Suisun Harbor Criterium

Velo Promo, Squadra SF p/b Terun, Team Mikes Bikes, City of Suisun and 

Golden Chain Cyclists present the 23rd annual:

Suisun Harbor 

Criterium

An Event of the 2024 California Cup Omnium 

& Junior 9-14 NCNCA Criterium Championships

Held under USAC rules and permit 2024-9657

Date: Sunday August 11, 2024

Location: Oldtown Suisun City, CA, off Hwy 12 between Fairfield and Rio Vista. 

Registration: Opens at 7 a.m. at the plaza, Solano at Main, downtown Suisun City. Closes 15 minutes before each race's scheduled start.

Directions: From Hwy 12 EB, take the Civic Center Blvd/Amtrak exit (after Pennsylvania traffic signal), turn right at stop sign and left  at Main, then five blocks to the course. Park in lots along left side of Main before Solano. From Hwy 12 WB, take Main St/Amtrak exit (After traffic signal at Marina), and head under highway and south on Main to the course as above. Or take the Amtrak Capitol train to the race course!!  Address:  800 Main St, Suisun City, CA 94585.

Course: Four corner flat clockwise criterium, some narrow streets, 0.52 miles in length. Start /finish on Main at California; loop is Main, Solano, Kellogg, Cordelia, Main. 

Events*:                 minutes places  value fee           start               limit
Category 3              45         6           $100  $50          8:00 a.m.       50
Category 4/Novice  40         6           $100  $50          8:55               50

Jr 9-12 b&g*            25         3@       $50*** $25          9:40               50

Jr 13-14  b&g**        30         3@       $50*** $25          10:10             50

Mast. 35+ 1/2/3       45         6           $100  $50          10:45             50
Master 50*+ 1/2/3    45         6           $100  $50          11:40             50

Suisun Kids Race** 10         all         awards $0         12:35 p.m.     50                  

Women 1/2/3/4/P    50         10         $200  $50          12:55 p.m.     50
Cat. 1/2/Pro             60         10         $200  $50          1:55 p.m.       65

*Junior Championship races: 9-10, 11-12, boys and girls, picked separately (4 groups start together). See eligibility, below.

**Junior Championships races 13-14  boys and girls, picked separately (2 groups start together) See eligibility, below)

*** medals to top 3 in each category minor cash awards and tee shirts

-----2nd race $20--- (may need to pay full fee online and get refund at reg)

**kids race is a fun ride, equal awards to all, must be under 10 years of age, all must wear helmets, signed release form from parents required. No license required, but $10 one day license is available to cover rider with USAC’s accident medical insurance.

Prizes: Cash (min. 30%) and awards &  tee shirts

How to Enter:

          ---Enter On-lineat www.bik3reg.com from now  to August 5, 2024 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From Aug 5-7, the fee on-line is $12 additional. No on-line entry after Aug 7 at midnight PST.  You may need to sign and date your entry form/release at race registration desk.  Race day entry available, see below. 

          ---By Mail: You may still enter by mail, but if a group is filling, go on-line. By mail, send standard USAC entry form/release along with fee above (if Postmarked by Friday Aug 1)  to Velo Promo/Suisun, 19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372. For those postmarked after, add $12. Note: indicate what category you are entering on check or form. Entries for several races in one envelope ok, but be sure to list race names on the outside. Envelopes without names of races on the outside may go to the wrong race. 

          ---At Race: You may enter at the race, provided your event is not filled, for the above listed fee  plus $12

          2024 USAC license required (available at race). Entry fees include $3 NCNCA and $5.99 USAC insurance surcharges.  Numbers will be provided. .One day licenses available for Novice (Cat 5).

Credit for another VP race will be given if you follow the below procedure  by 5 pm Wednesday 8/7 letting us know that you can't compete. No credit issued if you plan to enter another race instead; no cash refunds. No substitutions (transferring to another rider) for cancellations. Procedure: Go to "Edit My Entry" link on the BikeReg.com registration page, in your confirmation email, or in your BikeReg account to access this credit system. 

Covid-19 Mitigations:  Mitigations mirroring CDC, California and Alameda County guidance regarding Covid-19 will be undertaken, depending upon conditions and guidance on the day of the race. If riders have Covid, have been exposed to it in the past 14 days, or have symptoms of it, they will be asked not to come. Those not following the mitigations will be asked to correct or leave. GET VACCINATED!!!

Champion Discounts: Champions pay normal fees up front; Current NorCal/Nevada District Criterium Champions and National Criterium Champions will get a refund at the reg desk of all but $9 per day if 1) their entry is received by the deadline above (otherwise they pay full fee, including late fee) and 2) they ride in the category they won the championship in (Master Cham­pions may ride down in age, and ride for $9, and Juniors may ride up. District jersey is not required.

*Championship Eligibility: USAC Rule 7J3 Eligiblity: (a) to be eligible for a NCNCA District Championship jersey or medal, a rider must hold a current USA Cycling annual license and reside in the NorCal/Nevada District as shown as the rider’s license. (b) NCNCA District Championships are open to US Citizens and permanent residents (green card) with a USA Cycling annual license. (c) Members of UCI Road teams are not eligible for road championships unless there is a separate class for them. (d) at the option of the Administrators, NCNCA District Championships may include riders who are ineligible for the championship but championships will be awarded to only riders who are eligible.

Rules: Free lap rule applies; bring wheels.

Further Info:    (209) 604-1354. velopro1@gmail.com     www.velopromo.com