2024 – Women’s Stage 3
STAGE 3 – TOYOTA OF REDLADNS LAKE PERRIS INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024
DISTANCE
11.7 Miles.
CLIMBER POINTS
No climber points.
SPRINTER POINTS
Awarded to the top five finishers.
TIME BONUSES
None.
TIME LIMIT
20% of the average of the top ten finishers’ times.
COURSE/EVENT DESCRIPTION
On the bike path and roads around Lake Perris Recreation Area. The Centerline Rule is in effect on the road portions of the course. Note that there is a 200-meter section just past the south end of the dam where the course is very narrow, and passing is not allowed (approximately 2.7 miles from start).
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 Sprint Leader, and the Best Amateur Leader. The podium awards tent will be located near the Start line. The awards will take place immediately following the conclusion of the stage.
DIRECTIONS TO START
There are two possible routes:
The first route is to take the freeway from Redlands, enter I-10 west, south on I-215, east on I-60/I-215, south on I-215. Exit Romona Expressway, turn left. Proceed to Lake Perris Drive. Turn left on Lake Perris Drive, proceed through the entry gate. There is a $10 fee per vehicle. Lake Perris Dr. becomes Alta Calle.
The second route is south from downtown on Olive Ave. Turn left on Terracina Blvd, right on Fern Ave (past hospital). Left on San Timoteo Canyon Rd, Right on Redlands Blvd. Proceed 6 miles south, road bends right and becomes John F Kennedy Dr. Left on Moreno Beach Dr, becomes Iris Ave. Left on Lasselle St, becomes Evans Rd. Left on Romona Expressway, left on Lake Perris Dr. You may not use the north entrance on Via Del Lago, the road is closed.
After entering the recreation area, Lake Perris Dr becomes Alta Calle. Turn right on Via Del Lago, 2nd driveway on right to Parking area #1/2 for team parking.
TEAM PARKING
Parking will be in Parking Lot #1/2 off Via Del Lago Rd.
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 in the Sail Lot off Via Del Lago Rd, Lake Perris Recreational Area.
SIGN-IN
None. The Start order will be posted near the Start Line.
START TIME
10:45 am
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 start 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 at three locations on the course: Bernasconi Rd at mile 3.7, parking lot #11 at mile 7.3, and at the junction of Via Del Lago Rd & Alta Calle Dr at miles 9.1 & 10.4.
MISHAPS
Riders suffering a legitimate mishap, must check in with an official. Said rider may use the procedures of Rule 3H3(a)(iv) to continue in the race.
PASSING RIDERS
USAC Rule applies. Drafting is not permitted. No passing is permitted at mile 2.7 in the narrow section. The narrow section is approximately 200 meters long.
FOLLOW VEHICLES
No vehicles will be allowed on the course.
MEDICAL LOCATION
Start line.
Turnaround
There is a turnaround at the top of the small hill in mile 9.
RETURN
Riders may return to team parking by proceeding west from Finish on Alta Calle Dr and turning left on Via Del Lago Rd to Parking Lot #1/2.
FINISH LOCATION
On Alta Calle, .5 miles east of Via Del Lago and Alta Calle west junction, 1.3 miles west of Via Del Lago and Alta Calle east junction.