Clear Creek Challenge 2008
History | Regristration | Tee | Fee | Schedule | Prizes | Course | Directions | Rules | Results | Parking | Accomodations | Dining | Sponsors
Clear Creek Challenge 2008 will be round #6 of the South Central Regional Championship Series at Clear Creek Recreational Area, on the senic east side of Sardis Lake.
History
Clear Creek Challenge 2006 (pictures)
Clear Creek Challenge 2007
In 2007 a new course record was set, with a single lap being ridden in 47:35 by the eventual winner of the Expert Men class, Boomer Leopold (total three lap time 2:34:00).
Registration
OnlineOnline registration is available at www.racesonline.com
Saturday, September 6, 2008 – All Categories
Packet pick up and registration is 4pm - 6pm Saturday afternoon at the Clear Creek trail head. Park in the parking lot.
Sunday, September 7, 2008 – All Categories
Registration will be from 7:00am until 30 minutes before the class starts at the trailhead (indicated on map).
USA Cycling-MTB-sanctioned race and a USA Cycling-MTB license is required for 'Expert' riders only (available race day if needed).
Valid and current USA Cycling license must be presented at registration or packet pick-up. A NORBA One-Day license ($10) will be available at registration and is not included in registration. Make checks payable to Oxford Cycling.
Only holders of a USA Cycling annual license will be eligible to qualify for Nationals.
Same race numbers will be used throughout the season. They were handed out starting at the first race. All new racers will receive his/hers at first race entered. If racer loses his/hers then they may purchase a replacement for $5.00.
All registered riders will be required to sign a USAC Event Release form before participating. You may visit USA Cycling to view and print the form.
The Shirt
First 100 registrants get Coolmax t-shirts!
Fees
Pre-Registration $30On-Site Registration $35
Race Schedule
Sunday, September 7, 2008: Race Presented by Oxford Cycling| Category | Start Time | Distance |
| Beginner/Junior | 8:30am | 10 miles/1 Lap |
| Expert | 9:00am | 30 miles/3 Laps |
| Sport | 9:10am | 20 miles/2 Laps |
All categories start with 2 minute increments between age groups.
According to rule #4 of SCRCS, Expert 40+ class will race same number as sport laps.
Prize Payout Schedule
The prize list will be distributed according to the riders individual placing based on the table below. The Prize List is subject to change based on the total number of riders registered for the event.Categories may be combined at the discretion of the race director.
| Category | First | Second | Third |
| Expert | $60 | $40 | $20 |
| Sport | Prizes three places deep | ||
| Beginner/Junior | Medals three places deep | ||
Course Description, Map and Elevation
The Clear Creek Challenge will feature a 10 mile loop of single track trail that runs through the hills of the Recreation Area before descending all the way to the lake and then slowly climbing back out, for a total of 1100 ft of elevation per lap. The race is listed as a single points race for the SCRCS series.Special Precautions: Although course marshals will be present throughout the course, please make sure to keep an eye out for riders who may have fallen in front of you. Stay alert!
General course route in red. Race starts at trail head. Parking and primitive camping near trail head.
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Directions To Race
From the Square in Oxford, MS 38655, go approximately 1 mile on Jackson Ave West. At the light, take a right onto MS-314 (Old Sardis Road) and drive for approximately 13 miles, toward Clear Creek Recreation Area. Notice signs for race, and park in a convenient safe location at event site. Click image below for a larger map, or use the interactive map below.
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Rules
- Riders suffering a mishap may not ride “against traffic” in order to get to the pit. Proceed in the direction of the race only.
- All riders finish on the same lap as the leader. Lapped riders will be pulled if they threaten to interfere with the finish.
Numbers go on Right
Place the race number on the side of the lower back, just above the pockets (if any), turned so that the numbers are upright when the rider is horizontal.
If race officials can’t read your number, you will not be placed!
THROW ALL TRASH IN CANS.
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN
DISQUALIFICATION.
Race Results
Final results will be posted as soon as available after each event at the start/finish area.Parking
Saturday Evening (Packet Pickup and registration from 4pm – 6pm): Plenty of parking is available at race site.Sunday Morning Race: Parking will be available around the trailhead shown in the topographic map. Signs will indicate the race area, and parking is at your discretion along the road around the race area.
Accomodations
Camping is available near the race area. The campsites before the proper entrance to the park are free; they are primitive campsites, with no restroom, no grill, no easy access to water. These campsites are closest to (in fact, some are within) the race area. If you bring a grill, please be prudent in your use of fire, as this is a wooded area.Within the park, camping is $10 per night per tent or camper, and is payable at a self-service area near the entrance to the area. These sites are more equipped, having water, typical hookups, grills, and restrooms.
Special Note: Clear Creek is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, and as such has an alcohol ban for the entire Clear Creek area. Please note this exception.
Oxford also has the usual host of motel and hotel options, and a few Bed & Breakfasts as well. Oxford Cycling sponsor the Oxford Convention and Visitors Bureau has a nice listing of those options. Click here for that list.
Food in Oxford
The city of Oxford is equipped with typcial eating establishments of a college town with a population of around 15,000 (except Arby's!). If you're like most of us in Oxford Cycling, maybe you prefer something not "typical." Here is a sampling of Oxford's incredible atypical (ie, local) eateries.- Big Bad Breakfast
- Ajax Diner
- Proud Larry's
- Old Venice Pizza
Thanks to our Sponsors!
* Oxford Visitors & Convention Bureau* CNC-MFG
* Renasant Bank
* Oxford Cycling
* Oxford Womens Clinic
* Walsh ans Assoc
* Oliphant Paint
* Serenity Spa
* Nations Best Catering
* Active Oxford
* Oxford Bicycle Company