FLCC> Central Region Qualifier for Empire State Games Open Cycling Team, Sun, June 3

Tue May 29 14:24:45 EDT 2007

The following message is forwarded on behalf of Margaret Thompson, coach
for the Central ESG team.

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Hello cyclists!

This is a reminder to everyone that the Central Region Qualifier for the
Empire State Games Open Cycling Team will be held this Sunday, June 3.
The flier, with all the particulars regarding the qualifier, is attached
to this email.  (It is also pasted to the bottom of this email for those
of you on lists that do not allow attachments. Please excuse the poor
formatting.)  You must live in one of the counties listed on the flier.
College students who are living in these counties for the summer are
eligible to race for this region as well.  

The Open Cycling Team is made up of ten men and three women.  Top
finishers at the qualifiers will fill these spots.  We also need several
alternates in both categories, as it is imperative that we compete with
a full roster.  Even those who do not think that they qualified should
remain after the racing to fill out paperwork for alternates. 

Empire State Games is a four day event for Open Cycling, and the
competitors must race in all four events.  The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, July 25 -- arrive at campus, check in.
Thursday, July 26 -- 10 mile individual Time Trial
Friday, July 27 -- Road Race, approximately 80 miles for men and 50
miles for women.  I am not sure of exact distances this year.
Saturday, July 28 -- Points Race (Criterium with interim sprints)
Sunday, July 29 -- Team Time Trial

There is no entry fee to race in the qualifier.  However, anyone who
races the qualifier is expected to commit to racing at Empire State
Games if he/she qualifies.  The Empire State Games will be held this
year in Westchester County.  There is also no fee to race at Games, and
we will be housed and fed (breakfast and dinner) at a local college.
The only expenses to you will be your own transportation, lunch and
equipment.  Car pooling is encouraged.

Last year, thanks to a very strong and consistent team, the Central
Region won the Silver Medal for the team performance.   Join us this
Sunday and help us compile another strong and dedicated team.  

Note:  Please forward this email to anyone not listed in the groups
above.  Could someone please forward this to FLCC's list and then let me
know that it has been done?

Thanks,
Margaret       
Head Coach, Central Region Open Cycling
USA Cycling Level 1 Coach
USA Cycling Licensed Official
Margaret Thompson Cycling Coaching Services
315-796-1054
www.margaretthompsoncycling.com
<http://www.margaretthompsoncycling.com/> 

Empire State Games (ESG)
Central Region Qualifier*
Cycling Road Race
Sponsored by: Tioga Velo Club
http://www.tiogavelo.com
Sunday, June 3th, 2006
Kirkwood Industrial Park
Binghamton, NY
USCF Permit 2007-260
The Races: Open Men's and Open Women's Time Trial and Road Race (points
format)
Results count towards your USA Cycling National Ranking!
*Only residents of Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland,
Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson,
Lewis, Madison, Onieda, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and
Tompkins counties are
eligible to ride in this qualifying race and to qualify for the ESG
Central Region team.
To qualify for the Central Region Team riders must participate in both
the TT and the RR on this day of
qualification. A 2.8 mile uphill TT will be immediately followed by a
points race. Team selection will be
based on combined performance in both events. The Central Region Coach
may also select riders to the
team based on her sole discretion in the event of extenuating
circumstances. To ensure a full team for
the Games we will be registering as many alternates as possible.
Selection and signup will occur
immediately after the road race, so stick around!
The Course: The TT will start across from the Kirkwood Industrial Park
on Barlow Rd. It will run the
length of Barlow Rd (.6 mi), turn right and climb the length of Loughlin
Rd (2.2 mi). The Points Races
take place on a 1.6-mile semi-closed circuit around the Industrial Park,
located just east of Binghamton,
NY near the intersection of I-81 & Rt. 17. Recommended gearing is 53x
12-23. Porta-potties will be
available on site.
Open Men's Individual Time Trial & Points Race: 20 laps (approximately
32 miles)
Open Women's Individual Time Trial & Points Race: 18 laps (approximately
28 miles)
Times: Registration: 8:00am until 8:45am at Kirkwood Industrial Park. NO
PRE-REGISTRATION!
Start: TT starts promptly at 9:00am at 30-second intervals. The RR
starts immediately after the
TT (~10:00am).
Fee: No entry fee. However, qualifying riders are expected to represent
NY Central Region at the ESG games, 26-29July.
All riders must have valid USCF license or purchase a one-day license at
event ($10).
Contact: Margaret Thompson
Central Region Cycling Team Coach
8415 Brimfield St
Clinton, NY 13323
Thompbike at aol.com
Directions:
- North of Binghamton: Take Interstate 81 South, Exit #3. Straight at
bottom of ramp into industrial park.
- West of Binghamton: Take Route 17 East, Merge with I 81 South, Exit
#3. Straight at bottom of ramp into industrial park.
- East of Binghamton: Take Route 17 West to Rt.11 North (exit 75). Turn
right onto Colesville Road (across from Fritolay,
after overpass). At second light, turn right, continue into industrial
park.
- South of Binghamton: Take I 81 North, then exit 2 (Rt. 11 North). Turn
right onto Colesville Road (across from Frito-lay,
after overpass). At second light, turn right, continue into industrial
park.
Park in the TCMF lot; please do not park on the grass!

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