Event Rules. Podium Awards and Jerseys Jerseys will be awarded after each race during the award ceremony. The following awards will be given:

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2 Event Rules Race Jerseys Jerseys for the Overall, Lap Leader, and Best Young rider will be awarded each day. Jerseys will be provided to race in each day. Each rider must race in their respective awards jersey each day. If the rider does not race in the jersey, he or she may forfeit their prize money. Podium Awards and Jerseys Jerseys will be awarded after each race during the award ceremony. The following awards will be given: Race Winner Overall Lap Leader Overall Best Young Rider (given to the top rider under 25) Overall Points Leader Team Classification will be updated after each race and will be awarded to the top 3 teams at the Finals in Sandy Springs, GA. Team Awards are determined by adding the points together of the top 4 overall riders. Points Breakdown Start Points: 50 1 Point per lap led (calculated in Lap Leader Competition and Overall) Mid Race Sprint Points, 5 Places deep: Individual Finish Points Per Race (below): Place Points Place Points st 150th 10

REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com. Registration will only be open until April 1 for those racing in the entire Speed Week Series.

3 DATE: April 24 25, 2009 LOCATION: Athens, GA WEBSITE: athenstwilight.com SCHEDULE: Friday, April 24, 2009 Georgia Cycle Sport Grid Qualifiers (men) 9:45am 6:45pm, finals at 9:00pm Saturday, April 25, 2009 Women s Pro/1/2/3 7:45 PM Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2 9:00 PM REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com. Registration will only be open until April 1 for those racing in the entire Speed Week Series. After April 1 racers on the invite list will be allowed to register. Men s teams will need an invite to register. All inquires please Ashley@gobike1.com. COURSE AND DISTANCES: The course start finish is on Clayton Street at College Avenue. The 1 kilometer course runs clockwise on Clayton, Lumpkin, Washington and Thomas and has a small uphill on the backstretch Women s Pro/1/2/3 40 K (40 laps) Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2 80 K (80 laps) Course Map: CALL UPS: WOMEN: Previous years winners, 1 rider from each team fielding at least 4 riders, and others decided on by race director. MEN: Previous years winners, top 8 in the Grid Qualifiers, 1 rider from each pro team, plus 1 rider from other teams

4 with at least 3 riders racing in the Grid Qualifiers. Men s Call ups need to meet behind the VIP Area next to the Start/Finish line! AWARDS CEREMONY: Men s and Women s podiums will be immediately following the finish of the Men s race. Podiums for Race Winner, Lap Leader, U25, and Overall will be presented. PRIZE MONEY: Women $5,000/30 Men $7,000/30 NEUTRAL SUPPORT: Neutral support will be provided by SRAM. COMPUTRAINER DESCRIPTION AND RULES: Racing starts at 9:45am on Friday, and the last heat goes off 6:45 pm. The Finals heat begins at 9:00pm and features the top 8 times from the entire grid participations. There could be more than one rider from a single grid continue on to the finals. The finishing order of the 3K Time Trial on Computrainers will create the start positions for the Pro race Saturday night. Winners of each heat will earn front row starting positions for Saturday night s main event. Participation is not mandatory but riders not participating will be issued a starting position behind pro team call ups, the top 8 riders from the qualifiers, and the qualifiers participants. Other teams with at least 3 riders participating will receive 1 call up Saturday Night. Racing starts every 45 minutes until the 3:45 heat, and then will switch to every hour, with sign in 30 minutes prior to each race heat. Check in at the stage at the intersection of College and Washington Street (the backstretch). Numbers will be issued and ready for pick up on Saturday for the Big Show Saturday Night, based on the finishing order of the Grid Qualifiers. Cat 2 racers must compete in a 3K heat to earn a spot in Saturday night s race. In order to be accepted into the Computrainer qualifier Cat 2 riders must enter Saturday night s races (online or mail in) and submit a resume. Riders not accepted will be automatically entered into the Cat1/2 race Saturday afternoon at the Greenway. Riders who enter the Computrainer race and do not qualify for Saturday night are also automatically entered into the Cat 2 race. The top 10 (minimum) Cat 2 riders qualify for entry to the Pro 1 race. Additional cat 2 riders will be added to the Pro 1 event as space allows. To be placed on the grid start list, please Ashley@gobike1.com. Parking: on Lumpkin Street between Washington and Hancock (cross streets).

DATE: April 26, 2009 LOCATION: Roswell, GA WEBSITE: http://www.roswellcriterium.com SCHEDULE: Women: 4:15 pm Men: 6:00 pm REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com. Men s teams will need an invite to register.

htm COURSE AND DISTANCES: Women s Pro/1/2/3 55 minutes Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2 80 minutes COURSE MAP: CALL UPS: Top 10 in Speed Week Overall, plus jersey leaders, and others at the

5 DATE: April 26, 2009 LOCATION: Roswell, GA WEBSITE: SCHEDULE: Women: 4:15 pm Men: 6:00 pm REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com. Men s teams will need an invite to register. All inquires please ashley@gobike1.com COURSE AND DISTANCES: Women s Pro/1/2/3 55 minutes Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2 80 minutes COURSE MAP: CALL UPS: Top 10 in Speed Week Overall, plus jersey leaders, and others at the discretion of the race promoter. AWARDS CEREMONY: Women s podiums will be immediately following the finish of the Women s race. Men s podiums are immediately following the men s race. Podiums for Race Winner, Lap Leader, U25, and Overall will be presented. PRIZE MONEY:

6 Women: $5,000/30 Men: $7,500/30 NEUTRAL SUPPORT: Neutral support will be provided by SRAM. HOUSING: For housing inquires please contact

DATE: April 28, 2009 LOCATION: Beaufort, SC WEBSITE: http://www.lowcountrycyclist.com/events/bmh%20race/bmhcyclingclassic.

7 DATE: April 28, 2009 LOCATION: Beaufort, SC WEBSITE: SCHEDULE: Women: 6:00 pm Men: 7:30 pm REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com. Men s teams will need an invite to register. All inquires please ashley@gobike1.com. COURSE AND DISTANCES: Women s Pro/1/2/3 50 laps Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2 75 laps COURSE MAP: CALL UPS: Top 10 in Speed Week Overall, plus jersey leaders. AWARDS CEREMONY: Men s and Women s podiums will be immediately following the finish of the Men s race. Podiums for Race Winner, Lap Leader, U25, and Overall will be presented. PRIZE MONEY:

8 Women: $5,000/30 Men: $8,000/30 NEUTRAL SUPPORT: Neutral support will be provided by SRAM. HOUSING: For housing inquires please contact

htm COURSE AND DISTANCES: Women s Pro/1/2/3 50 laps Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2 75 laps COURSE MAP: CALL UPS: Top 10 in Speed Week Overall, plus jersey leaders.

9 DATE: April 29, 2009 LOCATION: Walterboro, SC SCHEDULE: Women 1/2/3: 6:30 pm Men s Pro /1/2: 7:30 pm REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com. Men s teams will need an invite to register. All inquires please ashley@gobike1.com. COURSE AND DISTANCES: Women s Pro/1/2/3 50 laps Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2 75 laps COURSE MAP: CALL UPS: Top 10 in Speed Week Overall, plus jersey leaders. AWARDS CEREMONY: Men s and Women s podiums will be immediately following the finish of the Men s race. Podiums for Race Winner, Lap Leader, U25, and Overall will be presented. PRIZE MONEY:

10 Women $5,000/30 Men $8,500/30 NEUTRAL SUPPORT: Neutral support will be provided by SRAM. HOUSING: For housing inquires please contact

DATE: May 1, 2009 LOCATION: Spartanburg, SC SCHEDULE: Women s 1/2/3: 6:30 pm Men s Pro/1 Inivitational 2: 8:00 pm REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com.

htm COURSE AND DISTANCES: Women s Pro/1/2/3 50 laps Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2 70 laps COURSE MAP: ALL UPS: Top 10 in Speed Week Overall, plus jersey leaders.

11 DATE: May 1, 2009 LOCATION: Spartanburg, SC SCHEDULE: Women s 1/2/3: 6:30 pm Men s Pro/1 Inivitational 2: 8:00 pm REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com. Men s teams will need an invite to register. All inquires please ashley@gobike1.com. COURSE AND DISTANCES: Women s Pro/1/2/3 50 laps Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2 70 laps COURSE MAP: ALL UPS: Top 10 in Speed Week Overall, plus jersey leaders. AWARDS CEREMONY: Men s and Women s podiums will be immediately following the finish of the Men s race. Podiums for Race Winner, Lap Leader, U25, and Overall will be presented. Podiums for all amateur races will be held immediately after each race is finished. PRIZE MONEY: Women s 1/2/3: $5,000/30 Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2: $9,500/30 NEUTRAL SUPPORT: Neutral support will be provided by SRAM. HOUSING: For housing inquires please contact ashley@gobike1.com.

htm SCHEDULE: Men s Pro/1 Inivitational 2: 4:30 pm REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com. Men s teams will need an invite to register. All inquires please email ashley@gobike1.com http://www.

12 *The Dilworth Criterium is a points earning race for the Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2 race only. This is not a pointsearning race for the Women s 1/2/3 race* DATE: May 2, 2009 LOCATION: Charlotte, NC WEBSITE: SCHEDULE: Men s Pro/1 Inivitational 2: 4:30 pm REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com. Men s teams will need an invite to register. All inquires please ashley@gobike1.com COURSE AND DISTANCES: Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2: 75 minutes COURSE MAP: CALL UPS: Top 10 in Speed Week Overall, plus jersey leaders. AWARDS CEREMONY: Men s podiums will be immediately following the finish of the Men s race. Podiums for Race Winner, Lap Leader, U25, and Overall will be presented. PRIZE MONEY: Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2: $11,500/30 NEUTRAL SUPPORT: Neutral support will be provided by SRAM. HOUSING: For housing inquires please contact ashley@gobike1.com.

All inquires please email ashley@gobike1.com http://www.truesport.com/register/events/speedweek/index.

13 DATE: May 3, 2009 LOCATION: Sandy Springs, GA WEBSITE: sandyspringschallenge.org SCHEDULE: Women s 1/2/3: 2:15 pm Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2: 4:15 pm REGISTRATION: Register online at TrueSport.com. Men s teams will need an invite to register. All inquires please ashley@gobike1.com COURSE AND DISTANCES: Women s 1/2/3: 40 K Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2: 50 K COURSE MAP: CALL UPS: Top 10 in Speed Week Overall, plus jersey leaders. AWARDS CEREMONY: Men s and Women s podiums will be immediately following the finish of the Men s race. Podiums for Race Winner, Lap Leader, U25, and Overall will be presented. PRIZE MONEY:

14 Women s 1/2/3: $5,000/30 Men s Pro/1 Invitational 2: $14,000/30 NEUTRAL SUPPORT: Neutral support will be provided by SRAM. HOUSING: For housing inquires please contact ashley@gobike1.com. Parking:

15 USA CRITS Speed Week Hotel Information ATHENS Georgia Center South Lumpkin Street Athens, Georgia The Georgia Center is offering a special rate for the UGA/Athens Twilight Jazz Festival. $79 for Single (1 Queen Bed) $99 for Double (2 Queen Beds) For reservations, call Be sure to mention the promotional code "Twilight" for your special hotel rate. BEAUFORT HOST HOTEL: Sleep Inn 2523 Boundary Street Beaufort, SC Other Hotels on Course: Best Western Sea Island Inn 1015 Bay Street Beaufort, SC The Beaufort Inn 809 Port Republic Street Beaufort, SC INNS WALTERBORO Walterboro Special extended stay Rates! Hotel Packages: Special Rates for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday April 26, 27, 28 & 29 (please mention Criterium Cycling Race) Microtel Inn & Suites, $44 per night Criterium special rate I 95 Exit Cane Branch Road Walterboro, SC (843) Sleep Inn, $55 per night Criterium special rate I 95 Exit Hiers Corner Rd Walterboro, SC (843) Comfort Inn, $65 per night Criterium special rate I 95 Exit Downs Lane Walterboro, SC (843)

16 Best Western, $50 per night Criterium special rate I 95 Exit Sniders Hwy Walterboro, SC (843) Rice Planters Inn, $29 per night Criterium special rate I 95 Exit Ladson Street Walterboro, SC (843) SANDY SPRINGS Staybridge Suites: Hyatt Place: $74 1 bedroom published rate to be booked directly through front desk $94 2 bedroom published rate to be booked directly through front desk Refer clients to Crystal at or crystal.turner@ihg.com Address: 760 Mount Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA $71 published rate to be booked directly through hotel sales dept Book by calling Alonna Davis at x5103 or ing alonna.davis@hyattselect.com Address: 1005 Crestline Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA Hilton Suites Sheraton: $89 published rate to be booked directly through hotel sales dept Book by ing Carmen Young at Carmen.young@hilton.com or calling Address: 6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Sandy Springs, GA $79 published rate Book by contacting Alie Kingsbury at or akingsbury@sheratonatlnorth.com Address: 800 Hammond Dr, Sandy Springs, GA Holiday Inn Express: $89 published rate to be booked directly through hotel sales dept Book by contacting Barbara Maradik at or sales@perimeterhotel.com Address: 765 Hammond Dr, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

TABLE OF CONTENTS. Schedule p. 1. Reg. Info. p. 2. Event Rules p. 3. Race Hotel-Holiday Inn p. 6. Regions Bike Race Weekend TT p.

TABLE OF CONTENTS. Schedule p. 1. Reg. Info. p. 2. Event Rules p. 3. Race Hotel-Holiday Inn p. 6. Regions Bike Race Weekend TT p. TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule p. 1 Reg. Info. p. 2 Event Rules p. 3 Race Hotel-Holiday Inn p. 6 Regions Bike Race Weekend TT p. 7 Regions Bike Race weekend Crit. p. 8 Regions Bike Race Weekend RR p. 9 Payout