UCI - North Carolina Grand Prix -Nov. 20-21, 2010           


          UCI - North Carolina Grand Prix - Nov. 21-22, 2009         

The North Carolina Grand Prix proved to be a great success with two very different days of racing. The beautiful weather Saturday turned to beautiful cyclo-cross weather Sunday. Thanks to all the racers for making it a tremendous show for all to watch. Results are posted. Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

A local cyclist sent us a link to view pictures from our mudfest - day 2 of the NCGP.  Click Here to View!

Our local newspaper - Citizen-Times also came out to the race and took some mud shots!  Click Here to View!

 ELITE Men's and Women's RACERS RACE FOR FREE -
Pre-register & receive your entry fee back if you race the NCGP.

             Race Schedule for both Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22, 2009            

 Category Start Time Duration Online Discount / Race Day Prizes / Places
 Master's 35+ / 45+ / 55+  9:30am 45 min. $25 online, $35 race day Awards - 3 deep
 Men CX4 10:45am 30 min. $20 online, $30 race day Awards - 3 deep
 Women CX3/4 10:45am 30 min.  $20 online, $30 race day Medals - 3 deep
 Jrs 15-18 / Jrs 10-14 10:45am 30 min. $10 online, $10 race day Medals - 3 deep
 Single Speed 10:45am 30 min. $20 online, $30 race day  Medals - 3 deep
 Kid's Race  11:30am 2 short laps Free Gifts all
 UCI Elite Women 12:15pm 40 min. $30 online, $40 race day $1,421.00 - 15 deep
 UCI Elite Men 1:30pm 60 min. $30 online, $40 race day  $2,171.00 - 25 deep
 Men CX2/3 2:45pm 45 min. $25 online, $35 race day Awards - 3 deep

            Directions to Jackson Park (801 Glover St., Hendersonville, NC)            

From I-26 take exit 53 (Upward Rd.) head toward Flat Rock/Hendersonville on Upward Rd.  Turn right on Spartanburg Hwy. (NC 176), Turn right on Glover St., Head straight into Jackson Park.



                                                  The Vender Zone                                                      

New this year will be a Vender Zone located near the infamous "wall" on the course. Come by and enjoy free coffee all day provided by Yakima and brewed by Flat Rock Bakery.  Bring some cash and chow down on bar b que chicken, pork or brats from a local favorite, Hubba Hubba Smokehouse, also out of Flat Rock, NC.  Come and see products on display from Shimano, Defeet, Cane Creek and Chris King.   Don't forget MOB will be set up at each race venue with Ridley bikes to ride and a wrench to meet last minute needs.  Plan to stay all day and enjoy  our sponsors at the Vender Zone!  

                                                  Other Information                                                     

Visit the website for suggested hotel in the area: www.historichendersonville.com

You can pre ride the course from 4:00pm till dark on Friday, November 20, 2009. 

This is a C2 UCI event and will be held under UCI regulations.  The UCI Elite Men and UCI Elite Women must have a valid UCI license (get one from USA Cycling or your national federation before the race).  All other racers must have a  USCF or NORBA license; one-day licenses may be purchased at registration

All entrants are required to sign the USCF Standard Athletes Release Form.  Minors must have a parent or guardian with them when registering to sign the release form.

All racing ages for all categories will be determined by 2010 racing age.

NO WARMING UP on the race course while races are in progress.  There will be time between races for practice laps.  There are plenty of good areas around the park to warm up.

For past results "click here".