Receive TRIPLE GC points for Augusta*Number Pick-Up & Registration
Friday, NO Number/Packet pick-up
Saturday, at 7:00am
Saturday, downtown Augusta (Criterium) beginning at Noon.
Sunday, (RR) beginning at 7:00am
*You may also register for the Crit & RR Saturday Morning, Afternoon, and Evening and the RR on Sunday.
YES RACE DAY STAGE REGISTRATION!
NO FRIDAY NIGHT REGISTRATION!
*RACE HOTEL:
The Comfort Inn – Medical Center has offered a rate of $52.99 for all rooms. That price includes a full breakfast. Please note that the hotel will be undergoing a name change to Quality Inn (NOT to be confused with the Quality Inn and Suites on Claussen Rd).
Address: 1455 Walton Way/Augusta/30901
Phone: 706.722.2224
The hotel is, maybe, two miles from the crit course, and a few blocks from Gordon HWY (maybe four miles to the gate at Fort Gordon). When making reservations please mention GA Cup. Also, they will honor the rate for “walk ups” the weekend of the event.
Saturday, September 6, 2008 (8:30am)
Stage I: Augusta – 2.2 mile Lake Olmsted Time TRIAL
Map - http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ga/augusta/984695769831
Address- Lake Olmstead Park – Julian Smith Casino – 2200 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30904
Course Length: 2.2 miles
Course description:
Start in Lake Olmstead Park in cul-de-sac adjacent to lake (slight uphill, veer right at crest of hill, veer left at Julian Smith Casino Building, turn right onto Broad St. Descend down Broad St. Veer right on Lakemont. Stay right at Lakemont and Eustis (Lakemont becomes Lake Shore Loop). Turn right on Milledge. Turn right into park. Proceed to finish.
Notes: Bathrooms located at Julian Smith BBQ Pit (located on Milledge St) approximately 50 feet behind Finish area.
Parking: There is limited parking in the park. It is ONLY accessible from Milledge St. The Broad St. entrance to the parking lot at Julian Smith Casino will be closed at 7am. Anyone parking at Julian Smith Casino will NOT be able to leave while races are in progress.
Parking is allowed along Milledge St. Lock your cars! Do NOT back track the race course inside the park.
Once riders leave the park, and until they re-enter the park, the road will be open to traffic. There will be a Deputy from the Sheriff’s Office at Broad St. and at the intersection of Lake Shore Loop and Milledge St. There will also be volunteers at intersections on the course. However, it is important to ALWAYS be aware of traffic on the course.
Parking: Outside the course
Saturday, September 6, 2008 (3:00pm)
Stage II: Augusta - Downtown Criterium
Map - http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ga/augusta/831681226755
Address: Augusta Common - 823 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901
Course Description: Those having battled in previous rounds will be familiar with each other's strengths and weaknesses, while newer riders and upgrades will be able to play the wild card amidst the group. Tactics will unveil as riders either look to protect their positions or pursue the lead to claim their place. Attacks will most certainly go from the gun as this fast, six corner Criterium in DOWNTOWN Augusta provides a great opportunity to spoil the sprint with a solid breakaway group. Augusta will be out on the streets for this event to give riders that needed adrenaline to stay away. The Start/Finish is located on Broad, directly in front of the Commons where the crowds will gather. The course runs counter-clockwise, taking a left on 8th Street and then a long, straight shot down Reynolds where riders will be fighting for position going into the tricky chicane on MacCartan Street. The first few out of the last corner will have the advantage to the line, but it is a long sprint and must be timed to perfection. MAR point$ will be determined by prime bell.
Notes: Public bathrooms are located in the Special Event office at the Augusta Common adjacent to Reynolds St. on the backside of the race course.
Numerous bars and restaurants located in the vicinity of the criterium course.
Parking: No parking is allowed on the north side of Broad St. between 8th St. and Macartan St. Parking is located in the parking areas in the center of Broad Street.
Roads are closed to all through traffic. DO NOT GET DRESSED IN PUBLIC!
Registration will be near the Start/Finish at the Commons on Broad Street. Registration will open at 12:00pm and close 30 minutes prior to each event. Online Registration closes Thursday at midnight.
Course is closed to traffic. There will be police officers who will be positioned at road closures on the course to ensure your safety.
MAR: announced by bell on various laps for points, primes, and time bonuses.
Free Lap: In the event of a mishap or mechanical problem, riders may receive a free lap until 3 laps to go. An official will inspect all riders.
Wheel Pit: All racers will need to label their own wheels. Labels will be provided for you at number pickup. Wheels in, wheels out. Do not leave without picking up your wheels. The event organizer, officials, sponsors, vehicle drivers are not responsible for your wheels!
Warm-ups on Course: Riders will be allowed to ride one lap on the course prior to the start of the next event. Riders from the previous race will be asked to leave the course prior to the start of the next event.
Podiums for the Criterium: will be immediately following your race.
Leader’s Jersey Award: will be 30 minutes after the finish of the race.
Sunday, September 7, 2008 (7:00am)
Stage III: Augusta - Road Race
Map - http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ga/augusta/670162956995
Address, Directions & base instructions - 307 Chamberlain Ave. Fort Gordon, GA US 30905
- ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL 30 MINUTES FOR MILITARY CHECK POINT TO ENTER GATE AT FORT GORDON. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PROOF OF INSURANCE WITH YOU TO ENTER THE BASE.
- Enter Fort Gordon via Gate 1 off of Gordon HWY. Proceed to 15th St. Take left on 15th St. 15th St. dead ends at Range Rd. Turn right and proceed to start/finish.
Course Description: Sunday.Fort Gordon.Range Road's Revenge. GEORGIA STATE ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIP Open to everyone, first Georgia racer to cross the line wears the Georgia State Road Race Champion's Jersey for a year! A 24K "Flandrian" course with multiple short, steep climbs. These hills will only get bigger with every lap! It will be a long day "out of the saddle" as the stronger riders big-ring these short climbs in an all out assault on the legs and the will of the peleton. Those who are unable to answer these attacks will be forced to face each climb alone as they make their way back to the start/finish area. With the KOM atop a stiff stint to the Start/Finish, one would suspect to find a new wearer of the Jersey by the end of the day. It will be a tough job for the teams to hold it together for their leader's and it may just be a day-long break that catches the chasers out if they leave it too late. The uphill finish will serve the final sorting in those that remain. KOM at start/finish on EVERY LAP except finishing lap.
Notes: All cars entering Fort Gordon are subject to search. All persons entering the park must have valid ID. All drivers must provide current drivers license and proof of insurance.
· ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO PASS THROUGH SECURITY.
· DO NOT EXCEED POSTED SPEED LIMIT.
· DRIVERS CAUGHT USING CELL PHONES WILL BE STOPPED by Military Police.
· Dropped riders will be subject to traffic laws. There are only two stop signs on the race course. If you are dropped DO NOT ASSUME that traffic will be held for you.
KOM at finish line 1st-3rd, 10-7-5, every lap except finish. Time bonuses will be awarded and will be announced on race day. We will give you the distance (s) from the start line to the KOM on race day.
Parking is located in the field near the Start/Finish, adjacent to Range Road.
Registration will be at the parking area. Registration will open at 7:00am and will close thirty minutes prior to each event.
Course is open to traffic. RIDERS MUST OBEY YELLOW LINE RULE AND WILL NOT HAVE OPEN ROAD.
Lead Vehicles: Lead Vehicles will be present if available. Police Officers will be at busy intersections on the course.
Trail/Wheel Vehicles: Wheel trucks NOT available to the any category. Each category will have trail/wheel vehicle as are available. We will, however, have a sweeper vehicle.
If you fall behind the trail vehicles, you are considered dropped from the race and must obey traffic laws.
Centerline Rule: Centerline rule will be in effect and will be strictly enforced by event officials. Riders may have the entire road for the last 200 meters to contest the sprint per officials’ decision.
Course Markings: All turns will be marked with a Georgia Cup directional sign and arrow pointing in the direction you need to turn. Volunteer Marshals will be present at important turns. Police will be located at busy intersections. All riders are encouraged to keep a course map.
Feed Zone: All feeding during the road race shall be conducted in the designated area only- TBA. Feedings allowed from the right side only. DO NOT DISPERSE OF ANYTHING ANYWHERE ALONG THE COURSE!!! LITTERING IS AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
Podiums for the Road Race: will be immediately following your race.
General Classification Winner Podiums: will be 30 minutes after the final race.
