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June 14 & 15, 2008

Hype
The Methow Valley is famous among the fat tire crowd, but road riding has kept a pretty low profile. That changed in 2006 with the successful debut of the Methow Valley Tour. This two-day stage race presented by Lake Washington Velo and the Methow Valley Sports Trail Association features awe-inspiring scenery and challenging courses that span the length of the Methow Valley. For 2008: 10 mile out and back time trial in Mazama, road race through old-time Winthrop, and a classic, small-town criterium through downtown Twisp. A great turn out will guarantee continued growth for this event. Mountain top finishes at Washington Pass or Loup Loup Pass in the future? You bet!

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Cost
Race entry fee $55.00. Registration closes June 12th at 11:59 p.m.

Refund Policy
No refunds after Thursday, June 12th.

Registration
Pre-registration only. Field limit 100 for Cat 1,2 race; 80 for all other categories.

Registration is now closed.

Participants

Twisp CriteriumRider Check-In
Waivers will be signed and race packets will be picked up at MVSTA offices from 6:00  - 9:00pm on June 13th. Offices are at 209 Castle Ave in Winthrop. Take HWY 20 to Winthrop, at the four-way stop take a right on Bridge St, go one block and take a right on Castle Ave. MVSTA is the first house on the right. 509-996-3287. Packets will also be available for pick up from 8:00 - 9:00am at the start of the time trial in Mazama. WSBA numbers will be used for this event.

Schedule and Race Distances
Category Time Trial - 6/14 Criterium - 6/14 Road Race - 6/15
Women 4 9:00 am, 10 mi 2:00 pm, 30 min 8:45 am, 41mi
Men 4/5 9:20 am, 10 mi 2:45 pm, 40 min 8:30 am, 54 mi
Masters 10:00 am, 10 mi 3:30 pm, 45 min 12:15pm, 54 mi
Women 1/2/3 10:30 am, 10 mi 4:30 pm, 45 min 8:40 am, 54 mi
Men 3 10:45 am, 10 mi 6:00 pm, 50 min 12:10 pm, 68 mi
Men 1/2 11:30 am, 10 mi 7:00 pm, 60 min 12:00 pm, 82 mi

Kids’ Race at Twisp Criterium
5:30 PM, Ages 2-12, Helmets Required. Register day of race beginning at 4:30 pm adjacent to the event stage.

Prize List
Minimum prize list - $3,200 cash. Merchandise to be determined.

Men 1/2
Men 3
Men 4/5
Women 1/2/3
Masters
Women 4
$1400 (10)
$630 (10)
$300 (8)
$630 (8)
$270 (8)
$270 (8)

 

 

Directions
TO WINTHROP: From north Seattle, take I-5 North to HWY 20, head East to Winthrop. Allow 3 1/2 - 4 hrs. From South Seattle, take I-90 East to HWY 970 North to Wenatchee. HWY 970 becomes HWY 97 North. HWY 97 merges with HWY 2 to Wenatchee, stay right on HWY 2/97. Before Wenatchee take HWY 97 North from HWY 2. Take HWY 153 North before Pateros to Winthrop. HWY 153 becomes HWY 20 on the way to Winthrop. Allow 4 – 4 ½ hours.

Questions?
Contact: Terry at terry@buchanangc.com, 425-503-2333