Race Schedule

10:15: Racers' meeting

10:30: Race begins

1:30 -2:00: Awards
Above the Napa Valley Elevation 1667'
Race Director: Michael Hellie 707-965-6346
10-mile multi-loop course:  see entry form for number of laps for your category

Race Date:    Sunday - August 8, 2010

Registration
Pre-registration closes August 2, 2010.
Mail in Entry Forms
Online Registration: active.com
Race day registration starts at 8:00 a.m.
Race information: 707-965-6346; email: mlhellie@puc.edu
Race fee:  Postmarked by August 2: $35; after August 2: $40 (does not include one day NORBA license)
Racing License: One year required for PRO (UCI license/EXPERT); One Day License sold race day sold for Beginner/Sport  
Race packet pickup: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. race day
Riders under 18 need parent/guardian signed consent or written permission sent with registration forms.
Standard athletic release form signed race day

Make Checks payable to: Howell Mountain Challenge.  Mail Checks and entry form to: Howell Mountain Challenge, Pacific Union College, One Angwin Avenue, Angwin, CA 94508

No Refunds

Awards, Prizes, Goodies
$120 purse each to first male and female pro finisher (not from each category); $80/second; $40/third
Awards presented to top three finishers in all categories
Raffle held after race: Tires, Clothing, Bike Accessories and more

Site and Course Specifics
10 mile circuit, hilly, smooth to medium-rough trails, service roads, double track and single track, lots of trees.... fun course
Free parking
No Camping
No Alcohol
Race is held on private land (PUC campus).  NO PRE-RIDES!!
College campus CLOSED SATURDAY TO ALL RIDERS!!

Racing License
License sold race day by NORBA official: 
One year required for PRO/EXPERT 
One Day License sold race day
License includes secondary accident/medical coverage ($1,000 deductible)

Race Specifics
All NORBA rules apply
ANSI-Snell approved helmets mandatory during race and race day practice
First Aid: EMT's on race course and at finish line

Camping
Bothe-Napa State Park (showers available) - Hwy 29 and Larkmead Rd., 5 miles south of Calistoga.  1-800-444-PARK
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