Sport Systems MountainTop Cycling Cedro Race

Cedropalooza - September 13-14, 2008
New Mexico State Super-D and XC Championship

Cedro is a Wrap

Thanks to everyone that came to the Cedropalooza races. The team had a blast (and some stress) organizing and running the race, but in the end everything worked out.
If you have any questions or comments, send them to race@mountaintopcycling.com
We have posted the Super-D results, and the XC results.
Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers!

NMORS Race # 10
Action Packed Weekend:

- Super-D Race Saturday
- XC Race Sunday
- Kids Race Sunday
- Camping and Food
- Great Single Loop XC Race - Challenging Super-D Course

For the second year, the NORBA NM State XC Championship will be held at Cedro just outside Albuquerque. In addition to the XC race on Sunday, there will be a non-NMORS NM State Super-D Championship on Saturday.

Race Schedule

Super-D Race:

Saturday Sept. 13th, 2008
Race start - 4pm (30 or 60 seconds intervals)
Two race classes: Sport and Expert/Pro (No Beginners)
No age categories

XC Race:

Sunday Sept. 14th, 2008
Mandatory racers meeting at 8:30am
Pro/Expert Start - 9am (~23 miles)
Sport's/SS ~9:25am (~19 miles)
Beginner's ~9:30am (~11 miles)
'Just for Fun' Kids Race ~12noon

Registration

Online:

Register at SportsBaseOnline
Online registration closes Wednesday September 10th at 11:59pm Eastern Time (9:59pm MST)
Register online and get a cool t-shirt for the XC race (First 100 racers)
All riders must have a USA Cycling/NORBA license (Super-D and XC race)
Sports, SS and Beginners may purchase a one day license at packet pickup
Pro/Experts must have an annual license, which you can purchase at packet pickup

Onsite Registration/Packet Pickup:

Friday Sept. 12th: 4-7pm @ Sport Systems on 6915 Montgomery NE in Albuquerque
Saturday Sept. 13th: 1-3pm @ Cedro campground
Sunday Sept. 14th: 7am to 1hr before race start @ Cedro campground.

Fees:

Super-D: $20
XC: $30
Late Registration (Friday +$10 Saturday/Sunday +$20)

Prizes

XC Race - Pro, Semi-Pro and Expert: Cash Prizes
XC Race - Sport, SS and Beginner: Merchandise .
XC Race - Top 3 in each category: USA Cycling State Championship Medal.
(Must be NM resident and have NORBA annual license)

Super-D - Pro, Semi-Pro and Expert: Cash Prizes
Super-D - Sport: Merchandise .

Directions

From Tijeras (7 miles east of ABQ on I-40 or south from Santa FE on NM 14 thru Madrid)
South on NM 337 for 5.1 miles, turn left (east) on Juan Tomas Rd (Forest Rd 242)
Continue 0.6 miles to Forest Rd 252 (a gravel road to your left)
Left (north) on FR 252 for 1.5 miles to the Campground

Accommodations

Hotel: We offer a special rate of $129/night with Albuquerque Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa
To reserve, call 1-800-EMBASSY or go online
Mention/enter Group Code MOU or NM State Mountain Bike Championships to get the rate.
Camping:The entry fee includes camping at the Cedro Campground Friday and Saturday nights

Course Description

The course is described here