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Beans and Barley Cyclocross Race

2009 Special:

B’n’B with S’n’S

Sunday, November 1, 2009Shaganappi Hall & Tennis Club

2608 - 14 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

Technical Guide

Sponsored by:

Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Gunther’s Fine BakingHammer NutritionKokaneeNuun

Sanctioned by:

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Welcome back!

Welcome to the 4th annual Terrascape Racing Cyclocross event, the final race in theAlberta Cyclocross Cup. Our outstanding venue, as well as the excitement andchallenge of our cyclocross event make it a fan and racer favorite! As always, your raceentry includes food and beverage: “Beans and Barley” = “chili and beverage”, plus thisyear we will offer S’n’S. The fire-pit may be a popular fan gathering spot as who knowswhat weather we will experience. Thanks to our sponsors, we offer a large payout to thetop finishers. Read on to find out more about the

Terrascape Racing “Beans and Barley” Cyclocross Race

COURSE

Thecourseis approx. 2.2 km long with 40 m of climbing. It will be fast and furious racingas the straight-up climbs are followed by flowing descents. There is no pavement, sandor steps but there is lots of grass, off-camber slopes and the Knobby Gobbler run-up isback. A dual entry mechanical zone will be located about mid-point. Teams are invitedto bring their tents to the race and set up in the designated zone. Every team enteredwill have a section of the course named after them. The Terrascape Big Air Show isback, along with United Way, Pedalhead Road, CMC Bow Trail, Calgary Top Gear Trail,ERTC Trail, Speed Theory Turnpike, Velocity Speed Trap, Deadgoat Detour, HardCoreHump, Synergy Slopes, Bici Bump, Kona Tax Trap, Pedalhead Circle, Juventus Jump,Independence Bay, etc.

Beans and Barley Cyclocross Race sponsored by

CNRL

Start/FinishWheel Pit

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DIRECTIONS

:Directions to the Shaganappi Hall & Tennis Club at 2608 - 14 Avenue SW, Calgary(403-246-3535

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are available here:Directions to Beans & Barley Cross Race.

PARKING

:Parking will be along the western and southern edges of the Park and the school to thesouthwest.

Please respect the community residents.

REGISTRATION, SIGN-ON & Etc.Where:

Community Hall (southeast corner of the park, by the tennis courts)

When:

opens at

9:30 am, Sunday, November 1,closes 30 minutes prior to your race

Race Fees:

$35 for ABA racers (plus day license fee if applicable)$20 for Citizen racers (ABA day license fee will apply to citizens)

Online registration at

:www.zone4.ca

Kids Race Free!

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Entry fee

includes post-race food of chili, bun, and beverage.

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All riders must have a valid UCI/CCA license or purchase a day-license at theevent from the Technical Delegate for $10.

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Riders are expected to know and understand the UCICyclocrossrules.

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Please bring your race license, and road racing body numbers. If you do not havebody numbers, the ABA will provide those for you on race day. Position twonumbers on right hand side of your back, the lower one to be read horizontally andthe upper one to be read vertically.

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Racers will compete in the Cyclocross category corresponding to their respectiveRoad or Mountain Bike category, whichever is higher:

Road / MTB category Cyclocross Category

Cat 4 and 5 / Beginner and Sport Sport MenCat 3 / Expert Expert MenAll Women WomenCat 1 and 2 / Elite Open Men

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Cash prizes will be awarded according to depth of field. Thanks to

CNRL

, ourmajor sponsor, we will make this event worth traveling to and competing in. Lastyear we paid back to at least the top 5, and averaged a 72% payout!

Beans and Barley Cyclocross Race sponsored by

CNRL