Athlete Guide

SRAM Super D Event

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Important race information for Athletes

On-line registration closes at 12 midnight PST Sunday April 12, 2009 On-site registration opens at 12 noon PST Wednesday April 15, 2009 Click HERE for results

The 2009 Sea Otter Super D will be a combination of fast fire road and singletrack descents and  maybe a few short double track climbs. Super D is a LeMans-style, mass start race by category.

• Entry fee: $45 (add $20 late fee after March 15, 2009) 
• Entry fee includes an Athlete Hospitality Bag plus a four day Festival Pass valued at $30.  Parking is FREE all week.

Athlete Registration and Packet Pick-up Hours:
Wednesday: 12 noon to 6pm
Thursday: 6 am to 6 pm

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION - NO EXCEPTIONS.

Important Registration Information:

• USA Cycling-sanctioned. Riders must present a current ANNUAL USA Cycling license at registration if they are registering as a Category 1 or Professional rider. One day race permits are available during online registration process or on-site for $10.00 for Category 3 and Category 2  racers. Save time and purchase an Annual Racing License from USA Cycling at www.usacycling.org
• For information about USA Cycling licensing requirements- click here.
• All Junior (except Category 1 Junior ), racers must purchase a one-day permit (either online or on-site) - please allow for extra time at Athlete Registration if you are purchasing a one day race racing permit. 
• You must register online before April 12, 2009 or on-site (beginning April 15, 2009) on a first come -first served basis.
• No phone or faxed entries will be accepted.
• Competitor age is determined by the age of the rider on December 31, 2009.

General Event Rules:

• This is a Le Mans style mass start race by race category.
• Please register early. In the case of small fields, any categories/classes may be combined.
• All participants will sign a waiver/release form at registration. Those under 18 years old require a parent's or guardian's signature.
• ANSI or Snell approved helmets required for all events.
• Complete preliminary results will be posted and available at www.seaotterclassic.com immediately after the event on Monday April 20, 2009.
• Final Results will be posted and available at www.seaotterclassic.com after the event no later than Friday April 24, 2009.
• All USA Cycling Rules apply.
• Sorry, no pets allowed at the event or in the camping areas (per Monterey County Parks Department regulation).
• Merchandise orders can be picked up at Athlete Hospitality.
• All information is subject to change please check www.seaotterclassic.com frequently for updates and changes.
• Please verify your start times and other critical event issues when checking in at registration.
• SORRY, ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS.

Awards:

• Categories will receive medals awarded 5 deep. Podium winners may receive merchandise from various Sea Otter sponsors.
• Awards presentations on the Main Awards Stage immediately after your race finishes.
• Top ten preliminary Awards results will be posted within 15 minutes of competition completion. Any and all protests must be filed within 15 minutes of preliminary results posting with the designated PROTEST OFFICIAL. Complete Preliminary results will be available within three hours of competition completion and available at www.seaotterclassic.com no later than Monday April 20, 2009.
• Final results will be available at www.seaotterclassic.com no later than Friday April 24, 2009.
• All protests for the top ten Awards results must be filed within 15 minutes of preliminary Awards results posting.
• VERY IMPORTANT - After competition day, only protests outside of the TOP TEN finishers MAY be accepted and any competition results (outside of the top ten) MAY be adjusted up until Friday April 24, 2009. After Friday April 24, 2009 ALL RESULTS ARE FINAL - NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Athletes must be in attendance at the Awards Ceremony to receive prizes.
• Awards will not be mailed - NO EXCEPTIONS.  

Super D Event Schedule

4-Day Event Schedule

Course Maps