Southwest Hand Cycling Team
presents

The 2011 Individual Time Trial Championships

Sunday September 11, 2011
Held under USA Cycling Permit number 2011-2371

Directions Due to construction on Sunland Gin Road, the Picacho Peak course will be the venue for the Time Trial Championships.  Please plan accordingly. 

Take I-10 to Exit 219 and go the frontage road on the East side of the freeway.  Head South (right turn) to dirt parking area on your right. 

From Tucson take I-10 north to exit 203 then go south 1.1 miles on S. Toltec R. Turn west on W. Battaglia Dr.  Take Battaglia Dr 3.0 miles to S. Sunland Gin Rd. Go south 2.1 miles on Sunland Gin Rd to the start area.

From Phoenix take I-10 south to exit 200 then go south 5.1 miles on S. Sunland Gin Rd to the start area.

Parking Use this Google Maps link (click here)

Yet another change:  Turn right instead of left at the stop sign.  You can now park near the start line!!!

Parking area is located in the Mesquite Grove Assisted Living Area, 16286 South Sunland Gin Road Arizona City, Arizona (On Google maps you must use Maricopa, AZ 85193 to get exact location - Click here)

Course Click here for a Google Maps Course

A flat out and back time trial with 20 k and 40 k options. The course is out and back with less than 50 feet of elevation change, straight with one turn.  This is the same course used in the Arizona Cotton Classic (formerly Lerua's Time Trial Series).  40K Course Map   20K Course Map

Particulars All USA Cycling Rules apply.  Course closes at 6:30am.   Any racer warming up on the course after the race starts will be disqualified. No Exceptions.
Registration

 Click Here

NO MAIL-IN OR RACE DAY REGISTRATION;
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!!

Online registration closes on Friday, September 9, 2011at 8:00AM Arizona Time (MST); 11:00AM Eastern Daylight Time.   Do it now!

Registration Fees  
CATEGORY FEE
Juniors riding Junior Category  $10
Juniors riding Senior Category $35
Seniors and Masters $35

* NO LATE FEES; just get your registration in on time; hey, do it now!

Start Lists, Start Time &
Start Order

The start list and start time with rider number will be posted here on this web page Friday, September 9, 2011 around 7 PM. 

First Rider Off at 7:00 AM.  There will be a 10 minute break between the 20KM cyclist and the 40 KM cyclist. Thirty-second intervals in the following Category order:

20K
All Junior Categories, Master Men 65+ and Women 55+ and up race 20K. Women follow men in each of the categories.

Junior Boys and Girls 10/12
Junior Boys and Girls 13/14
Junior Boys and Girls 15/16
Junior Boys and Girls 17/18
Master Women 55/59
Master Women 60/64
Master Women 65/69
Master Women 70+
Master Men 65/69
Master Men 70/74
Master Men 75/79
Master Men 80/84
Master Men 85+
  15 minute break

40K
All Category Racers and Masters Men 64 and under and Master Women 54 and under race 40K. Women follow men in each of the categories.

Master Men 60/64
Master Men 55/59
Master Men and Women 50/54
Master Men and Women 45/49
Master Men and Women 40/44
Master Men and Women 35/39
Master Men and Women 30/34
Women Category 4
Women Category 3
Women Category 2
Women Category 1
Men Category 5
Men Category 4
Men Category 3
Men U-23
Men Category 2
Men Category 1
 

Number
Pick-up
Pick up your number, sign your release and verify your license at Arizona Cyclist , Saturday, September 10th from 1 PM to 4 PM, or on race-day starting at 6:00 AM at the start line area.

Arizona Cyclist is located in the St. Philips Plaza at 4300 N Campbell (south of River Road) Phone number (520) 615-7570

All riders must pick up his or her own number and sign the release form.
Awards Winners of each Category will receive a free Arizona State Championship jersey or certificate for reimbursement.  Winners of a jersey must have a yearly USA Cycling license.   One-Day license holders will not be eligible for a medal or a jersey.   All racers must race in their own category.   No racing up or down categories.   USA Cycling State Championship medals will be awarded to the top three racers in each category that hold yearly racing licenses; 4th and 5th place receive nice ribbons.

Trophies awarded to the fastest times the following events:

  • Male 40km
  • Female 40km
  • Masters Male 20km
  • Masters Female 20km
  • Junior Male 20km
  • Junior Female 20km.

There is a special trophy for the fastest male and female and a cash prize of $200 will be awarded!

Special
Awards
Additional $100 to the cyclist who takes the overall women's or men's AZ TT record to a new fastest time!   Try to beat this:

Set by Cameron Williams
Men's State 40K Record:  0:50:38 Set in 1999

Set by Tiffany Tretschok 
Women's State 40K Record:  0:57:31  Set in 1994
(thanks to Dave Lehnen for the info)

FAQ's & Rules NOTE:  Rule change in 2011; sleeveless jerseys are legal in time trials!

No head phones allowed during on road warm up or during the event.

Any other questions Please e-mail Nippy at:
Nippy-mr-smarty-pants@juno.com

Race Number EACH RIDER MUST HAVE NUMBER PLACE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF BACK.
Donate your Used Cycling Equipment There will be a bin at the registration desk, where you pick up your number to donate your gently used cycling equipment, parts, bikes and clothing.  The beneficiary is El Grupo  (http://elgrupocycling.org/ElGrupo/Home.html).  Thanks for your support.
Course Marking Start Line: White Tape.
FINISH LINE: Is about 1/2 mile South of Start with a White Tape Line.

Going South or outbound each 5 K is marked with a sign.

Going North or on the home stretch there are 5 K, 1K and 200 meters signs.

Miscellaneous

Port-a-johns with hand cleaner.

Snacks/drinks/water after race while waiting for results.