2011 Big Shark's Tour of St. Louis
Saturday and Sunday April 16th and 17th, 2011
Two Days, Three Events, $5000+ in Cash and Prizes
The 2011 edition of Big Shark's Tour of St. Louis brings the excitement of bicycle racing and the best local, regional, and national athletes to three venues around St. Louis.
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Saturday morning the action begins with the Carondelicious Circuit Race. An expanded circuit in Carondelet Park will provide a worthy challenge. Tasty!
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Saturday afternoon racers will test themselves against the clock as they fly on the flats of the beautiful Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in North St. Louis County.
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Sunday the finale as racers duel it out at the Delmarvelous Criterium to determine the Tour of St. Louis overall champions.
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Pre-Registration and Number Pick Up, Friday, April 15th from 5 until 8 pm @ Big Shark Bicycle Company - 6133 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63112 |
Event # 1- Saturday, April 16th
Course Description: An undulating 1.3 mile circuit course along the beautiful lakes in Carondelet Park in South St. Louis City. The course is winding, wide open, with silky smooth pavement. The course has two mild climbs and an uphill finish.
Registration: Race day entry fee is $30 (includes $3 rider insurance surcharge). Registration will be open at 6:30 am. Juniors race day fee is $10 per event.
Event Rules- Junior age groups will be scored separately and medals will be awarded to the top three in each age group. Masters prize money will be scored for combined categories. 40+ and 50+ racers will be scored separately for MOBAR points. Overall Masters prizes are for combined categories.
| Start Time | Category | Duration | Awards |
| 8:00 am | Juniors (10-14, 15-18)/Womens 4 | 25 min.+3 laps | 3 places/Medals |
| 8:40 am | USAC Women's Open | 50 min.+3 laps | 5 places/$200 |
| 9:50 am | Masters 40+/50+ | 40 min.+3 laps | 5 places/$125 |
| 10:45 am | USAC Cat 4/5 | 30 min.+3 laps | 3 places/Prizes |
| 11:30 am | USAC Cat 4 | 35 min.+3 laps | 5 places/$125 |
| 12:20 pm | USAC Cat 3 | 55 min.+3 laps | 10 places/$350 |
| 1:30 pm | USAC Pro/1/2 | 70 min.+3 laps | 15 places/$775 |
Event # 2 - Saturday Afternoon, April 16th
Course Description: A "scenic" 9 mile out and back course over the flat Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in North St. Louis County. This extremely smooth, fast course offers racers an opportunity to get aero and crank up the power. The course will be open to traffic and riders must stay to the right. The good news is the road is lightly traveled and the course will be well marked and staffed with volunteer course marshals / flaggers. Aerobars, disc wheels, power meters, and other hi tech gadgetry are recommended.
Registration: Race day entry fee is $20 (includes $3 rider insurance surcharge). Time trial starting sequence will follow the order of registration. Pre register on-line to get the early time slots (slots are limited to the first 240 paid riders). Race day registration for any remaining time trial start times will be open Saturday morning at the Delmarvelous Criterium alongside regular registration. (note...You will not be able to register at the TT venue).
Event Rules: The first rider will begin at 3:01 pm. (Note: Men Cat 3 and Men Pro 1/2 riders that plan to race in their respective crits earlier in the day should plan on start times around 5:00 pm or later.) The last rider will go off no later than 7:00 pm. Racers will start in one minute increments. Riders must be staged and ready to go at least 5 minutes before their start. At registration you will receive 1 or 2 bib numbers, one number to be used for both criteriums AND a second sequential starting number for the time trial. In the event of a missed start racers will be staged after the last registered rider. You must report to the Start if you miss your time slot. Medals will be awarded for the Masters 40+, 50+ and 60+ age groups.
| Start Time | Category | Prizes/Awards |
| 3:01 pm | Juniors (10-14, 15-18) / Womens 4 | 3 places/Medals |
| 4:01 pm | USAC Cat 4/5 | 3 places/Medals |
| 4:01 pm | USAC Cat 4 | 3 places/Medals |
| 4:01 pm | Masters 40+/50+ | 3 places/Medals |
| 3:31 pm | USAC Women Open | 5 places/$250 |
| 5:01 pm | USAC Cat 3 | 3 places/$200 |
| 6:01 pm | USAC Pro 1/2 | 10 places/$500 |
Event # 3- Sunday, April 17th
Course Description: A Flat .8 mile criterium around the wide open streets of the near North Side. Martin Luther King Blvd, 19th St., Delmar(velous) Blvd., 23rd St. The course is wide open, mostly re-paved, fast and very Delmarvelous.
Registration: Race day entry fee is $30 (includes $3 rider insurance surcharge). Registration will be open at 6:30 am. Juniors race day fee is $10 per event. If you already have a number you do not need to check-in.
Event Rules- Juniors age groups will be scored separately and medals will be awarded to the top three in each age group. Masters prize money will be scored for combined categories. 40+ and 50+ racers will be scored separately for MOBAR points. Overall Masters prizes are for combined categories.
| Start Time | Category | Duration | Awards |
| 8:00 am | Juniors (10-14, 15-18) / Womens 4 | 30 minutes + 3 laps | 3 places/Medals |
| 8:45 am | USAC Women Open | 50 minutes + 3 laps | 5 places/$200 |
| 9:45 am | Masters 40+/50+ | 45 min + 3 laps | 5 places/$125 |
| 10:40 am | USAC Cat 4/5 | 30 min + 3 laps | 3 places/Prizes |
| 11:20 am | USAC Cat 4 | 40 min + 3 laps | 5 places/$125 |
| 12:20 pm | USAC Cat 3 | 60 min + 3 laps | 10 places/$350 |
| 1:35 pm | USAC Pro/1/2 | 70 min + 3 laps | 15 places/$775 |
Pre-Registration- Save $10 and register for all three events for $70. You can pre-register online at www.sportsbaseonline.com. There is a surcharge for online registration. Pre-registration closes at midnight, April 13th.
Held under USAC Permit 2011-159
Directions and Course Maps
The Carondelicious Circuit Race
From the East or West go South from downtown
The Big Bottom Time Trial
The course is located at the Columbia Bottoms Conservation Area at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. To get to the Park you will need to take Broadway North to Riverview North. Cross I-270 on Riverview and the road changes its name to Strodtman Rd. Park is prior to the sharp uphill left turn. The course is located just north of downtown St. Louis- accessible and easy to find. From Highway 40 or 44- head North on Jefferson to Delmar Blvd. Head East to 23rd Street. Bingo!
The Delmarvelous Criterium
Race #1- The Carondelicious Circuit Race
Race #2- The Big Bottom Time Trial
Race #3- The Delmarvelous Criterium
Payout / Omnium details
Payout details
Points will be awarded to the top ten finsishers in each category. The points will be awarded equally for all of the events. From 10 to 1. In order to qualify for the Overall each athlete must compete in ALL three events. Masters 40+ and Masters 50+ are competing for ONE combined overall, although they will also be scored separately for the MOBAR competition.
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area Time Trial
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Category |
Purse |
Detail |
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Masters 40+/50* |
$100 |
$50, $30, $20 |
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Women Open |
$200 |
$90, $70, $40 |
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Category 3 |
$250 |
$90, $70, $45, $30, $15 |
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Pro 1,2 |
$500 |
$110, $90, $75, $60, $50, $40, $30, $20, $15, $10 |
Carondelet
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Category |
Purse |
Detail |
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Masters 40+/50+ Category 4 |
$125 |
$50, $30, $20, $15, $10 |
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Womens Open |
$200 |
$80, $60, $30, $20, $10 |
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Category 3 |
$350 |
$80, $50, $45, $40, $35, $30, $25, $20, $15, $10 |
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Pro 1,2 |
$775 |
$130, $100, $80, $70, $60, $55, $50, $45, $40, $35, $30, $25, $20, $15, $10 |
Category Purse Payout
Cat 4
$100
$50, $30, $20
Masters Overall
$150
$80, $50, $20
Women Open
$150
$80, $50, $20
Cat 3
$150
$80, $50, $20
Pro 1/2
$250
$130, $70, $50
Lodging and information:
For a good list of hotels close to the venues go to: http://www.hotels-stl.com/CBFP.htm
Contact: Mike Weiss at 314/862-1188, mike@bigshark.com