Racer Technical Information
Pro, 1 Men’s & Pro,1,2 Women’s Invitational Stage Races
- A current USCF license and signed USA Cycling release form must be presented for each rider at Packet Pick-up.
- The Nature Valley Grand Prix Technical Guide is posted at the top of the page. It is available for download as a PDF file on this page and a limited number of paper copies will be distributed at Packet Pickup.
- All riders will be held responsible for the information in the technical guide.
A complete entry package must be presented at Packet Pick-up and includes the following:
You may download & complete these forms ahead of time or blank forms will be available at packet pick-up. If you have problems with any document loading, try reloading it.
Important Notes:
- The USA Cycling Event Release Form MUST be signed in ink by each rider. Faxes, copies, or other signatures of anyone else will invalidate these forms.
- Licenses must be presented for all participants
Race numbers will be held for any participants without a license or completed entry packet
Questions?
Important Time Trial Note
The Nature Valley Grand Prix will follow rule 1M1(h)
Time trial events may restrict the competitors to mass-start bicycles in one or more classes, provided that the restriction is stated in the race announcement and technical guide. This includes time trials in stage races.
- Handlebars: Standard drop bars, no aero clip-on bar and no bull horns.
- Wheels: No disc wheels or wheel covers
- Wheels limited to a minimum 16 spokes for standard wheels. Wheels with fewer spokes must have passed the rupture test and be listed on the UCI web site under “Non-standard wheels in conformity with article 1.3.018”.
- Helmets - No aero helmets or helmet covers. Riders must wear the same helmet that for subsequent stages Penalty: 20 seconds.
PACKET PICK-UP &
TEAM MEETING
Location – Holiday Inn Bloomington
Tuesday, June 15
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Packet Pickup
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Team Meeting
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Women
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5:00 – 6:30 PM
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6:30 PM
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Men
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7:00 - 8:30 PM
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8:30 PM
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This is a mandatory meeting and will include caravan driving guidelines. A manager or representative from each team must attend.
There is NO packet pick up at the
Saint Paul Time Trial!
I-35W Holiday Inn - Bloomington
1201 W 94 Street (94th St & 35W)
Bloomington, MN
952-884-8211 - Ask for Evie
Directions:
94th St. Exit from I-35W just South of I-494
The Holiday Inn is the site of packet pickup & the manager’s meeting and is centrally located for all events.
AIR TRAVEL
Travelers arriving by air will want to book flights into Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
TECHNICAL GUIDE
The Nature Valley Grand Prix Technical Guide will be available for download as a PDF file and paper copies will be distributed at Packet Pickup. All riders will be held responsible for the information in the technical guide.
Registration & Results Coordinator
Deb Liang
651-402-1298
Host Housing Coordinator
BENEFITING CHARITY
The Nature Valley Grand Prix is volunteer-run and all of the proceeds are donated to Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Thanks for supporting this great cause!
Race Specifics
- Six Stages - One individual time trial, two road races and three criteriums
- Entry Fee: Men - $195 per rider, Women - $125 per rider
Men
- 3 - 8 Riders per team; no individual riders
- Limited to 150 riders
- Men’s Cash Purse: $25,000
Women
- Individuals admitted, but preference given to teams
- Limited to 150 riders
- Women’s Cash Purse: $15,000