each of the categories will receive an award and/or prize. Primes will be offered for specific laps in each race.

August 16, 2010
CYCLING BC OFFICIAL RACE RESULTS

Congratulations to all the competitors!

Kids Bike Parade
Meet at Village Bikes at 10:20am with bikes decorated in a marine theme; there will be limited decorating supplies available for anyone who needs a bit of help. Contact Brett at Village Bikes with any questions: 604-274-3865. Everyone who participates will receive a ribbon, and a chance to win a prize.

Event Schedule

7:00am     Registration & package pickup 2nd & Moncton

7:30am    Roads closed to vehicle traffic

8:25am     Warm-up

8:30am    START - Novice Men (25 min + 3 laps)

9:00am     Finish – Novice Men

9:15am    START – Women’s Cat 3/4 (25 min + 3 laps)

9:45am     Finish – Women’s Cat 3/4

10:00am  START – Men’s Cat 3/4 (35 min + 3 laps)

10:40am   Finish – Men’s Cat 3/4

10:40am   Awards Women’s Cat 3/4 & Men’s Cat 3/4

10:55am  Kids Event

11:10am  START – Women’s Cat 1/2/3 (40 min + 3 laps)

11:55am   Finish – Women’s Cat 1/2/3

12:10pm  START – Men’s Cat 1/2 (50 min + 3 laps)

1:05pm     Finish – Men’s Cat 1/2

1:05pm     Awards Women’s Cat 1/2/3 & Men’s Cat 1/2
1:30pm     Roads opening begins

Entry Fees:

Regular Online Fee until August 9: $48.00
Day of race registration fee: $58.00
Burger and Beer Pit Party: $12
T-shirt: long sleeve race t-shirt included with registrations received prior to August 10th. After that t-shirt availability and sizes can not be guaranteed.

Registration Deadlines/Details:

Online Registration: April 15, 2010 until August 9, 2010

Day of Registration: 7:00 am to one hour prior to your race.

One day event licence will be available day of race to those participants who require one.

Steveston Sockeye Spin race organizers may combine or eliminate categories if registration numbers are not sufficient one week prior to the race. Each race is limited to a maximum 60 riders.

*Online registration will close at 11:59pm on August 7th, 2010.

*All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

* Any International rider must hold a current UCI licence

to race - Domestic licences can NOT be accepted. Please contact your National or Regional Federation if you have any questions.

Racer parking information: Please be advised your designated parking area is behind the Steveston Community Centre (see racer info map) entrance off Chatham Street and No. 1 Road; please let the parking attendant know you are a race participant. This lot is for racer parking only and not open to the general public.

For further details or to register, visit Cycling BC's website

Contact the Steveston Sockeye Spin organizing committee by email or phone 604-718-8094

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