Race Date:    Sunday - July 21, 2013

Registration

• Early registration closes July 15, 2013.
• Race day registration starts at 8:00 a.m.
• Race information: 707-965-6346; email: mlhellie@puc.edu
• Race fee:  Postmarked by July 15: $35; after July 15: $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