2012 Results (usacycling.org)

2013 Merco Credit Union Cycling Classic Stage 4 with final GC standings

DATE: Sunday – March 3rd, 2013

LOCATION: Keyes Rd. & Olsen Rd., Snelling, CA

COURSE: 24 miles rolling hills loop. View GPS course at strava.com.

Roads: Counterclockwise – Keyes, Bledsoe, Monte Vista, Looney, Turlock, Cox Ferry, and Keyes.

START / FINISH AREA (Keyes at Olsen Rds.)

FULL ROAD CLOSURE. View Foothills Road Race course map.

REGISTRATION: Opens at 7 a.m.

DIRECTIONS:

From South Hwy 99 in Merced, take Hwy 59 North to the town of Snelling. When entering Snelling take the first left onto Montgomery St. Continue on Mongomery St. (turns into Keyes Road). Continue on Keyes Road to Los Cerritos Road. Turn right on Los Cerritos Road and then left several miles later onto Olsen Road and continue to parking area. PARKING AREA CANNOT BE ACCESSED FROM OLSEN AND KEYES ROADS.  You will need a parking pass for entry past the closure point near the registration Barn.  Only P1/2 teams are allowed beyond this point and will be provided with passes before Sunday.

From North Hwy 99 (between Ceres & Turlock) take Keyes Road east past Montpelier Road to Hawkins Road. Turn left on Hawkins Road and then right onto Lake Road. Turn right off Lake Road after the reservoir onto Los Cerritos Road and then right onto Olsen Road to parking area. PARKING AREA CANNOT BE ACCESSED FROM OLSEN AND KEYES ROADS.

CATEGORY	Miles/Laps	Start Time	Value/Places	Entry Fee	Field Limit
Elite Pro 1, 2	120/5	8:00AM	$500-5	Stage	150
Masters 35+ 1, 2, 3	96/4	8:05AM	$300-5	Stage	130
Elite 3	72/3	8:10AM	$500-10	$30	120
Women Elite Pro 1,2,3	72/3	8:15AM	$400-5	Stage	100
Masters 45+ 1/2/3	72/3	8:20 AM	$250-10	$30	100
Elite 4	48/2	12:00 PM	$250-10	$30	100
Masters 35+ 4	48/2	12:05 PM	$250-10	$30	100
Elite 5	48/2	12:10 PM	NA	$30	50
Masters 45+ 4	48/2	12:15 PM	$250-10	$30	100
Women 3/4	48/2	12:20 PM	$250-10	$30	75

** Listed prizes are 100% Cash
*** Gaps between starting groups should be 5 minutes. Champions Jersey and River Rock Trophy awarded to each category winner.