University of Arizona Cycling And
Sabino Cycling Present:
2019 Santa Catalina Weekend Featuring the UA Grad Prix and La Vuelta a Santa
Catalina Road Race
A two days of racing in Tucson and Oracle, Arizona
February 2 and 3, 2019
A USA Cycling event Permit: 2019-299
Races held rain, Snow, or shine
Sponsors We are grateful to our generous sponsors without whom this event wouldn’t be possible:
A special thanks to: Pinal County Oracle Visitor Bureau Pinal Co. Sheriff Department
2019 UA Cycling: Santa Catalina Weekend All USAC Rules Apply- Held under USAC Permit: 2019-299
Part of the 2019 Santa Catalina Weekend
General information
Welcome! The UA Cycling Team and Sabino Cycles Racing Team are excited to offer the Santa Catalina Weekend for the 5th year!
Etiquette: These races are held in very public areas and there will be spectators present. Please be polite and respectful. You are representing our event, your team, and cycling in general. We want to leave a LASTING POSITIVE impression on our very gracious host communities and be welcomed back.
No littering, no cursing, and ABSOLUTELY NO PUBLIC URINATION! We nearly lost our event for 2014 because someone used a resident’s semi-truck as a pee spot- in view of their dining room windows while they ate breakfast. There is no excuse for public urination. Riders caught doing so will be fined, or disqualified, or both… more than likely both.
Centerline: The centerline rule will be strictly enforced in the road race. If no painted centerline exists, riders must keep to the right side of the road. If there is a double lane, riders must stay in the right lane. During the road race all roads will be open to traffic. The road race involves several out and back loops- fields will pass each other. Crossing the centerline endangers yourself AND the oncoming race. The risk is not worth it. If you are dropped from the main group, ride to the far right and no more than two abreast. This is the first warning, for everyone: CROSS THE CENTER LINE AND YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED Don’t be the rider that makes our race go way because you rode over the center.
Helmets: Helmets must be worn and secured at all times while riding a bicycle.
Race Numbers: Numbers will be pinned on the right side for both days. Pin it lower and on the side. Kudos to rider 123 for doing it correctly.
2019 UA Cycling: Santa Catalina Weekend All USAC Rules Apply- Held under USAC Permit: 2019-299
Part of the 2019 Santa Catalina Weekend
Combined Categories: During both events, several fields will be racing at the same time. We scheduled our events to avoid fields over taking each other. However, if this occurs, please move over and allow the passing field to move through. Do not mingle with the passing field or you will be disqualified.
Wheel Support: There will be a wheel pit in the criterium by the finish line. Furthermore, there will be follow vehicles for each group in the road race- wheels in, wheels out.
Schedule of Fees:
Event & Division Until Thursday 01/31 @ 8:00 PM
Friday 2/1 to Day of event
Road Race Only (Saturday 2/2/2019) Juniors Age 9-18 $20 $25 Collegiate Racer $20 $20 Elite & Masters $40 $45
Criterium Only (Sunday 2/3/2019) Juniors Age 9-18 $15 $20 Collegiate Racer $15 $15 Elite & Masters $35 $40
No refunds after January 31! Entry fee transfers are possible until Thursday 01/31, 8:00 PM.
Contact Info: Joey Iuliano [email protected] 765-491-9552
Day of event
$30 $30 $50
$30 $25 $45
2019 UA Cycling: Santa Catalina Weekend All USAC Rules Apply- Held under USAC Permit: 2019-299
Part of the 2019 Santa Catalina Weekend
Prizes: Approximately $3,000 in cash prizes! See respective race day page for each day’s payouts. Prize list may be increased if additional sponsors are found.
Merchandise includes: Sabino Cycling gift cards, bags of Presta Coffee, boxes of R-Bars, Girl Scout Cookies, Tires, Glukos, UA swag,…
Race Proceeds: Our events serve as a fundraiser for the UA Cycling team. All proceeds from the events go directly to the UA Cycling Team, which enables the team to compete across the Southwest, attend Nationals Championships, promote races, and get more college students riding bicycles. Your participation directly impacts and improves cycling in the Southwest by allowing us to bring riders to your team’s event!
What happened to the old Oracle course? We transitioned to the out and back in 2017 because of the insurmountable costs associated with using AZ-77. Because it is a state highway, we were required to use AZ DPS officers to control traffic - at 1.5x the rate of Pinal Co. Deputies. There were also additional traffic control signage required such as two message boards placed 3 days prior to the event, and ADOT requires a $5 million dollar insurance policy to use their roads. All of this added up to more than $4,500 to use just that road. In 2016 we lost $3,400 on the road race- luckily the criterium covered the costs and we barely broke even. We felt we had raised entry fees to the highest we could go and for 2017 we could not take the risk of losing money. We are not professional event promoters- we are college students with full course loads, jobs, and a love for cycling. We put on the event in hopes of providing a great race experience and to raise money for our team. While we are always on the search for more sponsors for the event, at the present time we do not have the ability to source out the $4,500 needed to use AZ-77.
No Omnium? We found over the previous three years the omnium format did not increase participation in the event…but did increase workload on volunteers in terms of finding prizes, calculating omnium points, and delaying awards. So we’re going back to just two great days of racing- a road race and crit!
2019 La Vuelta a Santa Catalina Road Race Presented by Sabino Cycles + Arizona Zipline Adventures
All USAC Rules Apply- Held under USAC Permit: 2019-299 Part of the 2019 Santa Catalina Weekend
Directions: From Tucson: Go north on Oracle Rd (AZ 77). Turn right on American Blvd in Oracle, AZ Turn right on Mt. Lemmon Hwy Stay right at the intersection with Webb Rd Arizona Zipline is approx. 3 miles ahead on the right Drive time is approximately an hour
From Phoenix: Take I-10 to exit 219. Go south on east Frontage Rd to Park Link Dr Turn left on Park Link Dr Turn right on AZ-79 Turn left on AZ-77 Turn right on American Blvd in Oracle, AZ Turn right on Mt. Lemmon Hwy Stay right at the intersection with Webb Rd Arizona Zipline is approx. 3 miles ahead Alternatively: Take US 60 East to AZ 79 South Drive time is approximately two hours
Saturday, February 2nd, Oracle Road Race The course is bound by the Catalina Mountains to the north, the Black Mountains to the south, and the Galiuro Mountains to the east. The course will select a true champion thanks to the rolling hills in the San Pedro Valley and a moderate climb to the finish- there are few places to hide and wait. Course is 100% paved!
Registration: Online registration through SWSportsReg.com is required for this event and available until 30 min prior to listed race start times. Entry fees increase $5 on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 8:00pm. Race is rain, snow, or shine- no refunds after 01/31.
CENTER LINE RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED Please, no public urination- we want to be invited back next year!
Keep all bottles and trash until the feed zone Saturday, February 2nd, Schedule
Time Category Distance Prizes Entry 8:30 Men 4/5 (Beginner group)
Collegiate Men C 27 miles 27 miles
Merch/3 Points
$40 $20
8:32 Master Men 35+ 4/5 (Beginner group) Master Men 45+ 4/5 (Beginner group)
27 miles 27 miles
Merch/3 Merch/3
$40 $40
8:34 Women 4/5 Collegiate Women C Junior Boys 13-14 Junior Girls 13-14;15-18 Junior Boys + Girls 9-12
27 miles 27 miles 27 miles 27 miles 12 miles (turn around near Webb Road)
Merch/3 Points
Merch/3 Merch/3 Merch/3
$40 $20 $20 $20 $20
9:15 Women Pro/1/2/3 Collegiate Women A
80 miles 80 miles
$499/5 Points
$40 $20
9:19 Master Men 55+ Master Men 65+
53 miles 53 miles
Merch/3 Merch/3
$40 $40
9:21 Women ¾ Collegiate Women B
53 miles 53 miles
$150/3 Points
$40 $20
9:23 Master Women 35+ Master Women 45+
53 miles 53 miles
$150/3 $150/3
$40 $40
10:15 Men Pro 1/2/3 Collegiate Men A
80 miles 80 miles
$499/5 Points
$40 $20
10:17 Men Masters 45+ 1/2/3 53 miles $150/3 $40 10:19 Men ¾
Collegiate B 53 miles 53 miles
$150/3 Points
$40 $20
Junior Boys 15-18 53 miles Merch/3 $20
2019 La Vuelta a Santa Catalina Road Race Presented by Sabino Cycle + Arizona Zipline Adventures
All USAC Rules Apply- Held under USAC Permit: 2019-- Part of the 2019 Santa Catalina Weekend
Course Maps: A (to Redington Rd): 9.4 miles B: 5 miles (Webb/Redington to U turn at 77) C: 13.2 miles (Wedd/Redington to U turn at End of Pavement) Staging will take place at the Arizona Zipline. Awards and results will be at the Zipline. Feed zone is located at the intersection of Redington and Webb. You may only feed on the west side of Veterans Memorial (Redington Rd) and the south side of Webb Rd.
27 Miles: (A -> B -> A) Groups: Men’s 4/5; Collegiate Men C; Master Men 4/5; Women 4/5; Collegiate Women C; Junior Boys 13-14; Junior Girls 13-18
***NOTE*** Junior Boys and Girls 9-12 will U-turn at Webb Road (Approx. 3 miles in) and will do two laps of this.
2019 La Vuelta a Santa Catalina Road Race Presented by Sabino Cycles + Arizona Zipline Adventures
All USAC Rules Apply- Held under USAC Permit: 2019-299 Part of the 2019 Santa Catalina Weekend
53 Miles (A -> C -> B -> A) Groups: Men ¾; Collegiate Men B; Men Masters 45+ 1/2/3; Junior Boys 15-18; Master Men 55+/65+; Women ¾ ; Collegiate Women B; Master Women 35+; Master Women 50+
2019 La Vuelta a Santa Catalina Road Race Presented by Sabino Cycles + Arizona Zipline Adventures
All USAC Rules Apply- Held under USAC Permit: 2019-299 Part of the 2019 Santa Catalina Weekend
80 Mile (A -> C -> B -> C -> A) Groups: Men Pro 1/2/3; Collegiate Men A; Women Pro/1/2/3; Collegiate Women A
2019 La Vuelta a Santa Catalina Road Race Presented by Sabino Cycles + Arizona Zipline Adventures
All USAC Rules Apply- Held under USAC Permit: 2019-299 Part of the 2019 Santa Catalina Weekend
Finish overview- yes it is paved!Parking is at the Yellow star at the AZ ZiplineThere is no parking along Mt Lemmon roadRaces will stage, 10 minutes prior to start, at the Green star Race starts when riders are told to go (no neutral) Awards will be at the Zipline (Blue Star) Please allow 15-30 minutes after your race for us to process results
Gold Star: Parking Green Star: staging Blue Star: Registration/results at Zipline
Feedzone overview Access the feedzone by driving down AZ-77 and exiting for San Manuel. DO NOT DRIVE ON WEBB ROAD! Park in the dirt lot on the north side of Webb Road before Veterans Memorial (Redington Rd) Pick up all trash!
Feeding: 27 miles: 1 feed before / after riders turn to go up Webb 45 miles: 1 after riders turn to go up Webb 53 miles: 1 feed before / after riders turn to go up Webb 80 miles: 2 feeds
-1 when riders are heading south on Redington-1 when riders turn to go up Webb
To AZ-77
2019 UA Cycling: UA Grand Prix Presented by Fair Wheel Bikes
All USAC Rules Apply- Held under USAC Permit: 2019-299 Part of the 2019 Santa Catalina Weekend
Sunday, February 3rd: UA Grand Prix Registration: Online registration through SWSportsReg.com is required for this event and available until 30 min prior to listed race start times. Entry fees increase $5 on Thursdays, January 31, 2019. No mail in registrations. Race is held rain or shine. No refund after 01/31.
Sunday, February 3rd Schedule:
Directions: Follow I-10 to exit 257 (Speedway Blvd/St. Mary’s Rd). Turn left (East) on Speedway Blvd. Turn right (south) on Campbell Ave. Turn right (west) on Enke Dr. Follow Enke and it will turn into Cherry Ave by the football stadium Park in the Cherry Garage. Take your bikes off your roof rack before entering.
Contact: Joey Iuliano [email protected] 765-491-9552Host housing is available for collegiate riders
Merch includes:
Start Duration Category Prizes/Places Cost
7:10 AM 30 mins* Collegiate Men C Junior Boys 15-18
Points and High 5’s Merch/3 + Primes
$15.00 $15.00
7:50AM 45 mins* Collegiate Women A and B Points and High 5’s $15.00
8:45 AM 45 mins* Collegiate Men A and B Points and High 5’s $15.00
9:40 AM 30 mins* Men Masters 35+/45+ Cat. 4/5 (Beginner field) Men Masters 55+ / 65+ (All Categories)
Merch/3 + Primes Merch/3 + Primes
$35.00 $35.00
10:20AM 30 mins Women Cat. 4/5 (Beginner field) Juniors (Boys & Girls) 9-12 / 13-14
Merch/3 + Primes Merch/3 + Primes
$35.00$15.00
11:00AM 40 mins Men Masters 45+ Cat. 1/2/3 $150 /3 + Primes $35.00
11:45AM Kid’s race 1 lap FREE
12:00 PM 30 mins* Women Masters 35+ / 45+ (All Categories) Junior Girls 15-18
Collegiate Women C
$150 /3 + Primes Merch/3 + Primes
Points and High 5’s
$35.00 $15.00 $15.00
12:40 PM 30 mins Men Cat. 4/5 (Beginner field) Merch/3 + Primes $35.00
1:20 PM 40 mins Women Cat 3/4 $150 /3 + Primes $35.00
2:10 PM 40 mins Men Cat. 3/4 $150 /3 + Primes $35.00
3:00 PM 60 mins Women Pro/1/2/3 $300/3 + Primes $35.00
4:10 PM 60 mins Men Pro/1/2/3 $300/3 + Primes $35.00
*Race together, half lap gap between fieldsThe promoter reserves the right to combine fields in case of low participation
Second and third race are $10 each. Day of fee +$10
2018 UA Cycling: Campus Criterium Presented by Fair Wheel Bikes
All USAC Rules Apply- Held under USAC Permit: 2019-299 Part of the 2018 Santa Catalina Omnium
Porta Johns
Gift cards to local restaurants and shops, bicycle swag (tires, tools, etc), gels, bars, and more! Criterium Course Map: 0.8 km laps. RIGHT TURNS
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6683316
Teams may set up tents and trainers in the grass. No team vehicles may be parked in or on the course. You may be able to find surface parking in other lots around campus- please follow any posted parking regulations. Failure to do so may result in towing or parking tickets. Do not park in Sam Hughes neighborhood on 3rd street!
Mechanics Space
Officials’ Stage
Podium
Registration/Medical
Barricades
Direction of race