2010 Wichita Spring Omnium
US Handcycling Series RaceMay 29th & 30th
Recreational Ride and Clinic May 31st
Paralympic Sport - Wichita Event
Presented by Wheelchair Sports, Inc.
In Partnership With SPECS Racing
(click "Read More" for details->) Online Registration Click Here
For any questions contact: email-James Watson 620-218-3133
Entry: $30 per race. $75 for Omnium (all 3 races) Scoring and Prize Money will be calculated as an Omnium based on cumulative points earned from each race. The Omnium will include **3 RACES**, which are the three races listed below.
Field size maximum 35 racers
SAG on RR. Wheel off/wheel on @ RR & Crit (please bring your spare). Snacks, drinks and water to cool down if needed. "QUADS" (and others with heat issues) SAG will have water to cool you down with at each race.
Latham Road Race Sat 29th: The first event that kicks off two days of racing in the Greater Wichita Area. It is located outside of Wichita and is a 30-mile loop through rolling hill terrain at the base of the Flint Hills. Racer Dinner following.
Kechi Time Trial Sunday May 30th: The TT is located just north of Wichita on Oliver St. in Kechi. It is a very flat North/South course. It starts at the entrance to the Kechi City Park, North on Oliver to a turn-around and finishes near the start. You must sign in prior to Time Trial at the Criterium course. 15k Flat & Fast.
Oak Park Criterium May 30th: Located 1400 West 11th Street North, Wichita, Kansas. The crit is flat and fast with some brick and is .8 mile a lap. Racer Omnium Awards Dinner following.
Recreational Ride and Clinic will be held at Sedgwick County Park for anyone wanting to join in a morning ride with a clinic following.
General information
• A standard athlete waiver must be signed for each day.
• If there is a tie in points after all three events, the best placed in the Road Race will be the tie breaker!
• Numbers to be pinned on side of jersey for all races(side TBD), one number for all races. No sleeveless jerseys.
• Race will be held rain, shine or wind. Promoter reserves the right to alter race, race time, combine categories and awards.
• All US Handcycling rules apply. Refer to www.ushandcycling.org
Results will be posted as soon as possible on www.wcsports.org and www.ushandcycling.org
All racers will need to be members of US Handcycling. Individual memberships are just $15.
Current USCF License is mandatory and must be presented at registration. One day
license are available for purchase ($10.00) at on site. All USHF Rules Apply! Approved ANSI/SNEL helmets are mandatory whenever a rider is on a moving bike. The race fee includes the insurance fee ($2.00) and KCA surcharge ($1.00).
Race Hotel in Historic "Old Town" Wichita
Please ask for the "Wheelchair Sports Room Block" for those who do not recieve one of the Hotel Scholarships.
Room block held until May 14th
Courtyard by Marriott
820 E. 2nd
Wichita, KS
67202
(316) 264-5300
Special WSI Room Rate $95/night. Available Thursday, May 27th thru Monday, May 31
If you are requesting a Scholarship
NEW! Woman's Scholarships available. 4 @ $75 payed out at Awards Dinner. Still eligible for hotel while they last.
LIMITED!!!
WSI Hotel Scholarships are almost gone! Racers Requesting Hotel after last scholarship is given will be put on a waiting list. If scholarships become available for some reason you will be notified!
20 Racer Hotel Scholarships : Racers rooming single receive 1 night accommodations, 2 racers sharing a room receive 2 night accommodations(these rooms are awesome and huge with 1 king or 2 queen beds with room for your bikes). WSI will cover room costs including taxes however all incidentals are racers responsibility. Credit card or deposit required at check-in. Must be registered within 48 hrs of approval.
Extra nights available at WSI rate responsibility of racer.
Contact James Watson (620) 218-3133
Online Registration Click Here
(Racers will need to complete paper registration at the event)
