Apr 10, 2014

2014 Sleepy Hole Smackdown


2014 SLEEPYHOLE SMACKDOWN
Presented by:
East Coast Bikes
and the Virginia Beach Wheelmen

at SLEEPY HOLE PARK IN SUFFOLK, VA on May 10, 2014
PART OF THE VIRGINIA CYCLING ASSOCIATION BAR
Held under USA Cycling Permit,

CATEGORY
TIME
FIELD LIMT
DISTANCE
PRIZE VALUE/
PLACES
FEE
Women Cat 1,2,3,4, 45+*
9:00 am
40
40 minutes
$250/3
$25
Men Cat 4
9:50 am
40
45 minutes
$250/3
$25
Junior 6-9
10:45 am
40
15 minutes
Prizes/3
$10
Junior 10-14
11:10 am
40
20 minutes
Prizes/3
$10
Junior 15-18
11:40 am
40
30 minutes
$100/3
$10
Cat 1, 2, 3**
12:20 pm
50
60 minutes
$450/5
$35
Masters 45+
1:30 pm
50
40 minutes
$250/3
$25
Masters 35+
2:20 pm
50
40 minutes
$250/3
$25
Cat 5
3:10 pm
40
30 minutes
Pride
$20
ADDITIONAL RACES AFTER THE FIRST ONE ONLY $10 ($15 ON RACE DAY).
*Women will race for one prize purse but separate BAR points in Cat 1/2, 3, 4, and 45+
**BAR points will be given for Cat 1/2 and Cat 3 for the top 15 places overall.
Entry fee includes a $3.00 USAC Insurance fee and $1 BAR fee.  All entrants must have a current USCF license or must purchase a One-day license at registration.  Riders under 18 require a parent’s wet signature to race.  All USAC rules apply.  Online registration is available on BikeReg.  BikeReg service fee will be charged
for online registration.
Race day registration will be available for a $10 late fee.  (No late fee for Juniors, Women CAT 4 and Men CAT 5).  Helmets are required for all races; no aero bars.
Course Description:  Flat, fast 0.5 mile loop with two 90-degree bends and two nice left sweepers.  Bring the family, plenty of room for kids to play.
Directions:  Google Map or GPS address is 4700 Sleepy Hole Rd, Suffolk VA 23435 (Sleepy Hole Park).
Parking will be available in designated parking areas.  Please do not park on the road leading to the course.
For additional information contact: Joshua Goyet at (757) 515-5940, Email:  joshuagoyet@gmail.com

Feb 25, 2014

2014 William and Mary Tidewater Winter Classic

The Virginia Beach Wheelmen took four riders to compete in the Cat 3 race.  All of them had goals to accomplish and something to prove to themselves.  For John Gray and Tim Shockley it was a chance to test some early season fitness and see if they could get into a break a do some work at the front of the pack.  Mike Tamayo has spent the winter attached to a trainer trying to get rides snuck in between work, a two year old and a brand new baby who arrived earlier this month.  Joshua Goyet has been building fitness back for the last several months after returning to the bike following a back injury.  The distance was going to be the challenge for both Mike and Joshua.

All four Wheelmen finished the race and felt good about their accomplishments.  They mixed it up in the breaks, assisted with the chase and even had parts in the final lead out.  When it was all over, although not on the podium, the Wheelmen were thrilled with the start of the 2014 racing season.

John Gray 11th
Tim Shockley. 15th
Mike Tamayo. 32nd
Joshua Goyet 35th