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2010 Tour of Socorro Two Races Over Two Days Omnium Scoring — Pro, Cat 1 CASH Prizes New Mexico Off-Road Series #2 and #3 Registration fees go up on April
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2010 Tour of Socorro Two Races Over Two Days Omnium Scoring — Pro, Cat 1 CASH Prizes New Mexico Off-Road Series #2 and #3 Registration fees go up on April
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Mike McCalla Goes Sub-Hour At South Baldy (courtesy Brian Borchers) |
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Some pictures and videos from the weekend have been posted. Enjoy!
The Mountain Flyer Magazine, and online and print publication which aims to "showcase the riders, racers, events, and culture of rocky mountain cycling," has written another article about the Tour of Socorro (yes, they also wrote one a year ago). The article's author, James Rickman, is also selling pictures of many riders.
There is apparently some confusion regarding the awards for the HC, XC, and Omnium:
Awards for the HC and XC were the "paperweight" trophies, went three deep in all categories, and were available only at the awards ceremony. Trophies will not be mailed.
Awards for the Omnium were cash (in the form of a check). Awards went three deep for Pro and Cat 1, two deep for Cat 2, Cat 3, and Single Speed. Omnium awards not accepted at the awards ceremony will be mailed this week.
Official results have been posted, and will be forwarded to NMORS officials shortly.
The 2010 Tour of Socorro has drawn to a close, with a record-setting 233 registrants!
Friday night, at packet pick-up, racers were treated to a "light drizzle" of rain--a drizzle which flooded streets around town, turned arroyos to mud bogs, and buried the summit of South Baldy peak under several inches of heavy, wet snow.
It was still raining Saturday morning as 132 hardy souls lined up for a slog up the mountain. Three river crossings and a slip-and-slide ascent up "Mayonaise Hill" later, racers emerged above the clouds to a warm, sunny finish--and spectacular views of the Magdalena mountains. A climb of 2700 ft over 5.3 miles, the racers made up for the reduced distance with raw speed.
The weather was much improved for the 217 racers who set out on the Cerrillos del Coyote XC race Sunday morning. Blue skies, moderate temperatures, a gusty breeze, and a tacky course made for quick times. It seemed that even the coyote herself was in a good mood, claiming only a few bikes over the course of the day.
As the Tour wound to a close, gathering storms promised to wash the accumulated mud from racer's bikes as they made the long trip home.
Official results will be posted tomorrow on the Championchip of the Rockies website.
The staff would like to thank all the racers, their families, and our ever-essential volunteers for coming out and making the 2010 Tour of Socorro one to remember!
The Magdalena Ridge Observatory (MRO), located near the finish of the South Baldy Hill Climb, has informed us that there is a very high probability of rain on the mountain tomorrow morning.
Please plan on carrying rain gear, and any other warm clothing you may need during the race.
Online registration through active.com has closed. You can still register in person, at packet pick-up. Mail-in and faxed registrations will not be accepted; please register in person. On Friday, April 16, registration is $45 for a single race, or $60 for the omnium. On Saturday or Sunday, registration is $55 for a single race, or $70 for the omnium. For non-USAC racers, a $5 per-day fee also applies.
Online registration is available at active.com.
The Tour of Socorro is back for another go, as races #2 and #3 in the 2010 New Mexico Off-Road Series!
The first day will be the South Baldy Hill Climb, an approximately 8-mile course that climbs nearly 4000 feet. The road is a smooth, dirt forest service road from Water Canyon Campground to 10700' South Baldy Peak in the Magdalena Range, West of Socorro. For those who've been around for a while, we used to hold this race as part of the Socorro Fat Tire Fiesta.
The second day will be the popular Cerrillos del Coyote cross-country race. The course is mostly unchanged from last year. The end result is a loop course utilizing the BLM's Quebradas Backcountry Byway, rough two-track road, and a bunch of new and old singletrack.
For the Omnium only, there will be a cash and merchandise purse for the all classes - see Awards. Points will be awarded by finishing order in each race, and for finishing both races. NMORS will treat the races separately.
The Mountain Flyer Magazine, and online and print publication which aims to "showcase the riders, racers, events, and culture of rocky mountain cycling," has written a nice article about the Tour of Socorro, complete with yet more pictures. Check it out!
An omnium is a set of races in which riders compete for points in each event, and final placings are determined by total points from all events. Bonus points are awarded for completing more than one event. An omnium differs from a stage race in that riders don't have to finish all races in order to be eligible for prizes. The bonus points awarded for finishing multiple races, however, give those racers an advantage in the overall scoring.
The Tour of Socorro is an omnium combination of the South Baldy Hill Climb and the Cerrillos del Coyote. For a detailed description of how scoring will be done, and how the omnium will figure into the overall NMORS standings, please see the Awards section.
Riders racing in Cat 1 and Pro categories need to have USAC-Mountain annual licenses. We will have USAC-Mountain annual license forms at registration.
The Chief Referee reserves the right to split or combine races based on attendance. Exemptions, upgrades, and downgrades must be approved by the Chief Referee prior to the start of the race.
Omnium prizes will be awarded in USAC-Mountain racing classes Pro, Cat 1 (Expert), Cat 2 (Sport), and Cat 3 (Beginner), plus the addition NMORS Single-Speed class.
Winners will be determined using the following formula:
Bonus points = 10, for completion of both
races
Omnium points = Bonus points + Baldy
points + Cerrillos points
Up to 60 points may be earned.
Points are earned in each race according to the following
table (from NMORS rules):
| Place | Points | Place | Points | Place | Points |
| 1 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 5 |
| 2 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 4 |
| 3 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 3 |
| 4 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 2 |
| 5 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 15+ | 1 |
In case of a tie on total points, the tie will be broken in favor of the rider who has:
The Tour of Socorro Omnium races are the second and third events in the 2010 New Mexico Off-Road Series (NMORS). Both the South Baldy and the Cerrillos Del Coyote races will earn full NMORS points—for example, category winners will earn 25 points in each race.
All USAC-Mountain members must provide proof of current USAC-Mountain membership (e.g., membership cards) to avoid the $5/day one-day membership charge.
Riders racing in Cat 1 and Pro categories must have USAC-Mountain annual licenses. Annual license available at USA Cycling, or on site.
All racers must provide positive proof of identity (e.g., a driver's license).
Packet pickup table, at the Start in the Water Canyon Campground (directions).
Start/Finish area in the Quebradas (directions).
Early registration costs less!
Adult registration for the Tour of Socorro is $35 per race (discounted to $50 to do both races) for registrations received before Monday, April 12, 2010. From Monday, April 12, through Wednesday, April 14, registration is $45 ($60); these rates also apply at packet-pickup on Friday night. Adult race-day registration (April 17 or 18, 2010), is $55 ($70). Current USAC-Mountain (NORBA) membership is required: non-USAC-Mountain members will be charged an additional fee of $5 per race for one-day USAC membership. USAC-Mountain members must bring their licenses as proof of membership.
A special rate of $10 per race is available for all Juniors (18 years of age and under). Current USAC-Mountain membership is required: non-USAC-Mountain members will be charged an additional fee of $5 per race for one-day USAC membership. USAC-Mountain members must bring their licenses as proof of membership
We strongly prefer that you register online via Active.com. Online registration is safe, easy, and less error-prone than registering by mail. To register online, please follow this link:
If you cannot register online, you may download the USAC 2010 Standard Entry Blank/Release (PDF). Carefully and completely fill out the included registration form, sign it, and send it plus check or money order to:
2010 Tour of Socorro
c/o Socorro Striders and Riders
PO Box 1508
Socorro, NM 87801
Finally, you may register in person on Friday, April 16, during packet pickup. Please have cash or check ready--we cannot accept credit cards.
Sorry, but refunds will only be given before Monday, April 12; until then, we'll request that you accept an automatic entry into next year's race, but you can receive a refund if you'd rather. From the 12th on, no refunds will be given; cancellations will be automatically forwarded to next year. Race day no-shows or cancellations will not be forwarded to next year.
If you have any other questions, please contact the Race Director, Camille Scielzi, at 505-350-4116 or organizeit@yahoo.com.
All USAC-Mountain rules and regulations apply.
All races will be held rain or shine, but may be cancelled or rescheduled at the discretion of the chief official in the event of unsfe weather conditions.
CPSC approved hard-shell helmets must be worn at all times, by all participants. Failure to comply with this rule will result in immediate disqualification.
Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present at the event.
It is the responsibility of the participant to know the course.
It is the responsibility of the participant to follow all applicable traffic rules. Warning: These races take place on public roads, and cars may or may not yield to you!
Anyone guilty of cutting off other participants, or of causing an accident by overly agressive or irresponsible behavior will be disqualified.
Race entry numbers must be displayed on the front of the bike, and secured so as to remain visible at speed.
All bikes must pass inspection by the chief official (or official delegate) prior to the competition:
Mechanically unsound or unsafe bicycles will be disqualified. What constitutes "unsound" and "unsafe" is at the discretion of the chief official.
"Aero" bars of any kind (e.g., any forward-facing bar of length greater than a bar-end) are not allowed, due to the danger they pose to you and the riders around you.
Though you may run any style of bike you wish, we strongly discourage using any bike with less than 1" tires. The race route can get quite rough, and may well destroy a bike intended for smoother surfaces. If you insist on riding such an unsuitable bike in the race, you do so at your own risk.
The Socorro Super 8 has long been a sponsor of mountain biking events in Socorro, NM, and sometimes offers a special room rate for event participants. Check 'em out.
A complete list of lodging opportunities can be found at the Socorro Chamber Of Commerce.