In Case You Were Wondering...

"WHAT TIME DO I START?" ...an excellent question!  Although USAC rules specify that a starting list with times "should" be available one hour prior to the start of an Individual Time Trial, we (and others...with the endorsement of our USAC Officials) traditionally have it available 15-20 minutes prior to the first start--or about 8:45 am for the Blancarte Time Trial.  This way, the time between the close of registration (8:30) and the start of the race (9:00) is minimized.
But the primary reason start times can not be pre-determined is explained in three words: Race Day Registration.  The opportunity to register on the day of the race provides convenience for many racers, and that, combined with the continuous starting of riders at 1-minute intervals AND the fact that all riders in each Category and Masters/Juniors Class compete consecutively, makes the determination of start times before the close of registration impossible.  By the way, I doubt that there are many occupational stressors which exceed that of the Registrar and Chief Referee between the time registration closes and the publication of the start list!

The 2017 Jesse Blancarte 10K Time Trial is scheduled for Sunday, May 28th, 2017.  Much has remained the same...the venue is the New Century Air Center in Gardner, Kansas and the first rider will be off at 9:00 am!  Registration opens Tuesday, February 14th here for $25; race day registration costs $35 and is from 7:00-8:30 on May 28th.

We are honored to once again be included in the KBAR/KBAT series this year!

Get your training in gear and plan to join us for this annual Memorial Day weekend tradition!

Lost & Found: The Short List

I have a Camelback Podium Chill bottle in my possession.  If it's yours, and you'd like it back, let me know and I will get it to you!

Thanks Everyone!

Thank you to all of our racers who came out yesterday...we appreciate your support and hope you had fun!  Of course, the Jesse Blancarte Time Trial will be back next year.  Many thanks to:

• The Johnson County Sheriff's Office
• The Blancarte Family
• BikeSource of KC
• The members and friends of BRBC 
• Roger Harrison
• Bill Anderson and Anderson Rental
• The New Century Field House

See you in 2017!

Reminders

• Directions: Exit 210 from I-35 (northbound or southbound) onto westbound 175th Street/Highway 56. Proceed through the traffic light and then take the off-ramp (to the right) onto New Century Parkway, then an immediate left and then right into the parking lot of New Century Field House. Check-in and registration will be obvious. 
• Race Day Registration is from 7:00-8:30 am and costs $35. There will be a short racers' meeting at 8:45 for some reminders, any last-minute updates and questions. 
• Your USAC License (or a cell-phone image of it) must be available if you are a race-day registrant (BTW, your bib number will go on the right). 
• First Rider Off at 9:00 am, in 1-minute intervals 
• Remember, this is an Open Course! The turn and turn-around will be controlled, however you very well may experience cars or trucks passing or turning in front of you onto the course. 
• This is a 10.0K Course for the second year. The start is a few feet north of the intersection of New Century Parkway and Old Highway 56/Industrial Bypass. The new portion of the course is on "Industrial Parkway" (Google), or "North Loop" Road (per the street sign). The course remains an out-and-back course. The turn-around will be a counter-clockwise loop around the triangle on North Loop Road, near the hangars. 
• Merckx Class: Alright, you "cannibals:" No TT-specific frames, no bar extensions, no rim depth greater than 36mm, no aero clothing (skinsuits, aero helmets, shoe covers, etc)! 
• Questions? snowride23@gmail.com 
• See you Sunday!

Water Bottles Have Arrived!

Every Junior racer and each Category/Masters winner at the Jesse Blancarte Time Trial will receive a custom Specialized water bottle.  Come on out to Gardner Sunday for your chance to take one home!  Remember that pre-registration via USA Cycling will close at 11:00 p.m. CDT this Friday.  If you choose to register on race day, make sure to allow plenty of time; registration opens at 7:00 a.m.  Check back in a day or two for last-minute reminders.  Everything is falling into place for a great event this Sunday!

BikeSource Gift Cards!

Thanks to support from BikeSource, every Junior will receive a $15 BikeSource gift card!  The fastest Women's time and the fastest Men's time overall will each receive a $50 BikeSource gift card as well...in addition to the prize for your Category/Class!  Junior riders (less than 19 years old) who sign up for a Category race instead of their respective Junior race are also eligible to receive a gift card.  Check back to find out about more prizes, see you on the 29th, and thanks again BikeSource KC!