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Sunday, April 14th, 2024Over $1000 Cash + Prizes |
Presented by the Gateway Cycling Club and Dave Cumming's Leg
Gear Up for Spring Racing
The Race: Spring Racing continues at Tilles County Park with the perfect early season criterium. Flowing turns, gentle rises and fast laps. Reduced field sizes and lots of racing categories. Something for everyone. Set in St. Louis County's Tilles Park. Registration is open.
Continuing for 2024! The Renaissance Financial Junior Race Series. Renaissance Financial, a St. Louis based business and personal financial planning company, is committed to growing Junior Cycling. All Junior Entry Fees for every Big Shark produced Road, Time Trial, Criterium, or Cyclocross Event are underwritten. The only requirement is that each Junior provide a minimum of one hour of volunteer work at one of our events. From helping set-up, assisting during the race, or helping at the end of the day. Email us to volunteer: mike@bigshark.com
Each age group/gender will be scored and assigned points throughout the season. Points earned at the Bommarito Audi Gateway Cup will be counted double. Winners of the 17-18 Age Groups for young men and women will be awarded a $250 Gift Card. We will post the rankings monthy in our online Race Results.
Course Description: An 8/10th of a mile course- slightly rolling, decent surface and tight. Position is crucial!
Pre-Registration: at BikeReg.com. Pre-registration entry fee is $40 Entry fee includes $5 rider insurance surcharge/BAR fee. Race Day entry fee is $50. No refunds. Race will occur rain or shine. Please note we reserve the right to cancel due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check our Facebook page before leaving for the race if there is any question.
Race Day Registration: 9551 Litzinger Rd, 63124. Opens at 8:00 am. Race Day entry fee is $50. Juniors race day fee is underwritten by Renaissance Financial with volunteer committment. Riders that have already raced once (except 1-Day license holders) can enter a 2nd race for $20. USA Cycling Annual and 1-Day licenses available onsite. Non-licensed riders can race in the Juniors, Category 5 Men's or Category 5 Women's events with purchase of a $10 USA Cycling 1-Day License- available onsite.
| Start Time | Category | Duration | Field Limit | Awards |
| 9:00 am | Juniors | 30 min | 50 | 3 Places/Medals/B&G |
| 9:35 am | Masters 50+/60+ Cat 1-5 | 40 min | 75 | 3 Places/Medals |
| 10:20 am | Category 4/5 | 40 min | 75 | 3 Places/Medals |
| 11:10am | Women Category 3/4/5 BAR | 40 min | 75 | 3 Places/Medals |
| 12:00 pm | Masters 40+ (Category 1-4) BAR | 45 min | 100 | $150/5 Deep |
| 1:00 pm | Masters 40+ (Category 4/5) | 40 min | 75 | 3 Places/Medals |
| 1:50 pm | Women Open BAR | 50 min | 100 | $300/10 Deep |
| 2:50 pm | USAC Cat 4 BAR | 40 min | 100 | $100/5 Deep |
| 3:40 pm | USAC Cat 3 BAR | 55 min | 100 | $150/5 Deep |
| 4:45 pm | USAC Pro/1/2 BAR | 60 min | 100 | $300/10 Deep |
Pay Out Detail:
| Category | Purse | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
| Pro/1/2 | $300 | $70 | $50 | $40 | $35 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 | $5 |
| Cat 3 | $150 | $50 | $40 | $30 | $20 | $10 | |||||
| Cat 4 | $100 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 | |||||
| Women Open | $300 | $70 | $50 | $40 | $35 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 | $5 |
| Masters 40+ (1-4) | $150 | $50 | $40 | $30 | $20 | $10 |
Contact: Race Director - Mike Weiss, mike@bigshark.com 314/862-1188
Held under USAC Permit