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2013 The Tilles Park Criterium

Race Information

2013 Race Results

Sunday April 7th, 2013

Presented by the Gateway Cycling Club

Gear Up for Spring Racing- Over $1500 in Cash and Prizes

The Race: Start the Spring right with the perfect early season criterium. Flowing turns, gentle rises and fast laps. This year we'll be reducing the field sizes and offering a variety of racing categories, something for everyone. Set in St. Louis County's Tilles Park.

Pre-Registration and Number Pick Up- Friday, April 5th from 5 until 8 pm at

Big Shark Bicycle Company, 6133 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63112

Course Description: An 8/10th of a mile course- slightly rolling, decent surface and tight. Position is crucial!

Pre-Registration:  Pre-Registration will be at BikeReg.comRace day entry fee is $35 (includes $3 rider insurance surcharge). There is a slight surcharge for online registration.

Race Day Registration: Registration will be open at 7:30 am. Juniors race day fee is $10 per event.  Pre-registration closes April 3rd. Riders will be able to enter a second race for $20- race day only. Annual USA Cycling licenses will be available for $60 ($30 for Juniors.) Non-licensed riders can race in the Juniors, Category 5 men's or Category 4 women's events with purchase of a $10 USA Cycling 1-Day License.

Start Time Category Duration Field Limit Awards
9:00 am Masters 40+  (Category 1-3)
30 min+7 laps 50 $200/ 5 Deep
9:45 am Category 4/5
25 min +7 laps 50 3 Places/Medals
10:30am Women Category 3/4
25 min +7 laps 50 3 places/Medals
11:15 am Juniors
20 min +7 laps
50 3 places/Medals
12:00 pm Masters 40+ (Category 4/5)
25 min +7 laps 50 3 places/Medals
1:00 pm  Women Open
40 min +7 laps 50 $300/10 Deep
2:00 pm USAC Cat 4 30 min.+7 laps 50 $200/5 Deep
2:50 pm USAC Cat 3
40 min +7 laps 50 $300/10 Deep
3:50pm USAC Pro/1/2 55 min +7 laps 75 $500/10 Deep

Pay Out Detail:

Category Purse 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Pro/1/2 $500 $100 $85 $75 $60 $50 $45 $35 $25 $15 $10
Cat 3 $300 $65 $50 $45 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $5
Cat 4 $200 $60 $50 $40 $30 $20
Women Open $300 $65 $50 $45 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $5
Masters 40+ (1-3) $200 $60 $50 $40 $30 $20

 

Contact: Race Director - Mike Weiss, mike@bigshark.com 314/862-1188          Held under USAC Permit

Thanks to R & R Sanitation for supplying our "facilities".

Course Map


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Big Shark  - Loop Urban Shark - Downtown Big Shark - West Little Shark Tri & Run - Loop
6133 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112 1009 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63101 17233 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005 6176 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112
314-862-1188 314-881-0322 636-534-8080 314-862-1818
M-F 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5 M-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5 M-F 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5 M-F 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5