2012 San Dimas Stage Race -Registration Opens
13th edition of the San Dimas Stage race opens registration for the 2012
Southern California's premiere debut of the pro peloton
San Dimas, California World class professional, talented
amateur, and Junior (15-16 & 17-18) cyclists from around the world are signing
up to compete in the 13th annual San Dimas Stage Race (SDSR). The highly
regarded SDSR, hosted by local bike club SC Velo, is scheduled for
March 16th, 17th, and 18th. Three exciting
stages of racing are scheduled as well as Kids Races on the last day. Over 800
professional and amateur cyclists are expected to compete for cash prizes.
The race attracts a high caliber of national and international talent drawn
by the challenging courses and good weather to sharpen their form at the start
of the season. The list of winners includes Olympians, national and world
champions from top pro teams: Tom Danielson, Chris Horner, Scott Moninger, and
Ben Day. The women’s list is no less impressive: Amber Neben, Ina Yoko
Teutenberg, Christine Thorburn, and Lyne Bessette.
Stage 1 consists of individual time trials on a 3.8 mile course that winds
its way up Glendora Mountain Road. This stage, sponsored by
Chaffey Auto Body, is an individual
all out effort by the riders to get the best time up the steepest parts of the
Glendora Mountain Road. With the size of the field, it will be a long day of
racing, with the first rider starting at 8:00 AM and the last one going out in
the late afternoon, the exact time being dependent on the number of riders.
Anibal Borrajo Wins Stage 2 Road Race! Photo
copyright 2011Bill McCusker
Stage 2 will be a Road Race around Bonelli Park sponsored by
San Dimas Hospital. The course is
on a rolling and twisting 7 mile circuit which includes a two short, but steep,
climbs. The riders will make several loops around the course, with the overall
racing distances varying from 28 to 84 miles, depending upon category. The first
group starts at 7:55 AM and the last (Pro men) at 1:15 PM. The best spots for
viewing the race will be along Puddingstone Avenue at the Start/Finish area and
inside Bonelli Park along Via Verde.
Stage 3 is a Criterium around the streets of Old Town San Dimas sponsored by
Incycle bike stores and
Cannondale bikes. The racers will ride quick
loops around a tight, 1.2 mile circuit with 6 sharp corners, for times varying
from 25 to 90 minutes depending upon their category. The first group will start
at 7:30 AM and the last group will start at 3:00 PM. For spectators, this will
be an up-close and fast race, with lots of good viewing spots around the tree
lined course.
Blast from the past, 2003 San Dimas Road Race Men's G.C. Podium: Jonathan
Vaughters, Dom Danielson and Chris Horner Photo by Jaime Nichols
The Kids Races will be a fun event hosted on Sunday, March 18th, at 12:300 PM
in downtown San Dimas. Sponsored by Chaffey Auto Body, the races are free to all
children, so get your kids’ bikes out and ready to ride. Please note that
helmets are mandatory. Registration for the Kids Races will be held on-site in
San Dimas on Sunday morning.
All of these events offer great opportunities for participation by cyclists
of all levels, as well as wonderful viewing for cycling fans. There are no fees
for spectators, just pick a spot along the race route and be prepared to see
some exciting racing. For the photographically inclined, the photo-ops will be
unparalleled, with lots of up-close action, so bring your cameras.
Please visit sdsr.info for more information about the race, registration, and
lodging. Registration is currently open at
Bikereg.com
and spots are still available.
SDSR related links:
SC Velo info: http://scvelo.com
San Dimas Stage Race Iinfo
Sand Dimas
Stage Race Rregistration:
Stage 1 Sponsor – Chaffey Auto Body
Stage 2 Sponsor - San Dimas Hospital
Stage 3 Sponsor - Incycle Bicycles
Stage 3 Sponsor- Cannondale Bikes
Kids Races Sponsor – Chaffey Auto Body
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