Michael Ross Memorial Criterium - PA

 

USA Cycling Permit - #6904 

Directions:  The corner of Van Buren Ave & Adams Ave., Norristown, PA 19403

We hope you can make it to our second LPC race date!  

The race serves as a 'bookend' race for senior men and women who are in the Greater Philadelphia area for the Bucks County Classic Criterium.  https://www.buckscountyclassic.com. 

Dr. Michael Ross Memorial race!  We hope to see you and your team at our event.  This '2nd annual' event honors the notable contributions of the late, Michael Ross, MD, the Rothman Institute Cycling Team doctor who we continue to hold in our hearts.  Dr. Ross served as the official race doctor for multiple editions of the Philadelphia pro races and for other professional cycling teams.  His training plans, testing protocols, and published literature catapolted many of the Rothman team members to top finishes. 

Race proceeds benefit:   We will be updating this to reflect the desires of the Ross family - Stay tuned!

 

PARKING  - ALL RACE Parking is in the same new location as last year on the outside of the course this year. No parking in the center lots as we've worked with the township to make this race safer and an institution for Lower Providence as they've given us a permanent parking opportunity. Please stick to the lot where the portable bathrooms are - let's not make the businesses in this part resent us by parking in their lots.

Race parking is in a parking lot on the corner of Van Buren Ave and Adams Ave (at turn #4). There are two lots to choose from. The best way is to turn from Audubon Road onto Adams Ave. This will bring into the office park. Proceed to what is turn #4 of the race course. On your left is race parking.  Portable toilets are located in this lot for your convenience. 

Also if you are coming in off of Rittenhouse Road, you could turn onto Van Buren Ave and parking will be on your right at the second driveway. Registration will be near start finish and in this lot to keep things compact/easy.  

Race Course - S/F is on Adams Ave.  Race course turns right onto Eisenhower, Madison, Van Buren and back onto Adams Ave. 

Please listen to the marshalls when they direct you to the parking location.

As always, this is a PCA / BAR race (www.pacycling.org)

Many thanks to our sponsors of the event (stay tuned for more):

1.) The Rothman Institute - https://rothmanortho.com.  Offices in and around the Greater Philadelphia area. 

2.) Verder Scientific - https://www.verder-scientific.com.  Please visit the Verder website to learn more about employment opportunities in their Newtown, PA location!

3.) General Classification Bike Shop - https://www.thegeneralclassification.com.  

4.) Maurten (https://www.maurten.com) - hydrogel sports fuel for endurance

5.) Alliance Environmental (https://www.aesfirst.com) - special thanks to Aliiance where they offer full Service Demolition, Asbestos Abatement, & Soil Remediation.

Women's events - We have worked hard to ensure that women racers have as many opportunities to race as possible.   We feel that it is important there be a Women's Cat 4/5 race in addition to the 1/2/3 race.   Please be sure to put us on your calendar.

Fine Print/Details: 

$10 Late Fee in effect as of 9/8/23 3:00 PM EST (please register by Friday night).2022 BAR Champions race for free. Email prior to registration and you will be added to the registration. BAR Champions are required to wear their BAR jerseys.Each additional race is $15 if pre registered, $20 day of the race.Payout is 1/2 amount listed if <25 racers in event (exceptions-women, juniors).Race is run rain or shine.Promoter reserves the right to shorten, combine or alter events as needed due to weather, timing and other uncontrollable circumstances (crash delays, injuries, needs of Police, EMTs, Acts of God).Course: 1 Mile, Clockwise, Mostly Flat, 4-corner crit with Free Laps/wheel pit.Maximum field limit is 125 for all races except all Junior races and the Cat 5/Citizens where the limit is 75. All Masters races fare restricted to Category 1-4 riders only.Registration opens at 6:30 am.No aero bars.  Approved helmets must be worn..All USA Cycling rules apply. Entry fee includes insurance surcharge of $5.00 for USA Cycling & $10 for Citizens. Promoter reserves the right to combine or cancel races if less than 12 racers register for an event.

Directions:  The corner of Van Buren Ave & Adams Ave., Norristown, PA 19403

Race Results

Results will be posted after the conclusion of each race at a location designated by the race director and announced at the start line by the chief referee. After results have been posted racers will have a 15 minute protest period to resolve any discrepancies. It is the racers’ responsibility to verify their result during this 15 minute protest period. After the 15 minute protest period results will be final and will not be changed afterwards. Any further disputes must be addressed in writing via email to the riders Local Association contact.

For Information: Ken Walsh, Race Director - woodsretreat@hotmail.com - (484) 433-3363.