Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic 16 mile Individual Time Trials
Saturday, November 1, 2008 3:00 p.m.

Click Here to see ITT Start Times

WE ARE LIMITED TO 180 INDIVIDUALS!!!!
ONLY ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EVENT

Start/Finish at Rockin’ R Outfitters on River Road below the 1st River Crossing

2008 ITT RESULTS!

Time Trials are a competition. In our Individual Time Trial contestants are started 30 seconds apart and will race against the clock for awards in 22 different categories. The fastest times in each category win the prizes. The categories are set up by age and ability level. Racing age is defined as your age on December 31 of 2008.  For example, if you are 35 now, but will turn 36 by 12-31-2008, your “racing” age is 36.

These are general descriptions of the categories of racing you could enter:
Übergruppe:  “means “over” everyone - “fastest.” It is equivalent to USAC Pro 1, 2 USAT Pro. 200-400 miles a week of riding, 6 to 7 days a week at a fast pace unless active recovery is required.
Blitzgruppe:  means “lightning” or “faster”. It is equivalent to USAC Cat 3 or 4 and USAT Elite. 100-250 miles a week of riding, 4 to 6 days a week at a variety of up tempo paces.
Schnellgruppe: means “fast .“ It is equivalent to USAC Cat 4 or 5 and USAT Age Graded. 50 – 150 miles a week of riding, 2 to 5 days a week riding at a variety of paces.  Beginners should consider this level

Below is a general guide for the categories of the Tour de Gruene in terms of times and average speed in elapsed time and miles per hour (mph).  Generally optimum age for cycling performance is from 20-30 years of age so you can add a minute to your time for every 5 years older or younger you are than the upper and lower limit of optimum cycling age.  26.6 mile distance divided by 60 minutes (time) = mph. Please note this is merely a guide to target your training effort to be competitive and help the event continue to be fun and fair for all that enter.

You will need to know the event number below for the division you will be racing when you register:

Schedule of Events for the Individual Time Trial
Sunday, October 26, 2008  10pm – On-line Pre-Registration Closes
ONLY ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EVENT.  
Please be advised:  We are only accepting 180 individual racers for this first year.

Thursday, October 30, 2008   Bike World   www.bikeworld.com
         4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  TREK 2009 model test rides
         6:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Kick-Off reception for Tour de Gruene (all invited)
         7:00 - 9:00 p.m. OPTIONAL Pre-Event Packet Pickup (no late registrations)

(All participants – even if pre-registered - will be required to sign an event specific liability release form at all packet pickups)

Saturday, November 1, 2008   Gruene Hall
9:30-11:00 am    Optional Packet Pickup for All Time Trial events;
                         and Late Registrations (if any slots remaining)
                         (FYI Tour begins at 9:00 am from same location)
                         (You may only pick up YOUR packet – each racer must report individually)

Saturday, November 1, 2008  Rockin’ R CAMP HUACO SPRINGS ~ 1ST XING
From Gruene Hall go south on Gruene Rd across the new bridge until you reach Rock Street. Veer right at Rock St. (RR xing) turn right on Loop 337-Hwy46. Continue on Loop 337/Hwy 46 to next light and turn right onto River Rd. Go 1.8 miles to fork in road and turn right to stay on River Road.
               2:00  pm  Individual Time Trial Packet Pick-up @ Camp Huaco Springs
                                 (You may only pick up YOUR packet – each racer must report individually)
               3:00  pm  Individual Time Trial  (Start/Finish at Rockin’ R Camp Huaco Springs)
      4:00-6:00 pm  Optional Pre-Registered Packet Pickup for Sunday Team Time Trial
                                 (You may only pick up YOUR packet – each racer must report individually)         

Individual Time Trial Information

• Entry fees are $30 adult --- ($20 child 17 & under)
• We are only accepting 180 Individual Racers for this Inaugural TdG Event!!!!!!!!!!!  
• Registration for this event closes Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 10 pm or prior to if the maximum field limit of 180 is met.
• Registration for this Tour de Gruene Individual Time Trial will be accepted online only – no mail in registrations or day of registrations.
• Your Tour de Gruene online pre-registration entry fee guarantees you a collector’s commemorative t-shirt and an admission ticket to Wurstfest.
• Racing age is determined by the entrant’s age they will be on 12-31-2008
• At some time, on Tuesday, October 28th, your start times will be posted on this website.
• A rider does not need an annual USCF license, nor does he or she need to purchase a “one day” license to compete in the Tour de Gruene.
• Children under 18 (minors) must be registered by their adult guardian and submit our “Minor release form” signed by their guardian.
• All entrants must wear an ANSI, Snell or ASTM approved securely fastened helmet whenever you are on your bike at any time.
• Prizes for all events are unique Tour de Gruene awards presented through three or more places in each race, depending on entry quantity per division.