Summer is almost here and that means it's time once again (15), to battle the heat, humidity, the tight, fast singletrack and, yes, the 600 foot climb of the Red Trail at Oak Mountain State Park. There will be feed zones-a-plenty to make it a little easier. Oak Mountain State Park is a beautiful 10,000-acre facility with many sites for picnicking and a great lake with a beach for swimming and relaxing. On Memorial Day weekend, the park is hosting the Xterra Southeast Cup Championship.
What's New?- BNG is one of 6 points races for the innagural Kenda Cup
- Awards
- Awards presentations will be made at the Expo Stage after each race finish and after the Top Ten Awards results are made final. Please stay in the expo area.
- Athletes must be in attendance at the Awards Ceremony to receive prizes.
- Awards will not be mailed - NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Top ten preliminary Awards results will be posted no later than 15 minutes of competition completion. Any and all protests must be filed within 15 minutes of preliminary Awards results posting, ONLY with the designated PROTEST OFFICIAL.
- Complete preliminary results will be posted and available within three hours of competition.
- Final Results will be posted and available at www.bump.org after the event no later than Sunday, June 7, 2009.
- All protests must be filed with a designated Official within 15 minutes of preliminary AWARDS results posting. All signed, official results are FINAL.
- VERY IMPORTANT - After competition day, only protests outside of the TOP TEN finishers MAY be accepted at the discretion of the race organizer, and results MAY be adjusted up until Saturday, June 6, 2009. After that date, ALL RESULTS ARE FINAL - NO CHANGES - NO EXCEPTIONS.
- The Course (we've made some changes)
- PRE-RIDE! PRE-RIDE! PRE-RIDE!
- A new multi-lap course for the Pro riders
- Blood Rock has some new obstacles near the bottom.
- Quarry Road (the portion right below Blood Rock) has some rock slaloms and new berms. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESE when picking up speed or attempting to pass.
- Seven Bridges has some new rock crossings
- There will be a feed zone (with bottles) right after you ride past the beach for riders doing 2 laps.
The Course
Pro riders, please check out the new course for your division. This is a big departure from previous years There will be places to pass but the new course will hopefully make for a tighter race.
The Expert, Sport and Singlespeed Course
The Beginner Course
Race Times
Note: schedule subject to change. Confirm start times on site day of race. May 30, 2009 During Pre-Registration| Race | Time | Division | Distance |
| Race | Time | Division | Distance |
| 1 | 8:06 AM | Cat 3 Junior 15-18 Men | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 2 | 8:08 AM | Cat 3 Junior 15-18 Women | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 3 | 8:10 AM | Cat 3 Beginner 19-24 Men | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 4 | 8:12 AM | Cat 3 Beginner 25-29 Men | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 5 | 8:14 AM | Cat 3 Beginner 30-34 Men | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 6 | 8:16 AM | Cat 3 Beginner 35-39 Men | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 7 | 8:18 AM | Cat 3 Beginner 40-44 Men | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 8 | 8:20 AM | Cat 3 Beginner Clydesdales Men | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 9 | 8:22 AM | Cat 3 Beginner 19-29 Women | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 10 | 8:24 AM | Cat 3 Beginner 45-49 Men | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 11 | 8:26 AM | Cat 3 Beginner 50+ Men | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 12 | 8:28 AM | Cat 3 Beginner 30-39 Women | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 13 | 8:30 AM | Cat 3 Beginner 40+ Women | 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 14 | 8:32 AM | Cat 3 Junior 13-14 | 1-5 mile lap |
| 15 | 8:34 AM | Cat 3 Junior 11-12 | 1-3 mile lap |
| 16 | 8:36 AM | Cat 3 Junior 10 & Under | 1-2 mile lap |
| 17 | 9:30 AM | Pro Men | 1-20.4 mile lap, 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 18 | 9:32 AM | Pro Women | 1-20.4 mile lap, 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 19 | 9:34 AM | Cat 1 Expert 19-29 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap, 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 20 | 9:36 AM | Cat 1 Expert 30-34 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap, 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 21 | 9:38 AM | Cat 1 Expert 35-39 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap, 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 22 | 9:40 AM | Cat 1 Expert 40-49 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap, 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 23 | 9:42 AM | Cat 1 Expert Junior 15-18 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap, 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 24 | 9:44 AM | Cat 1 Expert Junior 15-18 Women | 1-20.4 mile lap, 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 25 | 9:46 AM | Cat 1 Expert 19+ Women | 1-20.4 mile lap, 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 26 | 9:48 AM | Cat 1 Expert 50+ Men | 1-20.4 mile lap, 1-8.5 mile lap |
| 27 | 9:50 AM | Cat 2 Sport 19-24 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 28 | 9:52 AM | Cat 2 Sport 25-29 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 29 | 9:54 AM | Cat 2 Sport 30-34 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 30 | 9:56 AM | Cat 2 Sport 35-39 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 31 | 9:58 AM | Cat 2 Sport 40-44 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 32 | 10:00 AM | Cat 2 Sport 45-49 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 33 | 10:02 AM | Singlespeed | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 34 | 10:04 AM | Cat 2 Sport Clydesdale All Ages Men | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 35 | 10:06 AM | Cat 2 Sport Junior 15-18 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 36 | 10:08 AM | Cat 2 Sport Junior 15-18 Women | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 37 | 10:10 AM | Cat 2 Sport 19-29 Women | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 38 | 10:12 AM | Cat 2 Sport 50-59 Men | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 39 | 10:14 AM | Cat 2 Sport 30-39 Women | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 40 | 10:16 AM | Cat 2 Sport 40+ Women | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 41 | 10:18 AM | Cat 2 Sport 60+ Men | 1-20.4 mile lap |
| 42 | 1:00 PM | Training Wheel | 2-100 foot laps |
| 43 | 1:10 PM | Youth 5-6 | 1-1 mile lap |
| 44 | 1:12 PM | Youth 7-8 | 1-1 mile lap |
| 45 | 1:13 PM | Youth 9-10 | 1-1 mile lap |
| 46 | 1:14 PM | Youth 11-12 | 1-1 mile lap |
Entry Fees
| Saturday May 30, on-site Registration Open From 2 PM Until 6:30 PM | |
|---|---|
| BASIC ENTRY FEE | $45 |
| Junior Olympic 14 &under | $25 |
| Shimano Youth Series | Free |
| Sunday May 31, on-site Registration Open From 6 AM Until 7:30 AM | |
|---|---|
| BASIC ENTRY FEE-RACE DAY | $55 |
| Junior Olympic 14 &under RACE DAY FEE | $35 |
| Shimano Youth Series | Free |
| REQUIRED LICENSES | |
|---|---|
| 1-Day USAC License | $5 |
| Annual USAC License | $60 |
| 12 & Under | Free |
| All Pro and Category 1 Racers MUST HAVE AN ANNUAL USAC or UCI LICENSE | |
| Category 2 (Sport) and 3 (Beginner) Racers May Use Annual License or purchase on-site |
- Saturday, May 31th, 3 PM to 6:30 PM
- Sunday May 31st, 6 AM until 12:30 PM
Important Registration Information:
- Race is USA Cycling-sanctioned. Riders must present a current ANNUAL USA Cycling license at registration if they are registering as a Category 1 or Professional rider. One day race permits are available during online registration process or on-site for $5.00 for Category 3 and Category 2 racers. Save time and purchase an Annual Racing License from USA Cycling at www.usacycling.org
- All Juniors (except Junior Category 1) racers must purchase, at least, a one-day race permit (either online or on-site) - please allow for extra time at Athlete Registration if you are purchasing a one day race permit.
- No phone or faxed entries will be accepted.
- You must enter online before May 24, 2009 or on site on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Competitor age is determined by the age of the rider on Dec. 31, 2009.
General Event Rules
- Please register early. In the case of small fields, categories/classes may be combined.
- All participants, even on line registrants, will sign a waiver/release form at registration. Those under 18-years-old require a parent's or guardian's signature who must be present at Athlete Registration.
- ANSI or Snell approved helmets required for all events.
- There will be a cutoff time for all amateurs at 11:30 AM. If you have not passed the bottom of Quarry Road (section after Blood Rock), you will be asked to exit the course and will receive a prorated time.
- Final Results will be posted and available at www.bump.org after the event no later than Sunday, June 7th 2009. Online results may be available sooner at USA Cycling’s web site.
- Race numbers may not be cut, folded, altered or defaced in any way.
- All USA Cycling Rules apply.
- Merchandise orders can be picked up at Athlete Registration same hours as those of Athlete Registration.
- All information is subject to change - please check back here or www.bump.org for updates and changes.
- Please verify start times and other critical event issues when checking in at registration.
- SORRY, ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS.
Awards
- All podium winners (top three in each racing category) will receive a medal. Podium winners may receive merchandise from various Kenda Cup sponsors.
- All Beginner and Junior Olympic classes will receive merchandise.
| Division | ($)Awards |
| Pro Men | 600/450/350/250/150/75 |
| Pro Women | 600/450/350/250/150/75 |
| Cat 1 Expert 19-29 Men | 320/210/160/110/85 |
| Cat 1 Expert 30-34 Men | 270/160/110/70/50 |
| Cat 1 Expert 35-39 Men | 220/110/85/70/50 |
| Cat 1 Expert 40-49 Men | 220/110/85/70/50 |
| Cat 1 Expert Junior 15-18 Men | 130/90/60/30 |
| Cat 1 Expert Junior 15-18 Women | 120/90/60/30 |
| Cat 1 Expert 19+ Women | 260/160/110/60 |
| Cat 1 Expert 50+ Men | 130/90/60/30 |
| Cat 2 Sport 19-24 Men | 90/70/50 |
| Cat 2 Sport 25-29 Men | 110/90/70 |
| Cat 2 Sport 30-34 Men | 110/90/70 |
| Cat 2 Sport 35-39 Men | 90/70/50 |
| Cat 2 Sport 40-44 Men | 90/70/50 |
| Cat 2 Sport 45-49 Men | 80/60/40 |
| Singlespeed | 90/70/50 |
| Cat 2 Sport Clydesdale All Ages Men | 80/60/40 |
| Cat 2 Sport Junior 15-18 Men | 80/60/40 |
| Cat 2 Sport Junior 15-18 Women | 80/60/40 |
| Cat 2 Sport 19-29 Women | 90/70/50 |
| Cat 2 Sport 50-59 Men | 80/60/40 |
| Cat 2 Sport 30-39 Women | 90/70/50 |
| Cat 2 Sport 40+ Women | 90/70/50 |
| Cat 2 Sport 60+ Men | 80/60/40 |
Tech Area Info
- Contact Chris Straynar for tech area rates racedirector@bump.org
Rate of 85¢ / sq ft will be charged for requests on May 30 or 31. - Trailers and tents can be set up on Sat. May 30
- We will have a security guard in the expo area from Sat evening to Sun morning.
- Click here for the expo and tech area map
Schedule of Events
Saturday May 30th- 1-3 pm Pro practice Cat3 course closed
- 2-6 pm Registration
- 4:30 pm Team manager meeting at the Dogwood Pavillion
- 5:00 pm Shimano Youth Series Races
- 6-7:30am Registration
- 8am Start amateur races
- 11:30 amateur cutoff at the bottom of Quarry Road
- 11:45 – 12:15 Pro practice
- 12:30 Pro Women Staging
- 12:35 Pro Women Call-Up
- 12:40 Start Pro Women Race
- 2:45 Pro Men Staging
- 2:50 Pro Men Call-Up
- 2:55 Start Pro Men Race
- 5:15 Pro Awards Ceremony