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NEW FOR 2008: The 5-day stage race format will change for 2008. The new format will be the following: Stage 1: Silver The Sr.Men 4,5 race and the Women 3,4 race will now be a 4-day stage race. The new format will be the following: Stage 1: The Inner Loop Road Race, Stage 2: Tyrone Individual Time Trials, Stage 3: Downtown Silver City Criterium and Stage 4: Gila Monster Road Race. The Men 40+ race will now be a Men 35+ race. Men Pro,1 and Women Pro,1,2: We will offer travel vouchers in 2008. There will be 8 travel vouchers available to the men’s teams and 8 travel vouchers available to the women’s teams. This system will work on a first come first served basis. For Men Pro,1, paid entry for a team of 8 will receive a $500 travel voucher, $400 for a team of 6. For Women Pro,1,2, paid entry for a team of 6 will receive a $500 travel voucher, $400 for a team of 4.SPECIAL
COMPETITIONS:
*Men
Pro,1: In addition to individual stage and g.c. prizes, there will be
again this year a team g.c. competition. Team entry is encouraged, although
individual entry is also permitted. Teams must consist of 4 to 8 riders.
No more than 8 riders from a club/team may enter, either as individuals
or a team. Composite teams may be entered - they must wear matching
jerseys. Teams will receive a $5 discount per rider - reimbursed at
registration.
*Women
Pro,1,2: In addition to individual stage and g.c. prizes, there will
be again this year a team g.c. competition. Team entry is encouraged,
although individual entry is also permitted. Teams must consist of 4
to 6 riders. No more than 6 riders from a club/team may enter, either
as individuals or a team. Composite teams may be entered - they must
wear matching jerseys. Teams will receive a $5 discount per rider -
reimbursed at registration.
*Sr.
Men 3/35+: Sr. Men 3 who are 35+ will be eligible both for the overall
prizes and a separate set of g.c. prizes for 35+ riders ($300).
*Sr.
Men 4,5/35+: Sr. Men 4/5 who are 35+ will be eligible both for the overall
prizes and a separate set of g.c. prizes for 35+ riders ($200).
*Men
35+/45+/55+: Riders in the 35+ event who are 45+ will be eligible both
for the overall prizes and a separate set of g.c. prizes for 45+ riders
($200). Riders in the 35+ event who are 55+ will be eligible for the
overall prizes, 45+ prizes, and a separate set of g.c. prizes for
55+ riders ($200).
Field Limits for Men Pro, 1; Sr. Men 2; Sr. Men 3 and Sr. Men 4,5 are expected to fill. HOUSING: Every year we manage to find free housing for a large number of riders. Those returning riders who wish to stay with the same hosts as last year must contact their host family by March 1 or YOU WILL LOSE YOUR HOUSING. For housing information contact Trish Geels, Tour of the Gila Director of Housing at trishgeels6@msn.com, or 575-388-5236 before 9PM Mountain Time. Arrange housing early! REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK-UP SCHEDULE: Entrants
may register and pick-up their race packets at Gila Hike & Bike,
103 E. College Ave, 575-388-3222, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m, Tuesday
April 29. Sr. Men 4,5 and Women 3,4 may register at Gila Hike
& Bike, 103 E. College Ave, 575-388-3222, Wednesday, April 30 from
5:00-9:00 p.m. There will be late registration for Sr. Men 4,5
and Women 3,4 the morning of the start of the race in Pinos Altos, Thursday,
May 1 at 7:15 a.m. All categories racing 5 days MUST register or pick up race packets at Gila Hike & Bike, Silver City, April 29, Tuesday 12 noon - 5 p.m. All
categories racing 5 days (Number Pick-up Only): Gough Park, Silver City,
April 30, Wednesday 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Sr. Men 4,5 and Women 3,4: Registration and packet pick-up at Gila Hike & Bike, Silver City, April 30, Wednesday, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sr.
Men 4,5, Women 3,4: Late registration and packet pick-up at the Buckhorn
Opera House, Pinos Altos, May 1, Thursday, 7:15 a.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Jack Brennan: Phone: 575-388-3222, E-Mail: Michelle Geels, Website: tourofthegila.com |
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