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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 -- Morgantown, WV
WVMBA News Letter: APRIL

Howdy everyone,

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New this year - Henry Clay Race Weekend
For those of you who didn't know, I am back from my month long visit to South America and will be once again updating WVMBA.com every other day or so. If you sent me any information like rider profiles, questions or whatever and I have not gotten back to please send your request again. Sorry!

If you missed any of of the early racing action, sounds like things went pretty well.

The new timing system is up and running and the response from racers has been great. One of the features that has been a hit is the ability to check out the display screen right after you cross the finish line to see how you ended up in the race. My dream for this system is to add new bells and whistles every year to make the timing system better and better every year.

The point standings for this year have also been updated. Don't forget, earn up to 20 points to be added to your WVMBA Series point total by doing 10 hours of trail work. No more then 5 hours per day will be accepted. Meaning you must do at least two days of trail work. Also you must submit Pay Dirt paper work to WVMBA and it must be signed by a qualifed land manager. View up-and-coming trail work dates!

Upcoming Events:

Henry Clay Race Weekend

New this year, the race organizers of the Henry Clay 30k will also be hosting a Road Race on Saturday as well as the usual mountain bike XC race on Sunday.

High Rollers Road Race

Where: Start & Finish at Big Bear lake, Hazelton West Virginia
When: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Time: 11:00

Registration: Race day registration will be $25 and will open at 9:30AM. USAC license required for M 1/2/3, one day licenses are available at race site for $10 for all except M123. Race day registration opens at 9:00 AM, and closes at10:30 AM.

Classes:

   
  Category       Distance     Start       Prize     Field Limit
   M 1/2/3       74 Miles     11:00       $250/5        100
   M 4/5         37 Miles     11:10    Prize($300)/7    75
   M 40+         37 Miles     11:15       $100/3        75
   Women         37 Miles     11:15       $200/5        75      
Junior 12-18     37 Miles     11:20    Prize($75)/3     50
Cat 4/5 (200+)   37 Miles     11:20    Prize($75)/3     50
Just For Fun     37 Miles     11:20    Prize($75)/3     50

Course: The route is 76 miles for cat 123's and 38 miles for all racers. With the mountains and views of Preston County it's a race route you will not soon forget. Take a look at the course map.


Henry Clay 30K - WVMBA #4

Where: Morgantown, WV / Coopers Rock State Forest
When: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Time: 12:00

Driving Directions: The park is located just east of Morgantown, West Virginia (home of WVU) on I-68. Take the Coopers Rock State Forest Exit. Then take a right and follow the race signs.

J.R.

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