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2009 Results
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2009 PhotosGet ready for the bigger-and-better La Tierra Torture
Now with Short Track!
The skinny on Santa Fe’s funnest fat-tire event: The fourth annual La Tierra Torture is coming soon and promises more mountain bike racing action than ever. The 2009 edition will feature a brand-new short-track event on Saturday, May 2, in addition to the popular cross-country race on Sunday, May 3, for a completely torturous weekend. More than 250 racers came out for the 2008 race to test their mettle on La Tierra’s smokin’-fast singletrack ... come see what all the excitement is about! In the past three years, La Tierra Torture has raised more than $10,000 for local charities! Thanks to our generous sponsors, the first 100 racers to register for both events will receive a free custom event jersey. Last year’s jerseys were spoken for within weeks, so don’t wait to register!
Location: La Tierra Trails in the City of Santa Fe’s Northwest Quadrant. It’s close to town and has easy access from the Route 599 Bypass via Camino de los Montoyas. See our area map / venue location. Short Track (NMORS #5): Approximately two-mile laps, as adrenaline-inducing as a criterium — and as spectator-friendly as roller derby! If you’ve never tried STXC, this is your chance to give it a whirl. It’s a perfect warm-up for Sunday’s cross-country race. Race durations are 20 minutes for Cat 3, 25 minutes for Cat 2 and 30 minutes for Pro/Cat 1. Click here for 2009 Short Track Course Map. Cross-Country (NMORS #6): Approximately nine-mile lap(s) on a mix of rolling, technical, rocky, fast and fun singletrack and double track — and a giant roller coaster of an arroyo crossing! Tire sealant recommended. Cat 3 will do one lap, Cat 2 and Single Speed will do two laps and Pro/Cat 1 will do three laps. Click here for 2009 Cross Country Course Map. Start Times Saturday (short track) 12:00 PM Cat 3: All Men and Women 20 minute race 12:45 PM Cat 2: Men - under 18, 19-29, and 30-39 25 minute race 1:30 PM Cat2: Men 40-49, 50+, and all Women 25 minute race 2:15 PM Cat 1 and Pro:All Men and Women 30 minute race Sunday (cross country) All Classes: 9:00 AM Visitor Info: The venue is just northwest of downtown Santa Fe, so you’ll be only a few minutes away from amenities when out at the course. Food, lodging, bike shops and camping are all nearby. Get more visitor information from the Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau. License: Cat 3, Single Speed and Cat 2 entrants can purchase one-day licenses for $5 each day; Pro/Cat 1 entrants must hold an annual USAC license (one-day and annual licenses will be available at the venue and via USAC). Waiver: Fill out a USAC mountain bike waiver for each race and bring it to registration / packet pickup. Registration: Register three ways — online, by mail or in person: 1) Online at Sportsbaseonline.com 2) Print out the registration form and mail to: 3) In person at the venue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Preregistered riders can also pick up their race packets (with jersey if you get one!). Entry forms for on-the-spot registration and license purchase will be available at the entrance to the race venue on Camino de los Montoyas. Look for the tent. Registration will not be available on Sunday before the cross-country race. Fees: The combined entry fee for Saturday and Sunday races is $50 for senior racers (19 and over), and $25 for juniors (18 and under). You can also register for either the short track ($20 seniors/$10 juniors) or cross-country ($35 seniors/$20 juniors) individually. Late registration will be available on Saturday for both races ($60 seniors/$30 juniors), short track ($30 seniors/$15 juniors) and cross-country ($45 seniors/$25 juniors). New for this year — if you preregister but cannot participate, a portion of your entry fee can be applied to the 2010 event. A one-day license is required for each day. The USAC one-day license fee is $5. The USAC annual license is $60 (primary) or $30 (add-on to existing road license). Prizes: Cash prizes for Pro and Cat 1, three deep. Cool schwag prizes for Cat 2 and 3, three deep. Overall points winners for both days will get special prizes. Kids’ Race: Stick around after the cross-country race on Sunday for a fun (and short) race for children! With prizes! Brought to you by:
Questions? Send email to the race committee.
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