Oxford Cycling Club - Clear Creek Challenge

Clear Creek Challenge 2009

Clear Creek Challenge 2009 will be round #8 of the South Central Regional Championship Series at Clear Creek Recreational Area, on the scenic east side of Sardis Lake.

History

Clear Creek Challenge 2006 (pictures)
Clear Creek Challenge 2007
Clear Creek Challenge 2008

Registration

Online
Online registration is available at www.racesonline.com

Saturday, September 19, 2009 All Categories
Registration 4pm - 6pm Saturday afternoon at the Clear Creek trail head.

Sunday, September 20, 2009 All Categories
Registration will start 7:00am until 30 minutes before the class starts.

All registered riders will be required to sign a USAC Event Release form before participating. You may visit USA Cycling to view and print the form.

The Shirt

First 100 registrants get t-shirts!

shirt

Fees

Pre-Registration $30 (until September 16)
On-Site Registration $35

Race Schedule

Sunday, September 20, 2009: Race Presented by Oxford Cycling

Category	Start Time	Distance
Cat 3/Junior	8:30am	10 miles/1 Lap
Cat 1	9:00am	30 miles/3 Laps
Cat 2	9:10am	20 miles/2 Laps
Single Speed	9:05am	20 miles/2 Laps

All categories start with 2 minute increments between age groups.

According to SCRCS, Expert 40+ class will race same number as sport laps.

Prize Payout Schedule

The cash prize for Cat 1 is subject to change based on the total number of riders registered for the Cat 1 events.
Entry fees for Cat 1 will be distributed as prizes in addition to the minimum payout ($60 + 50% of age group fees to 1st, $40 + 30% to 2nd, and $20 + 20% to 3rd). Age groups may be combined at the discretion of the race director.

Category
Cat 1	Cash 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Cat 2	Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Single Speed	Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Cat 3/Junior	Medals 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Course Description, Map and Elevation

The Clear Creek Challenge features a 10 mile loop of single track with a total of 1100 ft of elevation change per lap. The race is listed as a single points race for the SCRCS series.

General course route in red. Race starts at trail head. Parking and primitive camping near trail head.

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Directions To Race

From the Square in Oxford, MS 38655, go approximately 1 mile on Jackson Ave West. At the light, take a right onto MS-314 (to College Hill and Coon Town) and drive about13 miles, towards Clear Creek. Notice signs for race, and park in a convenient safe location at event site. Click image below for a larger map, or use the interactive map below.

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Race Results

Final results will be posted as soon as available after each event at the start/finish area.

Parking

Saturday Evening (Packet Pickup and registration from 4pm – 6pm): Parking is available at race site.

Sunday Morning Race: Parking will be available around the trailhead shown in the topographic map. Signs will indicate the race area, and parking is at your discretion along the road around the race area.

Accomodations

Camping is available near the race area. The campsites before the proper entrance to the park are free; they are primitive campsites, with no restroom, no grill, no easy access to water. These campsites are closest to (in fact, some are within) the race area. If you bring a grill, please be prudent in your use of fire, as this is a wooded area.

Within the park, camping is $10 per night per tent or camper, and is payable at a self-service area near the entrance to the area. These sites are more equipped, having water, typical hookups, grills, and restrooms.

Special Note: Clear Creek is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, and as such has an alcohol ban for the entire Clear Creek area. Please note this exception.

For a list of hotels and motels in the area click here.