[Ed Rudolph Velodrome (Northbrook, IL) - General Email List] Ed Rudolph Communique: Major Taylor, Washington Park and Alpenrose Upcoming Events

[imelda at northbrookvelodrome.org]

Dear Riders,

Are you travelling out-of-town?  If so, other velodromes within the  
U.S. would love to have you compete in their home turf - interested?   
Read on...

MAJOR TAYLOR VELODROME ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Major Taylor Velodrome will be hosting a big night of racing June  
29 thru June 30 with a total purse of $1,500.  The flyer with a  
complete list of order of events can be found at  
http://www.northbrookvelodrome.org/node/177

Remember folks, the MTV is on Eastern Standard Time.

Further information about the MTV can be found at  
http://www.majortaylorvelo.com/

NUVO CULTURAL TRAIL SERIES KICKS OFF AT THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE  
MAJOR TAYLOR VELODROME

The Nuvo Cultural Trail Series will begin on June 29 at the Major  
Taylor Velodrome. This is an additional opportunity for teams to grab  
some points that will apply to team totals for the 5-race criterium  
series starting now at Eagle Creek on June 30. Those riders who have a  
USA Cycling license with a track category of 1, 2 or 3 will be  
permitted to ride in the 10-mile scratch race which will be a feature  
event for the evening as part of the Hot
Summer Nights Series at the velodrome. The field limit for the scratch  
race will be restricted to 30 riders only and scoring riders must  
place in the top 10. If riders would like to sign up early for the  
evening, pre-registration can take place in person or by phone  
starting at 10 AM on Friday, June 29th at the Major Taylor Velodrome  
with an approved credit card.

The Eagle Creek Fast Criterium (JUNE 30) has also been added to the  
schedule for the next day to replace the Carmel Criterium.

CRITERIUM SERIES, 2007
June 30 --  Fast Criterium, (Indianapolis, IN ? Eagle Creek Park)
July 14 --   Madison Regatta Criterium (Madison, IN)
July 29  --  Rum Village Criterium (Indiana District Crit -South Bend, IN)
August 4 - Bloomington Criterium (Bloomington, IN)
August 5 - Zionsville Criterium (Zionsville, IN)

SCORING and RULES:
- Top 20 score - 1st place =20 pts down to 20th place = 1 pt.  
(Velodrome race will use same format to the top 10 riders)
- No special registration and no rider limit. Teams are permitted to  
use registered team riders (as listed in USA Cycling) for the  
criterium series. Teams are permitted to add one rider to their  
rosters for the velodrome race (this is to help those teams who have  
limited track riders). Rosters should be sent to Dean Peterson by June  
28th, 2007 ? dapgear at sbcglobal.net.
- $3500 in cash and prizes to the top 4 teams paid in full after the  
Zionsville race
- 1st place: $1750 2nd place: $1000 3rd place: $500 4th place: $250
- In case of a tie after the final race: series goes to the team with  
the top individual finisher in the final race.
- Point person collecting and tabulating results - Dean Peterson  
(dapgear at sbcglobal.net)

ABOUT THE MAJOR TAYLOR VELODROME ? Indy Parks and Recreation offers  
several unique sports complexes that are open to the public for  
leagues, groups or family fun! Built in 1982, Major Taylor is one of  
only 18 operating velodromes in the U.S., playing host to many  
national and international competitions, including the 1987 Pan  
American Games. The 333 1/3 meter, concrete bicycle racing track has  
28-degree banked turns and offers racing for all levels of competitors  
from beginner to elite. The Major Taylor Velodrome is located at 3649  
Cold Spring Road.

ALPENROSE CHALLENGE (July 6 thru July 7, 2007)

The Alpenrose Challenge will be held July 5-6 with a total purse as  
follows: Elite Men $7,000, Elite Women $4,000, Masters $1,000 and  
additional prizes for Record Attempts.  The flyer with a list of  
events and other information can be found at  
http://www.northbrookvelodrome.org/node/178

Further information about the Alpenrose Velodrome can be found by  
visiting http://www.obra.org/track/

WASHINGTON PARK VELODROME ANNOUNCEMENTS (KENOSHA, WI)

WI STATE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS (August 10 to 11)

The Wisconsin State Track Championships/Elite National Qualifier will  
be held August 10-11, 2007.  You may download the flyer by visiting  
http://www.northbrookvelodrome.org/node/185

KENOSHA MAYOR'S CUP RACE SCHEDULED CHANGE

Kenosha, WI - The Mayor's Cup Points Race, the first of three premier  
races throughout the summer Kenosha track racing season, has been  
rescheduled to Tuesday, July 10th.   It was originally scheduled for  
next week July 3rd.  However, due to its proximity to the July 4th  
Holiday, the Kenosha Velodrome Association has elected to swap the  
schedules for the next two weeks.  Instead, the schedule for 10 July,  
which includes the Danish and Miss-n-Out, will run next week.

The Mayor's Cup is a 75-lap points race, an event that tests both  
stamina and speed as riders earn points every 5th lap.  It is  
supported by the Kenosha Mayor's office and features a traveling  
trophy engraved with names of all the past top finishers.  Former  
winners include Rick Dregne, Robbie Ventura, Jonas Carney, and Jeff  
Senn.

Other premier Tuesday night races are the Bob Pfarr Classic on July  
17th (a brutal 150-lap points race that coincides with Superweek and  
always draws several out-of-town Pros) and the Kenosha News Trophy on  
July 31st  (a junior-only points race also featuring a traveling  
trophy).

There's lots of fast, racing action left this summer at the Kenosha  
bowl, including several Keiren and Madison events.  Come on down and  
check it out-racing runs 7-10pm every Tuesday Night until the end of  
August.  Admission is free!  Contact Nick Holbus at  
manager at teambeansandbarley.com for more information.

Be sure to contact each individual velodrome for information on their  
events.  We have got together to promote the various events in an  
effort to ensure that you do not miss out on the fun.

Sincerely yours,

Imelda March
Director of Communications
NCC/Ed Rudolph Velodrome
www.northbrookvelodrome.org