2023 – Men’s Stage 3
STAGE 3 – ROUTE 66 INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL
FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023
DISTANCE
9.1 Miles
CLIMBER POINTS
Awarded to top 5 finishers
SPRINTER POINTS
None
TIME BONUSES
None
TIME LIMIT
20% of the average of the top ten finishers’ times
COURSE/EVENT DESCRIPTION
An out and back course on Cajon Blvd. The Start and Finish lines are .6 miles south of Cleghorn Road/I-15 freeway ramps. The course is generally descending on the out leg and ascending on the return. Centerline rule is in effect for the length of the course. Riders must stay to the RIGHT at all times.
PRESS AREA In the Press Tent near the Start line.
AWARDS CEREMONY
There will be an Awards Ceremony for the first three finishers in this Stage and for the G.C. Leader, the Climber Leader, and the Best Amateur Leader. The podium and awards tent will be located in near the Start/Finish line. The awards will take place immediately following the conclusion of the stage.
DIRECTIONS TO START
The start is at Cajon Blvd, approximately .65 miles of south of the Cleghorn Road exit from the I-15 freeway. From Redlands: Travel W/B I-10 and immediately transition to W/B I-210. After 11 miles transition to N/B I-215. After 7 miles merge onto N/B I-15. After 5 miles, exit Cleghorn Road and turn left to parking. The venue is approximately 27 miles from downtown Redlands.
TEAM PARKING
Parking will be along Cajon Blvd. north and south of Cleghorn Road. There is also parking available on sections of the old highway to the east of Cajon Blvd. Please pull far enough off the road to allow traffic through.
BICYCLES
All bicycles must conform to UCI bicycle regulations. All bicycles will be weighed and measured prior to the start of the stage. It is the rider’s responsibility to allow sufficient time for the measurement process prior to start. Once measured, bicycles shall remain in the start area. If a bicycle is removed from the custody area, it will be re-measured before the rider is allowed to start.
START LOCATION
The Start Line is on Cajon Blvd. approximately .65 miles south of Cleghorn Road. See the detailed map on page 32.
SIGN-IN
None. Start order will be posted near the Start Line
START TIME
12:15 pm
START INFORMATION
Riders should arrive at the start at least 15 minutes before their designated start time to allow time for bike measurement. Riders will start at 30 second intervals. If a rider does not start at the appropriate time, the clock will start and will continue to run with or without the rider starting from the designated starting block. Riders who miss their designated start will be started as soon as is practical after they arrive at the starting block. Riders who do not start the Time Trial will not be allowed to continue in the race.
START ORDER
The Start Order will be in reverse GC order.
TIME INTERVALS
30 second gap between each rider. Times may be adjusted if conditions warrant.
SERVICE
Neutral service will be provided approximately every 2 miles on the course.
MISHAPS
Riders suffering a mishap, who check in with officials, may continue within the race. A time will be issued to the rider suffering said mishap.
PASSING RIDERS
USAC Rule applies. Drafting is not permitted.
FOLLOW VEHICLES
No vehicles will be allowed on the course.
MEDICAL LOCATION
Start line
TURNAROUND
At the halfway mark, 7.3 km, 4.5 miles, at the junction of Cajon Blvd. and Matthews Ranch Rd. See map on page 32.
RETURN
No return.
FINISH LOCATION
Same as the start at 14.6 km distance travelled, or 9.1 miles