CHRISTMAS CLASSIC IN COLUMBUS! - SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
11/5/2007


Be a part of the 'coolest' race of the year inside the Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio.  Ohio State will be defending their President's Cup title against Florida and more than 20 other title-hungry states.  Look for more announcements soon about contests, prizes and the Friday Night Elite Spectacular event. 

 

2007 NBL CHRISTMAS CLASSIC RACE SCHEDULE:
Sunday, December 23rd – Pre-Practice Day

·          Doors open at 1:30pm

·          Practice: 3:00 – 7:30pm (see schedule below)

·          Fee: $15/person

·          Registration: 2pm / Bike Inspection: 2pm      

Wednesday, December 26th – Practice Day

·          Doors open at 6:00am

·          Registration for Christmas Classic and President’s Cup: 8:00-1:00pm & 2:00-7:00pm

·          Bike Inspection: 6:30am -12:30pm & 1:30-7:30pm

·          Practice: 7:00am – 8:15pm

Thursday, December 27th – President's Cup

·          Doors open at 7:00am

·          Registration for Christmas Classic: 10:00-1:00pm

·          Bike Inspection: 8:00 – 9:00am

·          President’s Cup Opening Ceremony: 8:00 – 8:45am

·          Racing Starts: 9:00am

Thursday, December 27th - UCI Continental #6 - 1 Hour following President's Cup

·          Registration 2:00-4:00pm

·          Transponder Set-Up – 4:00-5:00pm

·          UCI Practice:  45mins following the President's Cup

·          Race Starts: 1 hour following the President's Cup

 

Friday, December 28th – NBL Christmas Classic #1

·          Doors open at 6:30am

·          Opening Ceremony: 8:45 – 9:00am

·          Bike Inspection: 7:00 – 8:00am

·          Practice for riders who didn’t race President’s Cup only: 7:00 – 8:30am

·          Racing Starts: 9:00am

·          Pro Autograph Session: 3:00 - 4:30pm

·          2007 Team Award Ceremony: Before main events

Friday, December 28th – UCI Elite Spectacular/UCI Continental #7 - 6:00pm

·          Registration 1-2:00PM

·          Transponder Set-Up: 2-3:00pm

·          UCI Practice:  Immediately following the Christmas Classic #1

·          Pro Autograph Session: 3:00 - 4:30pm

·          Race Starts: 6:00pm

Saturday, December 29th – NBL Christmas Classic #2

·          Doors open at 6:30am

·          Bike Inspection: 7:00 – 7:30am

·          Racing Starts: 8:00am


NBL Elite Series information:  Super-Ex and Masters will race during the Christmas Classic both days.  NBL Elite Men and Elite Women will not be offered.  The UCI Continental Races will be run after the President's Cup and Day 1 of the Christmas Classic #1.


UCI Registration and Set-up Information:

Thursday, December 27 - UCI Continental Race #6

·          Registration 2-4:00PM

·          Transponder Set-Up - 4-5:00pm

·          Practice:  Immediately following the President's Cup

·          Race Starts: 1 hour following the President's Cup


Friday, December 28 –UCI Elite Spectacular / UCI Continental Race #7

·          Registration: 1-2:00PM

·          Transponder Set-Up: 2-3:00pm

·          Pro Autograph Session: 3:00-4:30pm

·          Practice:  Immediately following the Christmas Classic #1

·          Race Starts: 6pm


UCI ELITE SPECTACULAR - Friday, December 28 at 6pm - UCI Continental Race #7 +++++++

Tickets: $5/person - available at the NBL Booth all day on the 27th and 28th and at the door

·          Entertainment, awards, contests and tons of prizes

·          5 & Under get in free

·          Portion of proceeds go to charity.

·          Featured Classes:
UCI Elite Men, UCI Elite Women, UCI Junior Men, UCI Junior Women

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PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Sunday, December 23rd – Pre Practice          
Fee: $15/person
Registration: 2pm / Bike Inspection: 2pm            
3:00 - 3:45pm 15 & Over
3:45 - 4:30pm 14 & Under
4:30 - 5:15pm 15 & Over
5:15 - 6:00pm 14 & Under
6:00 - 6:45pm 15 & Over
6:45 - 7:30pm 14 & Under

Wednesday, December 26th  (Doors open at 6am)
7:00 - 7:15am       13-16 Boys Cruiser             1:20 - 1:40pm
7:15 - 7:30am       17-34 Mens Cruiser             1:40 - 2:20pm
7:30 - 7:45am       12 & Under Boys Cruiser     2:00 - 2:20pm
7:45 - 8:00am       Girls Cruiser                         2:20 - 2:40pm
8:00 - 8:25am       35+ Mens Cruiser                2:40 - 3:00pm
8:25 - 8:50am       7 & Under Boys & Girls (20”) 3:00 - 3:30pm
8:50 - 9:20am       8-9 Boys (20”)                      3:30 - 4:00pm
9:20 - 9:40am          8-13 Girls (20”)                4:00 - 4:20pm
9:40 - 10:10am      10-11 Boys (20”)                4:20 - 4:50pm
10:10 - 10:40am    12-13 Boys (20”)                4:50 - 5:20pm
10:40 - 11:10am    14-15 Boys (20”)                5:20 - 5:50pm
11:10 - 11:30pm    16 Boys (20”)                      5:50 - 6:10pm
11:30 - 12:00pm    17-24 Boys (20”) Ams          6:10 - 6:40pm
12:00 - 12:30pm     25 & Over Men (20”)          6:40 - 7:10pm
12:30 - 12:50pm    14+ Girls/Women (20”)       7:10 - 7:30pm
12:50 - 1:20pm       Elite/Junior/Masters/Super-Ex 7:30 - 8:15pm

Thursday, December 27th – No Practice
Friday, December 28th – Special practice only for those who did not race the President’s Cup 7:00 – 8:30AM
Saturday, December 29th – No Practice

 

Informações sobre valores de inscrições e categorias >>>> http://www.nbl.org/upcoming-racesRegister.asp?id=12

 

Informações sobre autorização de seu estado e Confederação Brasileira de Ciclismo, para competir nestes eventos: bmx@cbc.esp.br