Lou Maltese Memorial
Saturday June 28, 2008
Central Park, New York, NY
Featuring the Third Annual New York City Team Invitational
| Distance | Start | Prize | Entry Fee | Field Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Invitational | 7 laps (42 miles) | 6:00 am | $2,000 | $30 | 80 |
| Cat 4 Men | 6 laps (36 miles) | 6:05 am | $250 | $25 | 80 |
| Cat 3/4 Women | 4 laps (24 miles) | 6:08 am | $250 | $25 | 80 |
Course
The race is on the Park Drive in Central Park. The loop is just over 6 miles. The race starts and finishes on the top of Cat’s Paw Hill which is west of 77th St. and 5th Ave.
Rules
This race is run under permission granted by the New York City Department of Parks,The Central Park Conservancy and USACycling. It is made possible by the cooperative marshaling of the members of the Century Road Club Association. Please observe park rules. Riding in the joggers lane is immediate DQ. . Do not ride on park paths. Please use the restrooms next to the registration area. Be respectful of all park users at all times.
Registration
The team race is by invitation for teams of up to 5 riders. Team captains should apply to race by sending an email to openracing[at]crca.net Cat 5 riders are not eligible. Registration for the other fields will be on BikeReg.com.
Race Day Number Pickup
Pickup starts at 5:15 am in the Rambles parking lot which is near the race start in the park near 77th Street and 5th Ave.
Parking
No cars are allowed in Central Park on the weekend. Parking can be found on the
street near the park.
Prizes
Team Race: Top 5 teams share prize
Cat 4 Men: Top 5
Cat 3/4 Women: Top 3 overall finishers, plus the first two Cat 4 finishers. If a Cat 4 rider is in the top 3, the Cat 4 awards go to the next Cat 4 finisher.